Therefore, as I live, saith the Lord GOD, I will prepare thee unto blood, and blood shall pursue thee: sith thou hast not hated blood, even blood shall pursue thee.
I swear on my life, says the Lord God, I'm going to bring violence your way, and it's going to chase you down. Since you never got sick of bloodshed, now bloodshed is coming for you.
What goes around comes around, especially when it comes to violence.
📚 Historical Context
Ezekiel was a prophet ministering to the Jewish exiles in Babylon during the 6th century BC, and this verse is part of his prophecy against Edom, a nation descended from Esau that had historically opposed Israel. The Edomites had taken advantage of Judah's vulnerability during the Babylonian invasion, participating in violence and showing no mercy, which provoked God's declaration of judgment. This reflects the broader biblical theme of divine retribution for nations that perpetrate bloodshed against God's people.
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