Ezekiel 35:12 Meaning
And thou shalt know that I am the LORD, and that I have heard all thy blasphemies which thou hast spoken against the mountains of Israel, saying, They are laid desolate, they are given us to consume.
Context Explained
10Because thou hast said, These two nations and these two countries shall be mine, and we will possess it; whereas the LORD was there:
11Therefore, as I live, saith the Lord GOD, I will even do according to thine anger, and according to thine envy which thou hast used out of thy hatred against them; and I will make myself known among them, when I have judged thee.
12And thou shalt know that I am the LORD, and that I have heard all thy blasphemies which thou hast spoken against the mountains of Israel, saying, They are laid desolate, they are given us to consume.
13Thus with your mouth ye have boasted against me, and have multiplied your words against me: I have heard them.
14Thus saith the Lord GOD; When the whole earth rejoiceth, I will make thee desolate.
Key Themes
Related Cross References
Matthew 12:36
This verse emphasizes the accountability of words, similar to how Jesus teaches that people will give account for their words.
Romans 14:11
Both verses highlight that every knee will bow and acknowledge the Lord.
Isaiah 45:23
Isaiah also speaks of every tongue confessing the Lord, echoing the theme of divine sovereignty.
Source: Ezekiel 35:12