Ezekiel 11:23
Ezekiel 11:23 in Multiple Translations
And the glory of the LORD rose up from within the city and stood over the mountain east of the city.
And the glory of the LORD went up from the midst of the city, and stood upon the mountain which is on the east side of the city.
And the glory of Jehovah went up from the midst of the city, and stood upon the mountain which is on the east side of the city.
And the glory of the Lord went up from inside the town, and came to rest on the mountain on the east side of the town.
The glory of the Lord rose from inside the city and went over to the mountain to the east of the city.
And the glorie of the Lord went vp from the middes of the citie, and stoode vpon the moutaine which is towarde the East side of the citie.
And the honour of Jehovah goeth up from off the midst of the city, and standeth on the mountain, that [is] on the east of the city.
The LORD’s glory went up from the middle of the city, and stood on the mountain which is on the east side of the city.
And the glory of the LORD went up from the midst of the city, and stood upon the mountain which is on the east side of the city.
And the glory of the Lord went up from the midst of the city, and stood over the mount that is on the east side of the city.
That light went up away from the city and stopped above the mountain to the east of the city.
Berean Amplified Bible — Ezekiel 11:23
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Ezekiel 11:23 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וַ/יַּ֨עַל֙
כְּב֣וֹד
יְהוָ֔ה
מֵ/עַ֖ל
תּ֣וֹךְ
הָ/עִ֑יר
וַֽ/יַּעֲמֹד֙
עַל
הָ/הָ֔ר
אֲשֶׁ֖ר
מִ/קֶּ֥דֶם
לָ/עִֽיר
וַ/יַּ֨עַל֙
ʻâlâh
H5927
to ascend
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
כְּב֣וֹד
kâbôwd
H3519
glory
N-cs
יְהוָ֔ה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
The Lord
N-proper
מֵ/עַ֖ל
ʻal
H5921
upon
Prep | Prep
תּ֣וֹךְ
tâvek
H8432
midst
N-ms
הָ/עִ֑יר
ʻîyr
H5892
excitement
Art | N-fs
וַֽ/יַּעֲמֹד֙
ʻâmad
H5975
to stand
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
עַל
ʻal
H5921
upon
Prep
הָ/הָ֔ר
har
H2022
mountain
Art | N-ms
אֲשֶׁ֖ר
ʼăsher
H834
which
Rel
מִ/קֶּ֥דֶם
qedem
H6924
front
Prep | N-ms
לָ/עִֽיר
ʻîyr
H5892
excitement
Prep | N-fs
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Hebrew Word Reference — Ezekiel 11:23
וַ/יַּ֨עַל֙
ʻâlâh
H5927
"to ascend"
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
To ascend means to go up or rise, like the smoke from an altar going up to God, as described in many Bible passages, including Leviticus and Psalms.
Definition: : rise/go 1) to go up, ascend, climb 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to go up, ascend 1a2) to meet, visit, follow, depart, withdraw, retreat 1a3) to go up, come up (of animals) 1a4) to spring up, grow, shoot forth (of vegetation) 1a5) to go up, go up over, rise (of natural phenomenon) 1a6) to come up (before God) 1a7) to go up, go up over, extend (of boundary) 1a8) to excel, be superior to 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be taken up, be brought up, be taken away 1b2) to take oneself away 1b3) to be exalted 1c) (Hiphil) 1c1) to bring up, cause to ascend or climb, cause to go up 1c2) to bring up, bring against, take away 1c3) to bring up, draw up, train 1c4) to cause to ascend 1c5) to rouse, stir up (mentally) 1c6) to offer, bring up (of gifts) 1c7) to exalt 1c8) to cause to ascend, offer 1d) (Hophal) 1d1) to be carried away, be led up 1d2) to be taken up into, be inserted in 1d3) to be offered 1e) (Hithpael) to lift oneself
Usage: Occurs in 817 OT verses. KJV: arise (up), (cause to) ascend up, at once, break (the day) (up), bring (up), (cause to) burn, carry up, cast up, [phrase] shew, climb (up), (cause to, make to) come (up), cut off, dawn, depart, exalt, excel, fall, fetch up, get up, (make to) go (away, up); grow (over) increase, lay, leap, levy, lift (self) up, light, (make) up, [idiom] mention, mount up, offer, make to pay, [phrase] perfect, prefer, put (on), raise, recover, restore, (make to) rise (up), scale, set (up), shoot forth (up), (begin to) spring (up), stir up, take away (up), work. See also: Genesis 2:6; Exodus 34:4; Joshua 7:6.
