Ezekiel 25:8
“Thus saith the Lord GOD; Because that Moab and Seir do say, Behold, the house of Judah is like unto all the heathen;”
Ezekiel 25:8 in 7 translations
- KJVKing James Version
- Thus saith the Lord GOD; Because that Moab and Seir do say, Behold, the house of Judah is like unto all the heathen;
- DRADouay–Rheims
- Thus saith the Lord God: Because Moab and Seir have said: Behold the house of Juda is like all other nations:
- ASVAmerican Standard Version
- Thus saith the Lord Jehovah: Because that Moab and Seir do say, Behold, the house of Judah is like unto all the nations;
- DARBYDarby
- Thus saith the Lord Jehovah: Because Moab and Seir do say, Behold, the house of Judah is like unto all the nations,
- WEBThe World English Bible
- Thus says the Lord Yahweh: Because Moab and Seir say, Behold, the house of Judah is like all the nations;
- YLTYoung's Literal Translation
- Thus said the Lord Jehovah: Because of the saying of Moab and Seir: Lo, as all the nations is the house of Judah;
- BPVBiblePics Version
- Thus saith the Lord GOD; Because that Moab and Seir do say, Behold, the house of Judah is like unto all the heathen;
Context: Ezekiel 25
6For thus saith the Lord GOD; Because thou hast clapped thine hands, and stamped with the feet, and rejoiced in heart with all thy despite against the land of Israel;
7Behold, therefore I will stretch out mine hand upon thee, and will deliver thee for a spoil to the heathen; and I will cut thee off from the people, and I will cause thee to perish out of the countries: I will destroy thee; and thou shalt know that I am the LORD.
8Thus saith the Lord GOD; Because that Moab and Seir do say, Behold, the house of Judah is like unto all the heathen;
9Therefore, behold, I will open the side of Moab from the cities, from his cities which are on his frontiers, the glory of the country, Bethjeshimoth, Baalmeon, and Kiriathaim,
10Unto the men of the east with the Ammonites, and will give them in possession, that the Ammonites may not be remembered among the nations.
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.