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The people of the city concede that difficult times are on their way. But the people nevertheless maintain that even if they \u201ccook\u201d in the fire of the troubles that await them, they will be saved from annihilation, just as meat in a cauldron is saved from burning. Thus the people prepare themselves for the siege, certain however that they will prevail.<\/span><\/p>\n

God\u2019s response emphasizes that despite their claim, they are destined to be brought out of Jerusalem and be judged on the border of Israel.<\/span><\/p>\n

After these prophecies of destruction, Ezekiel transmits the promise that the exiles are destined to return to their land. God will bring back His people to the land in the future, but without the people having repented. So God Himself will have to give them a new heart of flesh that will ensure that henceforth they will follow God\u2019s laws. While superficially this appears to be a prophecy of consolation, in fact it actually offers little comfort.<\/span><\/p>\n

The chapter concludes with God\u2019s glory departing not only from the Temple, but also from the city of Jerusalem. Any hope of the people finally internalizing the message of Ezekiel\u2019s prophecy is shattered by God\u2019s statement depicting the people as rebellious.<\/span><\/p>\n

Posted in conjunction with hatanach.com. For full article, <\/span>see here<\/span><\/a>.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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