And 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:
What does Ezekiel 21:28 mean?
The diviners of the Ammonites made false prophecies of victory. They would never recover their power, but in time would be wholly forgotten.
Key themes
Justice and mercyGlory of GodJudgmentExile
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Keep this verse inside Ezekiel 21:28-32 and alongside a few nearby related passages.
Related topics
Glossary
- Ammon Place
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Biblical region. Modern identification: Amman.