Ezekiel 23:25 Meaning and Explanation
“And I will set my jealousy against thee, and they shall deal furiously with thee: they shall take away thy nose and thine ears; and thy remnant shall fall by the sword: they shall take thy sons and thy daughters; and thy residue shall be devoured by the fire.”
King James Version (KJV)
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The Context of Ezekiel 23:25
The detailed specifics of judgment upon Aholibah.
What Does Ezekiel 23:25 Mean?
God's 'jealousy' here reflects covenant exclusivity: He demands singular allegiance, and unfaithfulness provokes divine passion for justice. The judgment is total: physical mutilation ('nose and thine ears'), combat death, family separation, and consuming fire.
The combination of military defeat, personal mutilation, family dispersal, and total destruction reflects the complete reversal of covenant blessing. All benefits of faithfulness are withdrawn in an avalanche of judgment.
Ezekiel 23:25 in the Original Language
jealousy (קִנְאָה) — 'zealous concern' or 'passionate protection'; God's response to covenant violation reflects the intensity of His relationship to His people.
Frequently Asked Questions About Ezekiel 23:25
What does Ezekiel 23:25 mean?
God's judgment will be severe: disfigurement, death, deportation of children, and destruction.
What is the context of Ezekiel 23:25?
The detailed specifics of judgment upon Aholibah.