1. καὶ ἐγένετο λόγος κυρίου πρός με λέγων
2. υἱὲ ἀνθρώπου στήρισον τὸ πρόσωπόν σου ἐπὶ τὰ ὄρη Ισραηλ καὶ προφήτευσον ἐπ’ αὐτὰ
3. καὶ ἐρεῖς τὰ ὄρη Ισραηλ ἀκούσατε λόγον κυρίου τάδε λέγει κύριος τοῖς ὄρεσιν καὶ τοῖς βουνοῖς καὶ ταῖς φάραγξιν καὶ ταῖς νάπαις ἰδοὺ ἐγὼ ἐπάγω ἐφ’ ὑμᾶς ῥομφαίαν καὶ ἐξολεθρευθήσεται τὰ ὑψηλὰ ὑμῶν
4. καὶ συντριβήσονται τὰ θυσιαστήρια ὑμῶν καὶ τὰ τεμένη ὑμῶν καὶ καταβαλῶ τραυματίας ὑμῶν ἐνώπιον τῶν εἰδώλων ὑμῶν
5. καὶ διασκορπιῶ τὰ ὀστᾶ ὑμῶν κύκλῳ τῶν θυσιαστηρίων ὑμῶν
6. ἐν πάσῃ τῇ κατοικίᾳ ὑμῶν αἱ πόλεις ἐξερημωθήσονται καὶ τὰ ὑψηλὰ ἀφανισθήσεται ὅπως ἐξολεθρευθῇ τὰ θυσιαστήρια ὑμῶν καὶ συντριβήσονται τὰ εἴδωλα ὑμῶν καὶ ἐξαρθήσεται τὰ τεμένη ὑμῶν
7. καὶ πεσοῦνται τραυματίαι ἐν μέσῳ ὑμῶν καὶ ἐπιγνώσεσθε ὅτι ἐγὼ κύριος
8. ἐν τῷ γενέσθαι ἐξ ὑμῶν ἀνασῳζομένους ἐκ ῥομφαίας ἐν τοῖς ἔθνεσιν καὶ ἐν τῷ διασκορπισμῷ ὑμῶν ἐν ταῖς χώραις
9. καὶ μνησθήσονταί μου οἱ ἀνασῳζόμενοι ἐξ ὑμῶν ἐν τοῖς ἔθνεσιν οὗ ᾐχμαλωτεύθησαν ἐκεῖ ὀμώμοκα τῇ καρδίᾳ αὐτῶν τῇ ἐκπορνευούσῃ ἀπ’ ἐμοῦ καὶ τοῖς ὀφθαλμοῖς αὐτῶν τοῖς πορνεύουσιν ὀπίσω τῶν ἐπιτηδευμάτων αὐτῶν καὶ κόψονται πρόσωπα αὐτῶν ἐν πᾶσι τοῖς βδελύγμασιν αὐτῶν
10. καὶ ἐπιγνώσονται διότι ἐγὼ κύριος λελάληκα
11. τάδε λέγει κύριος κρότησον τῇ χειρὶ καὶ ψόφησον τῷ ποδὶ καὶ εἰπόν εὖγε εὖγε ἐπὶ πᾶσιν τοῖς βδελύγμασιν οἴκου Ισραηλ ἐν ῥομφαίᾳ καὶ ἐν θανάτῳ καὶ ἐν λιμῷ πεσοῦνται
12. ὁ ἐγγὺς ἐν ῥομφαίᾳ πεσεῖται ὁ δὲ μακρὰν ἐν θανάτῳ τελευτήσει καὶ ὁ περιεχόμενος ἐν λιμῷ συντελεσθήσεται καὶ συντελέσω τὴν ὀργήν μου ἐπ’ αὐτούς
13. καὶ γνώσεσθε διότι ἐγὼ κύριος ἐν τῷ εἶναι τοὺς τραυματίας ὑμῶν ἐν μέσῳ τῶν εἰδώλων ὑμῶν κύκλῳ τῶν θυσιαστηρίων ὑμῶν ἐπὶ πάντα βουνὸν ὑψηλὸν καὶ ὑποκάτω δένδρου συσκίου οὗ ἔδωκαν ἐκεῖ ὀσμὴν εὐωδίας πᾶσι τοῖς εἰδώλοις αὐτῶν
14. καὶ ἐκτενῶ τὴν χεῖρά μου ἐπ’ αὐτοὺς καὶ θήσομαι τὴν γῆν εἰς ἀφανισμὸν καὶ εἰς ὄλεθρον ἀπὸ τῆς ἐρήμου Δεβλαθα ἐκ πάσης τῆς κατοικίας καὶ ἐπιγνώσεσθε ὅτι ἐγὼ κύριος
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)
