Divine Withdrawal: When God Releases Himself from Empty Worship
"Withdrawn" conveys far more than divine displeasure—it expresses active repulsion. The Lord does not merely turn away; He *releases Himself* (*aphistemi*), detaches Himself, shakes off...
This is historical examples on rejection of empty ritual and god's sovereign judgment, drawing on Ezekiel 5:6.
"Withdrawn" conveys far more than divine displeasure—it expresses active repulsion. The Lord does not merely turn away; He releases Himself (aphistemi), detaches Himself, shakes off an encumbrance without righteousness. Joseph Parker, D. D. , distinguishes two senses of this prophecy. First: Israel approaches with flocks and herds for sacrifice, offering hot, reeking blood in ritual abundance. Yet Adonai declares such offerings abominable.…
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