He said to me, “Son of man, these are the men who devise iniquity, and who give wicked counsel in this city;
THE SURROUNDING PASSAGE
Ezekiel 11:2 in context
Ezekiel 11:1–5
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Moreover the Spirit lifted me up and brought me to the east gate of the LORD’s house, which looks eastward. Behold, twenty-five men were at the door of the gate; and I saw among them Jaazaniah the son of Azzur, and Pelatiah the son of Benaiah, princes of the people.
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He said to me, “Son of man, these are the men who devise iniquity, and who give wicked counsel in this city;
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who say, ‘The time is not near to build houses. This is the cauldron, and we are the meat.’
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Therefore prophesy against them. Prophesy, son of man.”
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The LORD’s Spirit fell on me, and he said to me, “Speak, ‘The LORD says: “Thus you have said, house of Israel; for I know the things that come into your mind.
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