Ézéchiel - Caput 11

Ézéchiel 11.1 et elevavit me spiritus et introduxit me ad portam domus Domini orientalem quae respicit solis ortum et ecce in introitu portae viginti quinque viri et vidi in medio eorum Hiezoniam filium Azur et Pheltiam filium Banaiae principes populi Ézéchiel 11.2 dixitque ad me fili hominis hii viri qui cogitant iniquitatem et tractant consilium pessimum in urbe ista Ézéchiel 11.4 idcirco vaticinare de eis vaticinare fili hominis Ézéchiel 11.5 et inruit in me spiritus Domini et dixit ad me loquere haec dicit Dominus sic locuti estis domus Israhel et cogitationes cordis vestri ego novi Ézéchiel 11.6 plurimos occidistis in urbe hac et implestis vias eius interfectis Ézéchiel 11.7 propterea haec dicit Dominus Deus interfecti vestri quos posuistis in medio eius hii sunt carnes et haec est lebes et educam vos de medio eius Ézéchiel 11.8 gladium metuistis et gladium inducam super vos ait Dominus Deus Ézéchiel 11.9 et eiciam vos de medio eius daboque vos in manu hostium et faciam in vobis iudicia Ézéchiel 11.10 gladio cadetis in finibus Israhel iudicabo vos et scietis quia ego Dominus Ézéchiel 11.11 haec non erit vobis in lebetem et vos non eritis in medio eius in carnes in finibus Israhel iudicabo vos Ézéchiel 11.12 et scietis quia ego Dominus qui in praeceptis meis non ambulastis et iudicia mea non fecistis sed iuxta iudicia gentium quae in circuitu vestro sunt estis operati Ézéchiel 11.13 et factum est cum prophetarem Pheltias filius Banaiae mortuus est et cecidi in faciem meam clamans voce magna et dixi heu heu heu Domine Deus consummationem tu facis reliquiarum Israhel Ézéchiel 11.14 et factum est verbum Domini ad me dicens Ézéchiel 11.15 fili hominis fratres tui fratres tui viri propinqui tui et omnis domus Israhel universi quibus dixerunt habitatores Hierusalem longe recedite a Domino nobis data est terra in possessionem Ézéchiel 11.16 propterea haec dicit Dominus Deus quia longe feci eos in gentibus et quia dispersi eos in terris ero eis in sanctificationem modicam in terris ad quas venerunt Ézéchiel 11.17 propterea loquere haec dicit Dominus Deus congregabo vos de populis et adunabo de terris in quibus dispersi estis daboque vobis humum Israhel Ézéchiel 11.18 et ingredientur illuc et auferent omnes offensiones cunctasque abominationes eius de illa Ézéchiel 11.19 et dabo eis cor unum et spiritum novum tribuam in visceribus eorum et auferam cor lapideum de carne eorum et dabo eis cor carneum Ézéchiel 11.20 ut in praeceptis meis ambulent et iudicia mea custodiant faciantque ea et sint mihi in populum et ego sim eis in Deum Ézéchiel 11.21 quorum cor post offendicula et abominationes suas ambulat horum viam in capite suo ponam dicit Dominus Deus Ézéchiel 11.22 et elevaverunt cherubin alas suas et rotae cum eis et gloria Dei Israhel erat super ea Ézéchiel 11.23 et ascendit gloria Domini de medio civitatis stetitque super montem qui est ad orientem urbis Ézéchiel 11.24 et spiritus levavit me adduxitque in Chaldeam ad transmigrationem in visione in spiritu Dei et sublata est a me visio quam videram Ézéchiel 11.25 et locutus sum ad transmigrationem omnia verba Domini quae ostenderat mihi

Ézéchiel : Caput 11

The Promises and Warnings of Ezekiel 11

Chapter 11 of the book of Ezekiel concludes the temple vision with profound promises and warnings. At the heart of this passage is a vital question: What hope does God offer in the midst of judgment? This crucial text, while denouncing corrupt leaders, promises the restoration of the faithful remnant.

The New Heart and the New Mind

This chapter introduces the concept of the new heart and the new mind, thus anticipating the coming new covenant. The glory of the Lord completely leaves Jerusalem, symbolizing the end of God's protection over his people. Thus, Ezekiel 11 invites us to reflect on the depth of the relationship between God and His people, and the importance of turning to Him in a spirit of repentance.

Exploring Biblical Themes

We invite you to explore five biblical passages that shed light on the themes of judgment and renewal presented in this important chapter.

Jeremiah 24:7

"I will give you a heart to know Me and that I am the Lord. They shall be My people, and I will be their God, for they shall turn to Me with all their heart." » This verse echoes the promise of spiritual renewal found in Ezekiel 11:19-20.

2 Corinthians 6:16

"What agreement has the temple of God with idols? For we are the sanctuary of the living God. As God has said, 'I will dwell with them and walk among them; I will be their God, and they shall be my people.'" » Paul here cites a promise similar to the one found in Ezekiel 11:20, thus showing the continuity of this theme in the New Testament.

Psalms 51:10

“Create in me a clean heart, O God, and renew a steadfast spirit within me. » This psalm expresses a desire similar to God's promise in Ezekiel 11:19, to grant a new heart and spirit to his people.

Acts 7:51

"You rebellious people, stubborn in heart and ears! You are like your ancestors, always resisting the Holy Spirit! » Stephen uses language similar to that of Ezekiel 11:21 to describe those who reject God and His message of renewal.

Revelation 21:3

“And I heard a loud voice from the throne saying, ‘Now the tabernacle of God is with men, with whom he will dwell. They will be your people; God himself will be with them and be their God.’” » This vision of Revelation reflects the promise in Ezekiel 11:20 of a restored relationship between God and His people.

As we meditate on these passages, we are called to renew our commitment to God and welcome the promises of His grace and restoration. May our hearts always be turned toward Him, seeking His light and truth.