Key Figures — Ezekiel 21

3 figures

1. Ezekiel

   Prophet of God delivering messages of judgment.

   Ezekiel is commanded by God to prophesy against Jerusalem and the land of Israel, using vivid imagery of a sharpened sword to symbolize impending judgment.

   Related passages

   • Ezekiel Chapter 1 (Ezekiel's calling as a prophet)
   • Ezekiel Chapter 3 (Ezekiel's role as a watchman)

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2. The Lord (Yahweh)

   Divine Judge and Sovereign over Israel.

   The Lord speaks through Ezekiel, declaring the coming judgment upon Jerusalem and the land of Israel, emphasizing His sovereignty and the certainty of His word.

   Related passages

   • Ezekiel Chapter 6 (God's judgment against idolatry)
   • Isaiah Chapter 45 (God's sovereignty and power)

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3. The King of Babylon

   Instrument of God's judgment.

   The King of Babylon is depicted as the wielder of God's sword, executing judgment upon Jerusalem as part of God's divine plan.

   Related passages

   • 2 Kings Chapter 25 (Babylon's conquest of Jerusalem)
   • Jeremiah Chapter 25 (Babylon as God's instrument)

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