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Ezekiel 7:10

King James Version (KJV)

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Ezekiel 7:10

Verse 10 of 27

Scripture focus

Behold the day, behold, it is come: the morning is gone forth; the rod hath blossomed, pride hath budded.

Ezekiel 7:10 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on Ezekiel 7:10

Theological / Devotional

The rod hath blossomed. Jewish interpreters have commonly understood the rod to refer to the Chaldean conqueror, as a rod of the Lord’s anger. Like a shoot, his power was growing, giving signs of vigorous vitality, rapidly taking form that would enable the conqueror to strike hard. The translation “injustice” (RSV) appears to be an attempt to give a metaphorical meaning to “rod,” thus to secure a better parallel with the abstract noun “pride.” The “pride” could also be applied to the Chaldeans, or else to Israel as working out her own punishment through her haughtiness.

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