Ezekiel 35:13 kjv
Thus with your mouth ye have boasted against me, and have multiplied your words against me: I have heard them.
Ezekiel 35:13 nkjv
Thus with your mouth you have boasted against Me and multiplied your words against Me; I have heard them."
Ezekiel 35:13 niv
You boasted against me and spoke against me without restraint, and I heard it.
Ezekiel 35:13 esv
And you magnified yourselves against me with your mouth, and multiplied your words against me; I heard it.
Ezekiel 35:13 nlt
In saying that, you boasted proudly against me, and I have heard it all!
Ezekiel 35 13 Cross References
| Verse | Text | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| Ezekiel 35:5 | "because you cherished the ancient enmity and . . . shed the blood of Israel" | Deut 7:1-2, Psalm 106:40-41 |
| Isaiah 34:5-8 | "my sword has drunk its fill in the heavens; behold, it descends for judgment" | Isaiah 34:5-8, Jer 49:7-22 |
| Jeremiah 49:21 | "their cries shall be heard as far as the Red Sea." | Jer 49:21 |
| Psalm 137:7 | "Remember, O LORD, against the Edomites the day of Jerusalem" | Psalm 137:7, Lam 4:21-22 |
| Amos 1:11 | "Thus says the LORD: “Because Edom acted as the avenger for the blood of the children of Israel" | Amos 1:11 |
| Genesis 27:41 | "Esau hated Jacob because of the blessing" | Gen 27:41 |
| Romans 9:13 | "Jacob I loved, but Esau I hated." | Rom 9:13 |
| Obadiah 1:10 | "Because of violence done to your brother Jacob, shame shall cover you" | Obadiah 1:10 |
| Genesis 25:23 | "The LORD said to her, 'Two nations are in your womb'" | Gen 25:23 |
| Malachi 1:3 | "but Esau I hated; I have made his mountains a wasteland" | Mal 1:3 |
| Ezekiel 25:12 | "Therefore thus says the Lord GOD, because Edom acted vengefully against the house of Judah by taking vengeance" | Ezek 25:12 |
| Ezekiel 25:15 | "thus says the Lord GOD: Because the Philistines acted vengefully and took vengeance with unresting malice to destroy..." | Ezek 25:15 |
| Ezekiel 25:17 | "and I will execute great vengeance on them with wrathful rebukes." | Ezek 25:17 |
| Ezekiel 36:5 | "Therefore thus says the Lord GOD: Surely in the fire of my jealousy I have spoken against the rest of the nations and against all Edom" | Ezek 36:5 |
| Proverbs 17:5 | "Whoever mocks the poor insults his Maker" | Prov 17:5 |
| 1 Peter 4:8 | "Above all, keep loving one another earnestly, since love covers a multitude of sins." | 1 Peter 4:8 |
| Matthew 5:44 | "But I say to you, Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you" | Matt 5:44 |
| James 2:13 | "For judgment will be without mercy to one who has shown no mercy" | James 2:13 |
| Isaiah 60:18 | "Violence shall no more be heard in your land" | Isaiah 60:18 |
| Psalm 94:1 | "O LORD, God of vengeance, O God of vengeance, shine forth!" | Psalm 94:1 |
Ezekiel 35 verses
Ezekiel 35 13 Meaning
Mount Seir's declaration of speaking against the Lord and their presumptuous accusations of the Israelites is deemed an act of defiance. God's judgment is pronounced upon them for their hostility and rejoicing over Israel's devastation.
Ezekiel 35 13 Context
This verse is part of a broader oracle against Mount Seir, which represents the nation of Edom. Ezekiel is prophesying God's judgment upon Edom for their perpetual hatred and violent actions against Israel, particularly during the Babylonian exile. Edom's sin was not merely a single act but a deep-seated malice that found satisfaction in Israel's suffering and participated in their destruction. God's response is one of righteous indignation and promised retribution for their transgressions and their gloating over His people. The surrounding chapters (Ezekiel 25-32) detail God's judgment on various surrounding nations for their hostility towards Israel.
Ezekiel 35 13 Word Analysis
"Now therefore,": This introductory phrase signals the commencement of a judgment pronouncement, directly linking to what has preceded concerning Edom's actions. (Hebrew: עַתָּה, attah, meaning "now")
"speak,": A direct command for utterance, conveying God's message. (Hebrew: דַּבֵּר, dabber, imperative, "speak")
"O mountain Seir,": This personification addresses Mount Seir as representative of the Edomites, their land, and their national identity. (Hebrew: הַר־שֵׂעִיר, har-Se'ir, "Mount Seir")
"and prophesy against it,": This is a call to announce divine judgment, signifying an oracle of doom. (Hebrew: וּנְבִיָּה עָלָיו, u-nevi'yah alayw, "and prophesy against it")
"and say,": Further amplification of the divine message to be delivered. (Hebrew: וְאָמַרְתָּ, ve-amartah, "and you shall say")
"Thus says the Lord GOD;": The authoritative declaration that the following words are from God Himself. (Hebrew: כֹּה אָמַר אֲדֹנָי יְהוִה, koh amar Adonai Yehovah, "Thus says the Lord GOD")
"Behold, I am against you,": A strong statement of divine opposition, indicating imminent action and judgment. (Hebrew: הִנֵּה אֲנִי עָלֶיךָ, hinneh ani aleikha, "Behold, I am against you")
"and I will stretch out my hand against you,": A vivid metaphor for God's active intervention and power being directed towards destruction. (Hebrew: וְנָטִיתִי יָדִי עָלֶיךָ, ve-natití yadi aleikha, "and I will stretch out my hand against you")
"and I will make you a desolation and a waste.": A pronouncement of utter destruction, leading to emptiness and ruin. (Hebrew: וְשַׂמְתִּיךָ לְחָרְבָּה וְשַׁמָּה, ve-samtikhah le-khorvah ve-shamah, "and I will make you a desolation and a waste")
Words Group Analysis: The phrase "speak...and prophesy against it, and say, Thus says the Lord GOD" highlights the prophetic mechanism of delivering divine judgment. The combined assertion "Behold, I am against you, and I will stretch out my hand against you" powerfully conveys the direct, personal, and active nature of God's impending wrath. The concluding statement "and I will make you a desolation and a waste" defines the ultimate consequence of this divine opposition, portraying a complete and devastating judgment.
Ezekiel 35 13 Bonus Section
The enduring enmity between Jacob (Israel) and Esau (Edom) is a significant theme tracing back to their mother Rebekah's prophecy and their initial struggles even in the womb (Gen 25:23). This conflict continued throughout Israel's history, with Edom frequently acting as an adversary. This oracle against Mount Seir is a fulfillment of prophecies made by earlier prophets like Amos and Obadiah, reinforcing the consistency of God's justice across biblical history. The judgment depicted is absolute, mirroring the extreme cruelty Edom displayed towards God's people, showcasing God's commitment to uphold justice and His sovereignty over all nations.
Ezekiel 35 13 Commentary
Mount Seir (Edom) faces direct divine condemnation for its persistent animosity and rejoicing over Judah's calamities. God declares His intention to actively oppose and utterly destroy Edom. This judgment is a response to their spiritual defilement through their actions and their verbal affronts against God's people. The retribution promised is total desolation, reflecting the severity of their treachery and lack of compassion. This pronouncement underscores God's fierce protection of His covenant people and His judgment against those who oppose Him by attacking them.