Ezekiel 25
World English Bible
WEB1Yahweh’s word came to me, saying, 2“Son of man, set your face toward the children of Ammon, and prophesy against them. 3Tell the children of Ammon, ‘Hear the word of the Lord Yahweh! The Lord Yahweh says, “Because you said, ‘Aha!’ against my sanctuary when it was profaned, and against the land of Israel when it was made desolate, and against the house of Judah when they went into captivity, 4therefore, behold, I will deliver you to the children of the east for a possession. They will set their encampments in you and make their dwellings in you. They will eat your fruit and they will drink your milk. 5I will make Rabbah a stable for camels and the children of Ammon a resting place for flocks. Then you will know that I am Yahweh.” 6For the Lord Yahweh says: “Because you have clapped your hands, stamped with the feet, and rejoiced with all the contempt of your soul against the land of Israel, 7therefore, behold, I have stretched out my hand on you, and will deliver you for a plunder to the nations. I will cut you off from the peoples, and I will cause you to perish out of the countries. I will destroy you. Then you will know that I am Yahweh.” 8“‘The Lord Yahweh says: “Because Moab and Seir say, ‘Behold, the house of Judah is like all the nations,’ 9therefore, behold, I will open the side of Moab from the cities, from his cities which are on its frontiers, the glory of the country, Beth Jeshimoth, Baal Meon, and Kiriathaim, 10to the children of the east, to go against the children of Ammon; and I will give them for a possession, that the children of Ammon may not be remembered among the nations. 11I will execute judgments on Moab. Then they will know that I am Yahweh.” 12“‘The Lord Yahweh says: “Because Edom has dealt against the house of Judah by taking vengeance, and has greatly offended, and taken revenge on them,” 13therefore the Lord Yahweh says, “I will stretch out my hand on Edom, and will cut off man and animal from it; and I will make it desolate from Teman. They will fall by the sword even to Dedan. 14I will lay my vengeance on Edom by the hand of my people Israel. They will do in Edom according to my anger and according to my wrath. Then they will know my vengeance,” says the Lord Yahweh. 15“‘The Lord Yahweh says: “Because the Philistines have taken revenge, and have taken vengeance with contempt of soul to destroy with perpetual hostility,” 16therefore the Lord Yahweh says, “Behold, I will stretch out my hand on the Philistines, and I will cut off the Cherethites, and destroy the remnant of the sea coast. 17I will execute great vengeance on them with wrathful rebukes. Then they will know that I am Yahweh, when I lay my vengeance on them.”’”
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Overview
Ezekiel Chapter 25 presents a series of prophecies against various nations, emphasizing God's sovereignty and judgment over all peoples, not just Israel. The chapter begins with a proclamation against the #Ammonites, who rejoiced at the misfortunes of Israel. God declares that He will bring judgment upon them, leading to their desolation and the loss of their land. This serves as a reminder that God holds all nations accountable for their actions, especially when they celebrate the suffering of His people. The Ammonites are warned that their pride and hostility will lead to their downfall, as God will allow the sword to come against them (Ezekiel 25:1-7).
The chapter continues with a prophecy against #Moab, which also mocked Israel. God promises to bring destruction upon Moab, stating that they will be made like the cities of Judah, emphasizing that their arrogance will not go unpunished (Ezekiel 25:8-11). Following this, the prophecy turns to #Edom, which acted with vengeance against Israel. God declares that He will stretch out His hand against Edom, bringing judgment for their actions, and they will know that He is the Lord (Ezekiel 25:12-14). Finally, the chapter concludes with a prophecy against the #Philistines, who sought revenge against Israel. God promises to execute great vengeance upon them, demonstrating His power and holiness (Ezekiel 25:15-17).
Overall, Ezekiel 25 serves as a powerful reminder of God's justice and the certainty of His judgment against those who oppose His will and delight in the suffering of His people. It reinforces the theme that God is not only the God of Israel but also the God of all nations, and His righteousness will ultimately prevail.
Referenced by
- Jeremiah 47:1v15Jeremiah 47:1 introduces the prophecy against the Philistines, which is echoed in Ezekiel 25:15-17 where God pronounces judgment on the Philistines for their actions against Israel.
- Obadiah 1:10v12Obadiah 1:10 condemns Edom for violence against Jacob, paralleling Ezekiel 25:12-14, where Edom is judged for its actions against Israel.
Topics in this chapter
- Judgment
- Sovereignty of God
- Divine Justice
- Justice
- Ammonites
- Vengeance
- Edom
- Israel
- Moab
- Philistines
- Repentance
- Ammon
- Covenant
- Divine Retribution
- Edomites
- Ezekiel
- Humility
- Moabites
- Nations
- Philistia
- Pride
- Revenge
- Trusting God
- Alignment with God
- Babylonian Exile
- Betrayal
- Biblical Art
- Brotherhood
- Compassion
- Conduct
- Divine Protection
- Empathy
- Enmity
- Faithfulness
- God's Care
- God's Control
- God's Judgment
- Holiness
- Joy
- Literary Influence of the Bible
- Love
- Malice
- Opposition
- Prophecy
- Prophet
- Protection
- Retribution
- Righteousness
- Spiritual Battle
- Sword
- Vindication
- Warnings in the Bible
Related chapters
- Jeremiah 49AmmonitesAmmonGod's Judgment
- Obadiah 1EdomitesBrotherhoodEdom
- Amos 1AmmonEdomBetrayal
- Zephaniah 2PhilistiaAmmonMoab
- Jeremiah 47PhilistiaSwordPhilistines
- Isaiah 34VengeanceGod's JudgmentEdom
- Jeremiah 48MoabRetributionPride
- Psalms 137EdomitesBrotherhoodVengeance
- Isaiah 15MoabitesMoabEmpathy
- Ezekiel 35EnmitySwordEdom
- Genesis 19MoabitesAmmonitesAmmon
- Ezekiel 26EzekielRetributionDivine Retribution
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