KJV ORIGINAL
And I will execute judgments upon Moab; and they shall know that I am the LORD.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
I'm going to bring judgment down on Moab, and when I do, they'll finally understand who I really am — the LORD.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
Sometimes God has to show his power before people recognize his authority.
📜 Historical Context — Why was this verse written?
The prophet Ezekiel wrote this message to the Jewish exiles in Babylon during the early to mid-6th century BCE. It was written to condemn neighboring nations, particularly Moab, for their hostile rejoicing and opportunistic actions against Judah during its destruction by Babylon.
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