Ezekiel 7:21 Meaning and Explanation
“And I will give it into the hands of the strangers for a prey, and to the wicked of the earth for a spoil; and they shall pollute it.”
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The Context of Ezekiel 7:21
God will use foreign nations as instruments to execute judgment on the land.
What Does Ezekiel 7:21 Mean?
God's action is direct: He gives it into the hands of strangers. This is not defeat by superior force but delivery by God Himself. The enemy becomes the instrument of judgment. 'Prey' and 'spoil' use hunting and military language to show the land is seized, conquered, plundered.
Polluting what is already desecrated adds final indignity. The wicked of the earth will continue what Israel began—the violation of the holy. The cycle is complete: Israel profaned the sacred; foreign enemies will complete the destruction.
Frequently Asked Questions About Ezekiel 7:21
What does Ezekiel 7:21 mean?
God will deliver the land and Temple to foreign enemies, who will defile it further.
What is the context of Ezekiel 7:21?
God will use foreign nations as instruments to execute judgment on the land.