Ezekiel 21:5

5 Everyone will know that I, the Lord, have drawn my sword and that I will not put it away.

Ezekiel 21:5 Meaning and Commentary

Ezekiel 21:5

That all flesh may know that I the Lord have drawn forth my
sword out of his sheath
The same with kindling a fire in Judea, (See Gill on Ezekiel 20:48): it shall not return any more;
that is, into its sheath, until it has done all its work; meaning that the Chaldean army should not return to their own land until they had executed the whole will of God upon the Jews; this is the fire that should not be quenched, ( Ezekiel 20:48 ) and here ends the explanation of the said prophecy.

Ezekiel 21:5 In-Context

3 that I, the Lord, am saying: I am your enemy. I will draw my sword and kill all of you, good and evil alike.

4 I will use my sword against everyone from south to north.

5 Everyone will know that I, the Lord, have drawn my sword and that I will not put it away.

6 "Mortal man, groan as if your heart is breaking with despair. Groan in sorrow where everyone can watch you.

7 When they ask you why you are groaning, tell them it is because of the news that is coming. When it comes, their hearts will be filled with fear, their hands will hang limp, their courage will fail, and their knees will tremble. The time has come; it is here." The Sovereign Lord has spoken.