Ezekiel 24:25
“As for you, son of man, surely on the day when I take from them their stronghold, their joy and glory, the delight of their eyes and their soul’s desire, and also their sons and daughters,
English Standard Version (ESV)
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God isn't just taking away material things; He's stripping away everything the people clung to for security and identity. The "strength," "joy of their glory," and "delight of their eyes" all point to the Temple and their national pride, but the inclusion of "sons and daughters" shows that even their deepest personal affections are forfeit. This emphasizes that God is removing everything they trusted in, to prove that He alone is their true strength and hope.
God tells Ezekiel that on the day Jerusalem and its temple are destroyed, all that the people cherished—their strength, their glory, their deepest desires, and even their children—will be violently taken from them. This devastating event, prophesied by Ezekiel, marks a turning point where his prophetic silence about Jerusalem will end, and the news of its fall will finally reach him.
Have you ever felt like God took something precious from you? This passage reveals that God is not only aware of our deepest losses but is the one who orchestrates them.
Ezekiel's message is stark: God is actively taking away everything the people of Judah cherished. This isn't a passive observation; it's a divine action.
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What do you treasure most? For ancient Israel, it wasn't just a building, but the very heart of their identity and hope.
The descriptions in this verse – 'their stronghold, their joy and glory, the delight of their eyes' – point directly to the Temple in Jerusalem. It was the physical manifestation of God's presence, their national pride, and their ultimate security.
The Danger of Idolatry
When the Temple became the object of their ultimate trust and joy, rather than the of God's presence and favor, it turned into a form of idolatry. God's judgment on the Temple was a judgment on their misplaced devotion.
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What hits hardest when everything is lost? Often, it's the loss of loved ones and the future we envisioned for them.
The verse culminates with the most profound loss: 'their sons and their daughters.' This isn't just about population decline; it represents the destruction of their lineage, their legacy, and their hope for the future.
A God Who Sees Our Pain
God doesn't overlook the intense pain that comes with losing children. The inclusion of 'sons and daughters' alongside fortifications and treasures highlights that God understands the depth of human connection and the agony of family separation.
This loss is part of God's judgment, meant to bring a hardened people to repentance by removing the very things they clung to more than Him.
Understand the original words
ben-adam · Hebrew Noun Phrase
A title used frequently for Ezekiel, emphasizing his humanity in contrast to the majesty and holiness of the Almighty God.
'oz · Hebrew Noun
A place of safety or security; metaphorically, it refers to that in which people trust for their protection or identity, often apart from God.
This verse speaks to the devastating fall of Jerusalem and its magnificent Temple, the very heart of Jewish life and worship. The prophet Ezekiel delivers this message during the intense siege, a time when all that the people held dear – their security, their spiritual center, and their families – was about to be brutally ripped away.
c. 605 BC
First Deportation to Babylon
Nebuchadnezzar, king of Babylon, conquers Judah and takes nobles, including Daniel, captive to Babylon. This marks the beginning of Babylonian dominance over Judah.
597 BC
Second Deportation
Following a rebellion, Nebuchadnezzar deports more of Judah's elite, including the prophet Ezekiel and King Jehoiachin, to Babylon.
589 BC— this verse
Siege of Jerusalem Begins
Nebuchadnezzar lays siege to Jerusalem after King Zedekiah rebels. The siege will last for two brutal years, causing immense suffering and famine.
c. 588 BC
Ezekiel Prophesies Destruction
Ezekiel, living among the exiles in Babylon, receives visions and prophecies detailing the impending destruction of Jerusalem and its temple.
587/586 BC
Fall of Jerusalem and Temple Destruction
The Babylonian army breaches Jerusalem's walls, leading to the city's complete destruction, the murder of Zedekiah's sons, the blinding of Zedekiah, and the burning of the Temple.
c. 587/586 BC
Final Deportation
The remaining population of Judah is largely deported to Babylon, leaving behind only the poorest to tend the land.
This passage describes hope being lost when people turn away from God, just as Jerusalem's strength and joy were taken because of their sin.
Lamentations 1:6This vividly portrays Jerusalem's former glory and its current state of despair after being stripped of its precious things, echoing Ezekiel's message of loss.
Jeremiah 31:15-17This passage speaks of Rachel weeping for her children, a deep sorrow that parallels the profound grief of losing one's children, a central element of Ezekiel 24:25.
Psalm 78:60-61This psalm recounts God abandoning His temple because of Israel's actions, directly connecting the loss of sacred places and divine presence to their unfaithfulness, as seen in Ezekiel's prophecy.
Ezekiel 33:21-22These verses describe the fulfillment of Ezekiel's prophecy, where a survivor arrives to announce the fall of Jerusalem, confirming the devastating loss of strength, glory, and loved ones.
gillEzekiel 24:25: "Also, thou son of man, shall it not be in the day when I take from them their strength, the joy of their glory, the desire of their eyes, and that whereupon they set their minds, their sons and their daughters,"
Also, thou son of man, shall it not be in the day,.... This question is to be answered in the affirmative: when I take from them their strength; their king and kingdom, their princes and nobles, their soldiers and men of might and war, their wealth and substance, their c…
jfbEzekiel 24:25: "Also, thou son of man, shall it not be in the day when I take from them their strength, the joy of their glory, the desire of their eyes, and that whereupon they set their minds, their sons and their daughters,"
25, 26. "The day" referred to in these verses is the day of the overthrow of the temple, when the fugitive "escapes." But "that day," in Eze 24:27, is the day on which the fugitive brings the sad news to Ezekiel, at the Chebar. In the interval the prophet suspended his p…
God isn't just taking away material things; He's stripping away everything the people clung to for security and identity. The "strength," "joy of their glory," and "delight of their eyes" all point to the Temple and their national pride, but the inclusion of "sons and daughters" shows that even their deepest personal affections are forfeit. This emphasizes that God is removing everything they trusted in, to prove that He alone is their true strength and hope.
God tells Ezekiel that on the day Jerusalem and its temple are destroyed, all that the people cherished—their strength, their glory, their deepest desires, and even their children—will be violently taken from them. This devastating event, prophesied by Ezekiel, marks a turning point where his prophetic silence about Jerusalem will end, and the news of its fall will finally reach him.
God tells Ezekiel that on the day Jerusalem and its temple are destroyed, all that the people cherished—their strength, their glory, their deepest desires, and even their children—will be violently taken from them. This devastating event, prophesied by Ezekiel, marks a turning point where his prophetic silence about Jerusalem will end, and the news of its fall will finally reach him.
"“As for you, son of man, surely on the day when I take from them their stronghold, their joy and glory, the delight of their eyes and their soul’s desire, and also their sons and daughters," — God isn't just taking away material things; He's stripping away everything the people clung to for security and identity. The "strength," "joy of their glory," and "delight of their eyes" all point t…
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