Ezekiel 12:15
Ezekiel 12:15 in Multiple Translations
And they will know that I am the LORD, when I disperse them among the nations and scatter them throughout the countries.
And they shall know that I am the LORD, when I shall scatter them among the nations, and disperse them in the countries.
And they shall know that I am Jehovah, when I shall disperse them among the nations, and scatter them through the countries.
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.
They will know that I am the Lord when I scatter them among the different nations and countries.
And they shall knowe that I am the Lord, when I shall scatter them among the nations, and disperse them in the countreis.
And they have known that I [am] Jehovah, in My scattering them among nations, and I have spread them through lands;
“‘They will know that I am the LORD when I disperse them among the nations and scatter them through the countries.
And they shall know that I am the LORD, when I shall scatter them among the nations, and disperse them in the countries.
And they shall know that I am the Lord, when I shall have dispersed them among the nations, and scattered them in the countries.
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.
Berean Amplified Bible — Ezekiel 12:15
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Ezekiel 12:15 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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HEB
וְ/יָדְע֖וּ
כִּֽי
אֲנִ֣י
יְהוָ֑ה
בַּ/הֲפִיצִ֤/י
אוֹתָ/ם֙
בַּ/גּוֹיִ֔ם
וְ/זֵרִיתִ֥י
אוֹתָ֖/ם
בָּ/אֲרָצֽוֹת
וְ/יָדְע֖וּ
yâdaʻ
H3045
to know
Conj | V-Qal-3cp
כִּֽי
kîy
H3588
for
Conj
אֲנִ֣י
ʼănîy
H589
I
Pron
יְהוָ֑ה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
The Lord
N-proper
בַּ/הֲפִיצִ֤/י
pûwts
H6327
to scatter
Prep | V-Hiphil-Inf-a | Suff
אוֹתָ/ם֙
ʼêth
H853
Obj.
DirObjM | Suff
בַּ/גּוֹיִ֔ם
gôwy
H1471
Gentile
Prep | N-mp
וְ/זֵרִיתִ֥י
zârâh
H2219
to scatter
Conj | V-Piel-1cs
אוֹתָ֖/ם
ʼêth
H853
Obj.
DirObjM | Suff
בָּ/אֲרָצֽוֹת
ʼerets
H776
land
Prep | N-cp
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Hebrew Word Reference — Ezekiel 12:15
וְ/יָדְע֖וּ
yâdaʻ
H3045
"to know"
Conj | V-Qal-3cp
The Hebrew word for to know means to ascertain by seeing, and is used in many senses, including to learn, perceive, and recognize, as seen in various KJV translations.
Definition: 1) to know 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to know 1a1a) to know, learn to know 1a1b) to perceive 1a1c) to perceive and see, find out and discern 1a1d) to discriminate, distinguish 1a1e) to know by experience 1a1f) to recognise, admit, acknowledge, confess 1a1g) to consider 1a2) to know, be acquainted with 1a3) to know (a person carnally) 1a4) to know how, be skilful in 1a5) to have knowledge, be wise 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be made known, be or become known, be revealed 1b2) to make oneself known 1b3) to be perceived 1b4) to be instructed 1c) (Piel) to cause to know 1d) (Poal) to cause to know 1e) (Pual) 1e1) to be known 1e2) known, one known, acquaintance (participle) 1f) (Hiphil) to make known, declare 1g) (Hophal) to be made known 1h) (Hithpael) to make oneself known, reveal oneself Aramaic equivalent: ye.da (יְדַע "to know" H3046)
Usage: Occurs in 874 OT verses. KJV: acknowledge, acquaintance(-ted with), advise, answer, appoint, assuredly, be aware, (un-) awares, can(-not), certainly, comprehend, consider, [idiom] could they, cunning, declare, be diligent, (can, cause to) discern, discover, endued with, familiar friend, famous, feel, can have, be (ig-) norant, instruct, kinsfolk, kinsman, (cause to let, make) know, (come to give, have, take) knowledge, have (knowledge), (be, make, make to be, make self) known, [phrase] be learned, [phrase] lie by man, mark, perceive, privy to, [idiom] prognosticator, regard, have respect, skilful, shew, can (man of) skill, be sure, of a surety, teach, (can) tell, understand, have (understanding), [idiom] will be, wist, wit, wot. See also: Genesis 3:5; Leviticus 5:4; Judges 21:12.
כִּֽי
kîy
H3588
"for"
Conj
A conjunction used to show cause or connection, as in Genesis 2:23 where Adam says the woman is bone of his bone because she was taken out of him. It is often translated as 'for', 'because', or 'since'.
