Ezekiel 25:6
For thus saith the Lord GOD; Because thou hast clapped thine hands, and stamped with the feet, and rejoiced in heart with all thy despite against the land of Israel;
Original Language Analysis
כִּ֣י
H3588
כִּ֣י
Strong's:
H3588
Word #:
1 of 17
(by implication) very widely used as a relative conjunction or adverb (as below); often largely modified by other particles annexed
כֹ֤ה
H3541
כֹ֤ה
Strong's:
H3541
Word #:
2 of 17
properly, like this, i.e., by implication, (of manner) thus (or so); also (of place) here (or hither); or (of time) now
יַ֚עַן
H3282
יַ֚עַן
Strong's:
H3282
Word #:
6 of 17
properly, heed; by implication, purpose (sake or account); used adverbially to indicate the reason or cause
מַחְאֲךָ֣
Because thou hast clapped
H4222
מַחְאֲךָ֣
Because thou hast clapped
Strong's:
H4222
Word #:
7 of 17
to rub or strike the hands together (in exultation)
יָ֔ד
thine hands
H3027
יָ֔ד
thine hands
Strong's:
H3027
Word #:
8 of 17
a hand (the open one [indicating power, means, direction, etc.], in distinction from h3709, the closed one); used (as noun, adverb, etc.) in a great v
וְרַקְעֲךָ֖
and stamped
H7554
וְרַקְעֲךָ֖
and stamped
Strong's:
H7554
Word #:
9 of 17
to pound the earth (as a sign of passion); by analogy to expand (by hammering); by implication, to overlay (with thin sheets of metal)
בְּרָ֑גֶל
with the feet
H7272
בְּרָ֑גֶל
with the feet
Strong's:
H7272
Word #:
10 of 17
a foot (as used in walking); by implication, a step; by euphemistically the pudenda
וַתִּשְׂמַ֤ח
and rejoiced
H8055
וַתִּשְׂמַ֤ח
and rejoiced
Strong's:
H8055
Word #:
11 of 17
probably to brighten up, i.e., (figuratively) be (causatively, make) blithe or gleesome
בְּכָל
H3605
בְּכָל
Strong's:
H3605
Word #:
12 of 17
properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)
בְּנֶ֔פֶשׁ
in heart
H5315
בְּנֶ֔פֶשׁ
in heart
Strong's:
H5315
Word #:
14 of 17
properly, a breathing creature, i.e., animal of (abstractly) vitality; used very widely in a literal, accommodated or figurative sense (bodily or ment
Cross References
Zephaniah 2:8I have heard the reproach of Moab, and the revilings of the children of Ammon, whereby they have reproached my people, and magnified themselves against their border.Obadiah 1:12But thou shouldest not have looked on the day of thy brother in the day that he became a stranger; neither shouldest thou have rejoiced over the children of Judah in the day of their destruction; neither shouldest thou have spoken proudly in the day of distress.Zephaniah 2:10This shall they have for their pride, because they have reproached and magnified themselves against the people of the LORD of hosts.Job 27:23Men shall clap their hands at him, and shall hiss him out of his place.Nahum 3:19There is no healing of thy bruise; thy wound is grievous: all that hear the bruit of thee shall clap the hands over thee: for upon whom hath not thy wickedness passed continually?Ezekiel 25:15Thus saith the Lord GOD; Because the Philistines have dealt by revenge, and have taken vengeance with a despiteful heart, to destroy it for the old hatred;Ezekiel 6:11Thus saith the Lord GOD; Smite with thine hand, and stamp with thy foot, and say, Alas for all the evil abominations of the house of Israel! for they shall fall by the sword, by the famine, and by the pestilence.Ezekiel 36:5Therefore thus saith the Lord GOD; Surely in the fire of my jealousy have I spoken against the residue of the heathen, and against all Idumea, which have appointed my land into their possession with the joy of all their heart, with despiteful minds, to cast it out for a prey.
Historical Context
Ammon's historical enmity included hiring Balaam to curse Israel (Deuteronomy 23:4), denying Israel passage during the Exodus period, and allying with enemies throughout the judges and monarchy periods.
Questions for Reflection
- How should you respond when you perceive hostility toward God's people or the church?
- What does God's jealousy for His people teach about His commitment to those He loves?
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Analysis & Commentary
Clapping hands and stamping feet express malicious joy and contempt (Lamentations 2:15). Ammon's 'despite' (contempt) showed 'soul-deep' hatred toward Israel. The Hebrew 'nephesh' (soul) indicates their whole being rejoiced in Israel's calamity. Such comprehensive hostility toward God's people brings comprehensive judgment, revealing God's protective jealousy for His own.