כְּב֣וֹד
kâbôwd
H3519
"glory"
N-cs
Glory refers to great honor or splendor, often used to describe God's majesty, as in Psalm 138:5 where David praises God's glorious name. It can also refer to wealth or abundance, like in Genesis 31:1 where Jacob's wealth is described.
Definition: 1) glory, honour, glorious, abundance 1a) abundance, riches 1b) honour, splendour, glory 1c) honour, dignity 1d) honour, reputation 1e) honour, reverence, glory 1f) glory
Usage: Occurs in 189 OT verses. KJV: glorious(-ly), glory, honour(-able). See also: Genesis 31:1; Psalms 113:4; Psalms 3:4.
יְהוָ֔ה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
"The Lord"
N-proper
Yehovah is another name for God, often translated as 'the Lord'. It is a national name for God in the Jewish faith. This name is used throughout the Old Testament.
Definition: Another name of ye.ru.sha.laim (יְרוּשָׁלִַ֫ם, יְרוּשְׁלֵם "Jerusalem" H3389)
Usage: Occurs in 5522 OT verses. KJV: Jehovah, the Lord. Compare H3050 (יָהּ), H3069 (יְהֹוִה). See also: Genesis 2:4; Genesis 24:42; Exodus 8:8.
מֵ/עַ֖ל
ʻal
H5921
"upon"
Prep | Prep
This Hebrew word means on or above something, like a physical object or a situation. It can also imply a sense of responsibility or accountability, as in being on behalf of someone.
Definition: prep 1) upon, on the ground of, according to, on account of, on behalf of, concerning, beside, in addition to, together with, beyond, above, over, by, on to, towards, to, against 1a) upon, on the ground of, on the basis of, on account of, because of, therefore, on behalf of, for the sake of, for, with, in spite of, notwithstanding, concerning, in the matter of, as regards 1b) above, beyond, over (of excess) 1c) above, over (of elevation or pre-eminence) 1d) upon, to, over to, unto, in addition to, together with, with (of addition) 1e) over (of suspension or extension) 1f) by, adjoining, next, at, over, around (of contiguity or proximity) 1g) down upon, upon, on, from, up upon, up to, towards, over towards, to, against (with verbs of motion) 1h) to (as a dative)
Usage: Occurs in 4493 OT verses. KJV: above, according to(-ly), after, (as) against, among, and, [idiom] as, at, because of, beside (the rest of), between, beyond the time, [idiom] both and, by (reason of), [idiom] had the charge of, concerning for, in (that), (forth, out) of, (from) (off), (up-) on, over, than, through(-out), to, touching, [idiom] with. See also: Genesis 1:2; Genesis 24:13; Genesis 41:33.
תּ֣וֹךְ
tâvek
H8432
"midst"
N-ms
This word refers to the middle or center of something, such as a group of people or a physical space. It can also mean among or between things, as seen in various Bible translations.
Definition: 1) midst, middle 1a) midst, middle 1b) into, through (after verbs of motion) 1c) among (of a number of persons) 1d) between (of things arranged by twos) 1e) from among (as to take or separate etc)
Usage: Occurs in 390 OT verses. KJV: among(-st), [idiom] between, half, [idiom] (there-, where-), in(-to), middle, mid(-night), midst (among), [idiom] out (of), [idiom] through, [idiom] with(-in). See also: Genesis 1:6; Numbers 35:5; 2 Chronicles 32:4.
