Ezekiel 35:2
Son of man, set thy face against mount Seir, and prophesy against it,
Original Language Analysis
בֶּן
Son
H1121
בֶּן
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
עַל
H5921
עַל
Strong's:
H5921
Word #:
5 of 9
above, over, upon, or against (yet always in this last relation with a downward aspect) in a great variety of applications
הַ֣ר
against mount
H2022
הַ֣ר
against mount
Strong's:
H2022
Word #:
6 of 9
a mountain or range of hills (sometimes used figuratively)
שֵׂעִ֑יר
Seir
H8165
שֵׂעִ֑יר
Seir
Strong's:
H8165
Word #:
7 of 9
seir, a mountain of idumaea and its indigenous occupants, also one in palestine
Cross References
Genesis 32:3And Jacob sent messengers before him to Esau his brother unto the land of Seir, the country of Edom.Ezekiel 25:8Thus saith the Lord GOD; Because that Moab and Seir do say, Behold, the house of Judah is like unto all the heathen;Ezekiel 6:2Son of man, set thy face toward the mountains of Israel, and prophesy against them,
Historical Context
Edom occupied mountainous terrain, which they believed made them secure (Obadiah 3-4). The prophecy specifically targets their geographical stronghold, revealing that natural defenses provide no security against divine judgment.
Questions for Reflection
- What false securities or natural advantages might you be trusting instead of God?
- How does God's determined opposition to evil encourage you when facing injustice?
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Analysis & Commentary
God commands Ezekiel to 'set thy face against mount Seir' and 'prophesy against it'—active prophetic confrontation. Mountains in Scripture represent kingdoms and nations. Setting one's face signifies unwavering focus and determined opposition. This reveals that God's judgment isn't reluctant or uncertain but resolute and purposeful.