KJV ORIGINAL
And I will call for a sword against him throughout all my mountains, saith the Lord GOD: every man’s sword shall be against his brother.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
I'm going to bring war against him across all my mountains, says the Lord God. Everyone will turn on each other, brother fighting brother.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
When God brings judgment, even allies become enemies.
📚 Historical Context
Ezekiel was a prophet during the Babylonian exile, speaking to the exiled Israelites about God's future judgments and restorations. In this verse, he prophesies about an invasion led by Gog and his allies against Israel, where God promises to intervene by causing the attackers to turn on each other in confusion on the mountains of Israel. This reflects the broader biblical theme of God's sovereign protection and judgment against nations that threaten His people.
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