Ezekiel 34:21
“Because you thrust with side and with shoulder, and push all the diseased with your horns, until you have scattered them abroad;”
What does Ezekiel 34:21 mean?
God is describing how the strong among his people have been using their power to harm the vulnerable instead of helping them. The image of animals pushing with their sides and horns represents leaders and those with resources bullying the weak, sick, and struggling members of their community. This verse comes from a passage where God expresses deep displeasure with shepherds (leaders) who have neglected and mistreated those in their care. It's a sobering reminder that when we have any kind of advantage or influence, we're accountable for how we treat those who are struggling.