Son of manבֶּן־אָדָם
ben-adam · Hebrew Noun phrase
A title frequently used for the prophet Ezekiel, highlighting his humanity in contrast to the divine majesty of the one who speaks to him. It emphasizes the prophet's role as a representative of mankind before God.
set your face againstשִׂים פָּנִים
sim panim · Hebrew Verb phrase
In a prophetic context, this signifies a posture of firm resolve, confrontation, and impending judgment directed toward a specific entity or person. It indicates that the prophet is to focus his entire attention on delivering a message of divine opposition.
Mount Seirהַר שֵׂעִיר
har se'ir · Hebrew Proper Noun
The mountainous region inhabited by the Edomites (descendants of Esau). In the prophets, it serves as a representative of the enemies of God's people who harbored deep-seated hostility toward Israel.
Lord GODאֲדֹנָי יְהוִה
Adonai Yahweh · Hebrew Proper Noun
The Sovereign Lord or Master; a title emphasizing God's absolute authority, lordship, and supreme right to command both his servants and the nations.
stretch out my handיָד
yad · Hebrew Noun
An anthropomorphic expression denoting God's active power and intervention in history to execute judgment or salvation. Stretching out the hand signifies the initiation of divine action against an object of judgment.
desolationשְׁמָמָה
shemamah · Hebrew Noun
A state of total ruin, emptiness, and abandonment resulting from divine judgment. It describes a place stripped of life, security, and productivity due to sin.
the LORDיְהוָה
Yahweh · Hebrew Proper Noun
The covenant name of God, revealing His self-existence, faithfulness, and eternal nature. God acts so that the nations may recognize His unique identity and sovereignty as the only true God.
perpetual enmityאֵיבָה עוֹלָם
eyvah olam · Hebrew Noun phrase
A deep-seated, ongoing, and ancient hostility or hatred. It refers to a settled disposition of malice that persists over time, especially toward God’s people.
calamityאֵיד
ed · Hebrew Noun
A time of severe trial, catastrophe, or disaster. It refers to the moments when a person or nation is brought to the brink of ruin, often as a result of divine judgment or historical conflict.
final punishmentעָוֹן קֵץ
avon qetz · Hebrew Noun phrase
The concluding period of divine discipline or retribution. It signifies that God's patience has ended and the final measure of justice is being enacted upon the rebellious.
as I liveחַי־אָנִי
ḥay-ʾǎnî · Hebrew Phrase (Verb + Pronoun)
An oath formula used by God, affirming His eternal existence, character, and the absolute certainty of His decreed word. It underscores that because God is the living, active Sovereign, His promises and judgments will inevitably come to pass.
bloodדָּם
dām · Hebrew Noun
Life-blood, often associated with murder, violence, or sacrificial atonement. In a legal context, it refers to the penalty for the taking of human life, signifying divine retribution for shedding innocent blood.
LORDיְהוָה
Yahweh · Hebrew Proper Noun
The sovereign, covenantal name of God, YHWH. It represents His self-existence, His faithfulness to His covenant promises, and His supreme authority over all creation and history.
desolationשְׁמָמָה
šĕmāmâ · Hebrew Noun
A state of being laid waste, empty, or ruined; often used to describe divine judgment upon a land or people due to rebellion against God. It signifies the removal of God's blessing and the resulting emptiness.
slainחָלָל
ḥālāl · Hebrew Noun/Adjective
One who has been killed, specifically in the context of war, judgment, or violence. It is often used to describe the graphic physical consequences of divine wrath against a sinful nation.
take possessionיָרַשׁ
yāraš · Hebrew Verb
To take possession of property, land, or inheritance, often implying a legal claim or the act of seizing what belongs to another. Biblically, it is used regarding the inheritance of the land God gave to Israel.
as I liveחַי־אָנִי
chay ani · Hebrew Interjection/Verb phrase
A solemn oath formula used by God, affirming the absolute certainty and life-giving power of His existence in contrast to false idols.
the LORDיהוה
YHWH · Hebrew Noun
The sovereign, self-existent covenant God of Israel (Yahweh), who reveals Himself through His redemptive and judicial acts.
angerאַף
aph · Hebrew Noun
A settled, intense indignation or divine retribution against evil, often displayed in God’s judgment of sin.
envyקִנְאָה
qin'ah · Hebrew Noun
A misplaced, zealous resentment or intense jealousy, often describing the intense feeling Edom had toward Israel’s status as God's chosen inheritance.
hatredשִׂנְאָה
sin'ah · Hebrew Noun
An intense, deep-seated hostility or abhorrence toward others, frequently condemned in Scripture as contrary to the command to love one's neighbor.
judgeשָׁפַט
shaphat · Hebrew Verb
The act of formal judicial assessment by God to punish wickedness and vindicate righteousness, often resulting in the display of His glory to the nations.
revilingsנִאָצָה
ni'atsah · Hebrew Noun
Blasphemous, contemptuous, or insulting language directed against God or His people, implying a rejection of His authority.
desolateשְׁמָמָה
shemamah · Hebrew Adjective/Noun
A state of being laid waste, destroyed, or left empty, often as a result of divine judgment for disobedience or hostility against God.
inheritanceנַחֲלָה
nachalah · Hebrew Noun
In the context of the Old Testament, the land or people chosen by God as His own possession, which He guards and protects.
