Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version I will carry out great vengeance on them and punish them in my wrath. Then they will know that I am the LORD, when I take vengeance on them.’” New Living Translation I will execute terrible vengeance against them to punish them for what they have done. And when I have inflicted my revenge, they will know that I am the LORD.” English Standard Version I will execute great vengeance on them with wrathful rebukes. Then they will know that I am the LORD, when I lay my vengeance upon them.” Berean Standard Bible I will execute great vengeance against them with furious reproof. Then they will know that I am the LORD, when I lay My vengeance upon them.’” King James Bible 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. New King James Version I will execute great vengeance on them with furious rebukes; and they shall know that I am the LORD, when I lay My vengeance upon them.” ’ ” New American Standard Bible I will execute great vengeance on them with wrathful rebukes; and they will know that I am the LORD, when I inflict My vengeance on them.”’” NASB 1995 “I will execute great vengeance on them with wrathful rebukes; and they will know that I am the LORD when I lay My vengeance on them."’” NASB 1977 “And I will execute great vengeance on them with wrathful rebukes; and they will know that I am the LORD when I lay My vengeance on them.”’” Legacy Standard Bible So I will execute great vengeance on them with wrathful reproofs; and they will know that I am Yahweh when I lay My vengeance on them.”’” Amplified Bible I will execute great vengeance on them with wrathful rebukes and chastisements and they will know [without any doubt] that I am the LORD when I lay My vengeance on them.”’” Christian Standard Bible I will execute severe vengeance against them with furious rebukes. They will know that I am the LORD when I take my vengeance on them.’ ” Holman Christian Standard Bible I will execute great vengeance against them with furious rebukes. They will know that I am Yahweh when I take My vengeance on them.” American Standard Version And I will execute great vengeance upon them with wrathful rebukes; and they shall know that I am Jehovah, when I shall lay my vengeance upon them. Contemporary English Version In my fierce anger, I will take revenge on them. And when I punish them, they will know that I am the LORD." English Revised Version 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. GOD'S WORD® Translation I will take fierce revenge on them and punish them with fury. I will take revenge on them. Then they will know that I am the LORD.'" Good News Translation I will punish them severely and take full revenge on them. They will feel my anger. Then they will know that I am the LORD." International Standard Version I'll take vengeance on them, punishing them severely in my anger. They'll know that I am the LORD when I take my vengeance on them."'" NET Bible I will exact great vengeance upon them with angry rebukes. Then they will know that I am the LORD, when I exact my vengeance upon them.'" New Heart English Bible I will execute great vengeance on them with wrathful rebukes; and they shall know that I am the LORD, when I shall lay my vengeance on them.'" Webster's Bible Translation 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. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleI will execute great vengeance against them with furious reproof. Then they will know that I am the LORD, when I lay My vengeance upon them.’” World English Bible I will execute great vengeance on them with wrathful rebukes. Then they will know that I am Yahweh, when I lay my vengeance on them.”’” Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd done great vengeance on them with furious reproofs, "" And they have known that I [am] YHWH, "" In My giving out My vengeance on them!” Young's Literal Translation And done upon them great vengeance with furious reproofs, And they have known that I am Jehovah, In My giving out My vengeance on them! Smith's Literal Translation And I did great vengeances upon them with reproofs of wrath; and they shall know that I Jehovah, in my giving vengeance upon them. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd I will execute great vengeance upon them, rebuking them in fury: and they shall know that I am the Lord, when I shall lay my vengeance upon them. Catholic Public Domain Version And I will execute great vengeance against them, reproving them in fury. And they shall know that I am the Lord, when I will send my vengeance upon them.” New American Bible Thus I will execute great acts of vengeance on them, punishing them furiously. Then they shall know that I am the LORD, when I wreak my vengeance on them. New Revised Standard Version I will execute great vengeance on them with wrathful punishments. Then they shall know that I am the LORD, when I lay my vengeance on them. