Ezekiel 35:15 Meaning and Explanation
“As thou didst rejoice at the inheritance of the house of Israel, because it was desolate, so will I do unto thee: thou shalt be desolate, O mount Seir, and all Idumea, even all of it: and they shall know that I am the LORD.”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →Mount Seir's cruel rejoicing over Israel's desolation will be repaid: they too will become desolate, and all will know God is sovereign.
The Context of Ezekiel 35:15
Mount Seir will experience the very desolation they rejoiced over in Israel; all will recognize God's justice.
What Does Ezekiel 35:15 Mean?
The law of requital is explicit: as you rejoiced, so it will be done to you. Mount Seir took pleasure in Israel's suffering when the land was laid waste. This delight in another's calamity is a specific offense that invokes proportional judgment.
The expansion to 'all Idumea' (Edom's broader name) ensures no part escapes judgment. The repetition 'even all of it' emphasizes totality. The closing 'they shall know that I am the LORD' affirms that this comprehensive judgment will make God's sovereignty universally recognized.
Ezekiel 35:15 in the Original Language
Idumea (אֱדוֹם, edom) — the Greek/Latin name for Edom, Mount Seir's broader territorial designation, emphasizing the scope of judgment.
Frequently Asked Questions About Ezekiel 35:15
What does Ezekiel 35:15 mean?
Mount Seir's cruel rejoicing over Israel's desolation will be repaid: they too will become desolate, and all will know God is sovereign.
What is the context of Ezekiel 35:15?
Mount Seir will experience the very desolation they rejoiced over in Israel; all will recognize God's justice.