The word of God commands Ezekiel not to inquire on behalf of these elders, as they have come with idolatry in their hearts, maintaining spiritual unfaithfulness even while seeking divine consultation. God's refusal to entertain their inquiry until their spiritual condition is addressed demonstrates that authentic encounter with God requires genuine repentance and abandonment of idolatrous practices. The elders' request, though formally structured, is spiritually vitiated by their persistent idolatry.

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