Ezekiel 25:2
Son of man, set thy face against the Ammonites, and prophesy against them;
Original Language Analysis
בְּנֵ֣י
Son
H1121
בְּנֵ֣י
Son
Strong's:
H1121
Word #:
1 of 9
a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or
אָדָ֕ם
of man
H120
אָדָ֕ם
of man
Strong's:
H120
Word #:
2 of 9
ruddy i.e., a human being (an individual or the species, mankind, etc.)
שִׂ֥ים
set
H7760
שִׂ֥ים
set
Strong's:
H7760
Word #:
3 of 9
to put (used in a great variety of applications, literal, figurative, inferentially, and elliptically)
פָּנֶ֖יךָ
thy face
H6440
פָּנֶ֖יךָ
thy face
Strong's:
H6440
Word #:
4 of 9
the face (as the part that turns); used in a great variety of applications (literally and figuratively); also (with prepositional prefix) as a preposi
בְּנֵ֣י
Son
H1121
בְּנֵ֣י
Son
Strong's:
H1121
Word #:
6 of 9
a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or
עַמּ֑וֹן
H5983
Historical Context
The Ammonites occupied territory east of the Jordan River, in modern-day Jordan near present-day Amman (named after ancient Ammon). They frequently raided Israel and rejoiced at Judah's fall.
Questions for Reflection
- How should you respond to those who rejoice at believers' suffering or the church's trials?
- What does God's judgment of Ammon teach about His protection of His people even during discipline?
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Analysis & Commentary
Ammon, descended from Lot's incestuous union (Genesis 19:38), maintained hostile relations with Israel throughout history. 'Set thy face against' signifies declarative judgment. Prophets didn't merely predict the future—their words participated in divine judgment's execution. The spoken word of God accomplishes His purposes (Isaiah 55:11).