Ezekiel 25

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Full text for Ezekiel Chapter 25

1¶ The word of the LORD came again unto me, saying,

2Son of man, set thy face against the Ammonites, and prophesy against them;

3And say unto the Ammonites, Hear the word of the Lord GOD; Thus saith the Lord GOD; Because thou saidst, Aha, against my sanctuary, when it was profaned; and against the land of Israel, when it was desolate; and against the house of Judah, when they went into captivity;

4Behold, therefore I will deliver thee to the men of the east for a possession, and they shall set their palaces in thee, and make their dwellings in thee: they shall eat thy fruit, and they shall drink thy milk.

5And I will make Rabbah a stable for camels, and the Ammonites a couchingplace for flocks: and ye shall know that I [am] the LORD.

6For thus saith the Lord GOD; Because thou hast clapped [thine] hands, and stamped with the feet, and rejoiced in heart with all thy despite against the land of Israel;

7Behold, therefore I will stretch out mine hand upon thee, and will deliver thee for a spoil to the heathen; and I will cut thee off from the people, and I will cause thee to perish out of the countries: I will destroy thee; and thou shalt know that I [am] the LORD.

8¶ Thus saith the Lord GOD; Because that Moab and Seir do say, Behold, the house of Judah [is] like unto all the heathen;

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, Bethjeshimoth, Baalmeon, and Kiriathaim,

10Unto the men of the east with the Ammonites, and will give them in possession, that the Ammonites may not be remembered among the nations.

11And I will execute judgments upon Moab; and they shall know that I [am] the LORD.

12Thus saith the Lord GOD; Because that Edom hath dealt against the house of Judah by taking vengeance, and hath greatly offended, and revenged himself upon them;

13Therefore thus saith the Lord GOD; I will also stretch out mine hand upon Edom, and will cut off man and beast from it; and I will make it desolate from Teman; and they of Dedan shall fall by the sword.

14And I will lay my vengeance upon Edom by the hand of my people Israel: and they shall do in Edom according to mine anger and according to my fury; and they shall know my vengeance, saith the Lord GOD.

15Thus saith the Lord GOD; Because the Philistines have dealt by revenge, and have taken vengeance with a despiteful heart, to destroy [it] for the old hatred;

16Therefore thus saith the Lord GOD; Behold, I will stretch out mine hand upon the Philistines, and I will cut off the Cherethims, and destroy the remnant of the sea coast.

17And I will execute great vengeance upon them with furious rebukes; and they shall know that I [am] the LORD, when I shall lay my vengeance upon them.

AI Analysis

AI Summaries

Short Summary

The LORD pronounces judgment through Ezekiel against four neighboring nations: Ammon, Moab, Edom, and Philistia. Each nation is condemned for its specific transgressions against Israel and Judah, such as rejoicing in their downfall, taking vengeance, or despising God's sanctuary. The prophecies declare that these nations will face desolation, destruction, and be delivered into the hands of others. This is so they may know the LORD's sovereignty in executing these judgments.

Medium Summary

Ezekiel 25 records the LORD's pronouncements of judgment against Ammon, Moab, Edom, and Philistia for their hostility towards Judah and Israel. Ammon is condemned for rejoicing at the profaning of God's sanctuary and Israel's desolation, and will be given to the men of the east, with Rabbah becoming a stable. Moab and Seir face judgment for equating Judah with all other heathen, leading to their cities being opened to invaders and their memory perishing. Edom is chastised for its vengeful actions against Judah, resulting in desolation and vengeance executed by Israel. Finally, the Philistines are condemned for their spiteful revenge stemming from old hatred, facing destruction and furious rebukes from the LORD. Throughout these judgments, the recurring declaration is that these nations "shall know that I am the LORD."

Long Summary

Chapter 25 of Ezekiel begins with the LORD instructing the prophet to set his face against the Ammonites and prophesy their downfall. Their sin is specified as rejoicing with "Aha" at the profaning of God's sanctuary, the desolation of Israel, and Judah's captivity. Consequently, the LORD declares He will deliver them to the "men of the east," who will inhabit their land, and Rabbah will become a stable for camels, signifying complete subjugation and desolation. The Ammonites will be cut off and perish, so they "shall know that I am the LORD." Next, the LORD's word comes against Moab and Seir, condemning them for asserting that the house of Judah is no different from other heathen nations. For this, God promises to open Moab's frontier cities, including Bethjeshimoth, Baalmeon, and Kiriathaim, to the "men of the east" alongside the Ammonites, ensuring Moab's memory is not remembered among the nations. Judgments will be executed upon Moab, confirming the LORD's identity. Edom then faces divine wrath for dealing against Judah by taking vengeance and greatly offending them. The LORD declares He will stretch out His hand upon Edom, cutting off both man and beast, making the land desolate from Teman to Dedan. Significantly, God states He will lay His vengeance upon Edom "by the hand of my people Israel," who will act according to His anger and fury, ensuring Edom knows His vengeance. Finally, the Philistines are targeted for their vengeful actions, carried out with a "despiteful heart" due to "old hatred." The LORD promises to stretch out His hand against them, cutting off the Cherethims and destroying the remnant of the sea coast. Great vengeance will be executed upon them with "furious rebukes," so they too "shall know that I am the LORD" when His vengeance is laid upon them. The chapter thus details God's righteous judgments against nations hostile to His covenant people.

Core Concepts

  • Divine Judgment on NationsThe LORD actively intervenes to pronounce and execute punishment upon Ammon, Moab, Edom, and Philistia for their specific transgressions. This demonstrates God's justice and sovereignty over all peoples and their actions.
  • Malice Against IsraelA primary sin of the targeted nations, manifesting as rejoicing in Israel's suffering, despising their desolation, or taking vengeful actions. The chapter highlights the severe consequences of hostility and ill-will towards God's chosen people.
  • Sovereignty of the LORDRepeatedly emphasized by the phrase "ye shall know that I am the LORD," signifying that these judgments are executed to reveal God's ultimate power and authority. Through these acts, His divine nature and dominion are made known to the nations.
  • Desolation and DestructionThe common outcome for the condemned nations, including their lands becoming possessions for others, cities being destroyed, and populations being cut off. This illustrates the severity of divine retribution for their offenses.
  • Vengeance by IsraelSpecifically mentioned in the judgment against Edom, where the LORD states His vengeance will be laid upon them "by the hand of my people Israel." This suggests a future role for Israel in executing divine justice according to God's will.
  • Specific National SinsEach nation is condemned for a distinct transgression: Ammon for rejoicing, Moab for equating Judah with heathen, Edom for vengeance, and Philistia for old hatred and spiteful revenge. This demonstrates God's precise knowledge of their iniquities and the tailored nature of His judgments.