Ezekiel 25:15Thus says the Lord Yahweh: Because the Philistines have dealt by revenge, and have taken vengeance with despite of soul to destroy with perpetual enmity;
The setting
Babylon, ~587 BC. Ezekiel, exiled priest, receives God's judgment against Israel's ancient enemies. Modern-day Iraq/Israel border region.
The emotion here: righteous anger at witnessing Israel's betrayal by ancient allies
The original word
naqam (נָקָם) — blood vengeance, not mere punishment but cosmic justice restoring balance
Why it matters
The Philistines helped Babylon destroy Jerusalem, betraying their longtime neighbor Israel
Read with care
What most readers miss in Ezekiel 25:15
This oracle came AFTER Jerusalem fell — God is explaining why these nations will also suffer
Common misconceptionPeople think this is about personal revenge, but it's about international justice. The Philistines weren't just mean neighbors — they helped destroy God's covenant people.
The thread continues
Verses that echo Ezekiel 25:15
Bible Genome reading
Ezekiel 25:15 — Bible Genome reading
Emotional genome
Ezekiel 25:15 comes from the book of Ezekiel, written during the Exile period. These words are attributed to God. The dominant emotion in this verse is angry, with a comfort power of 20% and a tone that is commanding. It belongs to the prophecy genre of biblical literature. Key themes include divine justice, judgment on nations. Notable phrases: dealt by revenge; perpetual enmity. This verse contains a promise of God. This verse contains prophecy.
Emotionally similar
Verses that meet the same angry
“Beat your plowshares into swords, and your pruning hooks into spears. Let the weak say, 'I am strong.'”
— Joel 3:10
“You blind guides, who strain out a gnat, and swallow a camel!”
— Matthew 23:24
“Listen to this word, you cows of Bashan, who are on the mountain of Samaria, who oppress the poor, who crush the needy, who tell their husba…”
— Amos 4:1
“I hate, I despise your feasts, and I can't stand your solemn assemblies.”
— Amos 5:21
“Your eyes shall not pity; life shall go for life, eye for eye, tooth for tooth, hand for hand, foot for foot.”
— Deuteronomy 19:21
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