Ezekiel 35:1
Moreover the word of the LORD came unto me, saying,
Original Language Analysis
וַיְהִ֥י
H1961
וַיְהִ֥י
Strong's:
H1961
Word #:
1 of 5
to exist, i.e., be or become, come to pass (always emphatic, and not a mere copula or auxiliary)
דְבַר
Moreover the word
H1697
דְבַר
Moreover the word
Strong's:
H1697
Word #:
2 of 5
a word; by implication, a matter (as spoken of) or thing; adverbially, a cause
Historical Context
Mount Seir refers to Edom's mountainous territory southeast of the Dead Sea. Edom descended from Esau, Jacob's brother (Genesis 36), making their hostility toward Judah especially grievous—brother against brother violence.
Questions for Reflection
- How does betrayal by those close to you (family, fellow believers) intensify the wound?
- What does God's special attention to Edom's judgment teach about His view of brother betraying brother?
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Analysis & Commentary
The prophetic formula introduces extended prophecy against Edom (Seir), expanding the brief oracle in 25:12-14. Edom's judgment receives special attention due to their treacherous betrayal of brother Judah during Jerusalem's fall. The repetition emphasizes that God doesn't overlook betrayal, especially by those with covenantal or familial obligations.