Ezekiel 23:36
The LORD said moreover unto me; Son of man, wilt thou judge Aholah and Aholibah? yea, declare unto them their abominations;
Original Language Analysis
יְהוָה֙
The LORD
H3068
יְהוָה֙
The LORD
Strong's:
H3068
Word #:
2 of 14
(the) self-existent or eternal; jeho-vah, jewish national name of god
בֶּן
moreover unto me Son
H1121
בֶּן
moreover unto me Son
Strong's:
H1121
Word #:
4 of 14
a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or
אָדָ֕ם
of man
H120
אָדָ֕ם
of man
Strong's:
H120
Word #:
5 of 14
ruddy i.e., a human being (an individual or the species, mankind, etc.)
הֲתִשְׁפּ֥וֹט
wilt thou judge
H8199
הֲתִשְׁפּ֥וֹט
wilt thou judge
Strong's:
H8199
Word #:
6 of 14
to judge, i.e., pronounce sentence (for or against); by implication, to vindicate or punish; by extenssion, to govern; passively, to litigate (literal
אֶֽת
H853
אֶֽת
Strong's:
H853
Word #:
7 of 14
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
וְאֶת
H853
וְאֶת
Strong's:
H853
Word #:
9 of 14
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
וְהַגֵּ֣ד
yea declare
H5046
וְהַגֵּ֣ד
yea declare
Strong's:
H5046
Word #:
11 of 14
properly, to front, i.e., stand boldly out opposite; by implication (causatively), to manifest; figuratively, to announce (always by word of mouth to
Cross References
Ezekiel 22:2Now, thou son of man, wilt thou judge, wilt thou judge the bloody city? yea, thou shalt shew her all her abominations.Isaiah 58:1Cry aloud, spare not, lift up thy voice like a trumpet, and shew my people their transgression, and the house of Jacob their sins.Ezekiel 16:2Son of man, cause Jerusalem to know her abominations,Ezekiel 20:4Wilt thou judge them, son of man, wilt thou judge them? cause them to know the abominations of their fathers:Jeremiah 1:10See, I have this day set thee over the nations and over the kingdoms, to root out, and to pull down, and to destroy, and to throw down, to build, and to plant.
Historical Context
Ezekiel's ministry paralleled Jeremiah's in Jerusalem. Both prophets confronted popular false prophets who proclaimed peace when judgment was imminent (Jeremiah 6:14, 8:11). Faithful preaching often contradicts popular opinion.
Questions for Reflection
- How do you respond to preaching or teaching that exposes uncomfortable sin in your life?
- Are you willing to speak difficult truths in love when God calls you to do so?
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Analysis & Commentary
God calls Ezekiel to 'declare unto them their abominations,' emphasizing the prophet's role as covenant prosecutor. The Hebrew 'to'eboth' (abominations) is the strongest term for detestable practices that violate God's holiness. Prophetic ministry must expose sin clearly, not minimize it for comfort. Truth-telling is an act of love that gives opportunity for repentance.