Behold, it is coming and it will be brought about, declares the Lord GOD. That is the day of which I have spoken.
God speaks of this victory as already done, though the fulfillment lies ahead, because it is as certain as if accomplished. The routed army leaves behind such mountains of weapons that Israel will burn them for fuel seven years instead of cutting wood from the forests, turning the instruments of war into the ordinary means of warming their homes.
AI summary
Commenting on Ezekiel 39:8-22
God speaks of the destruction of His people's enemies as already accomplished, though the day itself is still coming. The certainty is so absolute that He speaks of it as done; the prophecy's fulfillment is as sure as if it were now present.
AI summary
it is come . . . it is done--The prediction of the salvation of My people, and the ruin of their enemy, is come to pass--is done: expressing that the event foretold is as certain as if it were already accomplished.