Ezekiel 25
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1Yahweh’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! Thus says the Lord Yahweh, “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 thus says the Lord Yahweh: “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“‘Thus says the Lord Yahweh: “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 his 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“‘Thus says the Lord Yahweh: “Because Edom has dealt against the house of Judah by taking vengeance, and has greatly offended, and taken revenge on them;” 13therefore thus says the Lord Yahweh, “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“‘Thus says the Lord Yahweh: “Because the Philistines have taken revenge, and have taken vengeance with contempt of soul to destroy with perpetual hostility;” 16therefore thus says the Lord Yahweh, “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.”’”
World English Bible (public domain)
“Thus says the Lord GOD: Because Edom acted revengefully against the house of Judah and has grievously offended in taking vengeance on them,”
Ezekiel 25:12
Summary
In Ezekiel 25, the prophet turns his attention to a series of nations surrounding Israel, pronouncing judgement on Ammon, Moab, Edom, and Philistia for their hostility towards God's people. The Lord communicates His intention to punish these nations for their actions and attitudes towards Israel, highlighting that their disrespect and gloating upon Jerusalem's downfall will not go unnoticed. The oracles against these nations underscore the theme of divine justice and God's sovereignty over all nations, not just Israel. The chapter begins with a message against Ammon, whose people rejoiced over the sanctuary’s desecration. The Lord declares they will face destruction and become a pasture for camels. Moab follows, where their contempt leads to similar devastation by the people of the East. Edom is condemned for its vengeance against Judah, receiving retribution from God's hand. Lastly, Philistia's longstanding enmity brings about severe punishments. Theologically, Ezekiel 25 reveals a universal principle of moral accountability before God, extending beyond Israel to all nations. It serves as a reminder of God's impartial justice and His ultimate plan for peace and restoration of His people, contrasting against human pride and malice.
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