Ezekiel 25:10
Unto the men of the east with the Ammonites, and will give them in possession, that the Ammonites may not be remembered among the nations.
Original Language Analysis
בְּנֵֽי
Unto the men
H1121
בְּנֵֽי
Unto the men
Strong's:
H1121
Word #:
1 of 13
a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or
קֶ֙דֶם֙
of the east
H6924
קֶ֙דֶם֙
of the east
Strong's:
H6924
Word #:
2 of 13
the front, of place (absolutely, the fore part, relatively the east) or time (antiquity); often used adverbially (before, anciently, eastward)
עַל
H5921
עַל
Strong's:
H5921
Word #:
3 of 13
above, over, upon, or against (yet always in this last relation with a downward aspect) in a great variety of applications
בְּנֵֽי
Unto the men
H1121
בְּנֵֽי
Unto the men
Strong's:
H1121
Word #:
4 of 13
a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or
עַמּ֔וֹן
H5983
וּנְתַתִּ֖יהָ
and will give
H5414
וּנְתַתִּ֖יהָ
and will give
Strong's:
H5414
Word #:
6 of 13
to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.)
לְמַ֛עַן
H4616
לְמַ֛עַן
Strong's:
H4616
Word #:
8 of 13
properly, heed, i.e., purpose; used only adverbially, on account of (as a motive or an aim), teleologically, in order that
לֹֽא
H3808
לֹֽא
Strong's:
H3808
Word #:
9 of 13
not (the simple or abs. negation); by implication, no; often used with other particles
תִזָּכֵ֥ר
may not be remembered
H2142
תִזָּכֵ֥ר
may not be remembered
Strong's:
H2142
Word #:
10 of 13
properly, to mark (so as to be recognized), i.e., to remember; by implication, to mention; to be male
בְּנֵֽי
Unto the men
H1121
בְּנֵֽי
Unto the men
Strong's:
H1121
Word #:
11 of 13
a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or
עַמּ֖וֹן
H5983
Historical Context
By the Hellenistic period, Moab had ceased to exist as a distinct nation. Their territory was absorbed by Nabatean Arabs, then later Roman provinces. Today, no ethnic Moabites exist, fulfilling the prophecy of complete disappearance.
Questions for Reflection
- What does it mean that everything opposed to God's kingdom will ultimately be forgotten while God's purposes endure?
- How should the temporary nature of earthly achievements shape your priorities and ambitions?
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Analysis & Commentary
Moab would share Ammon's fate—conquest by 'men of the east' and loss of national identity 'that Ammon be no more remembered.' Complete erasure from history represents ultimate judgment. This reveals that opposing God's redemptive purposes leads to futility and oblivion, while serving God's kingdom brings eternal significance.