Ezekiel 21:30 Meaning
Shall I cause it to return into his sheath? I will judge thee in the place where thou wast created, in the land of thy nativity.
Context Explained
28And thou, son of man, prophesy and say, Thus saith the Lord GOD concerning the Ammonites, and concerning their reproach; even say thou, The sword, the sword is drawn: for the slaughter it is furbished, to consume because of the glittering:
29Whiles they see vanity unto thee, whiles they divine a lie unto thee, to bring thee upon the necks of them that are slain, of the wicked, whose day is come, when their iniquity shall have an end.
30Shall I cause it to return into his sheath? I will judge thee in the place where thou wast created, in the land of thy nativity.
31And I will pour out mine indignation upon thee, I will blow against thee in the fire of my wrath, and deliver thee into the hand of brutish men, and skilful to destroy.
32Thou shalt be for fuel to the fire; thy blood shall be in the midst of the land; thou shalt be no more remembered: for I the LORD have spoken it.
Key Themes
Related Cross References
Isaiah 66:15
Both verses describe God's wrath and judgment against the wicked.
Romans 1:18
Paul speaks of God's wrath being revealed against unrighteousness.
Revelation 14:10
This verse discusses the judgment of those who oppose God, echoing similar themes.
Source: Ezekiel 21:30