Ezekiel 20:3 meaning and explanation
“Son of man, speak to the elders of Israel and tell them that this is what the Lord GOD says: Have you come to inquire of Me? As surely as I live, I will not be consulted by you, declares the Lord GOD.
Ezekiel 20:3, Berean Standard Bible
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The elders of Israel have come to Ezekiel in Babylon to inquire of the LORD, perhaps hoping for a word about their future or a favorable answer. God's reply through the prophet is a flat refusal: "As surely as I live" is an oath formula, and it means their request will not be granted.
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