Ezekiel 25:16 Meaning and Explanation
“Therefore thus saith the Lord GOD; Behold, I will stretch out mine hand upon the Philistines, and I will cut off the Cherethims, and destroy the remnant of the sea coast.”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →God will execute judgment on the Philistines and their allied groups along the coast.
The Context of Ezekiel 25:16
Judgment on the Philistines: loss of territorial control and coastal power.
What Does Ezekiel 25:16 Mean?
God's extended hand will strike the Philistines and the Cherethims (possibly a mercenary or immigrant group allied with Philistia). The destruction will include both the Philistine heartland and the remnant of the sea coast—their entire coastal territory where they had long maintained power and control.
The Philistines, once formidable warriors and traders, will be stripped of their territorial holdings. Their sea power and coastal strongholds—the sources of their wealth and security—will be destroyed. This mirrors the pattern: nations that harbor hatred and seek vengeance will be dispossessed of what they relied upon.
Ezekiel 25:16 in the Original Language
Kerethim (כְּרֵתִים), likely 'Cretans' or similar maritime peoples allied with Philistia.
Frequently Asked Questions About Ezekiel 25:16
What does Ezekiel 25:16 mean?
God will execute judgment on the Philistines and their allied groups along the coast.
What is the context of Ezekiel 25:16?
Judgment on the Philistines: loss of territorial control and coastal power.