Ezekiel 39:18
"“You, son of man, the Lord GOD says: ‘Speak to the birds of every sort, and to every animal of the field, “Assemble yourselves, and come; gather yourselves on every side to my sacrifice that I sacrifice for you, even a great sacrifice on the mountains of Israel, that you may eat meat and drink blood."
Key Reflection
In Ezekiel 39:18, God issues a command through the prophet to gather birds and animals for a sacrificial feast on the mountains of Israel. This scene is set in an apocalyptic context, envisioning a time when God will demonstrate his power by gathering nations to witness a great sacrifice. The original audience would have understood this as a prophetic vision symbolizing the judgment and ultimate restoration of Israel, where even non-human creatures are called to partake in what appears to be a divine display of power and mercy.
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