Ezekiel 22:5

“Those that be near, and those that be far from thee, shall mock thee, which art infamous and much vexed.”

"Those that be near, and those that be far from thee, shall mock thee, which art infamous and much vexed." - Ezekiel 22:5
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What does Ezekiel 22:5 mean?

"Ezekiel 22:5 (KJV) says, "Those that be near, and those that be far from thee, shall mock thee, which art infamous and much vexed." This verse is part of a lengthy passage in the book of Ezekiel that is a scathing indictment against the people of Jerusalem. It paints a vivid…

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The Mockery of Infamy: Recognizing Our Spiritual Condition

Ezekiel 22:5 proclaims, “Those that be near, and those that be far from thee, shall mock thee, which art infamous and much vexed.” This verse resonates deeply within the bounds of spiritual introspection, calling us to examine the roots of our actions, the perception others have…

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A Prayer for Restoration and Strength in the Face of Mockery

Heavenly Father, As I come before You in prayer today, I want to acknowledge Your greatness and Your sovereignty over all the earth. You are the Creator of all things, and nothing is beyond Your reach or Your power. In the midst of challenges and the chaos that surrounds us, I…

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Ezekiel 22:17 - "And the word of the LORD came unto me, saying,"
Ezekiel 22:1 - "Moreover the word of the LORD came unto me, saying,"
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Exodus 22:5
Exodus 22:5
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Ezekiel 22:6 - "Behold, the princes of Israel, every one were in thee to their power to shed blood."
Ezekiel 22:8 - "Thou hast despised mine holy things, and hast profaned my sabbaths."
Ezekiel 22:22 - "As silver is melted in the midst of the furnace, so shall ye be melted in the midst thereof; and ye shall know that I the LORD have poured out my fury upon you."
Ezekiel 5:5 - "¶ Thus saith the Lord GOD; This is Jerusalem: I have set it in the midst of the nations and countries that are round about her."
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Galatians 5:22-23
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Ezekiel 45:22 - "And upon that day shall the prince prepare for himself and for all the people of the land a bullock for a sin offering."
Ezekiel 18:5 - "¶ But if a man be just, and do that which is lawful and right,"
Ezekiel 22:10 - "In thee have they discovered their fathers' nakedness: in thee have they humbled her that was set apart for pollution."
Galatians 5:22-23
Revelation 22: 1-5
Galatians 5:22-23
Ezekiel 34:22 - "Therefore will I save my flock, and they shall no more be a prey; and I will judge between cattle and cattle."
Ezekiel 22:15 - "And I will scatter thee among the heathen, and disperse thee in the countries, and will consume thy filthiness out of thee."
Ezekiel 32:22 - "Asshur is there and all her company: his graves are about him: all of them slain, fallen by the sword:"
Ezekiel 11:22 - "¶ Then did the cherubims lift up their wings, and the wheels beside them; and the glory of the God of Israel was over them above."
Ezekiel 22:16 - "And thou shalt take thine inheritance in thyself in the sight of the heathen, and thou shalt know that I am the LORD."
Ezekiel 12:22 - "Son of man, what is that proverb that ye have in the land of Israel, saying, The days are prolonged, and every vision faileth?"
Ezekiel 38:5 - "Persia, Ethiopia, and Libya with them; all of them with shield and helmet:"