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Ezekiel delivers a stark warning to Israel, declaring that idolatry will lead to divine judgment, and he emphasizes that even the righteous like Noah, Daniel, and Job cannot escape God's punitive measures against the land, though a remnant will remain.
Ezekiel receives a divine commission to confront Israel’s idolatry. He declares that those who place idols in their hearts and seek prophetic counsel will be punished, and the prophet himself may be deceived by God. God then pronounces judgment upon the land for its grievous sins, describing famine, beasts, sword, and pestilence. Despite the severe calamities, the righteous men of faith will preserve their own souls, yet the land will be desolated. Finally, God promises a remnant that will rise from the devastation, offering comfort and assurance that His judgments are purposeful.
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The chapter contains strong warnings, condemnations, and impending judgment.