How does Ezekiel 25:7 demonstrate God's response to nations opposing His people? Scripture Focus Ezekiel 25:7: “Therefore, behold, I will stretch out My hand against you and deliver you as spoil to the nations. I will cut you off from the peoples and exterminate you from the lands. I will destroy you, and you will know that I am the LORD.” Backdrop: Why Judgment Fell on Ammon • The Ammonites rejoiced when Judah was devastated (Ezekiel 25:3–6). • Their mockery revealed hostility toward God’s covenant people. • God, faithful to His promises, responded through Ezekiel’s prophecy. What God Declares He Will Do 1. “Stretch out My hand” – personal, unmistakable intervention. 2. “Deliver you as spoil” – the marauder becomes the plunder. 3. “Cut you off from the peoples” – national identity erased. 4. “Exterminate you from the lands” – loss of territory and security. 5. “I will destroy you, and you will know that I am the LORD” – judgment leads to recognition of His supremacy. Attributes of God Displayed • Defender of His people (Zechariah 2:8). • Righteous Judge who repays evil (Deuteronomy 32:35). • Sovereign over every nation’s rise and fall (Daniel 2:21). • Determined to reveal His glory, even through discipline (Ezekiel 36:23). Consistent Biblical Pattern • Genesis 12:3 – “I will bless those who bless you… who curses you I will curse.” • Psalm 2:1-6 – raging nations confronted by God’s King. • Isaiah 54:17 – “No weapon formed against you shall prosper.” • Zechariah 12:3 – hostile nations find Jerusalem a burdensome stone. • Romans 12:19 – believers leave vengeance to God; He repays. Implications for Today • God sees every act against His people and responds in His time. • Opposition to God’s covenant purposes brings inevitable consequences. • Judgment is measured, just, and intended to reveal that He alone is LORD. • Believers can rest in divine protection while showing grace, trusting God to settle every wrong. • Nations and individuals are wise to align with God’s revealed will; His standard is unchanged. Summary Ezekiel 25:7 shows that when a nation sets itself against God’s people, the Lord answers personally and decisively, vindicating His own and ensuring that all will know He is the LORD. |
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