הָ/עִ֑יר
ʻîyr
H5892
"excitement"
Art | N-fs
In the Bible, this word refers to a city or town, often a place with a wall or a watchman. It is used to describe a settlement or encampment, like the city of Ai, which is mentioned in the book of Joshua. The word is used to identify specific locations in the Bible.
Definition: 1) excitement, anguish 1a) of terror
Usage: Occurs in 936 OT verses. KJV: Ai (from margin), city, court (from margin), town. See also: Genesis 4:17; Deuteronomy 3:6; Joshua 14:12.
וַֽ/יַּעֲמֹד֙
ʻâmad
H5975
"to stand"
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
Means 'to stand' in a strong sense, like in Exodus 17:12 where Moses stood with his arms up to help Israel win a battle.
Definition: : stand/stop/establish 1) to stand, remain, endure, take one's stand 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to stand, take one's stand, be in a standing attitude, stand forth, take a stand, present oneself, attend upon, be or become servant of 1a2) to stand still, stop (moving or doing), cease 1a3) to tarry, delay, remain, continue, abide, endure, persist, be steadfast 1a4) to make a stand, hold one's ground 1a5) to stand upright, remain standing, stand up, rise, be erect, be upright 1a6) to arise, appear, come on the scene, stand forth, appear, rise up or against 1a7) to stand with, take one's stand, be appointed, grow flat, grow insipid 1b) (Hiphil) 1b1) to station, set 1b2) to cause to stand firm, maintain 1b3) to cause to stand up, cause to set up, erect 1b4) to present (one) before (king) 1b5) to appoint, ordain, establish 1c) (Hophal) to be presented, be caused to stand, be stood before
Usage: Occurs in 497 OT verses. KJV: abide (behind), appoint, arise, cease, confirm, continue, dwell, be employed, endure, establish, leave, make, ordain, be (over), place, (be) present (self), raise up, remain, repair, [phrase] serve, set (forth, over, -tle, up), (make to, make to be at a, with-) stand (by, fast, firm, still, up), (be at a) stay (up), tarry. See also: Genesis 18:8; Joshua 21:44; 1 Chronicles 6:17.
עַל
ʻal
H5921
"upon"
Prep
This Hebrew word means on or above something, like a physical object or a situation. It can also imply a sense of responsibility or accountability, as in being on behalf of someone.
Definition: prep 1) upon, on the ground of, according to, on account of, on behalf of, concerning, beside, in addition to, together with, beyond, above, over, by, on to, towards, to, against 1a) upon, on the ground of, on the basis of, on account of, because of, therefore, on behalf of, for the sake of, for, with, in spite of, notwithstanding, concerning, in the matter of, as regards 1b) above, beyond, over (of excess) 1c) above, over (of elevation or pre-eminence) 1d) upon, to, over to, unto, in addition to, together with, with (of addition) 1e) over (of suspension or extension) 1f) by, adjoining, next, at, over, around (of contiguity or proximity) 1g) down upon, upon, on, from, up upon, up to, towards, over towards, to, against (with verbs of motion) 1h) to (as a dative)
Usage: Occurs in 4493 OT verses. KJV: above, according to(-ly), after, (as) against, among, and, [idiom] as, at, because of, beside (the rest of), between, beyond the time, [idiom] both and, by (reason of), [idiom] had the charge of, concerning for, in (that), (forth, out) of, (from) (off), (up-) on, over, than, through(-out), to, touching, [idiom] with. See also: Genesis 1:2; Genesis 24:13; Genesis 41:33.
הָ/הָ֔ר
har
H2022
"mountain"
Art | N-ms
A mountain or hill, sometimes used to describe a spiritual high point. In the Bible, it can refer to a real mountain or a figurative one. The word is often translated as hill or mount.
