Ezekiel 25:13 kjv
Therefore thus saith the Lord GOD; I will also stretch out mine hand upon Edom, and will cut off man and beast from it; and I will make it desolate from Teman; and they of Dedan shall fall by the sword.
Ezekiel 25:13 nkjv
therefore thus says the Lord GOD: "I will also stretch out My hand against Edom, cut off man and beast from it, and make it desolate from Teman; Dedan shall fall by the sword.
Ezekiel 25:13 niv
therefore this is what the Sovereign LORD says: I will stretch out my hand against Edom and kill both man and beast. I will lay it waste, and from Teman to Dedan they will fall by the sword.
Ezekiel 25:13 esv
therefore thus says the Lord GOD, I will stretch out my hand against Edom and cut off from it man and beast. And I will make it desolate; from Teman even to Dedan they shall fall by the sword.
Ezekiel 25:13 nlt
Therefore, says the Sovereign LORD, I will raise my fist of judgment against Edom. I will wipe out its people and animals with the sword. I will make a wasteland of everything from Teman to Dedan.
Ezekiel 25 13 Cross References
| Verse | Text | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| Eze 25:12 | "because Edom acted vengefully against the house of Judah..." | Eze 25:12 (Context for V13) |
| Eze 25:15 | "...because the Philistines acted ruthlessly..." | Eze 25:15 (Parallel Judgment) |
| Eze 26:2 | "Son of man, because Tyre has said against Jerusalem..." | Eze 26:2 (Judgment on Tyre) |
| Jer 49:7-22 | "Concerning Edom... my wrath is kindled against Edom..." | Jer 49:7-22 (Prophecy against Edom) |
| Psa 137:7 | "Remember, O LORD, against the Edomites the day of Jerusalem's..." | Psa 137:7 (Edom's Sin Recalled) |
| Lam 4:21-22 | "Rejoice and be glad, O daughter of Edom... your iniquity is accomplished..." | Lam 4:21-22 (Edom's Judgment) |
| Obad 1 | "The vision of Obadiah. Thus says the Lord GOD concerning Edom..." | Obad 1 (Prophecy against Edom) |
| Obad 10 | "Because of violence done to your brother Jacob, shame shall cover you..." | Obad 10 (Reason for Edom's Fall) |
| Isa 34:5-17 | "For my sword has drunk its fill in the heavens..." | Isa 34:5-17 (God's Judgment on Edom) |
| Heb 12:16 | "...lest anyone be found immoral or profane, like Esau, who sold his birthright..." | Heb 12:16 (Esau's Spiritual Decline) |
| Gen 27:40-41 | "By your sword you shall live, and you shall serve your brother..." | Gen 27:40-41 (Isaac's Prophecy) |
| Num 20:14-21 | "Moses sent messengers from Kadesh to the king of Edom..." | Num 20:14-21 (Edom's Refusal) |
| Judges 11:17 | "Israel pleaded with the king of Edom..." | Judges 11:17 (Edom's Obstruction) |
| 2 Chr 28:17 | "For Edom came against Judah and defeated them severely..." | 2 Chr 28:17 (Edom's Attack) |
| Psa 83:6-7 | "...Edom and the Ishmaelites, Moab and the people of Ammon..." | Psa 83:6-7 (Nations Against Israel) |
| Joel 3:19 | "Egypt shall be a desolation, and Edom a desert wilderness..." | Joel 3:19 (Edom's Desolation) |
| Mal 1:2-5 | "'I have loved Jacob,' but 'Esau I have hated.'..." | Mal 1:2-5 (God's Love for Jacob, Hatred for Esau) |
| Rev 18:5 | "...for her sins are piled up to heaven, and God has remembered her iniquities." | Rev 18:5 (General Judgment Principle) |
| Luke 10:30-35 | "Jesus answered, 'A man was going down from Jerusalem to Jericho...'" | Luke 10:30-35 (Parable of Good Samaritan - contrast) |
| Acts 7:50 | "Did not my hand make all these things?'" | Acts 7:50 (Stephen's Speech) |
Ezekiel 25 verses
Ezekiel 25 13 Meaning
This verse declares the certainty and totality of God's judgment upon Edom for their relentless hatred and destructive actions against Judah. It signifies a comprehensive and severe retribution that will leave Edom desolate.
Ezekiel 25 13 Context
Ezekiel 25 is part of a larger section of oracles against the nations surrounding Israel. These prophecies serve to explain God's judgment, not only upon Israel for their sins but also upon their enemies who exulted in Israel's downfall and actively participated in their oppression. Edom, descendants of Esau (Jacob's brother), is specifically targeted here due to their deep-seated animosity and participation in the destruction of Jerusalem, betraying any familial or covenantal obligation.
Ezekiel 25 13 Word Analysis
- בִּנקָּמָה (bin-ka-mah): "because of vengeance" or "in revenge." This word points to the motive behind Edom's actions. It's not just an act of war, but an act driven by deep-seated hatred.
- יָשָׁם (ya-sham): "desolation," "ruin," "waste." This refers to the state of utter destruction that will befall Edom. It implies a complete lack of habitation and emptiness.
- עָשׂוּ (a-su): "they acted," "they did." This verb denotes the concrete actions taken by the people of Edom.
- נְקָמָה (ne-ka-mah): "vengeance," "retribution." Similar to "bin-kamah" but here it highlights the ultimate outcome of divine justice.
- שַׂנְאָה (sin-ah): "hatred," "enmity." This emphasizes the emotional and relentless nature of Edom's opposition. It's not temporary animosity but a sustained hatred.
- לָנֶצַח (la-ne-tzach): "for ever," "eternally." While interpreted by some as absolute unending duration, in prophetic contexts it often signifies a very long, definitive period of destruction or a complete end to a nation's prominence, highlighting the thoroughness of God's judgment.
Ezekiel 25 13 Bonus Section
The deep animosity of Edom towards Israel is rooted in the historical rivalry between Esau and Jacob, as depicted in Genesis. This ingrained hatred, described by words like "hatred" (שַׂנְאָה - sin'ah), manifested in various ways throughout Israel's history, including hindering their passage through Edomite territory and later actively participating in the sacking of Jerusalem by the Babylonians. This verse, by stating "in revenge" (בִּנקָּמָה - bin-kamah), highlights that Edom's motivation was not just political gain but a fulfillment of their enduring ill-will. The complete destruction foretold is consistent with the broader prophetic theme of judgment on nations that actively oppose God's purposes and people. The severity of "desolation" (יָשָׁם - yasham) for "ever" (לָנֶצַח - la-netzach) signifies not an eternal suffering for the people, but an eternal ruin of their nation's standing and land, reflecting God's sovereign authority over all nations.
Ezekiel 25 13 Commentary
This verse serves as a powerful declaration of divine retribution against Edom. Their actions stemmed from a place of malice, marked by "hatred" and executed with a desire for "vengeance." God's response is absolute, guaranteeing that their land will be rendered "desolate." This judgment is not arbitrary; it is a consequence for their specific cruelties and relentless opposition towards Judah. The finality of the judgment ("for ever") underscores that this will be a lasting and decisive consequence, changing the destiny of the nation. It demonstrates that God notices and judges those who harm His people, especially when done with malice.