Ezekiel 35:1

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, set your face against Mount Se'ir, and prophesy against it,

3 and say to it, Thus says the Lord GOD: Behold, I am against you, Mount Se'ir, and I will stretch out my hand against you, and I will make you a desolation and a waste.

4 I will lay your cities waste, and you shall become a desolation; and you shall know that I am the LORD.

5 Because you cherished perpetual enmity, and gave over the people of Israel to the power of the sword at the time of their calamity, at the time of their final punishment;