And, thou son of man, thus saith the Lord GOD; Speak unto every feathered fowl, and to every beast of the field, Assemble yourselves, and come; gather yourselves on every side to my sacrifice that I do sacrifice for you, even a great sacrifice upon the mountains of Israel, that ye may eat flesh, and drink blood.
And you, son of man, this is what the Lord God says: Tell every bird in the sky and every wild animal, come together from everywhere for my sacrifice. I'm preparing a massive sacrifice on the mountains of Israel, and you're going to feast on flesh and drink blood.
God's calling all creation to witness his ultimate justice, and it's going to be intense.
📚 Historical Context
Ezekiel was a prophet ministering to the Jewish exiles in Babylon during the 6th century BC, delivering messages of judgment and restoration from God. This verse is part of a prophetic vision about the defeat of Israel's enemies, specifically Gog and Magog, symbolizing God's overwhelming victory in a future battle on the mountains of Israel. The imagery of birds and beasts feasting on the remains reflects ancient Near Eastern descriptions of total conquest and divine judgment.
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