Ezekiel 9:5 Meaning and Explanation
“And to the others he said in mine hearing, Go ye after him through the city, and smite: let not your eye spare, neither have ye pity:”
King James Version (KJV)
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The Context of Ezekiel 9:5
The armed agents are commissioned to judge without mercy those not marked for protection.
What Does Ezekiel 9:5 Mean?
The Lord instructs the five armed agents to follow in the wake of the scribe and execute judgment without restraint. Their orders are explicit: show no sparing glance, grant no pity. This reflects the severity of Jerusalem's apostasy and the necessity of thorough judgment.
The command is made in Ezekiel's hearing so that the prophet, and through him the exiles, understand the completeness of God's response to Israel's covenant-breaking. There is no hesitation or partial measure in this judgment—only swift and total consequence.
Frequently Asked Questions About Ezekiel 9:5
What does Ezekiel 9:5 mean?
The five armed agents are told to follow the scribe and strike without mercy.
What is the context of Ezekiel 9:5?
The armed agents are commissioned to judge without mercy those not marked for protection.