Ezekiel 25:7 Meaning and Explanation
“Behold, therefore I will stretch out mine hand upon thee, and will deliver thee for a spoil to the heathen; and I will cut thee off from the people, and I will cause thee to perish out of the countries: I will destroy thee; and thou shalt know that I am the LORD.”
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Read Full Chapter →God will stretch His hand in judgment: Ammon will be plundered, scattered, and destroyed.
The Context of Ezekiel 25:7
God announces the complete destruction of Ammon as punishment for mockery.
What Does Ezekiel 25:7 Mean?
God's extended hand is a gesture of power and sovereignty. Ammon will become 'a spoil to the heathen'—plunder for other nations. They will be cut off from among the peoples, their national identity erased. The progression of judgment—delivered, cut off, caused to perish, destroyed—emphasizes totality and finality.
Yet even in this severest language, the purpose remains: 'thou shalt know that I am the LORD.' Destruction serves as testimony to God's reality. The judgment is not random cruelty but a display of divine justice that ultimately calls even the destroyed to acknowledge God's supreme authority.
Frequently Asked Questions About Ezekiel 25:7
What does Ezekiel 25:7 mean?
God will stretch His hand in judgment: Ammon will be plundered, scattered, and destroyed.
What is the context of Ezekiel 25:7?
God announces the complete destruction of Ammon as punishment for mockery.