Ezekiel 21:24
Therefore thus saith the Lord GOD; Because ye have made your iniquity to be remembered, in that your transgressions are discovered, so that in all your doings your sins do appear; because, I say, that ye are come to remembrance, ye shall be taken with the hand.
Ezekiel 21:24 · King James Version
Meaning
In this verse, the prophet Ezekiel is delivering a message from the Lord GOD to the people of Israel. The verse serves as a warning to the Israelites about the consequences of their sins and transgressions. The Lord GOD accuses the people of making their iniquity to be remembered, meaning that they have not repented or turned away from their sinful ways. Their transgressions have been exposed, and their sins are evident in all their actions. Because they have come to remembrance in the eyes of God, they will be taken with the hand, signifying that they will face the repercussions of their wrongdoing. This verse emphasizes the importance of repentance, as failing to acknowledge and turn away from sin will ultimately lead to divine judgment.
Theological Overview
In this verse, the prophet Ezekiel conveys a solemn message from the Lord regarding the consequences of the people's sins. The term "iniquity" refers to the immoral or wicked behavior that the people have been engaged in. The phrase "because ye have made your iniquity to be remembered" highlights the idea that their sins have been so great and so frequent that they cannot be ignored or overlooked. The people's transgressions have been "discovered" and are evident in all that they do, leaving them exposed before God. The verse emphasizes the idea that nothing can be hidden from God's sight, and ultimately, their sins will not go unpunished. The phrase "ye shall be taken with the hand" suggests that the people will be held accountable for their actions and will face the consequences of their disobedience. This verse serves as a warning to the people to repent and turn away from their sinful ways before it is too late.
Ezekiel 21:24 in other translations
American Standard Version
Therefore thus saith the Lord Jehovah: Because ye have made your iniquity to be remembered, in that your transgressions are uncovered, so that in all your doings your sins do appear; because that ye are come to remembrance, ye shall be taken with the hand.
World English Bible
Therefore thus says the Lord Yahweh: Because you have made your iniquity to be remembered, in that your transgressions are uncovered, so that in all your doings your sins appear; because you have come to memory, you shall be taken with the hand.
Douay-Rheims
Therefore thus saith the Lord God: Because you have remembered your iniquity, and have discovered your prevarications, and your sins have appeared in all your devices: because, I say, You have remembered, you shall be taken with the hand.
Geneva Bible (1599)
Therefore thus sayeth the Lord God, Because ye haue made your iniquitie to bee remembred, in discouering your rebellion, that in al your workes your sinnes might appeare: because, I say, that ye are come to remembrance, ye shall be taken with the hand.