Ezekiel 7:13 Meaning and Explanation
“For the seller shall not return to that which is sold, although they were yet alive: for the vision is touching the whole multitude thereof, which shall not return; neither shall any strengthen himself in the iniquity of his life.”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →Once sold, goods cannot be recovered even if the seller survives; God's vision will not be reversed.
The Context of Ezekiel 7:13
God declares that judgment is irreversible and will touch everyone without exception.
What Does Ezekiel 7:13 Mean?
The economic imagery deepens: in normal law, property could be redeemed or returned. But here, even if the seller lives, restoration is impossible. This illustrates the finality of God's judgment—it cannot be reversed or recovered from.
The phrase 'vision is touching the whole multitude' emphasizes that God's prophetic word encompasses everyone without exception. No one can reverse it; no one can 'strengthen himself in the iniquity of his life' by hoarding resources or fortifying position. All efforts are futile.
Frequently Asked Questions About Ezekiel 7:13
What does Ezekiel 7:13 mean?
Once sold, goods cannot be recovered even if the seller survives; God's vision will not be reversed.
What is the context of Ezekiel 7:13?
God declares that judgment is irreversible and will touch everyone without exception.