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Ezekiel 16:42

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

Translated by Verse Made Simple Editorial
KJV ORIGINAL
So will I make my fury toward thee to rest, and my jealousy shall depart from thee, and I will be quiet, and will be no more angry.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE

Then my anger toward you will finally calm down, and my jealousy will fade away. I'll be at peace, and I won't be mad at you anymore.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

Even God's anger has an expiration date, peace is always the destination.

📚 Historical Context

In the book of Ezekiel, the prophet is addressing the people of Judah during their exile in Babylon, using vivid imagery to confront their unfaithfulness to God through idolatry and alliances with other nations. This chapter portrays Jerusalem as an unfaithful wife, symbolizing Israel's betrayal of their covenant with God, which led to divine judgment. In verse 42, God promises that after this punishment, His anger will subside, pointing to eventual restoration.

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