Ezekiel 24:25
Also thou sonne of man, shall it not be in the day when I take from them their strength, the ioy of their glorie, the desire of their eyes, and that whereupon they set their minds, their sonnes and their daughters; Ezekiel 24:25 (KJV)
Also, thou son of man,
shall it not
be in the day when I take from them their strength, the joy of their glory, the desire of their eyes, and that whereupon they set their minds, their sons and their daughters, Ezekiel 24:25 (KJV)
The book of Ezekil is a prophetic work written during the Babylonian exile. God called the prophet Ezekiel to deliver messages to the Israelites as they faced impending disaster. In chapter 24 the Lord announces the coming destruction of Jerusalem and the judgment that will fall upon the people for their rebellion and idolatry.
In this verse the Lord addresses Ezekiel as “son of man” and declares a future day when He will remove what the people most cherish. He says He will take away their strength, which refers to the military might and power that the nation relied on instead of trusting in God. The “joy of their glory” points to the pride and self‑assurance the Israelites derived from their achievements, prosperity, and even the presence of the Lord in the temple; that joy will be stripped away as part of divine punishment.
The “desire of their eyes” denotes the prized possessions, material wealth, and idols that had become objects of worship. Linked to this is the phrase “that whereupon they set their minds” (or “that which they have set their heart upon”), indicating the people’s misplaced focus on worldly ambitions and aspirations rather than on God. All of these cherished things will be taken from them.
Finally, God warns that He will take away their sons and daughters. This signifies the loss of children through death, captivity, or separation, bringing deep personal sorrow that accompanies the broader devastation.
Overall, Ezekiel 24:25 portrays a solemn warning: turning away from God and pursuing worldly desires leads to severe consequences, including the loss of military strength, pride, treasured aspirations, and even one’s own children. The passage calls the people to repentance and a renewed trust in God rather than in fleeting earthly securities.
