New International Version The word of the LORD came to me: New Living Translation Then this message came to me from the LORD: English Standard Version The word of the LORD came to me: Berean Standard Bible Then the word of the LORD came to me, saying, Berean Literal Bible And the word of YHWH came to me, saying: King James Bible The word of the LORD came again unto me, saying, New King James Version The word of the LORD came to me, saying, New American Standard Bible And the word of the LORD came to me, saying, NASB 1995 And the word of the LORD came to me saying, NASB 1977 And the word of the LORD came to me saying, Legacy Standard Bible And the word of Yahweh came to me saying, Amplified Bible The word of the LORD came to me again, saying, Berean Annotated Bible Then the word of the LORD {YHWH} came to me, saying, Christian Standard Bible Then the word of the LORD came to me: Holman Christian Standard Bible Then the word of the LORD came to me: “ American Standard Version And the word of Jehovah came unto me, saying, Contemporary English Version The LORD God said: English Revised Version And the word of the LORD came unto me, saying, GOD'S WORD® Translation The LORD spoke his word to me. He said, Good News Translation The LORD spoke to me. International Standard Version This message came to me from the LORD: NET Bible The word of the LORD came to me: New Heart English Bible The word of the LORD came to me, saying, Webster's Bible Translation The word of the LORD came again to me, saying, Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleThen the word of the LORD came to me, saying, World English Bible Yahweh’s word came to me, saying, Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd there is a word of YHWH to me, saying, Berean Literal Bible And the word of YHWH came to me, saying: Young's Literal Translation And there is a word of Jehovah unto me, saying, Smith's Literal Translation And the word of Jehovah will be to me, saying, Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd the word of the Lord came to me, saying: Catholic Public Domain Version And the word of the Lord came to me, saying: New American Bible The word of the LORD came to me: New Revised Standard Version The word of the LORD came to me: Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleTHE word of the LORD came to me, saying, Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And the word of LORD JEHOVAH was upon me, saying: OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And the word of the LORD came unto me, saying: Brenton Septuagint Translation And the word of the Lord came to me, saying, Additional Translations ... Audio Bible (Voice ▾ Musical ▾) Context A Prophecy Against Ammon1Then the word of the LORD came to me, saying, 2“Son of man, set your face against the Ammonites and prophesy against them.… Cross References Then the word of the LORD came to me, saying, Ezekiel 24:1 In the ninth year, on the tenth day of the tenth month, the word of the LORD came to me, saying, Jeremiah 1:4 The word of the LORD came to me, saying: Ezekiel 1:3 the word of the LORD came directly to Ezekiel the priest, the son of Buzi, in the land of the Chaldeans by the River Kebar. And there the LORD’s hand was upon him. Jeremiah 49:1-6 Concerning the Ammonites, this is what the LORD says: “Has Israel no sons? Is he without heir? Why then has Milcom taken possession of Gad? Why have his people settled in their cities? / Therefore, behold, the days are coming, declares the LORD, when I will sound the battle cry against Rabbah of the Ammonites. It will become a heap of ruins, and its villages will be burned. Then Israel will drive out their dispossessors, says the LORD. / Wail, O Heshbon, for Ai has been destroyed; cry out, O daughters of Rabbah! Put on sackcloth and mourn; run back and forth within your walls, for Milcom will go into exile together with his priests and officials. … Amos 1:13-15 This is what the LORD says: “For three transgressions of the Ammonites, even four, I will not revoke My judgment, because they ripped open the pregnant women of Gilead in order to enlarge their territory. / So I will kindle a fire in the walls of Rabbah to consume its citadels amid war cries on the day of battle and a violent wind on the day of tempest. / Their king will go into exile—he and his princes together,” says the LORD. Isaiah 15:1-9 This is the burden against Moab: Ar in Moab is ruined, destroyed in a night! Kir in Moab is devastated, destroyed in a night! / Dibon goes up to its temple to weep at its high places. Moab wails over Nebo, as well as over Medeba. Every head is shaved, every beard is cut off. / In