Ezekiel 25:15 bbe — This is what the Lord has said: Because the Philistines have taken payment, with the purpose of causing shame and destr…

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"This is what the Lord has said: Because the Philistines have taken payment, with the purpose of causing shame and destruction with unending hate;"

— Ezekiel 25:15, Bible in Basic English

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Ezekiel 25 — Context

This is what the Lord has said: Because Edom has taken his payment from the people of Judah, and has done great wrong in taking payment from them;

The Lord has said, My hand will be stretched out against Edom, cutting off from it man and beast: and I will make it waste, from Teman even as far as Dedan they will be put to the sword.

I will take payment from Edom because of my people Israel; and I will take Edom in hand in my wrath and in my passion: and they will have experience of my reward, says the Lord.

This is what the Lord has said: Because the Philistines have taken payment, with the purpose of causing shame and destruction with unending hate;

The Lord has said, See, my hand will be stretched out against the Philistines, cutting off the Cherethites and sending destruction on the rest of the sea-land.

And I will take great payment from them with acts of wrath; and they will be certain that I am the Lord when I send my punishment on them.

Ezekiel 25:15 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Ezekiel 25:15 say?

Ezekiel 25:15 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “This is what the Lord has said: Because the Philistines have taken payment, with the purpose of causing shame and destruction with unending hate;”

Where is Ezekiel 25:15 in the Bible?

Ezekiel 25:15 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Ezekiel, chapter 25, verse 15.

Who wrote Ezekiel?

Ezekiel is traditionally attributed to Ezekiel the priest. It was written c. 593–571 BC.

What is the book of Ezekiel about?

Ezekiel ministers among the exiles in Babylon with vivid visions, sign-acts, and oracles. He sees God's glory depart from a defiled temple, then promises dry bones brought to life, a new heart, and a restored temple — pictures of resurrection and the new covenant fulfilled in Christ.

What are the major themes of Ezekiel?

Ezekiel explores themes including Glory of God, Judgment, New Heart, Resurrection, New Temple. These themes shape the meaning and context of Ezekiel 25:15.

What translation should I read Ezekiel 25:15 in?

Ezekiel 25:15 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.

How can I memorize Ezekiel 25:15?

Ezekiel 25:15 reads (BBE): “This is what the Lord has said: Because the Philistines have taken payment, with the purpose of causing shame and destruction with unending hate;” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.

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