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What Does Ezekiel 25:10 Mean?

Ezekiel 25:10 in the King James Version says “Unto the men of the east with the Ammonites , and will give them in possession, that the Ammonites may not be remembered... — study this verse from Ezekiel chapter 25 with commentary, cross-references, and original Hebrew word analysis.

Unto the men of the east with the Ammonites , and will give them in possession, that the Ammonites may not be remembered among the nations. with: or, against the children of Ammon

Ezekiel 25:10 · KJV


Context

8

Thus saith the Lord GOD; Because that Moab and Seir do say, Behold, the house of Judah is like unto all the heathen;

9

Therefore, behold, I will open the side of Moab from the cities, from his cities which are on his frontiers, the glory of the country, Bethjeshimoth, Baalmeon, and Kiriathaim, side: Heb. shoulder of Moab

10

Unto the men of the east with the Ammonites , and will give them in possession, that the Ammonites may not be remembered among the nations. with: or, against the children of Ammon

11

And I will execute judgments upon Moab; and they shall know that I am the LORD.

12

Thus saith the Lord GOD; Because that Edom hath dealt against the house of Judah by taking vengeance, and hath greatly offended, and revenged himself upon them; by: Heb. by revenging revengement


Commentary

KJV Study Commentary
Moab would share Ammon's fate—conquest by 'men of the east' and loss of national identity 'that Ammon be no more remembered.' Complete erasure from history represents ultimate judgment. This reveals that opposing God's redemptive purposes leads to futility and oblivion, while serving God's kingdom brings eternal significance.

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Historical & Cultural Context

By the Hellenistic period, Moab had ceased to exist as a distinct nation. Their territory was absorbed by Nabatean Arabs, then later Roman provinces. Today, no ethnic Moabites exist, fulfilling the prophecy of complete disappearance.

Reflection Questions

  1. What does it mean that everything opposed to God's kingdom will ultimately be forgotten while God's purposes endure?
  2. How should the temporary nature of earthly achievements shape your priorities and ambitions?

Original Language Analysis

Hebrew · 13 words
בְּנֵֽי1 of 13

Unto the men

H1121

a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or

קֶ֙דֶם֙2 of 13

of the east

H6924

the front, of place (absolutely, the fore part, relatively the east) or time (antiquity); often used adverbially (before, anciently, eastward)

עַל3 of 13
H5921

above, over, upon, or against (yet always in this last relation with a downward aspect) in a great variety of applications

בְּנֵֽי4 of 13

Unto the men

H1121

a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or

עַמּ֔וֹן5 of 13
H5983

ammon, a son of lot; also his posterity and their country

וּנְתַתִּ֖יהָ6 of 13

and will give

H5414

to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.)

לְמֽוֹרָשָׁ֑ה7 of 13

them in possession

H4181

a possession

לְמַ֛עַן8 of 13
H4616

properly, heed, i.e., purpose; used only adverbially, on account of (as a motive or an aim), teleologically, in order that

לֹֽא9 of 13
H3808

not (the simple or abs. negation); by implication, no; often used with other particles

תִזָּכֵ֥ר10 of 13

may not be remembered

H2142

properly, to mark (so as to be recognized), i.e., to remember; by implication, to mention; to be male

בְּנֵֽי11 of 13

Unto the men

H1121

a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or

עַמּ֖וֹן12 of 13
H5983

ammon, a son of lot; also his posterity and their country

בַּגּוֹיִֽם׃13 of 13

among the nations

H1471

a foreign nation; hence, a gentile; also (figuratively) a troop of animals, or a flight of locusts


Study Guide

Historical Context

This verse is found in the book of Ezekiel. Understanding the historical and cultural background helps illuminate its meaning for the original audience and for us today.

Theological Significance

Ezekiel 25:10 contributes to our understanding of God's character and His relationship with humanity. Consider how this verse connects to the broader themes of Scripture.

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