Ezekiel 21:10
“It is sharpened to make a sore slaughter; it is furbished that it may glitter: should we then make mirth? it contemneth the rod of my son, as every tree.”
Ezekiel 21:10 in 7 translations
- KJVKing James Version
- It is sharpened to make a sore slaughter; it is furbished that it may glitter: should we then make mirth? it contemneth the rod of my son, as every tree.
- DRADouay–Rheims
- It is sharpened to kill victims: it is furbished that it may glitter: thou removest the sceptre of my son, thou hast cut down every tree.
- ASVAmerican Standard Version
- it is sharpened that it may make a slaughter; it is furbished that it may be as lightning: shall we then make mirth? the rod of my son, it contemneth every tree.
- DARBYDarby
- It is sharpened for sore slaughter, it is furbished that it may glitter. Shall we then make mirth, saying, The sceptre of my son contemneth all wood?
- WEBThe World English Bible
- it is sharpened that it may make a slaughter; it is furbished that it may be as lightning: shall we then make mirth? the rod of my son, it condemns every tree.
- YLTYoung's Literal Translation
- So as to slaughter a slaughter it is sharpened. So as to have brightness it is polished, Desire hath rejoiced the sceptre of my son, It is despising every tree.
- BPVBiblePics Version
- It is sharpened to cause great slaughter; it is polished to shine. Should we then rejoice? It despises the rod of my son, as every tree.
Context: Ezekiel 21
8Again the word of the LORD came unto me, saying,
9Son of man, prophesy, and say, Thus saith the LORD; Say, A sword, a sword is sharpened, and also furbished:
10It is sharpened to make a sore slaughter; it is furbished that it may glitter: should we then make mirth? it contemneth the rod of my son, as every tree.
11And he hath given it to be furbished, that it may be handled: this sword is sharpened, and it is furbished, to give it into the hand of the slayer.
12Cry and howl, son of man: for it shall be upon my people, it shall be upon all the princes of Israel: terrors by reason of the sword shall be upon my people: smite therefore upon thy thigh.
About Ezekiel 21: The Sword of Judgment
In Ezekiel chapter 21, God speaks to the prophet about the sword of judgment that will come upon Jerusalem and the disobedient people of Israel. He uses vivid imagery to describe the sword and the destruction it will cause, warning the people to repent and turn back to Him before it is too late.
Commentary
This chapter serves as a strong reminder that disobedience to God will have consequences. The sword of judgment represents the punishment that will come because of the people's disobedience and lack of faith. However, it is also a message of hope, as God gives the people a chance to repent and turn back to Him before it is too late. The vivid imagery used in this chapter is a powerful tool in conveying the seriousness of the situation and the urgency of the message. As we read Ezekiel chapter 21, let us take heed of the warning given and strive to always follow God's will for our lives.