Ezekiel 21:32 Meaning and Explanation
“Thou shalt be for fuel to the fire; thy blood shall be in the midst of the land; thou shalt be no more remembered: for I the LORD have spoken it.”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →The Ammonites will be consumed by fire, their blood shed throughout their land, and they will be forgotten.
The Context of Ezekiel 21:32
The prophecy concludes with the total destruction and obliteration of the Ammonites.
What Does Ezekiel 21:32 Mean?
'For fuel to the fire' depicts complete consumption—the Ammonite nation reduced to ash in the fire of judgment. This is the ultimate fate of those who are destroyed utterly. 'Thy blood shall be in the midst of the land' indicates widespread carnage throughout Ammonite territory.
'Thou shalt be no more remembered' is the final erasure: not just military defeat but historical oblivion. The nation will cease to exist in a meaningful sense. 'I the LORD have spoken it' closes the prophecy with God's absolute guarantee.
Frequently Asked Questions About Ezekiel 21:32
What does Ezekiel 21:32 mean?
The Ammonites will be consumed by fire, their blood shed throughout their land, and they will be forgotten.
What is the context of Ezekiel 21:32?
The prophecy concludes with the total destruction and obliteration of the Ammonites.