Definition: : mount/hill hill, mountain, hill country, mount
Usage: Occurs in 486 OT verses. KJV: hill (country), mount(-ain), [idiom] promotion. See also: Genesis 7:19; Deuteronomy 3:12; Judges 18:13.
אֲשֶׁ֖ר
ʼăsher
H834
"which"
Rel
This Hebrew word is a conjunction that connects ideas and events in the Bible, like in the book of Genesis, where it's used to describe the relationship between God and His creation.
Definition: A: 1) (relative part.) 1a) which, who 1b) that which 2) (conj) 2a) that (in obj clause) 2b) when 2c) since 2d) as 2e) conditional if B: Beth+ 1) in (that) which 2) (adv) 2a) where 3) (conj) 3a) in that, inasmuch as 3b) on account of C: Mem+ 1) from (or than) that which 2) from (the place) where 3) from (the fact) that, since D: Kaph+ 1) (conj.), according as, as, when 1a) according to that which, according as, as 1b) with a causal force: in so far as, since 1c) with a temporal force: when
Usage: Occurs in 4440 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] after, [idiom] alike, as (soon as), because, [idiom] every, for, [phrase] forasmuch, [phrase] from whence, [phrase] how(-soever), [idiom] if, (so) that ((thing) which, wherein), [idiom] though, [phrase] until, [phrase] whatsoever, when, where ([phrase] -as, -in, -of, -on, -soever, -with), which, whilst, [phrase] whither(-soever), who(-m, -soever, -se). As it is indeclinable, it is often accompanied by the personal pronoun expletively, used to show the connection. See also: Genesis 1:7; Genesis 20:9; Genesis 31:16.
מִ/קֶּ֥דֶם
qedem
H6924
"front"
Prep | N-ms
The front or east direction, often used to describe a location or time, such as in the book of Ezekiel where it describes the direction of the temple. It can also mean something is ancient or from the past, like the stories in Genesis.
Definition: : east 1) east, antiquity, front, that which is before, aforetime 1a) front, from the front or east, in front, mount of the East 1b) ancient time, aforetime, ancient, from of old, earliest time 1c) anciently, of old (adverb) 1d) beginning 1e) east
Usage: Occurs in 83 OT verses. KJV: aforetime, ancient (time), before, east (end, part, side, -ward), eternal, [idiom] ever(-lasting), forward, old, past. Compare H6926 (קִדְמָה). See also: Genesis 2:8; Nehemiah 12:46; Psalms 44:2.
לָ/עִֽיר
ʻîyr
H5892
"excitement"
Prep | N-fs
In the Bible, this word refers to a city or town, often a place with a wall or a watchman. It is used to describe a settlement or encampment, like the city of Ai, which is mentioned in the book of Joshua. The word is used to identify specific locations in the Bible.
Definition: 1) excitement, anguish 1a) of terror
Usage: Occurs in 936 OT verses. KJV: Ai (from margin), city, court (from margin), town. See also: Genesis 4:17; Deuteronomy 3:6; Joshua 14:12.
Study Notes — Ezekiel 11:23
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- Ezekiel 11:23 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Ezekiel 11:23
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Ezekiel 11:23
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Ezekiel 11:23
- Trapp's Commentary on Ezekiel 11:23
- Ellicott's Commentary on Ezekiel 11:23
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Ezekiel 11:23
- Barnes' Notes on Ezekiel 11:23
- Whedon's Commentary on Ezekiel 11:23
- Sermons on Ezekiel 11:23
Context — God’s Glory Leaves Jerusalem
21But as for those whose hearts pursue detestable things and abominations, I will bring their conduct down upon their own heads, declares the Lord GOD.”
22Then the cherubim, with the wheels beside them, spread their wings, and the glory of the God of Israel was above them.
23And the glory of the LORD rose up from within the city and stood over the mountain east of the city.
