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Idolaters in Jerusalem are killed, the glory departs from the temple, judgment on Israel’s leaders, the exile symbolized

Prophecies against Israel

Ezekiel’s inaugural vision, the divine overwhelming, equipping and commissioning, the watchman, prophetic immobility, diet for siege and exile.

Two verses in Lamentations seem to be in direct conflict with each other, and they help us to understand the answer to this question of whether God causes suffering. Let’s read together the cross references and gather additional insight to find the answer.

Because of the LORD’s great love we are not consumed, for his compassions never fail. They are new every morning; great is your faithfulness. I say to myself, “The LORD is my portion; therefore I will wait for him.” The LORD is good to those whose hope is in him, to the one who seeks him; it is good to wait quietly for the salvation of the LORD.

Jerusalem’s misery and desolation, the Lord’s anger against his people.

Continuing prophecy against Babylon and the fall of Jerusalem retold.

Prophecies against the nations from west to east, starting with Ammon and continuing to Babylon.

Judgment against the nations.