“Wilt thou judge them, son of man, wilt thou judge them? cause them to know the abominations of their fathers:”
Ezekiel is directed to make known God's abominations to the elders, using the historical recitation as a vehicle for indictment and exposure of the pattern of rebellion that characterizes Israel's entire history. The terminology of abominations emphasizes the spiritual corruption and idolatrous deviation that has marked Israel throughout its existence. This recitation functions didactically, showing the exilic community that their present judgment flows from ancient choices.
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