Ezekiel 25:6 · KJV
"For thus saith the Lord GOD; Because thou hast clapped thine hands, and stamped with the feet, and rejoiced in heart with all thy despite against the land of Israel;"
King James Version
What does Ezekiel 25:6 mean? →Passage Context
4Behold, therefore I will deliver thee to the men of the east for a possession, and they shall set their palaces in thee, and make their dwellings in thee: they shall eat thy fruit, and they shall drink thy milk.
5And I will make Rabbah a stable for camels, and the Ammonites a couchingplace for flocks: and ye shall know that I am the LORD.
6For thus saith the Lord GOD; Because thou hast clapped thine hands, and stamped with the feet, and rejoiced in heart with all thy despite against the land of Israel;
7Behold, therefore I will stretch out mine hand upon thee, and will deliver thee for a spoil to the heathen; and I will cut thee off from the people, and I will cause thee to perish out of the countries: I will destroy thee; and thou shalt know that I am the LORD.
8Thus saith the Lord GOD; Because that Moab and Seir do say, Behold, the house of Judah is like unto all the heathen;
Reflection Questions
1
How do you respond to the suffering of others?
2
What does it mean for you to rejoice in God's justice?
3
When have you felt joy at someone else's misfortune?
Life Application
faith
Consider how your faith influences your response to others' struggles.
relationships
Reflect on how you can support those who are suffering rather than rejoice in their hardships.
Places in This Verse
land of Israel(Israel today)
The land of Israel, significant in biblical history, was the homeland of the Israelites and the center of their covenant with God.
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