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title = "Ezekiel 36:1–15"
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date = "2023-06-15"
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### [Read the passage.](https://biblia.com/bible/esv/Ezekiel36.1-15)
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The prophecy against Mount Seir is followed by a prophecy to the land of Israel.
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The Lord summarizes the situation that has unfolded, specifically that Edom has
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rejoiced over the downfall of their neighbor and has made attempts to take over
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the land that was promised to God's people Israel. While the Israelites brought
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judgement upon themselves through their wicked ways, Edom and the other nations
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are overstepping in their response to God's judgement on Israel. The Lord is
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still jealous for His people and will not let them be utterly destroyed, nor
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will His promises go unfulfilled.
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Indeed, the Lord gives hope to the land because it will again be worked by His
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people Israel so that it brings forth the abundance that it once had. It will
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not remain empty and desolate forever, but "soon" the people of the land will
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return. (_v. 8_) The population will multiply, both man and beast, and the
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cities will be rebuilt. The land will do more good for its people than it had in
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the previously good times.
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All of this the Lord says He will do so that the land's reputation will not
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be as one that is cursed. The nations were starting to think that the land was
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evil, causing misfortune on those that inhabit it. But the Lord makes it obvious
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that this is not the case. This brings the focus back on Him, because He is the
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One who judged Israel in the first place, and He is the One who restores them.
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* * *
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You are merciful and care for Your children.
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