Ezekiel: God who travels Chapter 30

 Till Iniquity Was Found in You — Ezekiel 28

The word iniquity holds deep meaning. It is often translated as wickedness, injustice, evil, hostility, immorality, or unfairness. To grasp its full significance, we can understand iniquity as distorting what is right and good.

Etymologically, iniquity comes from the Latin in- meaning “not,” and aequus meaning “equal” or “just.” So literally, iniquity means unjust or unequal—a departure from fairness and righteousness.

When God says that iniquity was found in you in Ezekiel 28, He is declaring that the angelic being—Satan—was found to be unjust. This marks the beginning of evil, wickedness, or sin as a reality in creation.

Where Did Iniquity Begin?

The Bible teaches that all human beings are born with sin. Isaiah 59:2 connects iniquity with the separation between humans and God. This separation is a direct consequence of iniquity.

Many scholars define iniquity as the first sin, the original violation of God’s will.

In the Garden of Eden, God commanded Adam:

“You shall not eat from the tree of the knowledge of good and evil.” (Genesis 2:17)

But Adam, exercising free will, chose to disobey:

“She took from its fruit and ate; and gave also to her husband.” (Genesis 3:6)

This original act of rebellion, breaking God’s command, is called iniquity—the very first sin.

The Distance Iniquity Creates

Iniquity creates a gap between humanity and God. This is why many feel distant or even question the very existence of the Creator (as seen in atheism or doubt). This condition leads to suffering, moral confusion, and the perpetuation of sin in human experience.

The Root of Iniquity: Satan

Tracing back, this wickedness and injustice began with Satan. His iniquity was not only personal pride and rebellion but also opposition to God's ultimate plan—creating human beings in His own image.

Humans were made “a little lower than the angels” (Psalm 8:5) but with the potential to be glorified through redemption by Jesus Christ. Satan’s iniquity stems in part from his refusal to accept humanity’s special place in God’s creation and plan.

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