Ezekiel 35:6 Meaning and Explanation
“Therefore, as I live, saith the Lord GOD, I will prepare thee unto blood, and blood shall pursue thee: sith thou hast not hated blood, even blood shall pursue thee.”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →Because Mount Seir shed blood, blood will become their judgment—a proportional response to their violence.
The Context of Ezekiel 35:6
God swears that bloodshed will be their judgment because of the blood they have shed.
What Does Ezekiel 35:6 Mean?
The oath formula 'as I live' underscores the certainty of God's word; this is not a threat but a binding declaration. To prepare unto blood means to set Mount Seir on a path toward bloodshed and death.
The language of blood pursuing Mount Seir reverses their own violence: they pursued Israel with the sword and shed blood, and now blood—the consequence of violence—will pursue them relentlessly. This is a law of proportional justice.
Ezekiel 35:6 in the Original Language
sith (since) — 'since' or 'because,' marking the reason blood will pursue them as their judgment.
Frequently Asked Questions About Ezekiel 35:6
What does Ezekiel 35:6 mean?
Because Mount Seir shed blood, blood will become their judgment—a proportional response to their violence.
What is the context of Ezekiel 35:6?
God swears that bloodshed will be their judgment because of the blood they have shed.