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Ezekiel 35

Ezekiel 35:14

A Prophecy against Mount Seir · Ezekiel 35:1–15
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Translations

Modern
This is what the Lord GOD says: While the whole earth rejoices, I will make you desolate.
Traditional
Thus saith the Lord God; When the whole earth rejoiceth, I will make thee desolate.
Literal
Thus says the Lord YHWH: According to the rejoicing of all the earth, I will make for you a desolation.
Latin
Hæc dicit Dominus Deus: Lætante universa terra, in solitudinem te redigam:

Original

Hebrew
English
This is what the Lord GOD says: While the whole earth rejoices, I will make you desolate.

Notes

Ezekiel 35:13–15

The Edomites wrongly thought that God's judgment on his people and his leaving the temple meant his covenant with Israel had ended. The Edomites boasted and elevated themselves above both Israel and the Lord.

The God of Israel would not allow such boasting, for he is the ruler of all. His choice of Israel and his gift of the land to them would not be taken back.

Ezekiel 35:1–15

This message of judgment is directed to Edom, Israel’s neighbor to the southeast. It is also called Mount Seir, the main mountain region of Edom.

Edom stands as a symbol of all Israel’s enemies. For example, Edom rejoiced when Israel fell (Ezekiel 36:2; see also 25:12–14).

When Babylon destroyed Judah, Edom may have thought it had a chance to grow stronger. However, the Lord said that its success would not last long.

Events

People

LORD: Names or title used to refer to God

Glossary

Edom, Edomites Ezekiel (Person) Ezekiel, Book of Seir (Place)

Topics

The Edomites: Predictions Respecting: Utter Desolation of Their Country