Ezekiel 20:25

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

"Wherefore I gave them also statutes that were not good, and judgments whereby they should not live;" - Ezekiel 20:25
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What does Ezekiel 20:25 mean?

Ezekiel 20:25 (KJV) - "Wherefore I gave them also statutes that were not good, and judgments whereby they should not live;" This verse comes from the book of Ezekiel in the Old Testament, and it reflects the prophet Ezekiel’s message to the Israelites, focusing on the historical…

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Understanding Divine Justice: The Lessons of Ezekiel 20:25

The complexities of divine justice and mercy are profound themes that run throughout Scripture, illuminating the intricate relationship between God and His people. One such pivotal moment comes from the book of Ezekiel, particularly in Ezekiel 20:25, which reads in the King…

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A Prayer for Understanding God's Sovereignty in Judgment

Heavenly Father, We come before You today with hearts open to Your Word, seeking understanding and wisdom from the holy scriptures. As we reflect on Ezekiel 20:25, where You spoke through Your prophet, reminding us of the harsh reality regarding the statutes and judgments given…

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Ezekiel 7:25 - "Destruction cometh; and they shall seek peace, and there shall be none."
Ezekiel 25:1 - "The word of the LORD came again unto me, saying,"
Ezekiel 27:20 - "Dedan was thy merchant in precious clothes for chariots."
Ezekiel 20:2 - "Then came the word of the LORD unto me, saying,"
2 Samuel 20:25 - "And Sheva was scribe: and Zadok and Abiathar were the priests:"
Ezekiel 48:25 - "And by the border of Simeon, from the east side unto the west side, Issachar a portion."
Ezekiel 25:11 - "And I will execute judgments upon Moab; and they shall know that I am the LORD."
Ezekiel 25:2 - "Son of man, set thy face against the Ammonites, and prophesy against them;"
Ezekiel 28:20 - "¶ Again the word of the LORD came unto me, saying,"
Ezekiel 20:45 - "¶ Moreover the word of the LORD came unto me, saying,"
Ezekiel 20:20 - "And hallow my sabbaths; and they shall be a sign between me and you, that ye may know that I am the LORD your God."
Ezekiel 1:25 - "And there was a voice from the firmament that was over their heads, when they stood, and had let down their wings."
Ezekiel 11:25 - "Then I spake unto them of the captivity all the things that the LORD had shewed me."
Ezekiel 25:10 - "Unto the men of the east with the Ammonites, and will give them in possession, that the Ammonites may not be remembered among the nations."
Ezekiel 37:20 - "¶ And the sticks whereon thou writest shall be in thine hand before their eyes."
Proverbs 20:25 - "It is a snare to the man who devoureth that which is holy, and after vows to make enquiry."
1 Chronicles 25:20 - "The thirteenth to Shubael, he, his sons, and his brethren, were twelve:"
Ezekiel 21:25 - "¶ And thou, profane wicked prince of Israel, whose day is come, when iniquity shall have an end,"