Ezekiel 25:16
“Therefore 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.”
Ezekiel 25:16 in 7 translations
- KJVKing James Version
- Therefore 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.
- DRADouay–Rheims
- Therefore thus saith the Lord God: Behold I will stretch forth my hand upon the Philistines, and will kill the killers, and will destroy the remnant of the sea coast.
- ASVAmerican Standard Version
- therefore thus saith the Lord Jehovah, Behold, I will stretch out my hand upon the Philistines, and I will cut off the Cherethites, and destroy the remnant of the sea coast.
- DARBYDarby
- therefore thus saith the Lord Jehovah: Behold, I stretch out my hands upon the Philistines, and I will cut off the Kerethites, and cause the remnant of the sea-coast to perish.
- WEBThe World English Bible
- therefore thus says the Lord Yahweh, Behold, I will stretch out my hand on the Philistines, and I will cut off the Cherethites, and destroy the remnant of the sea coast.
- YLTYoung's Literal Translation
- Therefore, thus said the Lord Jehovah: Lo, I am stretching out My hand against the Philistines, And I have cut off the Cherethim, And destroyed the remnant of the haven of the sea,
- BPVBiblePics Version
- Therefore 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.
Context: Ezekiel 25
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.
About Ezekiel 25: Prophecies against neighboring nations
In Ezekiel chapter 25, God speaks through the prophet Ezekiel, delivering prophecies against neighboring nations. The nations of Ammon, Moab, Edom, Philistia, and Tyre will all face judgment and punishment for their disobedience towards God’s people, and their celebration at the destruction of Israel.
Commentary
This chapter serves as a warning to the nations surrounding Israel, reminding them of the power and sovereignty of God. It highlights the consequences of turning away from God and ignoring His commands, and emphasizes the importance of showing mercy and compassion towards His people. Today, we can also learn from these prophecies and remember that God is just, and rebellion against His will carries severe consequences.