Because thou hast said, These two nations and these two countries shall be mine, and we will possess it; whereas the LORD was there:
You said 'Those two nations and their land? Yeah, that's mine now. I'm taking it all.' But here's what you missed, God was already there.
Claiming what belongs to God never ends well.
📚 Historical Context
Ezekiel was a prophet speaking to the exiled people of Judah during the Babylonian conquest in the 6th century BC, and this verse addresses God's judgment on Edom, a neighboring nation that had historically been an enemy of Israel. Edom was seizing the opportunity to claim the lands of Israel and Judah as their own amid Judah's defeat, showing arrogance and hostility. However, God emphasizes His presence and sovereignty over those territories, reminding Edom that their claims ignore His divine authority.
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