Ezekiel 35:12 Meaning and Explanation
“And thou shalt know that I am the LORD, and that I have heard all thy blasphemies which thou hast spoken against the mountains of Israel, saying, They are laid desolate, they are given us to consume.”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →Mount Seir will learn that God has heard their contemptuous words against Israel's mountains and recorded them.
The Context of Ezekiel 35:12
God reveals he has heard Mount Seir's mocking words about Israel's desolation.
What Does Ezekiel 35:12 Mean?
Blasphemies spoken against the mountains of Israel (a poetic way of referring to Israel's land and people) reveal scorn and contempt. The claim that Israel's desolation means the land is 'given us to consume' shows an opportunistic and mocking spirit.
God's declaration that he has heard every word removes the possibility of hidden sins or words without consequence. This knowledge of being heard transforms how Mount Seir must understand their accountability. Nothing escapes God's attention.
Ezekiel 35:12 in the Original Language
blasphemies (נִאוּץ, niuts) — from a root meaning to reject or despise; speaking with contempt and rejection against God's people.
Frequently Asked Questions About Ezekiel 35:12
What does Ezekiel 35:12 mean?
Mount Seir will learn that God has heard their contemptuous words against Israel's mountains and recorded them.
What is the context of Ezekiel 35:12?
God reveals he has heard Mount Seir's mocking words about Israel's desolation.