Ezekiel 25:6
“For thus says the Lord Yahweh: “Because you have clapped your hands, stamped with the feet, and rejoiced with all the contempt of your soul against the land of Israel;”
What does Ezekiel 25:6 mean?
Ezekiel is relaying God's words to the nation of Ammon for mocking Israel's suffering. When Jerusalem fell to invaders and the people were scattered, the Ammonites responded with celebration, treating their neighbor's tragedy as entertainment and cause for scorn. That kind of joy in someone else's devastation, especially when they're already broken and vulnerable, is what God is addressing here. The hand-clapping and foot-stamping aren't just casual gestures, they're deliberate expressions of contempt and mockery. God notices when we delight in seeing others humiliated or brought low, and He takes it seriously. If you've ever felt that sting of someone celebrating your pain, you understand why this moment matters to Him.