Definition: 1) that, for, because, when, as though, as, because that, but, then, certainly, except, surely, since 1a) that 1a1) yea, indeed 1b) when (of time) 1b1) when, if, though (with a concessive force) 1c) because, since (causal connection) 1d) but (after negative) 1e) that if, for if, indeed if, for though, but if 1f) but rather, but 1g) except that 1h) only, nevertheless 1i) surely 1j) that is 1k) but if 1l) for though 1m) forasmuch as, for therefore
Usage: Occurs in 3910 OT verses. KJV: and, + (forasmuch, inasmuch, where-) as, assured(-ly), + but, certainly, doubtless, + else, even, + except, for, how, (because, in, so, than) that, + nevertheless, now, rightly, seeing, since, surely, then, therefore, + (al-) though, + till, truly, + until, when, whether, while, whom, yea, yet. See also: Genesis 1:4; Genesis 26:16; Genesis 42:15.
אֲנִ֣י
ʼănîy
H589
"I"
Pron
This Hebrew word is a simple way of saying 'I' or 'me', often used for emphasis. It is used by people like David in the Psalms to express their thoughts and feelings. The word is a basic part of the Hebrew language.
Definition: I (first pers. sing. -usually used for emphasis)
Usage: Occurs in 803 OT verses. KJV: I, (as for) me, mine, myself, we, [idiom] which, [idiom] who. See also: Genesis 6:17; Leviticus 19:36; 1 Samuel 25:24.
יְהוָ֑ה
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.
בַּ/הֲפִיצִ֤/י
pûwts
H6327
"to scatter"
Prep | V-Hiphil-Inf-a | Suff
To shatter means to break something into pieces, either physically or figuratively. It can also mean to disperse or scatter people or things, as seen in various Bible translations.
Definition: 1) to scatter, be dispersed, be scattered 1a) (Qal) to be dispersed, be scattered 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be scattered 1b2) to be spread abroad 1c) (Hiphil) to scatter 1d) Hithpael) scatter
Usage: Occurs in 66 OT verses. KJV: break (dash, shake) in (to) pieces, cast (abroad), disperse (selves), drive, retire, scatter (abroad), spread abroad. See also: Genesis 10:18; Jeremiah 10:21; Psalms 18:15.
אוֹתָ/ם֙
ʼêth
H853
"Obj."
DirObjM | Suff
In the original Hebrew, this word points out the object of a verb or preposition, like 'namely' or 'even'. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus. It's not directly translated in English, but helps clarify the meaning of sentences.
Definition: sign of the definite direct object, not translated in English but generally preceding and indicating the accusative Aramaic equivalent: yat (יָת "whom" H3487)
Usage: Occurs in 6782 OT verses. KJV: (as such unrepresented in English). See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 10:8; Genesis 19:21.
בַּ/גּוֹיִ֔ם
gôwy
H1471
"Gentile"
Prep | N-mp
This word refers to a Gentile, someone who is not Hebrew or Israeli. It can also describe a large group of animals or a nation of people, emphasizing their unity and shared identity.
Definition: 1) nation, people 1a) nation, people 1a1) usually of non-Hebrew people 1a2) of descendants of Abraham 1a3) of Israel 1b) of swarm of locusts, other animals (fig.) 1c) Goyim? = "nations" Also named: ethnos (ἔθνος "Gentiles" G1484)
Usage: Occurs in 511 OT verses. KJV: Gentile, heathen, nation, people. See also: Genesis 10:5; Judges 4:16; Psalms 2:1.
וְ/זֵרִיתִ֥י
zârâh
H2219
"to scatter"
Conj | V-Piel-1cs
This Hebrew verb means to scatter or toss something about, and can also imply diffusing or winnowing. It is used in various forms throughout the Bible, including the books of Psalms and Isaiah. The word has different meanings based on context, such as casting away or spreading out.
Definition: 1) to scatter, fan, cast away, winnow, disperse, compass, spread, be scattered, be dispersed 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to scatter 1a2) to fan, winnow 1b) (Niphal) to be scattered, be dispersed 1c) (Piel) 1c1) to scatter, disperse (intensive of Qal) 1c2) to winnow, sift 1d) (Pual) to be scattered, be spread out
Usage: Occurs in 38 OT verses. KJV: cast away, compass, disperse, fan, scatter (away), spread, strew, winnow. See also: Exodus 32:20; Jeremiah 49:32; Psalms 44:12.
אוֹתָ֖/ם
ʼêth
H853
"Obj."
DirObjM | Suff
In the original Hebrew, this word points out the object of a verb or preposition, like 'namely' or 'even'. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus. It's not directly translated in English, but helps clarify the meaning of sentences.
