The time is come, the day draweth near: let not the buyer rejoice, nor the seller mourn: for wrath is upon all the multitude thereof.
The time has come, the day is almost here: don't celebrate your purchases or cry over your losses, because God's anger is coming for everyone.
When judgment day arrives, your bank account won't matter, we're all in the same boat.
📚 Historical Context
Ezekiel was a prophet among the Jewish exiles in Babylon, delivering warnings from God about the impending judgment on Judah due to their widespread idolatry, social injustices, and rebellion against His covenant. This verse is part of a broader oracle in Ezekiel 7, where God declares the end of the nation's prosperity and security, emphasizing that everyday economic activities like buying and selling would soon lose all significance amid the coming destruction. It reflects the historical turmoil leading up to the Babylonian siege and fall of Jerusalem in 586 BC.
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