1. kai egeneto logoV kuriou proV me legwn
2. uie anqrwpou sthrison to proswpon sou epi ta orh israhl kai profhteuson ep' auta
3. kai ereiV ta orh israhl akousate logon kuriou tade legei kurioV toiV oresin kai toiV bounoiV kai taiV faragxin kai taiV napaiV idou egw epagw ef' umaV romfaian kai exoleqreuqhsetai ta uyhla umwn
4. kai suntribhsontai ta qusiasthria umwn kai ta temenh umwn kai katabalw traumatiaV umwn enwpion twn eidwlwn umwn
5. kai diaskorpiw ta osta umwn kuklw twn qusiasthriwn umwn
6. en pash th katoikia umwn ai poleiV exerhmwqhsontai kai ta uyhla afanisqhsetai opwV exoleqreuqh ta qusiasthria umwn kai suntribhsontai ta eidwla umwn kai exarqhsetai ta temenh umwn
7. kai pesountai traumatiai en mesw umwn kai epignwsesqe oti egw kurioV
8. en tw genesqai ex umwn anaswzomenouV ek romfaiaV en toiV eqnesin kai en tw diaskorpismw umwn en taiV cwraiV
9. kai mnhsqhsontai mou oi anaswzomenoi ex umwn en toiV eqnesin ou hcmalwteuqhsan ekei omwmoka th kardia autwn th ekporneuoush ap' emou kai toiV ofqalmoiV autwn toiV porneuousin opisw twn epithdeumatwn autwn kai koyontai proswpa autwn en pasi toiV bdelugmasin autwn
10. kai epignwsontai dioti egw kurioV lelalhka
11. tade legei kurioV krothson th ceiri kai yofhson tw podi kai eipon euge euge epi pasin toiV bdelugmasin oikou israhl en romfaia kai en qanatw kai en limw pesountai
12. o egguV en romfaia peseitai o de makran en qanatw teleuthsei kai o periecomenoV en limw suntelesqhsetai kai suntelesw thn orghn mou ep' autouV
13. kai gnwsesqe dioti egw kurioV en tw einai touV traumatiaV umwn en mesw twn eidwlwn umwn kuklw twn qusiasthriwn umwn epi panta bounon uyhlon kai upokatw dendrou suskiou ou edwkan ekei osmhn euwdiaV pasi toiV eidwloiV autwn
14. kai ektenw thn ceira mou ep' autouV kai qhsomai thn ghn eiV afanismon kai eiV oleqron apo thV erhmou deblaqa ek pashV thV katoikiaV kai epignwsesqe oti egw kurioV
Footnotes:
6:1-7 - God declares judgment on the mountains of Israel, symbolizing the destruction of pagan altars. Idolatry will be severely punished, showing that God demands exclusive worship (see also Isaiah 2:18-21 and Revelation 14:11).
6:8-10 - God promises to preserve a remnant who recognize His judgment. Even in the midst of destruction, there will be a small portion of His people who will repent and see God's hand in action against idolatry (see also Isaiah 10:20-22 and Revelation 7:9).
6:11-14 - Israel's punishment will be complete and without mercy for those who persist in idolatry. God declares that his wrath will be poured out on all idolaters, and the land will be desolate (see also Ezekiel 9:4 and Jeremiah 25:9).
6:15-18 - The destruction of Israel's idolatrous cities and mountains will be a symbol of divine judgment. Idolatry, which corrupts true worship, will lead to the ruin of the people and their land (see also 2 Kings 23:13-14 and Isaiah 64:10).
6:19-20 - Idolatry will be punished with great suffering, and the destruction will remind people of the gravity of sin and the need for repentance. The punishment is a warning to future generations (see also Ezekiel 22:2-4 and Revelation 9:20-21).
Verses related to Ezequiel, 6:
Ezekiel chapter 6 prophesies against the mountains of Israel. What sins does God specifically condemn? This powerful text denounces widespread idolatry and announces the destruction of high places. The chapter emphasizes God's zeal for His glory and His desire for the people to repent and recognize Him. The promise of a remnant offers a glimmer of hope in the midst of judgment. Consider with us five biblical passages that correlate with the themes of idolatry and repentance addressed in this powerful chapter.
Deuteronomy 12:2: "Completely destroy all the places where the nations you are displacing worship their gods, on the tops of the mountains, on the hills and under every leafy tree." - This verse relates to Ezekiel 6:3-4, where God promises to destroy the high places and idolatrous altars, echoing the instructions given in Deuteronomy.
Leviticus 26:30: "I will destroy your sacrificial altars, tear down your incense altars, and pile your corpses on your lifeless idols, and I will loathe you." - This passage predicts the destruction of high places and idols, a central theme in Ezekiel 6, showing the continuity of the prophetic message.
Jeremiah 2:20: "Long ago you broke your yoke and broke your chains, saying, 'I will not serve!' Indeed, on every high place and under every leafy tree you lay down like a prostitute." - Jeremiah uses language similar to that of Ezekiel 6 to describe Israel's unfaithfulness, particularly their worship in high places.
Hosea 10:8: "The idolatrous altars of Aven, the sin of Israel, will be destroyed. Thorns and weeds will grow and cover your altars. Then they will say to the mountains, 'Cover us!' and to the hills: 'Fall on us!'" - This prophecy from Hosea about the destruction of idolatrous altars aligns with the predictions of Ezekiel 6.
Micah 1:7: "All your graven images will be torn to pieces, all your temple earnings will be burned, and I will destroy all your idols. Since her earnings were gathered through prostitution, as a prostitute's wages they will be used again." - Micah prophesies the destruction of idols, a theme that Ezekiel 6 develops in detail.
FAQ:
What does God announce about altars in Ezekiel 6?
God announces the destruction of the idolatrous altars in Israel, saying that the cities will be desolate and the altars destroyed as part of the judgment against idolatry. (Ezekiel 6:3-6)
Why does God punish the people of Israel in Ezekiel 6?
God punishes Israel for its idolatry and rebellion against Him. The people have turned away from God, worshiping idols instead of following His laws. (Ezekiel 6:9)
What will the survivors in Ezekiel 6 learn from the destruction?
The survivors will recognize that the Lord is God, understanding that the punishment was a consequence of disobedience and idolatry. (Ezekiel 6:7-10)
How does God describe sacrifices in Ezekiel 6?
God denounces the sacrifices made on idolatrous altars, saying they are abominable and displeasing to Him. He will destroy them as part of His judgment. (Ezekiel 6:13-14)
What will happen to Israel's idols?
Israel's idols will be broken and destroyed, leaving no trace of their idolatry, and they will not be able to save their people from God's wrath. (Ezekiel 6:4-5)