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd I will execute my great vengeance upon them with rebukes and anger; and they shall know that I am the LORD when I have executed my vengeance upon them. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And I shall exact my great vengeance from them in rebuke and in anger, and they shall know that I AM LORD JEHOVAH, when I have exacted my vengeance from them OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And 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.' Brenton Septuagint Translation And I will execute great vengeance upon them; and they shall know that I am the Lord, when I have brought my vengeance upon them. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context A Prophecy Against the Philistines…16therefore this is what the Lord GOD says: Behold, I will stretch out My hand against the Philistines, and I will cut off the Cherethites and destroy the remnant along the coast. 17I will execute great vengeance against them with furious reproof. Then they will know that I am the LORD, when I lay My vengeance upon them.’” Cross References Matthew 5:7 Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy. Romans 12:19 Do not avenge yourselves, beloved, but leave room for God’s wrath. For it is written: “Vengeance is Mine; I will repay, says the Lord.” James 2:13 For judgment without mercy will be shown to anyone who has not been merciful. Mercy triumphs over judgment. Luke 6:36 Be merciful, just as your Father is merciful. Matthew 7:2 For with the same judgment you pronounce, you will be judged, and with the measure you use, it will be measured to you. Romans 11:22 Take notice, therefore, of the kindness and severity of God: severity to those who fell, but kindness to you, if you continue in His kindness. Otherwise you also will be cut off. 2 Thessalonians 1:6-8 After all, it is only right for God to repay with affliction those who afflict you, / and to grant relief to you who are oppressed and to us as well. This will take place when the Lord Jesus is revealed from heaven with His mighty angels / in blazing fire, inflicting vengeance on those who do not know God and do not obey the gospel of our Lord Jesus. Revelation 6:10 And they cried out in a loud voice, “How long, O Lord, holy and true, until You judge those who dwell upon the earth and avenge our blood?” Revelation 19:2 For His judgments are true and just. He has judged the great prostitute who corrupted the earth with her immorality. He has avenged the blood of His servants that was poured out by her hand.” Hebrews 10:30 For we know Him who said, “Vengeance is Mine; I will repay,” and again, “The Lord will judge His people.” Isaiah 63:4 For the day of vengeance was in My heart, and the year of My redemption had come. Isaiah 35:4 Say to those with anxious hearts: “Be strong, do not fear! Behold, your God will come with vengeance. With divine retribution He will come to save you.” Isaiah 61:2 to proclaim the year of the LORD’s favor and the day of our God’s vengeance, to comfort all who mourn, Jeremiah 51:36 Therefore this is what the LORD says: “Behold, I will plead your case and take vengeance on your behalf; I will dry up her sea and make her springs run dry. Deuteronomy 32:35 Vengeance is Mine; I will repay. In due time their foot will slip; for their day of disaster is near, and their doom is coming quickly.” Treasury of Scripture And I will execute great vengeance on them with furious rebukes; and they shall know that I am the LORD, when I shall lay my vengeance on them. I will Ezekiel 25:11 And I will execute judgments upon Moab; and they shall know that I am the LORD. Ezekiel 5:15 So it shall be a reproach and a taunt, an instruction and an astonishment unto the nations that are round about thee, when I shall execute judgments in thee in anger and in fury and in furious rebukes. I the LORD have spoken it. vengeance [heb] vengeances Ezekiel 25:5,11,14 And I will make Rabbah a stable for camels, and the Ammonites a couchingplace for flocks: and ye shall know that I am the LORD… Ezekiel 6:7 And the slain shall fall in the midst of you, and ye shall know that I am the LORD. Psalm 9:16 The LORD is known by the judgment which he executeth: the wicked is snared in the work of his own hands. Higgaion. Selah. Jump to Previous Acts Carry Chastisements Execute Furious Great Lay Payment Punish Rebukes Reproofs Vengeance Wrath WrathfulJump to Next Acts Carry Chastisements Execute Furious Great Lay Payment Punish Rebukes Reproofs Vengeance Wrath WrathfulEzekiel 25 1. God's vengeance, for their insolence against the Jews, upon the Ammonites8. upon Moab and