Ezekiel 25:17
And I will execute great vengeance upon them with furious rebukes; and they shall know that I am the LORD, when I shall lay my vengeance upon them.
Original Language Analysis
וְעָשִׂ֤יתִי
And I will execute
H6213
וְעָשִׂ֤יתִי
And I will execute
Strong's:
H6213
Word #:
1 of 14
to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
בְּתוֹכְח֖וֹת
rebukes
H8433
בְּתוֹכְח֖וֹת
rebukes
Strong's:
H8433
Word #:
5 of 14
chastisement; figuratively (by words) correction, refutation, proof (even in defense)
חֵמָ֑ה
upon them with furious
H2534
חֵמָ֑ה
upon them with furious
Strong's:
H2534
Word #:
6 of 14
heat; figuratively, anger, poison (from its fever)
וְיָֽדְעוּ֙
and they shall know
H3045
וְיָֽדְעוּ֙
and they shall know
Strong's:
H3045
Word #:
7 of 14
to know (properly, to ascertain by seeing); used in a great variety of senses, figuratively, literally, euphemistically and inferentially (including o
כִּֽי
H3588
כִּֽי
Strong's:
H3588
Word #:
8 of 14
(by implication) very widely used as a relative conjunction or adverb (as below); often largely modified by other particles annexed
יְהוָ֔ה
that I am the LORD
H3068
יְהוָ֔ה
that I am the LORD
Strong's:
H3068
Word #:
10 of 14
(the) self-existent or eternal; jeho-vah, jewish national name of god
בְּתִתִּ֥י
when I shall lay
H5414
בְּתִתִּ֥י
when I shall lay
Strong's:
H5414
Word #:
11 of 14
to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.)
אֶת
H853
אֶת
Strong's:
H853
Word #:
12 of 14
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
Cross References
Ezekiel 25:11And I will execute judgments upon Moab; and they shall know that I am the LORD.Ezekiel 25:14And I will lay my vengeance upon Edom by the hand of my people Israel: and they shall do in Edom according to mine anger and according to my fury; and they shall know my vengeance, saith the Lord GOD.Psalms 9:16The LORD is known by the judgment which he executeth: the wicked is snared in the work of his own hands. Higgaion. Selah.Ezekiel 5:15So it shall be a reproach and a taunt, an instruction and an astonishment unto the nations that are round about thee, when I shall execute judgments in thee in anger and in fury and in furious rebukes. I the LORD have spoken it.Ezekiel 25:5And I will make Rabbah a stable for camels, and the Ammonites a couchingplace for flocks: and ye shall know that I am the LORD.Ezekiel 6:7And the slain shall fall in the midst of you, and ye shall know that I am the LORD.
Historical Context
These four nations (Ammon, Moab, Edom, Philistia) all disappeared from history as distinct peoples, while Israel survived exile and returned. This stark contrast validates God's covenant faithfulness and demonstrates that election by grace results in preservation despite judgment.
Questions for Reflection
- How does God's preservation of His people through history despite persistent opposition strengthen your faith?
- What does it mean that all creation will ultimately acknowledge Christ's lordship (Philippians 2:9-11)?
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Analysis & Commentary
God's 'great vengeance' and 'furious rebukes' express divine jealousy for His people and holiness. The covenant formula 'they shall know that I am the LORD' concludes this section, emphasizing that all judgments serve to reveal God's character. Even pagan nations that reject Him will ultimately acknowledge His sovereignty through fulfilled prophecy and executed judgment.