its streets they wear sackcloth; on the rooftops and in the public squares they all wail, falling down weeping. … Zephaniah 2:8-11 “I have heard the reproach of Moab and the insults of the Ammonites, who have taunted My people and threatened their borders. / Therefore, as surely as I live,” declares the LORD of Hosts, the God of Israel, “surely Moab will be like Sodom and the Ammonites like Gomorrah—a place of weeds and salt pits, a perpetual wasteland. The remnant of My people will plunder them; the remainder of My nation will dispossess them.” / This they shall have in return for their pride, for taunting and mocking the people of the LORD of Hosts. … Jeremiah 48:1-47 Concerning Moab, this is what the LORD of Hosts, the God of Israel, says: “Woe to Nebo, for it will be devastated. Kiriathaim will be captured and disgraced; the fortress will be shattered and dismantled. / There is no longer praise for Moab; in Heshbon they devise evil against her: ‘Come, let us cut her off from nationhood.’ You too, O people of Madmen, will be silenced; the sword will pursue you. / A voice cries out from Horonaim: ‘Devastation and great destruction!’ … Isaiah 16:1-14 Send the tribute lambs to the ruler of the land, from Sela in the desert to the mount of Daughter Zion. / Like fluttering birds pushed out of the nest, so are the daughters of Moab at the fords of the Arnon: / “Give us counsel; render a decision. Shelter us at noonday with shade as dark as night. Hide the refugees; do not betray the one who flees. … Jeremiah 9:25-26 “Behold, the days are coming,” declares the LORD, “when I will punish all who are circumcised only in the flesh— / Egypt, Judah, Edom, Ammon, Moab, and all the inhabitants of the desert who clip the hair of their temples. For all these nations are uncircumcised, and the whole house of Israel is uncircumcised in heart.” Isaiah 21:11-12 This is the burden against Dumah: One calls to me from Seir, “Watchman, what is left of the night? Watchman, what is left of the night?” / The watchman replies, “Morning has come, but also the night. If you would inquire, then inquire. Come back yet again.” Jeremiah 25:21 Edom, Moab, and the Ammonites; Isaiah 34:5-17 When My sword has drunk its fill in the heavens, then it will come down upon Edom, upon the people I have devoted to destruction. / The sword of the LORD is bathed in blood. It drips with fat—with the blood of lambs and goats, with the fat of the kidneys of rams. For the LORD has a sacrifice in Bozrah, a great slaughter in the land of Edom. / And the wild oxen will fall with them, the young bulls with the strong ones. Their land will be drenched with blood, and their soil will be soaked with fat. … Jeremiah 27:3 Send word to the kings of Edom, Moab, Ammon, Tyre, and Sidon through the envoys who have come to Jerusalem to Zedekiah king of Judah. Isaiah 13:1-22 This is the burden against Babylon that Isaiah son of Amoz received: / Raise a banner on a barren hilltop; call aloud to them. Wave your hand, that they may enter the gates of the nobles. / I have commanded My sanctified ones; I have even summoned My warriors to execute My wrath and exult in My triumph. … Jeremiah 46:1-28 This is the word of the LORD about the nations—the word that came to Jeremiah the prophet / concerning Egypt and the army of Pharaoh Neco king of Egypt, which was defeated at Carchemish on the Euphrates River by Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon in the fourth year of Jehoiakim the son of Josiah king of Judah: / “Deploy your shields, small and large; advance for battle! … Treasury of Scripture The word of the LORD came again to me, saying, no references listed for verse Jump to Previous WordJump to Next WordEzekiel 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 Then the word of the LORD came to me, saying, Ezekiel received God’s authoritative revelation among the exiles in Babylon. Ezekiel 25 begins judgments against Ammon, Moab, Edom, and Philistia, neighboring peoples who rejoiced over Judah’s destruction and acted with hostility toward God’s covenant people. The Lord’s message shows that He governs every nation and holds all peoples accountable for pride, violence, malice, and contempt for His purposes. The divine word given through the prophets anticipates God’s fullest self-disclosure in Jesus Christ, the eternal Word made flesh. Ezk 24:1 In the ninth year, on the tenth day of the tenth month,… Persons / Places / Events 1. EzekielA prophet and priest during the Babylonian exile, Ezekiel is the recipient of God's messages, tasked with delivering them to the people of Israel and surrounding nations. 