Ezekiel 25:8
Thus saith the Lord GOD; Because that Moab and Seir do say, Behold, the house of Judah is like unto all the heathen;
Original Language Analysis
כֹּ֥ה
H3541
כֹּ֥ה
Strong's:
H3541
Word #:
1 of 13
properly, like this, i.e., by implication, (of manner) thus (or so); also (of place) here (or hither); or (of time) now
יַ֗עַן
Because
H3282
יַ֗עַן
Because
Strong's:
H3282
Word #:
5 of 13
properly, heed; by implication, purpose (sake or account); used adverbially to indicate the reason or cause
מוֹאָב֙
that Moab
H4124
מוֹאָב֙
that Moab
Strong's:
H4124
Word #:
7 of 13
moab, an incestuous son of lot; also his territory and descendants
וְשֵׂעִ֔יר
and Seir
H8165
וְשֵׂעִ֔יר
and Seir
Strong's:
H8165
Word #:
8 of 13
seir, a mountain of idumaea and its indigenous occupants, also one in palestine
כְּכָֽל
H3605
כְּכָֽל
Strong's:
H3605
Word #:
10 of 13
properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)
הַגּוֹיִ֖ם
is like unto all the heathen
H1471
הַגּוֹיִ֖ם
is like unto all the heathen
Strong's:
H1471
Word #:
11 of 13
a foreign nation; hence, a gentile; also (figuratively) a troop of animals, or a flight of locusts
Cross References
Historical Context
Moab occupied territory east of the Dead Sea. Despite linguistic and cultural similarities to Israel, they remained hostile. The Moabite Stone (circa 840 BC) celebrates victories over Israel, revealing persistent animosity.
Questions for Reflection
- How does recognizing the church's distinct, elect status affect your Christian identity?
- What errors arise from denying that God makes distinctions between His covenant people and the world?
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Analysis & Commentary
Moab (descended from Lot, Genesis 19:37) added theological error to malicious joy: 'the house of Judah is like all the heathen.' They denied Israel's unique covenant status and election, essentially claiming God shows no distinction between His people and pagan nations. This denial of particular election provokes divine jealousy, as it denies God's sovereign choice.