Ezekiel 21:9 The Vision of the New Temple

9 “Son of man, prophesy and say, ‘This is what the Lord says:
“‘A sword, a sword,
sharpened and polished—

Meaning of Ezekiel 21:9

Ezekiel 21:9 unveils the imagery of God's sword drawn for righteous judgment. This verse underscores the gravity of God's justice and the inevitable accountability of humanity. It serves as a somber reminder of the seriousness with which God approaches the moral order and the sanctity of His divine laws.

Cross References for Ezekiel 21:9

Isaiah 27:1 - Deliverance of Israel In that day, the Lord will punish with his sword, his fierce, great and p... Click to read the verse Isaiah 27:1 Click to read the verse Isaiah 27:1

Amos 9:4 - Though they are driven into exile by their enemies, there I will command the sword to slay them... Click to read the verse Amos 9:4 Click to read the verse Amos 9:4

Job 20:25 - He pulls it out of his back, the gleaming point out of his liver. Terrors will come over him; Click to read the verse Job 20:25 Click to read the verse Job 20:25

Isaiah 34:5-6 - My sword has drunk its fill in the heavens; see, it descends in judgment on Edom, the people I ... Click to read the verse Isaiah 34:5-6 Click to read the verse Isaiah 34:5-6

Ezekiel 21:15 - So that hearts may melt and the fallen be many, I have stationed the sword for slaughter at all... Click to read the verse Ezekiel 21:15 Click to read the verse Ezekiel 21:15

Jeremiah 15:2 - And if they ask you, ‘Where shall we go?’ tell them, ‘This is what the Lord says: “‘Those desti... Click to read the verse Jeremiah 15:2 Click to read the verse Jeremiah 15:2

Isaiah 66:16 - For with fire and with his sword the Lord will execute judgment upon all men, and many will be ... Click to read the verse Isaiah 66:16 Click to read the verse Isaiah 66:16

Jeremiah 12:12 - Over all the barren heights in the desert destroyers will swarm, for the sword of the Lord will... Click to read the verse Jeremiah 12:12 Click to read the verse Jeremiah 12:12

Psalms 7:11-13 - God is a righteous judge, a God who expresses his wrath every day. Click to read the verse Psalms 7:11-13 Click to read the verse Psalms 7:11-13

Deuteronomy 32:41-42 - when I sharpen my flashing sword and my hand grasps it in judgment, I will take vengeance on my... Click to read the verse Deuteronomy 32:41-42 Click to read the verse Deuteronomy 32:41-42

Ezekiel 21:28 - “And you, son of man, prophesy and say, ‘This is what the Sovereign Lord says about the Ammonit... Click to read the verse Ezekiel 21:28 Click to read the verse Ezekiel 21:28

Ezekiel 21:3 - and say to her: ‘This is what the Lord says: I am against you. I will draw my sword from its sc... Click to read the verse Ezekiel 21:3 Click to read the verse Ezekiel 21:3