Ezekiel 14 contains a message from God to the elders of Israel who have come to inquire of Him. God condemns the idolatry and wickedness of the people, expressing His anger and disappointment. He reminds them that anyone who sets up idols in their hearts and turns away from Him will be held accountable.
God declares that He will answer the people according to the multitude of their idols. He states that even if righteous men like Noah, Daniel, and Job were in the land, their righteousness would only save themselves and not the sinful people around them.
God explains that He will send judgments upon the land to bring the people back to Him. He mentions various forms of punishment, such as famine, wild animals, and war, as a means to cleanse the land from its wickedness.
The chapter concludes with God reaffirming His sovereignty and His desire to be known and worshipped as the true God. He promises to spare a remnant of the people who will acknowledge their sins and repent, preserving a righteous remnant among them.