Ezekiel 21:8

8 The LORD spoke his word to me. He said,

Ezekiel 21:8 Meaning and Commentary

Ezekiel 21:8

Again, the word of the Lord came unto me, saying.
] Either this is a new prophecy of another sword, distinct and different from that of the Chaldeans, even of the sword of the Romans, as Cocceius thinks or it is a further explanation of the former, and an enlargement upon it.

Ezekiel 21:8 In-Context

6 "So, son of man, groan with a breaking heart and with bitter crying while the people watch you.

7 When they ask you why you are groaning, say, 'News has come that will discourage everyone. People's hands will hang limp, their hearts will lose courage, and their knees will become as weak as water. It's coming! It will surely take place!' declares the Almighty LORD.'"

8 The LORD spoke his word to me. He said,

9 "Son of man, prophesy. Tell them, 'This is what the Lord says: A sword, a sword is sharpened and polished,

10 It's sharpened to kill and polished to flash like lightning. How can we rejoice? My son has refused to be disciplined or punished.