Ezekiel 21:31 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

And I will pour out mine indignation upon thee, I will blow against thee in the fire of my wrath, and deliver thee into the hand of brutish men, and skilful to destroy.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

I'm going to unleash all my anger on you. I'll blow against you with the fire of my rage and hand you over to brutal people who are experts at destruction.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

When God's patience runs out, the consequences are devastating.

📚 Historical Context

Ezekiel was a prophet speaking to the Jewish exiles in Babylon during the 6th century BC, warning of God's judgment on Jerusalem for its ongoing idolatry and rebellion against His covenant. This verse specifically describes God's wrath being poured out through the Babylonian invasion, portraying the invaders as brutal instruments of divine punishment. It fits into a larger prophetic message emphasizing the consequences of unfaithfulness to God.

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