The word of the LORD came again unto me, saying, / Son of…
“The word of the LORD came again unto me, saying, / Son of man, set thy face against the Ammonites, and prophesy against them; / And say unto the Ammonites, Hear the word of the Lord GOD; Thus saith the Lord GOD; Because thou saidst, Aha, against my sanctuary, when it was profaned; and against the land of Israel, when it was desolate; and against the house of Judah, when they went into captivity; / Behold, therefore I will deliver thee to the men of the east for a possession, and they shall set their palaces in thee, and make their dwellings in thee: they shall eat thy fruit, and they shall drink thy milk.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Divine judgment threatens foreign invaders with loss of prosperity and occupation
In simple terms: God warns enemies of consequences
Key Takeaway
Consider moral and spiritual consequences of actions
Themes
faith
justice
prophecy
Mood
solemn
authoritative
Type
scriptural
prophetic
When to use this quote
- political conflict
- moral decisions
- spiritual reflection
Key Concepts
theology
historical context
ethics
Questions to Reflect On
- What does this passage say about divine justice?
- How might it apply today?
A Different Perspective
Interpretations vary across traditions