Ezekiel 25:2
“Son of man, set thy face against the Ammonites, and prophesy against them;”
Ezekiel 25:2 in 7 translations
- KJVKing James Version
- Son of man, set thy face against the Ammonites, and prophesy against them;
- DRADouay–Rheims
- Son of man, set thy face against the children of Ammon, and thou shalt prophesy of them.
- ASVAmerican Standard Version
- Son of man, set thy face toward the children of Ammon, and prophesy against them:
- DARBYDarby
- Son of man, set thy face against the children of Ammon, and prophesy against them;
- WEBThe World English Bible
- Son of man, set your face toward the children of Ammon, and prophesy against them:
- YLTYoung's Literal Translation
- 'Son of man, set thy face unto the sons of Ammon, and prophesy against them;
- BPVBiblePics Version
- Son of man, set thy face against the Ammonites, and prophesy against them;
Context: Ezekiel 25
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.
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.