2. The LORD (Yahweh) The covenant God of Israel, who communicates His will and judgments through His prophets. 3. The Word of the LORD This phrase signifies divine revelation, indicating that what follows is a direct message from God to His people or other nations. 4. The Nations While not explicitly mentioned in this verse, the context of Ezekiel 25 involves prophecies against Ammon, Moab, Edom, and Philistia, which are neighboring nations of Israel. 5. Babylonian Exile The historical context in which Ezekiel prophesied, a period of judgment and reflection for the Israelites. Teaching Points The Authority of God's WordGod's word is authoritative and demands our attention and obedience. As believers, we should prioritize listening to and applying God's word in our lives. God's Sovereignty Over Nations God is not only the God of Israel but of all nations. His judgments are just and serve His purposes. We should trust in His sovereignty and justice, even when we do not fully understand His ways. The Role of Prophets Prophets are chosen by God to deliver His messages. We should respect and heed the teachings of those who faithfully communicate God's word today. Judgment and Mercy While God pronounces judgment, His ultimate desire is for repentance and restoration. We should seek to understand His heart for mercy and align our lives with His will. Reflection and Repentance The context of exile and judgment calls for self-examination and repentance. We should regularly reflect on our lives and seek to turn away from sin. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Ezekiel 25:1?2. How does Ezekiel 25:1 demonstrate God's communication through His prophets? 3. What role does prophecy play in understanding God's justice in Ezekiel 25:1? 4. How can we apply Ezekiel's obedience to God's call in our lives today? 5. What other scriptures highlight God's judgment against nations opposing Israel? 6. How does Ezekiel 25:1 encourage us to heed God's warnings in Scripture? 7. What is the historical context of Ezekiel 25:1 and its significance for Israel? 8. How does Ezekiel 25:1 reflect God's judgment on surrounding nations? 9. Why does God command Ezekiel to prophesy against the Ammonites in Ezekiel 25:1? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Ezekiel 25? What Does Ezekiel 25:1 Mean Then• “Then” ties this verse to the flow of Ezekiel’s prophetic career. The timing follows the previous oracle against Jerusalem (Ezekiel 24), signaling that God’s attention now turns to foreign nations. • Scripture often uses “then” to mark divine progression (1 Kings 17:8–9; Acts 9:6); God’s plans unfold step-by-step, underscoring His sovereign sequence of events. the word of the LORD • This phrase underscores that the message is not human opinion but God’s authoritative revelation (Jeremiah 1:4; 2 Peter 1:21). • The same expression appears repeatedly in Ezekiel (Ezekiel 1:3; 6:1), reinforcing the prophet’s reliability and the inerrancy of God’s communicated truth. • Because the Word is flawless (Psalm 12:6), the coming judgments in chapter 25 are certain. came to me • God initiates; Ezekiel simply receives. This echoes the calling of other servants—Samuel (1 Samuel 3:4), Isaiah (Isaiah 6:8). • The personal “to me” reminds us that revelation is relational. God speaks into specific lives so His purposes reach specific peoples (Amos 3:7). • It assures readers that Ezekiel is a genuine eyewitness to divine communication (Ezekiel 3:14–17). saying • The word “saying” anticipates precise content soon to be given (Ezekiel 25:2–7). • God’s speech is performative; what He says accomplishes His will (Isaiah 55:11). • This signals the pattern of prophecy: divine proclamation followed by fulfillment (Jeremiah 1:12). summary Ezekiel 25:1 is a compact reminder that God speaks at deliberate moments, with flawless authority, to chosen servants, issuing words that shape history. Every phrase roots our confidence in the certainty, clarity, and personal nature of Scripture’s revelation. Hebrew Then the wordדְבַר־ (ḏə·ḇar-) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 1697: A word, a matter, thing, a cause of the LORD יְהוָ֖ה (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel came וַיְהִ֥י (way·hî) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 1961: To fall out, come to pass, become, be to me, אֵלַ֥י (’ê·lay) Preposition | first person common singular Strong's 413: Near, with, among, to saying, לֵאמֹֽר׃ (lê·mōr) Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct Strong's 559: To utter, say Additonal Resources Ezekiel 25:1 Blue Letter BibleEzekiel 25:1 Bible Gateway Ezekiel 25:1 Bible.com Ezekiel 25:1 NIV |



