Eze 21:10 | MHM | STEP | v. 10 : The sword is so strong that it ignores the “rod” of Israel, treating it like any other tree. This means that even the rulers and leaders of Israel cannot protect themselves from God’s judgment. The sword is also called the “rod of my son,” showing that God uses it to correct His people, not just to destroy . The "rod" refers to the royal scepter of Judah, symbolizing its rulers, but even this is powerless against God's judgment. The sword despises the rod as if it were just another tree, emphasizing that no earthly power can stand against God's will. v. 10 (parenthesis) : Ezekiel asks, “Should we then make mirth?” This means, should people be happy and celebrate when God’s judgment is coming? The answer is no. When God’s warnings are so serious, it is a time for sorrow and repentance, not for laughter (Ezekiel 21:10 ). The sword is sharpened and polished, not for display, but for a “sore slaughter,” showing the seriousness of the coming judgment.

‏ Ezekiel 21:10

v. 10: The sword is so strong that it ignores the “rod” of Israel, treating it like any other tree. This means that even the rulers and leaders of Israel cannot protect themselves from God’s judgment. The sword is also called the “rod of my son,” showing that God uses it to correct His people, not just to destroy . The "rod" refers to the royal scepter of Judah, symbolizing its rulers, but even this is powerless against God's judgment. The sword despises the rod as if it were just another tree, emphasizing that no earthly power can stand against God's will.

v. 10 (parenthesis): Ezekiel asks, “Should we then make mirth?” This means, should people be happy and celebrate when God’s judgment is coming? The answer is no. When God’s warnings are so serious, it is a time for sorrow and repentance, not for laughter (Ezekiel 21:10 ^a). The sword is sharpened and polished, not for display, but for a “sore slaughter,” showing the seriousness of the coming judgment.