Ezekiel 25:17
“I will execute great vengeance on them with wrathful rebukes. Then they will know that I am Yahweh, when I lay my vengeance on them.”’””
What does Ezekiel 25:17 mean?
God is speaking through the prophet Ezekiel about how He will hold accountable those who have harassed and hurt His people, particularly the Ammonites who mocked Israel in their suffering. The core message is that God's justice isn't passive or forgotten: He actively responds when His people are wronged, and through His actions, others come to recognize His power and character. This can be deeply comforting if you've experienced harm or injustice that felt overlooked. It says God sees what happened to you and takes it seriously. At the same time, the emphasis on knowing God through His justice reminds us that His primary goal isn't revenge for its own sake, but restoration of right relationship and recognition of who He truly is.