Ezekiel 14:2
1 Then some of the elders of Israel came and sat down before me.
And the word of the LORD came to me, saying,
3 “Son of man, these men have set up idols in their hearts and put wicked stumbling blocks before their faces. Should I consult with them in any way?
4 Therefore speak to them and tell them that this is what the Lord GOD says: ‘When any Israelite sets up idols in his heart and puts a wicked stumbling block before his face, and then comes to the prophet, I the LORD will answer him according to his great idolatry,
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Original text and word study
Cross references
Amos 3:7
Surely the Lord GOD does nothing without revealing His plan to His servants the prophets.
Read in context1 Kings 14:4
Jeroboam’s wife did as instructed; she arose and went to Shiloh and arrived at Ahijah’s house. Now Ahijah could not see, for his eyes were dim because of his age.
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