Ezekiel 12:20 meaning

The context of the events in this passage reflects Ezekiel's role as a messenger during a turbulent time for the Israelites, who were experiencing exile due to their disobedience to God. In this chapter, God instructs Ezekiel to perform symbolic acts that visually demonstrate the dire fate awaiting Jerusalem and its inhabitants. The messages from the Lord highlight both the severity of the impending judgment and its roots in the people's moral failings, including injustice and violence, which had caused God to withdraw His blessings from them.