24And the Spirit lifted me up and carried me back to Chaldea, to the exiles in the vision given by the Spirit of God. After the vision had gone up from me, 25I told the exiles everything the LORD had shown me.Cross References
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| 1 | Zechariah 14:4 | On that day His feet will stand on the Mount of Olives, east of Jerusalem, and the Mount of Olives will be split in two from east to west, forming a great valley, with half the mountain moving to the north and half to the south. |
| 2 | Ezekiel 8:4 | And there I saw the glory of the God of Israel, like the vision I had seen in the plain. |
| 3 | Ezekiel 10:4 | Then the glory of the LORD rose from above the cherubim and stood over the threshold of the temple. The temple was filled with the cloud, and the court was filled with the brightness of the glory of the LORD. |
| 4 | Ezekiel 43:2 | and I saw the glory of the God of Israel coming from the east. His voice was like the roar of many waters, and the earth shone with His glory. |
| 5 | Ezekiel 43:4 | and the glory of the LORD entered the temple through the gate facing east. |
| 6 | Matthew 23:37–2 | — |
| 7 | Ezekiel 10:18 | Then the glory of the LORD moved away from the threshold of the temple and stood above the cherubim. |
| 8 | Ezekiel 9:3 | Then the glory of the God of Israel rose from above the cherubim, where it had been, and moved to the threshold of the temple. And He called to the man clothed in linen who had the writing kit at his side. |
Ezekiel 11:23 Summary
[The glory of the LORD rose up from within the city and stood over the mountain east of the city, signifying the departure of God's presence from the city. This event is a fulfillment of the prophecy in Ezekiel 10:18 and is a recurring theme in the Bible, as seen in 1 Samuel 4:21. The glory of the LORD is the presence of God that rests upon the cherubim, as described in Exodus 25:22 and Ezekiel 1:26-28. As we reflect on this verse, we can ask ourselves how we can prepare our hearts to be a dwelling place for God's glory, just like the temple in Ezekiel 43:2-5.]
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the significance of the glory of the LORD rising up from within the city?
The glory of the LORD rising up from within the city signifies the departure of God's presence from the city, as seen in Ezekiel 11:23, and is a fulfillment of the prophecy in Ezekiel 10:18, where the glory of the God of Israel was lifted up from the threshold of the house.
What is the mountain east of the city where the glory of the LORD stood?
The mountain east of the city is likely the Mount of Olives, which is east of Jerusalem, as seen in Zechariah 14:4, where the Lord stands on the Mount of Olives during a future judgment.
Is this event a one-time occurrence or a recurring theme in the Bible?
The departure of God's glory is a recurring theme in the Bible, as seen in 1 Samuel 4:21, where the glory has departed from Israel, and in Ezekiel 43:2-5, where the glory of the God of Israel returns to the temple.
What is the relationship between the glory of the LORD and the cherubim in this verse?
The glory of the LORD is above the cherubim, as seen in Ezekiel 11:22, indicating that the cherubim are a part of the divine throne, and the glory of the LORD is the presence of God that rests upon them, as described in Exodus 25:22 and Ezekiel 1:26-28.
Reflection Questions
- What does the departure of God's glory from the city mean for the people who remain?
- How can we, like Ezekiel, be sensitive to the presence and movement of God's glory in our lives?
- In what ways can we prepare our hearts to be a dwelling place for God's glory, as seen in Ezekiel 43:2-5?
- What are the consequences of pursuing detestable things and abominations, as warned in Ezekiel 11:21, and how can we avoid them?
Gill's Exposition on Ezekiel 11:23
And the glory of the Lord went up from the midst of the city,.... Of Jerusalem, whither it was removed from the door of the east gate of the temple, Ezekiel 10:19; though no mention is made of such
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Ezekiel 11:23
And the glory of the LORD went up from the midst of the city, and stood upon the mountain which is on the east side of the city. The glory of the Lord went up from the midst of the city.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Ezekiel 11:23
See 8:4 9:3 10:18,19. The glory of the Lord removes now out of the city, over which it had stood some space of time waiting for their repentance; but no fruits of this, and God now departed from them. Upon the mountain; above it. It was Mount Olivet, as the description of it in this place and elsewhere doth clearly show.
