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Son of man, prophesy, and say, Thus says Yahweh: Say, A sword, a sword, it is sharpened, and also furbished;
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A Terrifying, Polished Sword
The prophecy describes a sword that is not only sharpened for battle but also 'furbished,' or polished to a shine. Commentators explain this detail is meant to evoke terror. The glittering of the blade signifies God's deliberate and unavoidable judgment against a rebellious people, making the warning both visually and emotionally powerful.
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Ezekiel
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18th Century
Presbyterian
The second word of judgment: the glittering and destroying sword. The passage may be called the “Lay of the Sword”; it is written in the form of He…
19th Century
Anglican
This second prophecy is an expansion of the last, Ezekiel 21:8–13 corresponding to Ezekiel 21:2-5, and Ezekiel 21:14-17 to Ezekiel 21:6-…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Son of man, prophesy and say, thus says the Lord Deliver out the following prophecy in the name of the Lord: …
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