Definition: sign of the definite direct object, not translated in English but generally preceding and indicating the accusative Aramaic equivalent: yat (יָת "whom" H3487)
Usage: Occurs in 6782 OT verses. KJV: (as such unrepresented in English). See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 10:8; Genesis 19:21.
בָּ/אֲרָצֽוֹת
ʼerets
H776
"land"
Prep | N-cp
The land or earth refers to the soil or ground, and can also mean a country, territory, or region. In the Bible, it is used to describe the earth and its inhabitants, and is often translated as 'land' or 'country'.
Definition: : soil 1) land, earth 1a) earth 1a1) whole earth (as opposed to a part) 1a2) earth (as opposed to heaven) 1a3) earth (inhabitants) 1b) land 1b1) country, territory 1b2) district, region 1b3) tribal territory 1b4) piece of ground 1b5) land of Canaan, Israel 1b6) inhabitants of land 1b7) Sheol, land without return, (under) world 1b8) city (-state) 1c) ground, surface of the earth 1c1) ground 1c2) soil 1d) (in phrases) 1d1) people of the land 1d2) space or distance of country (in measurements of distance) 1d3) level or plain country 1d4) land of the living 1d5) end(s) of the earth 1e) (almost wholly late in usage) 1e1) lands, countries 1e1a) often in contrast to Canaan
Usage: Occurs in 2190 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] common, country, earth, field, ground, land, [idiom] natins, way, [phrase] wilderness, world. See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 18:18; Genesis 42:13.
Study Notes — Ezekiel 12:15
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- Context
- Cross References
- Ezekiel 12:15 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Ezekiel 12:15
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Ezekiel 12:15
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Ezekiel 12:15
- Trapp's Commentary on Ezekiel 12:15
- Cambridge Bible on Ezekiel 12:15
- Whedon's Commentary on Ezekiel 12:15
- Sermons on Ezekiel 12:15
Context — Signs of the Coming Captivity
13But I will spread My net over him, and he will be caught in My snare. I will bring him to Babylon, the land of the Chaldeans; yet he will not see it, and there he will die.
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.
16But I will spare a few of them from sword and famine and plague, so that in the nations to which they go, they can recount all their abominations. Then they will know that I am the LORD.” 17Moreover, the word of the LORD came to me, saying,Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Ezekiel 6:7 | The slain will fall among you, and you will know that I am the LORD. |
| 2 | Ezekiel 12:16 | But I will spare a few of them from sword and famine and plague, so that in the nations to which they go, they can recount all their abominations. Then they will know that I am the LORD.” |
| 3 | Ezekiel 12:20 | The inhabited cities will be laid waste, and the land will become desolate. Then you will know that I am the LORD.’” |
| 4 | Ezekiel 6:14 | I will stretch out My hand against them, and wherever they live I will make the land a desolate waste, from the wilderness to Diblah. Then they will know that I am the LORD.’” |
| 5 | Ezekiel 26:6 | and the villages on her mainland will be slain by the sword. Then they will know that I am the LORD.’ |
| 6 | Ezekiel 39:28 | Then they will know that I am the LORD their God, when I regather them to their own land, not leaving any of them behind after their exile among the nations. |
| 7 | Psalms 9:16 | The LORD is known by the justice He brings; the wicked are ensnared by the work of their hands. Higgaion Selah |
| 8 | Ezekiel 5:13 | And when My anger is spent and I have vented My wrath against them, I will be appeased. And when I have spent My wrath on them, they will know that I, the LORD, in My zeal have spoken. |
| 9 | Ezekiel 14:18 | then as surely as I live, declares the Lord GOD, even if these three men were in it, they could not deliver their own sons or daughters. They alone would be delivered. |
| 10 | Ezekiel 11:10 | You will fall by the sword, and I will judge you even to the borders of Israel. Then you will know that I am the LORD. |
Ezekiel 12:15 Summary
[This verse, Ezekiel 12:15, means that God is going to scatter His people among the nations and countries, but the purpose is not to abandon them, but to help them realize who He is and to bring them back to Himself, as seen in other verses like Deuteronomy 30:1-3. God wants His people to know that He is the one true God, and He will stop at nothing to make that happen. Even in the midst of discipline and refinement, God is always working to bring His people closer to Himself, as described in Romans 8:28.]
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean for God to disperse the people among the nations and scatter them throughout the countries?
This refers to God's judgment on His people for their disobedience, as seen in Ezekiel 12:15, where He scatters them as a form of discipline, similar to what is described in Deuteronomy 28:64 and Psalm 44:11.
How will the people know that God is the LORD when they are dispersed?
They will know God is the LORD when they experience the consequences of their actions and see God's power and sovereignty at work in their lives, as stated in Ezekiel 12:15, similar to the way Pharaoh and the Egyptians came to know God in Exodus 7:5.
