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Ezekiel 25:1–7 – Against Ammon

What happens: Ammon rejoices over Israel’s fall. God gives them to people from the east and makes Rabbah a pasture. They know He is the Lord.

What it means: Gloating over another’s judgment invites your own. God opposes proud contempt. He defends His purposes for His people.


Ezekiel 25:8–11 – Against Moab

What happens: Moab says Judah is like all the nations. God opens Moab to easterners and brings judgment. They know He is the Lord.

What it means: Denying God’s chosen work does not erase it. God rules borders and fates. Humility is wise before Him.


Ezekiel 25:12–14 – Against Edom

What happens: Edom takes vengeance on Judah. God gives Edom to Israel’s hand for retribution. God executes vengeance by His people.

What it means: Personal hatred meets divine justice. God uses instruments to repay wrongs. His judgments are righteous and measured.


Ezekiel 25:15–17 – Against Philistia

What happens: Philistia acts in spiteful revenge. God stretches out His hand and cuts off the Cherethites. They know He is the Lord.

What it means: Cycle of revenge ends under God’s rule. He stops spite and cruelty. The fear of the Lord brings peace.


Application

  • Refuse to gloat at an enemy’s fall; choose mercy.
  • Honor God’s work among His people rather than dismiss it.
  • Leave vengeance to God and do what is right.

Bible

1The 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.

8Thus 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.

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