Ezekiel 14:15
Ezekiel 14:15 in Multiple Translations
Or if I send wild beasts through the land to leave it childless and desolate, with no man passing through it for fear of the beasts,
¶ If I cause noisome beasts to pass through the land, and they spoil it, so that it be desolate, that no man may pass through because of the beasts:
If I cause evil beasts to pass through the land, and they ravage it, and it be made desolate, so that no man may pass through because of the beasts;
Or if I send evil beasts through the land causing destruction and making it waste, so that no man may go through because of the beasts:
I could send wild animals rampaging through the country, so they would leave it uninhabited and desolate, a place no one would travel through for fear of such animals.
If I bring noysome beastes into the lande and they spoyle it, so that it bee desolate, that no man may passe through, because of beastes,
'If an evil beast I cause to pass through the land, and it hath bereaved, and it hath been a desolation, without any passing through because of the beast —
“If I cause evil animals to pass through the land, and they ravage it and it is made desolate, so that no man may pass through because of the animals—
If I cause noisome beasts to pass through the land, and they lay it waste, so that it be desolate, that no man may pass through because of the beasts:
And if I shall bring mischievous beasts also upon the land to waste it, and it be desolate, so that there is none that can pass because of the beasts:
Or, if I send wild animals throughout the country, and they attack and killmany of [HYP] the people, with the result that travel in that country becomes very dangerous and no one travels through that country,
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Hebrew Word Reference — Ezekiel 14:15
Study Notes — Ezekiel 14:15
- Context
- Cross References
- Ezekiel 14:15 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Ezekiel 14:15
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Ezekiel 14:15
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Ezekiel 14:15
- Trapp's Commentary on Ezekiel 14:15
- Ellicott's Commentary on Ezekiel 14:15
- Cambridge Bible on Ezekiel 14:15
- Whedon's Commentary on Ezekiel 14:15
- Sermons on Ezekiel 14:15
Context — Four Dire Judgments
15Or if I send wild beasts through the land to leave it childless and desolate, with no man passing through it for fear of the beasts,
16then 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, but the land would be desolate. 17Or if I bring a sword against that land and say, ‘Let a sword pass through it,’ so that I cut off from it both man and beast,Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ezekiel 5:17 | I will send famine and wild beasts against you, and they will leave you childless. Plague and bloodshed will sweep through you, and I will bring a sword against you. I, the LORD, have spoken.” |
| 2 | Leviticus 26:22 | I will send wild animals against you to rob you of your children, destroy your livestock, and reduce your numbers, until your roads lie desolate. |
| 3 | Jeremiah 15:3 | I will appoint over them four kinds of destroyers, declares the LORD: the sword to kill, the dogs to drag away, and the birds of the air and beasts of the earth to devour and destroy. |
| 4 | 2 Kings 17:25 | Now when the settlers first lived there, they did not worship the LORD, so He sent lions among them, which killed some of them. |
| 5 | 1 Kings 20:36 | Then the prophet said to him, “Because you have not obeyed the voice of the LORD, as soon as you depart from me a lion will kill you.” And when he left, a lion found him and killed him. |
Ezekiel 14:15 Summary
This verse is saying that if God sends wild beasts to a land, it will become a scary and empty place where no one wants to live, as a form of judgment for the people's sins, similar to what happened in Leviticus 26:22. It's like when we disobey our parents and they take away our privileges, God is saying that if we disobey Him, there will be consequences. We can learn from this verse that God is serious about sin and that we should strive to obey Him and live according to His will, as seen in Proverbs 10:27, where it says that the fear of the Lord adds length to our lives.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean for God to send wild beasts through the land?
This is a form of judgment from God, where He allows wild beasts to overrun the land, causing fear and desolation, as seen in Ezekiel 14:15, similar to the plagues in Exodus 8:20-32 where God sent swarms of flies and locusts to afflict the Egyptians.
Is this verse saying that God is cruel and heartless?
No, God is a God of love and justice, as seen in Psalm 89:14, and His judgments are always righteous and fair, as stated in Deuteronomy 32:4, but He also warns His people of the consequences of sin and rebellion against Him.
How does this verse relate to the concept of God's sovereignty?
This verse shows that God is sovereign over all creation, including the natural world, and He can use any means necessary to accomplish His purposes, as seen in Romans 8:28, where God works all things together for the good of those who love Him.
What is the significance of the land being left 'childless and desolate'?
This phrase emphasizes the severity of God's judgment, where the land is left uninhabited and barren, devoid of human life and productivity, as seen in Ezekiel 14:15, highlighting the devastating consequences of sin and rebellion against God.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways in which God's judgment can manifest in our lives, and how can we respond to His discipline?
- How does this verse challenge our understanding of God's character and His relationship with humanity?
- In what ways can we trust in God's sovereignty, even when faced with uncertainty and chaos?
- What are some practical ways we can apply the lesson of this verse to our own lives, in terms of obeying God's commands and avoiding His judgment?
Gill's Exposition on Ezekiel 14:15
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Ezekiel 14:15
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Ezekiel 14:15
Trapp's Commentary on Ezekiel 14:15
Ellicott's Commentary on Ezekiel 14:15
Cambridge Bible on Ezekiel 14:15
Whedon's Commentary on Ezekiel 14:15
Sermons on Ezekiel 14:15
| Sermon | Description | |
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The Incredible Signs That Follow Those Who Believe by Carter Conlon | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the four judgments that God will bring upon his people. These judgments include the sword to slay, the dogs to tear, the fowls of the heaven, |
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Leviticus 26:3 by Chuck Smith | Chuck Smith emphasizes the certainty of God's promises as outlined in Leviticus 26:3, highlighting the importance of obedience to God's statutes and commandments. He explains that |


