Moreover, the word of the LORD came to me, saying,
Parallel translations
- WEB Moreover Yahweh’s word came to me, saying,
- KJV Moreover the word of the LORD came unto me, saying,
- NKJV Moreover the word of the Lord came to me, saying,
- NASB Now the word of the Lord came to me, saying,
- NLT Again a message came to me from the Lord:
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Quick answer
A new word from the LORD introduces the oracle against Mount Seir. God turns to judge Edom for its hostility to Israel.
Overview
This formula opens a prophecy against Edom, represented by 'Mount Seir,' its mountainous homeland. Placed between promises to Israel (ch. 34, 36), it shows that restoring God's people involves judging their enemies. Edom's longstanding enmity makes it a fitting object of judgment, illustrating that God defends His covenant people against those who oppose them.
Cross-references & the web
Cross-references · 4
- Ezek 21:1And the word of the LORD came to me, saying,
- Ezek 34:1Then the word of the LORD came to me, saying,
- 2 Pet 1:21For no such prophecy was ever brought forth by the will of man, but men spoke from God as they were carried along by the Holy Spirit.
- Ezek 22:1Then the word of the LORD came to me, saying,
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