Daily Tanach – Yechezkal Chapter 20: Israel’s Rebellion and G d’s Future Restoration (Thursday, 4th Shevat)

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Chapter 20: Israel’s Rebellion and G‑d’s Future Restoration

 

  1. Elders Come to Inquire of G‑d (Verses 1–3)

In the seventh year, on the tenth day of the fifth month, elders of Israel came to Yechezkel to inquire of G‑d. G‑d responds that He will not be inquired of by them because of their sins.

 

  1. Recounting Israel’s History of Rebellion (Verses 4–9)

G‑d commands Yechezkel to remind them of their fathers’ abominations. From the day G‑d chose Israel in Egypt, He commanded them to cast away idols, but they rebelled. Though G‑d considered pouring out His wrath, He acted for the sake of His Name so it would not be desecrated before the nations.

 

  1. Rebellion in the Wilderness (Verses 10–17)

G‑d brought Israel out of Egypt, gave them statutes and Sabbaths as a sign of holiness. Yet they rebelled, despised His laws, and desecrated His Sabbaths. G‑d threatened destruction but spared them for His Name’s sake.

 

  1. Warning to the Children and Continued Sin (Verses 18–24)

G‑d warned the next generation not to follow their fathers’ sins, but they too rebelled, desecrated Sabbaths, and pursued idols. G‑d vowed to scatter them among nations because of their disobedience.

 

  1. Consequences of Idolatry (Verses 25–31)

G‑d allowed them to follow corrupt practices, even sacrificing their children, to make them desolate and bring them to know that He is the Lord. Despite this, they continued to defile themselves with idols and child sacrifices. G‑d declares He will not be inquired of by such people.

 

  1. G‑d’s Sovereign Plan (Verses 32–38)

Israel’s desire to be like other nations will not succeed. G‑d will rule over them with a strong hand and fury, gather them from the nations, and bring them to a “wilderness of the peoples” to judge them face to face. Rebels will be separated and will not enter the land of Israel.

 

  1. Future Restoration and Worship (Verses 39–44)

G‑d commands Israel to cease desecrating His Name. On His holy mountain, all Israel will serve Him. He will accept their offerings and gather them from exile, sanctifying His Name before the nations. Israel will remember its sins, feel shame, and know that G‑d acts for His Name’s sake, not according to their evil deeds.

 

Key Message

Israel’s history is marked by rebellion, yet G‑d’s mercy and covenant endure. His judgment is just, and His ultimate purpose is restoration and sanctification of His Name.

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