Seir 12. upon Edom 15. and upon the Philistines I will execute great vengeance against them This phrase indicates God's direct intervention and judgment. In the context of Ezekiel 25, God is speaking against the nations surrounding Israel, specifically the Ammonites, Moabites, Edomites, and Philistines. These nations had rejoiced over Israel's misfortunes, and God is declaring His intention to punish them. The concept of divine vengeance is consistent with the Old Testament portrayal of God as a just judge who defends His people and upholds His covenant. This vengeance is not arbitrary but a response to the nations' actions against Israel, reflecting the principle of divine retribution found throughout scripture (e.g., Deuteronomy 32:35). with furious reproof Then they will know that I am the LORD when I lay My vengeance upon them.’” Persons / Places / Events 1. EzekielA prophet of God who ministered to the Israelites during their Babylonian exile. He conveyed God's messages of judgment and restoration. 2. Ammonites, Moabites, Edomites, Philistines Nations surrounding Israel that are subjects of God's judgment in Ezekiel 25. They are mentioned earlier in the chapter as recipients of God's vengeance due to their actions against Israel. 3. God's Vengeance The central theme of this verse, where God declares His intention to execute judgment on the nations that have wronged His people. 4. Divine Rebuke The method through which God will express His anger and execute His judgment, emphasizing His sovereignty and justice. 5. Recognition of the LORD The ultimate purpose of God's actions is to ensure that these nations acknowledge His sovereignty and power. Teaching Points Understanding Divine JusticeGod's vengeance is not arbitrary but a response to sin and injustice. It serves as a reminder of His holiness and righteousness. God's Sovereignty The passage emphasizes that God is in control and that His actions are purposeful, leading to the acknowledgment of His lordship. Trust in God's Timing Believers are encouraged to trust in God's timing for justice, knowing that He sees all and will act according to His perfect will. Call to Repentance The warning of divine vengeance serves as a call to repentance, urging individuals and nations to turn back to God. Hope in God's Justice For those who suffer injustice, this passage offers hope that God will ultimately set things right. Lists and Questions Top 10 Lessons from Ezekiel 25What fate awaits Edom according to biblical prophecies? How does Ezekiel 25:15-17's pronouncement against the Philistines compare with other biblical and extra-biblical accounts of their demise? In Ezekiel 25:12-14, is there verifiable evidence that Edom suffered the precise judgment described, or might this be an unfulfilled prophecy? How do we explain the apparent lack of fulfillment of Ezekiel 37:21-22, which promises a unified kingdom under one ruler, given the continued dispersion and divisions of the Jewish people? Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew I will executeוְעָשִׂ֤יתִי (wə·‘ā·śî·ṯî) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - first person common singular Strong's 6213: To do, make great גְּדֹל֔וֹת (gə·ḏō·lō·wṯ) Adjective - feminine plural Strong's 1419: Great, older, insolent vengeance נְקָמ֣וֹת (nə·qā·mō·wṯ) Noun - feminine plural Strong's 5360: Avengement against them בָם֙ (ḇām) Preposition | third person masculine plural Strong's Hebrew with furious חֵמָ֑ה (ḥê·māh) Noun - feminine singular Strong's 2534: Heat, anger, poison reproof, בְּתוֹכְח֖וֹת (bə·ṯō·wḵ·ḥō·wṯ) Preposition-b | Noun - feminine plural construct Strong's 8433: Chastisement, correction, refutation, proof and they will know וְיָֽדְעוּ֙ (wə·yā·ḏə·‘ū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - third person common plural Strong's 3045: To know that כִּֽי־ (kî-) Conjunction Strong's 3588: A relative conjunction I אֲנִ֣י (’ă·nî) Pronoun - first person common singular Strong's 589: I am the LORD יְהוָ֔ה (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel when I take בְּתִתִּ֥י (bə·ṯit·tî) Preposition-b | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct | first person common singular Strong's 5414: To give, put, set My vengeance נִקְמָתִ֖י (niq·mā·ṯî) Noun - feminine singular construct | first person common singular Strong's 5360: Avengement upon them.’” בָּֽם׃ (bām) Preposition | third person masculine plural Strong's Hebrew Links Ezekiel 25:17 NIVEzekiel 25:17 NLT Ezekiel 25:17 ESV Ezekiel 25:17 NASB Ezekiel 25:17 KJV Ezekiel 25:17 BibleApps.com Ezekiel 25:17 Biblia Paralela Ezekiel 25:17 Chinese Bible Ezekiel 25:17 French Bible Ezekiel 25:17 Catholic Bible OT Prophets: Ezekiel 25:17 I will execute great vengeance on them (Ezek. 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