God gives Ezekiel Egypt’s lament. The one he is to sing over them for they will meet the sword of Nebuchadnezzar who will utterly destroy them. I went searching, once again, for the secular report of this prophecy’s fulfillment. History is told by the victor or by the coward who survived. There is a report […]
It is not surprising that God gives a prophecy against Egypt. Egypt will have and ‘exile’ period just like Judah did. Their pride and broken promises are their greatest sins. Ezekiel starts this prophecy by fixing it with a date. We aren’t told where the ‘anchor point’ for the date is. I think it’s most […]
Israel will be regathered once their judgment is complete. All those who partook or rejoiced at Israel’s distress will be punished by God. God promises Israel four things. The first is that Israel will be enemy free. “There shall be no more brier to prick or a thorn to hurt them among all their neighbors […]
God announces to Ezekiel that He is against Sidon. Ezekiel looks toward them to proclaim God’s punishment to come. We are not told why God is against Sidon. Is it because she is a close sister to Tyre? The two are mentioned together quite often, even into the New Testament. Do they share attitudes and […]
God tells Ezekiel to raise a lament over Tyre’s King. God’s creation of perfection was cast down and out because of his sin. Now he is no more forever. When I first read this passage, I thought it was speaking of Lucifer, the morning star. The only reason I decided it wasn’t was because of […]
