Ezekiel 20:33
“As I live, says the Lord Yahweh, surely with a mighty hand, and with an outstretched arm, and with wrath poured out, will I be king over you:”
— Ezekiel 20:33
About this verse
Ezekiel 20:33 comes from the book of Ezekiel, written during the Exile (~586 BC) period. The setting is prophetic address. The dominant emotion in this verse is angry, with a comfort power of 40% and a tone that is commanding. It belongs to the prophetic_oracle genre of biblical literature. Key themes include divine sovereignty, covenant enforcement. Notable phrases: As I live; mighty hand; wrath poured out; be king. This verse contains a promise of God. This verse contains prophecy.
Era
Exile (~586 BC)
Emotion
angry
Type
prophetic_oracle
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