Is God's scattering of His people a form of rejection or abandonment?
No, God's scattering of His people is a form of discipline and refinement, as seen in Isaiah 48:10, where God says He has tested and refined His people like silver, and in Ezekiel 12:15, where the purpose is that they will know God is the LORD.
What is the ultimate goal of God's dispersing and scattering of His people?
The ultimate goal is that God's people will come to know and acknowledge Him as the one true God, as stated in Ezekiel 12:15, and that they will repent and return to Him, as described in Deuteronomy 30:1-3 and Ezekiel 36:24-28.
Reflection Questions
- How have I experienced God's discipline and refinement in my own life, and what have I learned from those experiences?
- In what ways am I currently scattered or dispersed from God's presence, and what steps can I take to return to Him?
- What are some ways that I can share God's message of redemption and restoration with others who are scattered or lost?
- How can I trust in God's sovereignty and goodness, even when I am facing difficult circumstances or feeling scattered and alone?
Gill's Exposition on Ezekiel 12:15
And they shall know that I [am] the Lord,.... God omniscient, and can and do foresee and foretell future events, when the above things shall come to pass; and omnipotent, able to do what he purposed
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Ezekiel 12:15
And they shall know that I am the LORD, when I shall scatter them among the nations, and disperse them in the countries. No JFB commentary on this verse.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Ezekiel 12:15
They shall know; they shall see, confess, and be sensible of my power, justice, and truth, who make good my threats against obdurate sinners as well as my promises to believers. Scatter and distress; two expressions of the same thing, which is frequent in Scripture; and as it usually magnifieth the good or evil, so insures either.
Trapp's Commentary on Ezekiel 12:15
Ezekiel 12:15 And they shall know that I [am] the LORD, when I shall scatter them among the nations, and disperse them in the countries.Ver. 15. And they shall know that I am the Lord.] The Lord God of heaven, the great and terrible God. This they shall know magno suo male, his great wrong, who would not take knowledge what was said unto them by the prophets.
Cambridge Bible on Ezekiel 12:15
14–16. All the armies and aids of the king shall be dispersed and pursued with the sword. They shall be scattered among the nations, and their history shall bring to their knowledge what Jehovah, their God, truly is. A remnant of them shall be spared among the nations that they make known to them their abominations, and these also shall learn what the God of Israel is. Jerusalem and Israel is set in the midst of the nations round about (ch. Ezekiel 5:5), its history is a drama enacted before the eyes of mankind, and the drama when finished will reveal, not only to Israel but the nations of the world, Jehovah in his fulness. Cf. ch. Ezekiel 14:22-23, Ezekiel 17:24, Ezekiel 20:9, Ezekiel 38:23, Ezekiel 39:23; Isaiah 5:16; Jeremiah 22:8.
Whedon's Commentary on Ezekiel 12:15
14, 15. See notes Ezekiel 5:1-13. To Ezekiel Jehovah (Lord) was the equivalent of justice and holiness; and when he said, “They shall know Jehovah,” he meant that the divine justice and holiness would then be demonstrated.
Sermons on Ezekiel 12:15
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The Apostate Church in America: The Cappuccino Church by E.A. Johnston | In this sermon, the preacher addresses the urgent matter that God brings before his rebellious people. He highlights how the people of God have neglected to execute God's judgments |
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The Cappacino Church of America - e.a. Johnston by From the Pulpit & Classic Sermons | In this sermon, E.A. Johnston addresses the decline of spirituality in churches and the rise of immorality in society. He criticizes the pulpits for allowing the world into the chu |
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Where Have You Taken Jesus? by Carter Conlon | In this sermon, the speaker addresses the struggle of being in a religious environment that is disconnected from the true heart of God. They emphasize the importance of being touch |
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Memoirs of the Revivalist by Robert Wurtz II | In this sermon, the preacher shares a powerful testimony of a man who was transformed by God. The man had previously come with a gun to harm the preacher, but after encountering Go |
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The Terror of the Lord by Samuel Logan Brengle | Samuel Logan Brengle emphasizes the duality of God's nature, highlighting that while He is rich in mercy, He is equally terrible in wrath. The sermon underscores the importance of |
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Homily 12 on the Acts of the Apostles by St. John Chrysostom | John Chrysostom preaches on the story of Ananias and Sapphira, highlighting the severity of their sin of sacrilege and deception, leading to their tragic deaths as a result of thei |
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Turning the Tide of Lawlessness by Derek Melton | Derek Melton emphasizes the importance of the 'fear of the Lord' in combating the darkness and sin prevalent in society, highlighting how fear leads to obedience and ultimately wis |