What is the meaning of Ezekiel 6:10? And they will know • The Lord is emphasizing certainty. When His judgments fall, there will be no debate about their source. • Similar moments appear in Exodus 7:5, where Egypt “will know that I am the LORD” when the plagues strike, and in Ezekiel 37:6, where restored Israel will “know that I am the LORD” after resurrection of the dry bones. • Knowledge here involves personal recognition, not mere information. God uses events—whether blessing or discipline—to reveal Himself unmistakably. that I am the LORD • “LORD” (Yahweh) recalls the covenant name first announced in Exodus 3:14. Every act of God, including discipline, flows from His covenant faithfulness. • Jeremiah 24:7 echoes this theme: “I will give them a heart to know Me, that I am the LORD.” • Even judgment serves a redemptive aim: turning hearts back to the covenant God so they acknowledge His rightful rule. I did not declare in vain • God’s warnings through prophets are never empty threats. Numbers 23:19 affirms He “does not lie or change His mind.” • Isaiah 55:10–11 illustrates how God’s word always accomplishes His purpose; it “will not return to Me empty.” • The long lead-up of prophetic messages (2 Kings 17:13) demonstrates patience, yet also underscores that delayed judgment is still certain. that I would bring this calamity upon them • Calamity refers to the specific covenant curses outlined in Leviticus 26 and Deuteronomy 28. Israel knew exactly what disobedience would cost. • Ezekiel’s contemporaries had witnessed the first deportation and would soon see Jerusalem fall (2 Kings 25:1-11). These events matched the prophetic word detail for detail. • Amos 3:6 reminds us “If calamity comes upon a city, has not the LORD caused it?” Ultimate control rests with God, even over painful events, underscoring both His sovereignty and His justice. summary Ezekiel 6:10 assures that God’s judgments are purposeful, promised, and precise. When discipline arrives, it strips away excuses and reveals His covenant identity. Every word He speaks stands firm, turning hearts back to acknowledge that He alone is the LORD who keeps His promises—both of correction and, ultimately, of restoration to those who repent. |
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