A Prophecy of Esau and Jacob

In a slip of the tongue, presidential hopeful Nikki Haley said states have the right to ‘make the decisions that their people want to make’ and that if Texas wants to secede ‘they can do that.’

Who are the enemies that will desolate the house of Israel, identified here as the United States? Many believe Russia was and some still believe it is the main threat of the United States.

Others, like warmonger John Mearsheimer of the University of Chicago, give incredible speeches around the world saying China is the main threat. And accoring to his warmongering pipe dream, America’s next forever war is unfortunately locked in the Russia-Ukraine zone instead of laser-focused against China in North-East Asia or in the South-China Sea.

This China, to warmonger John Mearsheimer, is the main threat, and thus a great opportunity lost! At least Colonel Douglas Macgregor got his foresight on focus!

Ezekiel 20:45 Moreover the word of the Lord came unto me, saying,
⁴⁶ “Son of man, set thy face toward the South, and drop thy word toward the South, and prophesy against the forest of the Southland.
⁴⁷ And say to the forest of the South: ‘Hear the word of the Lord. Thus saith the Lord God: Behold, I will kindle a fire in thee, and it shall devour every green tree in thee and every dry tree. The flaming flame shall not be quenched, and all faces from the South to the North shall be burned therein.
⁴⁸ And all flesh shall see that I, the Lord, have kindled it; it shall not be quenched.’”
⁴⁹ Then said I, “Ah, Lord God! They say of me, ‘Doth he not speak parables?’”

Ezekiel 21:1 And the word of the Lord came unto me, saying,
² “Son of man, set thy face toward Jerusalem, and drop thy word toward the holy places, and prophesy against the land of Israel;
³ and say to the land of Israel, ‘Thus saith the Lord: Behold, I am against thee, and will draw forth My Sword out of his sheath and will cut off from thee the righteous and the wicked.

⁴ Seeing then that I will cut off from thee the righteous and the wicked, therefore shall My sword go forth out of his sheath against all flesh from the south to the north,
⁵ that all flesh may know that I, the Lord, have drawn forth My sword out of his sheath. It shall not return any more.’

⁶ Sigh therefore, thou son of man, with the breaking of thy loins, and with bitterness sigh before their eyes.
⁷ And it shall be, when they say unto thee, ‘Why sighest thou?’ that thou shalt answer, ‘For the tidings, because it cometh; and every heart shall melt, and all hands shall be feeble, and every spirit shall faint, and all knees shall be weak as water.’ Behold, it cometh, and shall be brought to pass, saith the Lord God.” (Ezekiel 20:45-21:7)

See some parallel Scriptures: Hosea 5:14, “For I will be unto Ephraim as a lion, and as a young lion to the house of Judah; I, even I, will tear and go away; I will take away, and none shall rescue him.”

Or in Jeremiah 5:6, “Wherefore a lion out of the forest shall slay them, and a wolf of the evenings shall spoil them, a leopard shall watch over their cities: every one that goeth out thence shall be torn in pieces: because their transgressions are many, and their backslidings are increased;”

Or Zechariah 13:8-9

And it shall come to pass that in all the land,” saith the Lord, “two parts therein shall be cut off and die, but the third shall be left therein.

And I will bring the third part through the fire, and will refine them as silver is refined, and will try them as gold is tried. They shall call on My name, and I will hear them. I will say, ‘It is My people’; and they shall say, ‘The Lord is my God.’” Zechariah 13:8-9

Or Habakkuk 1:8 “Their horses also are swifter than the leopards, and are more fierce than the evening wolves. And their horsemen shall spread themselves, and their horsemen shall come from afar; they shall fly as the vulture that hasteneth to eat.”

The Scriptures above are shrouded in cryptic languages and so the Qs are: how would such scenarios be played out? The current Russia/Ukraine and China/Taiwan arises are just two major distractions, but more importantly, who are these enemies the Prophet Ezekiel identifies coming from the SOUTH, and how would God says He will kindle a fire and “because thou hast despoiled many nations, all the remnant of the people shall despoil thee?” Habakkuk 2:8

Furthermore, could Isaiah 34:6 indicate where the Sword comes from? It says “the Sword of the Lord is filled with blood; it is made fat with fatness and with the blood of lambs and goats, with the fat of the kidneys of rams; for the Lord hath a sacrifice in Bozrah, and a great slaughter in the land of Edom.”

