Having described the purpose of the judgement, Ezekiel now goes on to describe the event itself. He is first of all to face the south. The term "south" is used three times in this section, but three different Hebrew words are used, the first two are poetic terms for south, and the third refers to the region of the Negev.
The Lord is about to set fire to the land. Babylon would be His instrument, and they would be all conquering, no one would be able to stand against them.
Looking back we know that Ezekiel was speaking the truth and that all these events did indeed happen. However, the people of the time did not believe him. They said he was just telling parables, using figurative language. Likewise, we should not be surprised of people disbelieve us.
The Lord is about to set fire to the land. Babylon would be His instrument, and they would be all conquering, no one would be able to stand against them.
Looking back we know that Ezekiel was speaking the truth and that all these events did indeed happen. However, the people of the time did not believe him. They said he was just telling parables, using figurative language. Likewise, we should not be surprised of people disbelieve us.
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