KJV ORIGINAL
And say unto it, Thus saith the Lord GOD; Behold, O mount Seir, I am against thee, and I will stretch out mine hand against thee, and I will make thee most desolate.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
Tell them this is what the Lord God says: Listen up, Mount Seir, I'm coming for you. I'm going to reach out my hand against you and turn you into a complete wasteland.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
When God sets himself against you, devastation is guaranteed.
📚 Historical Context
Ezekiel was a prophet during the Babylonian exile of Judah in the 6th century BC, delivering messages of judgment from God to various nations. Mount Seir represents the land of Edom, the descendants of Esau, who had a long history of enmity with Israel, including aiding Israel's enemies during times of invasion. In this verse, God declares His opposition to Edom as punishment for their aggression against Israel.
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