Ezekiel 25:5 Meaning and Explanation
“And I will make Rabbah a stable for camels, and the Ammonites a couching place for flocks: and ye shall know that I am the LORD.”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →Ammon's chief city will become a pasture for livestock, and its people will know God's power.
The Context of Ezekiel 25:5
Rabbah's downfall symbolizes complete loss of Ammon's power and status.
What Does Ezekiel 25:5 Mean?
Rabbah, the capital of Ammon, will be reduced from a seat of power to a stable—a place where camels rest. The entire Ammonite territory becomes a 'couching place for flocks,' transformed from a thriving civilization to nomadic grazing land. This vividly depicts complete humiliation and the end of their status.
The repeated refrain 'ye shall know that I am the LORD' is the deeper point of judgment. Through these catastrophic losses, the Ammonites will be forced to recognize God's sovereignty and power. Judgment serves not merely as punishment but as a means of bringing recognition of the divine reality.
Ezekiel 25:5 in the Original Language
Rabbah (רַבָּה), the great city—literally 'the great one,' capital of Ammon, reduced to pastoral degradation.
Frequently Asked Questions About Ezekiel 25:5
What does Ezekiel 25:5 mean?
Ammon's chief city will become a pasture for livestock, and its people will know God's power.
What is the context of Ezekiel 25:5?
Rabbah's downfall symbolizes complete loss of Ammon's power and status.