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Ezekiel 20:27

Israel-Specific Promises Israel as Distinct Literal Fulfillment Prophetic Methods of Communication

“Therefore, son of man, speak unto the house of Israel, and say unto them, Thus saith the Lord God; Yet in this your fathers have blasphemed me, in that they have committed a trespass against me.”

Wherefore I gave them also statutes that were not good, and judgments whereby they should not live;

And I polluted them in their own gifts, in that they caused to pass through the fire all that openeth the womb, that I might make them desolate, to the end that they might know that I am the Lord.

Therefore, son of man, speak unto the house of Israel, and say unto them, Thus saith the Lord God; Yet in this your fathers have blasphemed me, in that they have committed a trespass against me.

For when I had brought them into the land, for the which I lifted up mine hand to give it to them, then they saw every high hill, and all the thick trees, and they offered there their sacrifices, and there they presented the provocation of their offering: there also they made their sweet savour, and poured out there their drink offerings.

Then I said unto them, What is the high place whereunto ye go? And the name thereof is called Bamah unto this day.

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Israel-Specific Promises

This verse describes Israel's past blasphemy and trespass against God, not a promise, prophecy, or covenant directed specifically at them.

Israel as Distinct

The verse itself does not explicitly define Israel as distinct from the Church, nor does it mention specific promises, land covenants, or future prophetic roles. It primarily focuses on the past transgressions of Israel's ancestors. While the "house of Israel" is clearly identified as the recipient of the message, the verse doesn't inherently preclude a theological interpretation where the Church is seen as the spiritual continuation or fulfillment of Israel, or where the "blasphemy" and "trespa

Literal Fulfillment

The verse describes past actions of Israel's fathers, not a future prophetic event, making it an account of historical transgression rather than a prophecy awaiting literal fulfillment.

Prophetic Methods of Communication

The verse describes God speaking *through* a prophet, but it does not describe *how* God communicated to Ezekiel in this instance (e.g., dream, vision, audible voice).

Israel-Specific Promises

Related Verses

Ezekiel 2:3

“And he said unto me, Son of man, I send thee to the children of Israel, to a rebellious nation that hath rebelled against me: they and their fathers have transgressed against me, even unto this very day.”

Ezekiel 20:3

“Son of man, speak unto the elders of Israel, and say unto them, Thus saith the Lord God; Are ye come to enquire of me? As I live, saith the Lord God, I will not be enquired of by you.”

Ezekiel 11:4

“Therefore prophesy against them, prophesy, O son of man.”

Ezekiel 3:27

“But when I speak with thee, I will open thy mouth, and thou shalt say unto them, Thus saith the Lord God; He that heareth, let him hear; and he that forbeareth, let him forbear: for they are a rebellious house.”

Ezekiel 20:45

“Moreover the word of the Lord came unto me, saying,”

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Israel-Specific Promises Israel as Distinct Literal Fulfillment Prophetic Methods of Communication

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