Ezekiel 35:5 · KJV
"Because thou hast had a perpetual hatred, and hast shed the blood of the children of Israel by the force of the sword in the time of their calamity, in the time that their iniquity had an end:"
King James Version
What does Ezekiel 35:5 mean? →Passage Context
3And say unto it, Thus saith the Lord GOD; Behold, O mount Seir, I am against thee, and I will stretch out mine hand against thee, and I will make thee most desolate.
4I will lay thy cities waste, and thou shalt be desolate, and thou shalt know that I am the LORD.
5Because thou hast had a perpetual hatred, and hast shed the blood of the children of Israel by the force of the sword in the time of their calamity, in the time that their iniquity had an end:
6Therefore, 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.
7Thus will I make mount Seir most desolate, and cut off from it him that passeth out and him that returneth.
Reflection Questions
1
How do you confront hatred in your own life?
2
What does it mean to you to stand against injustice?
3
When have you witnessed the consequences of hatred?
Life Application
justice
Take a stand against hatred and injustice in your community. Promote peace and understanding.
self-reflection
Examine your own feelings towards others and seek to replace hatred with love.
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