Ezekiel 35:1

A Prophecy against Edom

1 The word of the Lord came to me:

Ezekiel 35:1 Meaning and Commentary

Ezekiel 35:1

Moreover the word of the Lord came unto me
After the prophecy concerning the shepherds of Israel, and the goats of the flock, and of their oppressions of the sheep and lambs, the weak of the flock; and concerning the Messiah, and the blessings of grace promised the church in the latter day; came another concerning the destruction of her enemies, under the name of Seir or Edom: saying:
as follows:

Ezekiel 35:1 In-Context

1 The word of the Lord came to me:

2 "Son of man, turn your face toward Mount Seir and prophesy against it.

3 Say to it: This is what the Lord God says: Look! I am against you, Mount Seir. I will stretch out My hand against you and make you a desolate waste.

4 I will turn your cities into ruins, and you will become a desolation. Then you will know that I am the Lord.

5 "Because you maintained an ancient hatred and handed over the Israelites to the power of the sword in the time of their disaster, the time of final punishment,