Ezekiel 35:1

1 The Lord spoke his word to me, saying:

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 Lord spoke his word to me, saying:

2 "Human, look toward Edom and prophesy against it.

3 Say to it: 'This is what the Lord God says: I am against you, Edom. I will stretch out my hand against you and make you an empty desert.

4 I will destroy your cities, and you will become empty. Then you will know that I am the Lord.

5 "'You have always been an enemy of Israel. You let them be defeated in war when they were in trouble at the time of their final punishment.