Tell the forest of the south, ‘Hear the LORD’s word: The Lord GOD says, “Behold, I will kindle a fire in you, and it will devour every green tree in you, and every dry tree. The burning flame will not be quenched, and all faces from the south to the north will be burned by it.
THE SURROUNDING PASSAGE
Ezekiel 20:47 in context
Ezekiel 20:44–49
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You will know that I am the LORD, when I have dealt with you for my name’s sake, not according to your evil ways, nor according to your corrupt doings, you house of Israel,” says the Lord GOD.’”
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The LORD’s word came to me, saying,
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“Son of man, set your face toward the south, and preach toward the south, and prophesy against the forest of the field in the south.
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Tell the forest of the south, ‘Hear the LORD’s word: The Lord GOD says, “Behold, I will kindle a fire in you, and it will devour every green tree in you, and every dry tree. The burning flame will not be quenched, and all faces from the south to the north will be burned by it.
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All flesh will see that I, the LORD, have kindled it. It will not be quenched.”’”
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Then I said, “Ah Lord GOD! They say of me, ‘Isn’t he a speaker of parables?’”
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