Ezekiel 21:17 Meaning and Explanation
“I will also smite mine hands together, and I will cause my fury to rest: I the LORD have said it.”
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Read Full Chapter →God Himself will strike His hands together, confirming His judgment and resting His anger once it is complete.
The Context of Ezekiel 21:17
God personally confirms the certainty and finality of the judgment.
What Does Ezekiel 21:17 Mean?
When God Himself 'smites His hands together,' it is the ultimate seal on what is pronounced. This echoes Ezekiel's earlier hand-striking but from God's perspective—the divine confirmation of finality and certainty.
'I will cause my fury to rest' means that once this judgment is complete, God's wrath is satisfied. The divine anger is not arbitrary or endless but has a purpose and an end. The phrase 'I the LORD have said it' is absolute—God's word is bound and will come to pass.
Frequently Asked Questions About Ezekiel 21:17
What does Ezekiel 21:17 mean?
God Himself will strike His hands together, confirming His judgment and resting His anger once it is complete.
What is the context of Ezekiel 21:17?
God personally confirms the certainty and finality of the judgment.