Therefore, as I live, saith the Lord GOD, I will even do according to thine anger, and according to thine envy which thou hast used out of thy hatred against them; and I will make myself known among them, when I have judged thee.
So here's what's going to happen, as sure as I'm alive, says the Lord God, I'm going to give you exactly what you've been dishing out. All that anger and jealousy you've been throwing around because you hate my people? Yeah, that's coming right back to you. And when I'm done dealing with you, everyone's going to know exactly who I am.
The energy you put out into the world has a way of finding its way back to you.
📚 Historical Context
Ezekiel was a prophet ministering to the Jewish exiles in Babylon around the 6th century BC, during the time of Judah's destruction by the Babylonians. In Ezekiel 35, God delivers a prophecy of judgment against the Edomites, descendants of Esau who were longstanding rivals of Israel, particularly for their betrayal and exploitation of Judah during its conquest. This verse specifically highlights God's promise to respond to Edom's deep-seated anger, envy, and hatred toward Israel by executing justice and revealing His character through that judgment.
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