And thou, son of man, prophesy and say, Thus saith the Lord GOD concerning the Ammonites, and concerning their reproach; even say thou, The sword, the sword is drawn: for the slaughter it is furbished, to consume because of the glittering:
And you, son of man, prophesy and say, 'This is what the Lord GOD says about the Ammonites and their insults: The sword, the sword is drawn and sharpened for destruction, polished to kill and gleaming for battle.'
God's judgment is coming for those who mock his people, sharp, polished, and ready.
📚 Historical Context
Ezekiel was a prophet living during the Babylonian exile in the 6th century BC, delivering God's messages to the Israelites and their neighboring nations. In this verse, he prophesies against the Ammonites, who were ancient enemies of Israel and had mocked them amid their suffering and defeat. God uses the image of a drawn and sharpened sword to warn that the Ammonites would face judgment and destruction for their pride and hostility.
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