Ezekiel 25:5
And I will make Rabbah a stable for camels, and the Ammonites a couchingplace for flocks: and ye shall know that I am the LORD.
Original Language Analysis
וְנָתַתִּ֤י
And I will make
H5414
וְנָתַתִּ֤י
And I will make
Strong's:
H5414
Word #:
1 of 14
to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.)
אֶת
H853
אֶת
Strong's:
H853
Word #:
2 of 14
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
רַבָּה֙
Rabbah
H7237
רַבָּה֙
Rabbah
Strong's:
H7237
Word #:
3 of 14
rabbah, the name of two places in palestine, east and west
לִנְוֵ֣ה
a stable
H5116
לִנְוֵ֣ה
a stable
Strong's:
H5116
Word #:
4 of 14
(adjectively) at home; hence (by implication of satisfaction) lovely; also (noun) a home, of god (temple), men (residence), flocks (pasture), or wild
וְאֶת
H853
וְאֶת
Strong's:
H853
Word #:
6 of 14
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
בְּנֵ֥י
and the Ammonites
H1121
בְּנֵ֥י
and the Ammonites
Strong's:
H1121
Word #:
7 of 14
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
לְמִרְבַּץ
a couchingplace
H4769
לְמִרְבַּץ
a couchingplace
Strong's:
H4769
Word #:
9 of 14
a reclining place, i.e., fold (for flocks)
צֹ֑אן
for flocks
H6629
צֹ֑אן
for flocks
Strong's:
H6629
Word #:
10 of 14
a collective name for a flock (of sheep or goats); also figuratively (of men)
וִֽידַעְתֶּ֖ם
and ye shall know
H3045
וִֽידַעְתֶּ֖ם
and ye shall know
Strong's:
H3045
Word #:
11 of 14
to know (properly, to ascertain by seeing); used in a great variety of senses, figuratively, literally, euphemistically and inferentially (including o
Cross References
Ezekiel 21:20Appoint a way, that the sword may come to Rabbath of the Ammonites, and to Judah in Jerusalem the defenced.2 Samuel 12:26And Joab fought against Rabbah of the children of Ammon, and took the royal city.Isaiah 17:2The cities of Aroer are forsaken: they shall be for flocks, which shall lie down, and none shall make them afraid.
Historical Context
Rabbah was a significant fortified city. Archaeological excavations confirm periods of destruction and abandonment matching biblical prophecies. The city's later history validated Ezekiel's words.
Questions for Reflection
- How do fulfilled prophecies against ancient nations strengthen your confidence in biblical authority?
- What does it mean that all nations will ultimately acknowledge God's sovereignty?
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Analysis & Commentary
Rabbah was Ammon's capital city (modern Amman, Jordan). Its transformation into 'a stable for camels' and general pastureland represents complete desolation and loss of national identity. The covenant formula 'ye shall know that I am the LORD' appears throughout these oracles, revealing that even pagan nations will recognize Yahweh's sovereignty through fulfilled prophecy.