Enduring Word Bible Commentary Ezekiel Chapter 25
David Guzik commentary on Ezekiel 25 describes the judgment on the nations near Judah: the Ammonites, Moab, Edom, and the Philistines.
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- Ezekiel 25:17 is part of a prophecy directed at surrounding nations, notably the Philistines in Ezekiel 25:15-17, where God condemns acts of revenge and states that He will execute vengeance so that people will know He is the Lord. Britannica summarizes that Ezekiel 25 deals with proclamations against Ammon, Moab, Edom, and the Philistines, with verse 17 belonging to the Philistine judgment section.[2][5][8]
- Recent encyclopedic and devotional commentaries reaffirm the verse in the larger context of judgment against Philistia for malice and retaliation, emphasizing the prophetic message of divine justice and recognition of God’s sovereignty.[3][5]
- If you’re looking for a direct reading, Ezekiel 25:17 in common English translations reads along the lines of condemnation of vengeance and a declaration that Yahweh will lay His vengeance upon them so they will know He is the Lord—though wording varies by translation. For example, ESV, NIV, and KJV render the surrounding proclamation with similar themes.[5][7][8]
Would you like a direct, side-by-side comparison of how Ezekiel 25:17 is rendered in a few English translations, or a concise, verse-focused commentary tying this verse to Ezekiel 25:15–16? If you want, I can pull those translations and provide brief notes on key wording.