Note: the Scripture in Isaiah 34:6 doesn’t say it is the ‘Sword of Edom or Bozrah’ but ‘the Sword of the Lord.’ This tie in with ‘My Sword’ mentioned three time in Ezekiel 20:45-21:5 highlighted above. Isn’t this really significant?

Continuing in Isaiah 34:7, ”And the unicorns shall come down with them, and the bullocks with the bulls; and their land shall be soaked with blood, and their dust made fat with fatness.” The unicorns symbolise the British while the bulls/bullocks symbolise the United States, and “their land shall be soaked with blood” (for more see Ephraim and Manasseh).

And in Isaiah 63:1 a question was asked, “Who is this that cometh from Edom, with dyed garments from Bozrah, this that is glorious in His apparel, traveling in the greatness of his strength?”

In Obadiah 1:20 “And the captives of this host of the children of Israel shall possess that of the Canaanites, even unto Zarephath; and the captives of Jerusalem who are in Sepharad (בִּסְפָרַ֑ד Hebrew 5614) shall possess the cities of the south.” — for the word ‘Sepharad’ Jonathan renders: Spain (Rashi quoting the Targum: Sepharad shall inherit the cities of the Southland as Spain); the Targums identified Sepharad with Spain, hence, Spanish Jews are called Sephardim!

One Report by McKinsey says of the 60 millions Latinos in the US that had migrated from the South; they often live in ‘deserts’ where adequate housing, groceries are hard to find. “Nearly 9 in 10 of the Latino residents in such communities lived in five states: California, Florida, New Jersey, New York and Texas.”

McKinsey: Latinos are projected to make up 22.4 percent of the US labor force by 2030 and more than 30 percent by 2060 (Latinos population to 111.2 million by ’60); is this analysis wrong? Am I mistaken? Do feel free to present your opinion; thanks. (Originally under Ezekiel (Ch 21-22)

For a Discussion at Unz Review, click Goodbye America!

The Targum of Jonathan (ChatGPT) Compares to the Masoretic Text

Ezekiel 20:45-48 missing but transfered to chapter 21

Ezekiel 21:1-12 of the Targum of Jonathan translated with comments by ChatGPT

¹ “And the word of prophecy came from before the Lord with me to say:”

This is a typical introduction to a prophetic statement in biblical or post-biblical Hebrew and Aramaic texts, indicating that what follows is a message or command from God.

² “A man received prophecy to go on the way to the south, and he went south, and he prophesied about the forest of the field in the south.”

This passage suggests that a person was divinely instructed to journey southward, where they received a prophecy concerning a specific area, described as a forest in a southern field. The language and structure are similar to prophetic or biblical texts, where directions and locations often carry symbolic meaning.

³ “And you shall say to the forest of the south: Hear the word of the Lord. Thus says the Lord God: Behold, I will kindle a fire in you, and it will consume every dry tree in you; the flame shall not be quenched, and all faces from the south to the north shall be scorched by it.”

This passage is in the style of a biblical prophecy, delivering a divine message of judgment or destruction. The imagery of fire consuming the forest and the widespread impact from south to north evokes a sense of impending doom, typical of prophetic warnings in scripture. The reference to “every dry tree” may symbolize those who are spiritually or morally lifeless, while the unquenchable flame suggests the inevitability and totality of the divine judgment.

⁴ “And all flesh shall see that I, the Lord, have kindled it; it shall not be quenched.”

This statement continues the prophetic declaration, emphasizing the visibility and undeniability of the divine act. The phrase “all flesh” (כָּל בְּנֵי בִסְרָא) indicates that everyone, possibly all humanity, will witness this event. The unquenchable fire represents an irreversible act of divine judgment or purification, leaving no doubt about its divine origin. This language is characteristic of the prophetic literature in the Hebrew Bible, where God’s actions are often portrayed as both powerful and inescapable.

