Introduction
The destruction of the whole land ch. 7
This chapter, like the previous one, probably contains several separate oracles. Together they make up a lamentation. Here the nature of the coming judgment of Jerusalem and Judah receives primary emphasis.
"There are six parts to this summary message. First, God’s determination to bring judgment is announced (Ezekiel 7:1-4). Second is the repeated call for judgment to come (Ezekiel 7:5-9). Third, the imminence and certainty of judgment is announced (Ezekiel 7:10-13). Fourth, the total destruction of the nation is announced (Ezekiel 7:14-18). Fifth, the uselessness of all physical resources is declared (Ezekiel 7:19-22). Sixth, the fall of Jerusalem is announced (Ezekiel 7:23-27)." [Note: Cooper, p. 110.]
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