I will execute great vengeance against them with furious reproof. Then they will know that I am the LORD, when I lay My vengeance upon them.’”
Parallel translations
- WEB I will execute great vengeance on them with wrathful rebukes; and they shall know that I am Yahweh, when I shall lay my vengeance on them.
- KJV And I will execute great vengeance upon them with furious rebukes; and they shall know that I am the LORD, when I shall lay my vengeance upon them.
- NKJV I will execute great vengeance on them with furious rebukes; and they shall know that I am the Lord, when I lay My vengeance upon them.” ’ ”
- NASB I will execute great vengeance on them with wrathful rebukes; and they will know that I am the Lord, when I inflict My vengeance on them.” ’ ”
- NLT I will execute terrible vengeance against them to punish them for what they have done. And when I have inflicted my revenge, they will know that I am the Lord.”
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Quick answer
God will execute great vengeance with wrathful rebukes so the Philistines know He is Yahweh. It affirms that judgment ultimately serves to reveal the true God.
Overview
This closes the oracles against Judah's near neighbors, each ending with the refrain that they will know the Lord. Even in wrath, God's purpose is self-revelation, that the nations would acknowledge Him as the one true God. The gospel extends this purpose, for in Christ God makes Himself known not only as Judge but as Savior to all who turn to Him.
Cross-references & the web
Cross-references · 6
- Ezek 25:14I will take My vengeance on Edom by the hand of My people Israel, and they will deal with Edom according to My anger and wrath. Then they will know My vengeance, declares the Lord GOD.’
- Ezek 25:11So I will execute judgments on Moab, and they will know that I am the LORD.’
- Ps 9:16The LORD is known by the justice He brings; the wicked are ensnared by the work of their hands. Higgaion Selah
- Ezek 5:15So you will be a reproach and a taunt, a warning and a horror to the nations around you, when I execute judgments against you in anger, wrath, and raging fury. I, the LORD, have spoken.
- Ezek 6:7The slain will fall among you, and you will know that I am the LORD.
- Ezek 25:5I will make Rabbah a pasture for camels, and Ammon a resting place for sheep. Then you will know that I am the LORD.’
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