⁵ “And I said, ‘O Lord God, they say to me, “Isn’t he just speaking in parables?”‘”

This passage reflects a response from the prophet, expressing concern or frustration that the people are dismissing his prophetic message as mere parables or symbolic stories rather than taking it seriously. This kind of dialogue between a prophet and God is common in prophetic literature, where the prophet conveys both the divine message and the people’s reaction to it. The skepticism of the people suggests a lack of belief or understanding, which often leads to a deeper explanation or further prophetic discourse.

⁶ “And the word of prophecy came from before the Lord with me to say:”

This introduction signals the beginning of a new prophetic message, indicating that what follows is a divine communication or instruction. This phrase is often used in biblical and prophetic texts to emphasize that the message being delivered is not of human origin but comes directly from God.

⁷ “Son of man, receive prophecy concerning Jerusalem, and go to the sanctuaries, and prophesy concerning the land of Israel.”

This passage is a divine instruction to the “son of man” (a common term used for a prophet, particularly in the Book of Ezekiel), directing him to deliver a prophecy about Jerusalem, the sanctuaries (likely referring to the Temple or holy places), and the land of Israel. The command suggests that the forthcoming prophecy will address significant issues related to these sacred and important locations, likely involving judgment, warning, or instruction. This language is typical of prophetic literature where the prophet is tasked with delivering God’s message to specific people or places.

⁸ “And you shall say to the land of Israel: Thus says the Lord: Behold, I am sending my wrath upon you, and I will draw my sword from its sheath and cut off from you the righteous and the wicked.”

This prophetic message conveys a severe judgment from God upon the land of Israel. The imagery of God drawing a sword from its sheath indicates the commencement of divine punishment or warfare. The phrase “cut off from you the righteous and the wicked” suggests that the impending judgment will be comprehensive and indiscriminate, affecting everyone regardless of their moral standing. This reflects the gravity of the situation and the extent of divine displeasure. Such language is common in prophetic texts that deal with themes of judgment, destruction, and the consequences of the people’s actions.

⁹ “Because I will cut off from you the righteous and the wicked, therefore my sword shall go out from its sheath against all flesh, from the south to the north.”

This continuation of the prophecy emphasizes the comprehensive nature of the divine judgment. The reason given for this judgment is the removal of both the righteous and the wicked, which suggests that the entire population will face consequences. The phrase “my sword shall go out from its sheath against all flesh” indicates a widespread and unavoidable judgment that will affect everyone, spanning the entire land “from the south to the north.” This type of language underscores the totality and severity of the divine action being foretold.

¹⁰ “And all the children of Israel shall know that I, the Lord, have drawn my sword from its sheath; it shall not return anymore.”

This passage conveys a clear message of finality and inevitability regarding the divine judgment. It indicates that once God has initiated this judgment (“drawn my sword from its sheath”), it will not be reversed or stopped. The phrase “it shall not return anymore” underscores the permanence of the decision, implying that the consequences will be severe and unalterable. This kind of language is intended to emphasize the seriousness of the situation and the certainty of the divine action being described.

¹¹ “But you, son of man, groan with bitter anguish and mourn with bitterness before their eyes.”

This directive instructs the prophet to express profound grief and sorrow openly. The language of “groan with bitter anguish” and “mourn with bitterness” suggests a deep emotional response to the impending judgment or disaster that is about to befall the people. The phrase “before their eyes” indicates that this expression of grief should be visible and public, likely to convey the seriousness of the situation and to reflect the prophet’s own deep concern for the fate of the people.

¹² “And when they say to you, ‘Why are you groaning?’ you shall say, ‘Because of the report that is coming, and every heart will melt, and every hand will be slack, and every spirit will faint, and all loins will be weak.’ This is because the report is coming, and thus says the Lord God.”

This passage describes a response the prophet is to give when questioned about his visible mourning. The message is that the coming calamity will cause widespread fear and despair. The description of melting hearts, slack hands, faint spirits, and weak loins conveys the intense psychological and physical impact of the impending disaster on the people. This response aims to make the seriousness of the situation clear and underscore the gravity of the prophecy.

~ by Joel on February 3, 2024.

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