Ezekiel 7:25

Destruction cometh; and they shall seek peace, and [there shall be] none.

Destruction {H7089} cometh {H935}; and they shall seek {H1245} peace {H7965}, and there shall be none.

When horror comes, they will seek peace; but there will be none.

Anguish is coming! They will seek peace, but find none.

Destruction cometh; and they shall seek peace, and there shall be none.

Commentary

Ezekiel 7:25 KJV: "Destruction cometh; and they shall seek peace, and [there shall be] none."

Context of Ezekiel 7:25

This verse is part of a powerful and stark prophecy in the book of Ezekiel, delivered during the Babylonian exile. Chapter 7 specifically details the impending, inescapable judgment upon the land of Israel and its inhabitants. God declares that "the end is come" (Ezekiel 7:2), signifying the complete and utter collapse of their society and the destruction of Jerusalem, including its temple. The people of Judah had persisted in their idolatry and rebellion against God, despite numerous warnings from prophets. Ezekiel 7:25 underscores the tragic reality that when God's judgment finally arrives, all human efforts to find security or relief will be utterly futile.

Key Themes and Messages

  • Inevitable Judgment: The phrase "Destruction cometh" emphasizes the certainty and immediacy of God's righteous judgment. It's not a possibility but an absolute fact, a direct consequence of Israel's sustained disobedience and rejection of divine law. This theme is central to Ezekiel's prophecies of divine wrath.
  • Futility of Seeking Peace Too Late: The poignant declaration, "they shall seek peace, and [there shall be] none," highlights a desperate but failed attempt to avoid calamity. The people, having ignored God's ways for so long, will belatedly seek safety and well-being, only to find it completely absent. This speaks to a point of no return, where divine patience has run out.
  • Consequences of Unheeded Warnings: This verse serves as a stark reminder that persistent rebellion against God leads to severe consequences. The peace and security they once took for granted, and which could have been preserved through obedience, are now irrevocably lost. It echoes similar warnings found elsewhere, such as in Jeremiah 8:15: "We looked for peace, but no good came; and for a time of health, and behold trouble!"

Linguistic Insights

The Hebrew word for "destruction" here is related to terms signifying terror, trembling, or sudden calamity, emphasizing the overwhelming and dreadful nature of the coming doom. The word for "peace" is shalom (Χ©ΦΈΧΧœΧ•ΦΉΧ), which is far richer than just the absence of war. Shalom encompasses wholeness, completeness, well-being, prosperity, and harmony. Therefore, when the verse states "there shall be none," it means a complete absence of all these vital aspects of life – no security, no prosperity, no well-being, and no inner calm. The very foundation of their existence is shattered.

Practical Application and Reflection

Ezekiel 7:25 offers a timeless warning for all generations. It powerfully illustrates the danger of delaying repentance and ignoring spiritual warnings. True and lasting peace is not found in worldly solutions or human efforts when divine judgment is at hand, but rather in a right relationship with God. This verse encourages us to seek God's peace and reconciliation proactively, before crisis compels a desperate and perhaps futile search for it. It reminds us that genuine peace is a spiritual condition rooted in obedience and faith, not merely the absence of trouble, and is a gift from God, as seen in John 14:27.

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Cross-References

  • Isaiah 57:21 (2 votes)

    [There is] no peace, saith my God, to the wicked.

  • Ezekiel 13:10 (2 votes)

    ΒΆ Because, even because they have seduced my people, saying, Peace; and [there was] no peace; and one built up a wall, and, lo, others daubed it with untempered [morter]:

  • Micah 1:12 (2 votes)

    For the inhabitant of Maroth waited carefully for good: but evil came down from the LORD unto the gate of Jerusalem.

  • Ezekiel 13:16 (2 votes)

    [To wit], the prophets of Israel which prophesy concerning Jerusalem, and which see visions of peace for her, and [there is] no peace, saith the Lord GOD.

  • Lamentations 4:17 (2 votes)

    As for us, our eyes as yet failed for our vain help: in our watching we have watched for a nation [that] could not save [us].

  • Lamentations 4:18 (2 votes)

    They hunt our steps, that we cannot go in our streets: our end is near, our days are fulfilled; for our end is come.

  • Jeremiah 8:15 (2 votes)

    We looked for peace, but no good [came; and] for a time of health, and behold trouble!