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“I the LORD Have Spoken and Will Do It”: Verbal Paradox and Divine Reversal in Ezekiel 17:24

Introduction to Ezekiel 17:24: Prophecy of Reversal and Sovereignty In Ezekiel 17:24, YHWH concludes a prophetic parable by asserting His absolute sovereignty over history and nature. Through a series of antithetical verb pairs, the verse declares that YHWH humbles the high and exalts the low, withering what is green and reviving what is dry. These oppositions are not merely poetic—they convey a theological principle deeply embedded in biblical prophecy: YHWH alone determines reality, often in ways that reverse human expectation. This article analyzes the grammatical structure of these verb pairs and how they create a prophetic rhythm of divine agency and surprise.… Learn Hebrew
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