25:33 the earth. Here “earth” could better be translated “land.” The reference is probably to the great line of armies from all parts of the world who will have gathered in the land of Israel, stretching from the land of Edom in the south to Armageddon in the north, anticipating the final great battle with the returning Christ (see Isaiah 34:5, 6; 63:1-4; Revelation 16:14-16; 19:17-21), when they will all be destroyed.