Ezekiel 12:15

Verse

And they will know that I am the LORD, when I disperse them among the nations and scatter them throughout the countries.

American Standard Version (1901)

And they shall know that I am Jehovah, when I shall disperse them among the nations, and scatter them through the countries.

Bible in Basic English

And they will be certain that I am the Lord, when I send them in flight among the nations, driving them out through the countries.

Douay-Rheims 1899

And they shall know that I am the Lord, when I shall have dispersed them among the nations, and scattered them in the countries.

Free Bible Version

They will know that I am the Lord when I scatter them among the different nations and countries.

King James (Authorized) Version

And they shall know that I am the LORD, when I shall scatter them among the nations, and disperse them in the countries.

Translation for Translators

Then, when I scatter them among many nations [DOU], they will know that I, Yahweh,have the power to do what I say that I will do.

Unlocked Literal Bible

Then they will know that I am Yahweh, when I scatter them among the nations and disperse them throughout the lands.

Noah Webster Bible

And they shall know that I am the LORD, when I shall scatter them among the nations, and disperse them in the countries.

World English Bible

“‘They will know that I am Yahweh when I disperse them among the nations and scatter them through the countries.

Young's Literal Translation

And they have known that I [am] Jehovah, in My scattering them among nations, and I have spread them through lands;

Context

Signs of the Coming Captivity

¹⁴And I will scatter to every wind all the attendants around him and all his troops, and I will draw a sword to chase after them.¹⁵And they will know that I am the LORD, when I disperse them among the nations and scatter them throughout the countries.

Summary

In Ezekiel 12:15, the prophet Ezekiel conveys God's message that the days of waiting for the fulfillment of prophecies are over. The Lord declares that what He has spoken will no longer be delayed, but will be accomplished swiftly. This verse serves as a reminder of God's faithfulness to His word and His sovereignty over time and events. It encourages trust in the certainty of God's promises and the inevitability of His plans coming to fruition. Ultimately, Ezekiel 12:15 underscores the importance of obedience and readiness to align with God's will, knowing that His purposes will be established without delay.

Commentary

John Gill

John Gill Bible Commentary

Moreover the word of the Lord came to me, saying. Here follows another sign of the desolation of the Jews, which the prophet was unto them; as the former signified their going into captivity, this their famine and distress at the siege of Jerusalem, and the dreadful calamities attending and following that. Moreover the word of the Lord came to me, saying. Here follows another sign of the desolation of the Jews, which the prophet was unto them; as the former signified their going into captivity, this their famine and distress at the siege of Jerusalem, and the dreadful calamities attending and following that. Ezekiel 12:18 eze 12:18 eze 12:18 eze 12:18Son of man, eat thy bread with quaking,.... As one in surprise or fear, or that has got an ague upon him: and drink thy water with trembling and with carefulness; fearing want of it, or as apprehensive of danger of its being taken away; see Eze 4:16.

Ezekiel 12:15

Signs of the Coming Captivity

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Berean Standard Bible

And they will know that I am the LORD, when I disperse them among the nations and scatter them throughout the countries.

American Standard Version (1901)

And they shall know that I am Jehovah, when I shall disperse them among the nations, and scatter them through the countries.

Bible in Basic English

And they will be certain that I am the Lord, when I send them in flight among the nations, driving them out through the countries.

Douay-Rheims 1899

And they shall know that I am the Lord, when I shall have dispersed them among the nations, and scattered them in the countries.

Free Bible Version

They will know that I am the Lord when I scatter them among the different nations and countries.

King James (Authorized) Version

And they shall know that I am the LORD, when I shall scatter them among the nations, and disperse them in the countries.

Translation for Translators

Then, when I scatter them among many nations [DOU], they will know that I, Yahweh,have the power to do what I say that I will do.

Unlocked Literal Bible

Then they will know that I am Yahweh, when I scatter them among the nations and disperse them throughout the lands.

Noah Webster Bible

And they shall know that I am the LORD, when I shall scatter them among the nations, and disperse them in the countries.

World English Bible

“‘They will know that I am Yahweh when I disperse them among the nations and scatter them through the countries.

Young's Literal Translation

And they have known that I [am] Jehovah, in My scattering them among nations, and I have spread them through lands;