Ezekiel 20:48

48 They will all see that I, the Lord, set it on fire and that no one can put it out."

Ezekiel 20:48 Meaning and Commentary

Ezekiel 20:48

And all flesh shall see that I the Lord have kindled it
Not only the inhabitants of Jerusalem and Judea should see the hand of the Lord in their destruction; but even all the neighbouring nations, the case was so clear and plain, the matter so visible: it shall not be quenched;
no stop put to it by all the art and power of man; so that it was a clear point that it was the Lord's doing.

Ezekiel 20:48 In-Context

46 "Mortal man," he said, "look toward the south. Speak against the south and prophesy against the forest of the south.

47 Tell the southern forest to hear what the Sovereign Lord is saying: Look! I am starting a fire, and it will burn up every tree in you, whether green or dry. Nothing will be able to put it out. It will spread from south to north, and everyone will feel the heat of the flames.

48 They will all see that I, the Lord, set it on fire and that no one can put it out."

49 But I protested, "Sovereign Lord, don't make me do it! Everyone is already complaining that I always speak in riddles."