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Ezekiel 25:13

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Ezekiel 25:13

13 Therefore thus saith the Lord GOD; I will also stretch out mine hand upon Edom, and will cut off man and beast from it; and I will make it desolate from Teman; and they of Dedan shall fall by the sword.

Chapter Context

Ezekiel 25 is a prophetic vision chapter in the Old Testament that explores themes of sacrifice, discipleship, fellowship. Written during the Babylonian exile (c. 593-570 BCE), this chapter should be understood within its historical context: Ministered to exiles in Babylon with visions of God's glory and future restoration.

The chapter can be divided into several sections:

  1. Verses 1-5: Introduction and setting the context
  2. Verses 6-12: Development of key themes
  3. Verses 13-17: Central message and teachings

This chapter is significant because it contributes to the biblical metanarrative of redemption. When studying this passage, it's important to consider both its immediate context within Ezekiel and its broader place in the scriptural canon.

Verse Study

Ezekiel 25:13

13 Therefore thus saith the Lord GOD; I will also stretch out mine hand upon Edom, and will cut off man and beast from it; and I will make it desolate from Teman; and they of Dedan shall fall by the sword.

Analysis

God's stretched-out hand of judgment would make Edom 'desolate from Teman' (in the south) to 'Dedan' (in the north), encompassing their entire territory. The phrase 'they shall fall by the sword' indicates violent conquest. Edom's judgment would be comprehensive—total destruction proportionate to their treacherous violence against their brother nation.

Historical Context

Teman was a district in southern Edom, known for wisdom (Jeremiah 49:7). Dedan was a north Arabian trading people near Edom's northern border. The prophecy encompasses all Edom's territory from south to north.

Reflection

  • How does betraying family or fellow believers compound the sin of ordinary wrongdoing?
  • What warning does Edom's fate give about the consequences of brother against brother strife in the church?

Word Studies

  • Lord: יְהוָה / אֲדֹנָי (YHWH / Adonai) H136 - The LORD / Lord

Cross-References

Original Language

לָכֵ֗ן H3651 כֹּ֤ה H3541 אָמַר֙ H559 אֲדֹנָ֣י H136 יְהוִ֔ה H3069 וְנָטִ֤תִי H5186 יָדִי֙ H3027 עַל H5921 אֱד֔וֹם H123 וְהִכְרַתִּ֥י H3772 מִמֶּ֖נָּה H4480 אָדָ֣ם H120 +7