Ezekiel 21:2
“Son of man, set thy face toward Jerusalem, and drop thy word toward the holy places, and prophesy against the land of Israel,”
Ezekiel 21:2 in 7 translations
- KJVKing James Version
- Son of man, set thy face toward Jerusalem, and drop thy word toward the holy places, and prophesy against the land of Israel,
- DRADouay–Rheims
- Son of man, set thy face toward Jerusalem, and let thy speech flow towards the holy places, and prophesy against the land of Israel:
- ASVAmerican Standard Version
- Son of man, set thy face toward Jerusalem, and drop thy word toward the sanctuaries, and prophesy against the land of Israel;
- DARBYDarby
- Son of man, set thy face against Jerusalem, and drop words against the holy places, and prophesy against the land of Israel,
- WEBThe World English Bible
- Son of man, set your face toward Jerusalem, and drop [your word] toward the sanctuaries, and prophesy against the land of Israel;
- YLTYoung's Literal Translation
- 'Son of man, set thy face unto Jerusalem, and prophesy unto the holy places, and prophesy unto the ground of Israel;
- BPVBiblePics Version
- Son of man, set your face toward Jerusalem, speak against the holy places, and prophesy against the land of Israel,
Context: Ezekiel 21
1And the word of the LORD came unto me, saying,
2Son of man, set thy face toward Jerusalem, and drop thy word toward the holy places, and prophesy against the land of Israel,
3And say to the land of Israel, Thus saith the LORD; Behold, I am against thee, and will draw forth my sword out of his sheath, and will cut off from thee the righteous and the wicked.
4Seeing then that I will cut off from thee the righteous and the wicked, therefore shall my sword go forth out of his sheath against all flesh from the south to the north:
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.