Which other scriptures emphasize God's authority and power like Ezekiel 21:17? Setting the scene in Ezekiel 21:17 • “I too will clap My hands, and I will satisfy My wrath. I, the LORD, have spoken.” • The verse pictures God’s personal, decisive action—hands clapping, sword flashing, wrath satisfied—underscoring absolute authority. Echoes of Authority in the Old Testament • 1 Chronicles 29:11 – “Yours, O LORD, is the greatness and the power and the glory and the majesty.” • Psalm 33:9 – “For He spoke, and it came to be; He commanded, and it stood firm.” • Isaiah 46:9-10 – “I am God, and there is no other; I will accomplish all My purpose.” • Jeremiah 32:17 – “Ah Lord GOD! … nothing is too difficult for You.” • Daniel 4:35 – “He does as He pleases with the powers of heaven and the peoples of the earth.” • Nahum 1:6 – “Who can withstand His indignation? His wrath is poured out like fire.” New Testament Witness • Matthew 28:18 – “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to Me.” • John 19:11 – “You would have no authority over Me unless it were given you from above.” • Acts 17:24-25 – “The God who made the world … He Himself gives everyone life and breath.” • Romans 9:20-21 – “Will what is molded say to its molder, ‘Why have you made me like this?’” • Hebrews 1:3 – “He upholds all things by His powerful word.” • Revelation 19:15-16 – “From His mouth proceeds a sharp sword … His name is King of kings.” Themes That Surface Repeatedly • God speaks—creation and history obey. • His authority spans heaven, earth, and every human ruler. • Judgment flows from His holiness; mercy flows from His sovereign choice. • Christ shares and exercises that same divine authority without limitation. Why This Matters The same Lord who clapped His hands in Ezekiel rules every era. His decrees stand, His purposes prevail, and His people rest secure because nothing can thwart His power. |
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