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Ezekiel 25:17 Meaning

And I will execute great vengeance upon them with furious rebukes; and they shall know that I am the LORD, when I shall lay my vengeance upon them.

Context Explained

15Thus saith the Lord GOD; Because the Philistines have dealt by revenge, and have taken vengeance with a despiteful heart, to destroy it for the old hatred;

16Therefore thus saith the Lord GOD; Behold, I will stretch out mine hand upon the Philistines, and I will cut off the Cherethims, and destroy the remnant of the sea coast.

17And I will execute great vengeance upon them with furious rebukes; and they shall know that I am the LORD, when I shall lay my vengeance upon them.

Key Themes

vengeancejudgmentknowledge of god

Related Cross References

  • Romans 12:19

    Paul teaches that vengeance belongs to the Lord.

  • Hebrews 10:30

    Hebrews reiterates God's promise of vengeance.

  • Revelation 19:11

    Revelation depicts Christ as a righteous judge.

Source: Ezekiel 25:17