Trapp's Commentary on Ezekiel 11:23
Ezekiel 11:23 And the glory of the LORD went up from the midst of the city, and stood upon the mountain which [is] on the east side of the city.Ver. 23. From the midst of the city.] From the east gate. And stood upon the mountain.] Mount Olivet. There he made his last stand, to see if they would meet him with entreaties of peace, that he might stop or step back. Here it was that Christ wept over the city, and hence he went up to heaven; after which came the Romans and destroyed it.
Ellicott's Commentary on Ezekiel 11:23
(23) Stood upon the mountain.—This mountain, on the east of the city, is that which was afterwards known as the Mount of Olives. It is considerably higher than the city, and commands a view over its entire extent. Here the Divine glory rested after taking its departure from the Temple and the city in the vision of the prophet. Here, in the vision of a later prophet (Zechariah 14:4), the Lord is represented as standing in the day of final judgment. Here, not in vision, the incarnate Son of God proclaimed the second destruction of the obdurate city (Matthew 24; Luke 21:20); and from the same mountain He made His visible ascension into heaven (Luke 24:50-51; Acts 1:11-12). The vision is now closed, and the prophet is transported in spirit back into Chaldæa, to declare what he had seen to his fellow-captives, and show them the vanity of their trust in the preservation of the guilty city.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Ezekiel 11:23
Verse 23. The glory of the Lord went up from the midst of the city] This vision is no mean proof of the long-suffering of God. He did not abandon this people all at once; he departed by little and little. FIRST, he left the temple. SECONDLY, he stopped a little at the gate of the city. THIRDLY, he departed entirely from the city and went to the Mount of Olives, which lay on the east side of the city. Having tarried there for some time to see i! they would repent and turn to him - FOURTHLY, he departed to heaven. The vision being now concluded, the prophet is taken away by the Spirit of God into Chaldea, and there announces to the captive Israelites what God had showed him in the preceding visions, and the good that he had spoken concerning them; who at first did not seem to profit much by them, which the prophet severely reproves.
Barnes' Notes on Ezekiel 11:23
The mountain which is on the east side of the city - The Mount of Olives.
Whedon's Commentary on Ezekiel 11:23
23. Went up from the midst of the city, and stood upon the mountain — The glory of the Lord, which had been at the eastern gate of the temple (x, 19), now abandoned the temple entirely, passed
Sermons on Ezekiel 11:23
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(The Word for Today) Isaiah 11:11 - Part 3 by Chuck Smith | In this sermon, Pastor Chuck Smith discusses the current state of the world and the need for God's intervention. He expresses concern over the increasing wickedness and rebellion a |
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The Time of Armagedon by J. Vernon McGee | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the events leading up to the battle of Armageddon as described in the book of Revelation. The sixth angel pours out his bowl upon the river E |
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Discernment - Part 3 by Vance Havner | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of discerning the times we live in. He references Matthew 16:3, where Jesus asks if people can discern the signs of the times |
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Through the Bible - Zechariah by Zac Poonen | In this sermon, the preacher discusses various visions and messages from the Lord. He emphasizes the importance of true fasting and worship that is focused on pleasing God rather t |
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Week of Meetings-06 the Old Roman Empire Coming to Life by Dwight Pentecost | In this sermon, the speaker discusses the vision that Daniel had regarding the future history of Israel until the coming of the Messiah. Daniel saw four winds of heaven striving up |
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Studies in Zechariah 13 Zechariah 14: by John W. Bramhall | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the coming glory and victory of the light that will overcome the world's darkest night of history. He emphasizes that there will be physical |
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Of the Second Coming of Christ, and His Personal Appearance. by John Gill | John Gill emphasizes the certainty and significance of the Second Coming of Christ, detailing how it will precede the resurrection of the just and the establishment of His kingdom. |