Ezekiel 15:8
Ezekiel 15:8 in Multiple Translations
Thus I will make the land desolate, because they have acted unfaithfully,’ declares the Lord GOD.”
And I will make the land desolate, because they have committed a trespass, saith the Lord GOD.
And I will make the land desolate, because they have committed a trespass, saith the Lord Jehovah.
And I will make the land a waste because they have done evil, says the Lord.
I'm going to turn the country into a wasteland, because they were unfaithful to me, declares the Lord God.”
And when I make the lande waste, because they haue greatly offended, saith the Lord God.
And I have made the land a desolation, Because they have committed a trespass, An affirmation of the Lord Jehovah!'
I will make the land desolate, because they have acted unfaithfully,” says the Lord GOD.
And I will make the land desolate, because they have committed a trespass, saith the Lord GOD.
And I shall have made their land a wilderness, and desolate, because they have been transgressors, saith the Lord God.
I will cause your country to become a wasteland because your people have not been loyal to me. That is what I, Yahweh, the Lord, say.”
Berean Amplified Bible — Ezekiel 15:8
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Ezekiel 15:8 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וְ/נָתַתִּ֥י
אֶת
הָ/אָ֖רֶץ
שְׁמָמָ֑ה
יַ֚עַן
מָ֣עֲלוּ
מַ֔עַל
נְאֻ֖ם
אֲדֹנָ֥/י
יְהוִֽה
וְ/נָתַתִּ֥י
nâthan
H5414
to give
Conj | V-Qal-1cs
אֶת
ʼêth
H853
Obj.
DirObjM
הָ/אָ֖רֶץ
ʼerets
H776
land
Art | N-cs
שְׁמָמָ֑ה
shᵉmâmâh
H8077
Desolate
N-fs
יַ֚עַן
yaʻan
H3282
because
Conj
מָ֣עֲלוּ
mâʻal
H4603
be unfaithful
V-Qal-Perf-3cp
מַ֔עַל
maʻal
H4604
unfaithfulness
N-ms
נְאֻ֖ם
nᵉʼum
H5002
utterance
N-ms
אֲדֹנָ֥/י
ʼĂdônây
H136
Lord
N-mp | Suff
יְהוִֽה
Yᵉhôvih
H3069
YHWH/God
N-proper
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Hebrew Word Reference — Ezekiel 15:8
וְ/נָתַתִּ֥י
nâthan
H5414
"to give"
Conj | V-Qal-1cs
This word means to give, put, or set something, with a wide range of applications. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus, describing God's actions and human interactions. The word is used to convey giving, selling, or exchanging something.
Definition: : give/deliver/send/produce 1) to give, put, set 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to give, bestow, grant, permit, ascribe, employ, devote, consecrate, dedicate, pay wages, sell, exchange, lend, commit, entrust, give over, deliver up, yield produce, occasion, produce, requite to, report, mention, utter, stretch out, extend 1a2) to put, set, put on, put upon, set, appoint, assign, designate 1a3) to make, constitute 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be given, be bestowed, be provided, be entrusted to, be granted to, be permitted, be issued, be published, be uttered, be assigned 1b2) to be set, be put, be made, be inflicted 1c) (Hophal) 1c1) to be given, be bestowed, be given up, be delivered up 1c2) to be put upon
Usage: Occurs in 1816 OT verses. KJV: add, apply, appoint, ascribe, assign, [idiom] avenge, [idiom] be (healed), bestow, bring (forth, hither), cast, cause, charge, come, commit, consider, count, [phrase] cry, deliver (up), direct, distribute, do, [idiom] doubtless, [idiom] without fail, fasten, frame, [idiom] get, give (forth, over, up), grant, hang (up), [idiom] have, [idiom] indeed, lay (unto charge, up), (give) leave, lend, let (out), [phrase] lie, lift up, make, [phrase] O that, occupy, offer, ordain, pay, perform, place, pour, print, [idiom] pull, put (forth), recompense, render, requite, restore, send (out), set (forth), shew, shoot forth (up), [phrase] sing, [phrase] slander, strike, (sub-) mit, suffer, [idiom] surely, [idiom] take, thrust, trade, turn, utter, [phrase] weep, [phrase] willingly, [phrase] withdraw, [phrase] would (to) God, yield. See also: Genesis 1:17; Genesis 40:21; Exodus 30:12.
אֶת
ʼêth
H853
"Obj."
DirObjM
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.
הָ/אָ֖רֶץ
ʼerets
H776
"land"
Art | N-cs
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.
שְׁמָמָ֑ה
shᵉmâmâh
H8077
"Desolate"
N-fs
This word refers to the state of being devastated or wasted, often used to describe the results of war or God's judgment. In Ezekiel 33:28, it describes the desolation of Israel. It's about a place being left empty and destroyed.
Definition: devastation, waste, desolation Another name of ye.ru.sha.laim (יְרוּשָׁלִַ֫ם, יְרוּשְׁלֵם "Jerusalem" H3389)
Usage: Occurs in 54 OT verses. KJV: (laid, [idiom] most) desolate(-ion), waste. See also: Exodus 23:29; Ezekiel 14:16; Isaiah 1:7.
יַ֚עַן
yaʻan
H3282
"because"
Conj
This Hebrew word means because or therefore, and is used to show the reason or cause of something, like in a sentence explaining why something happened. It is often translated as because or for in the KJV Bible. This word helps us understand the motivations behind actions.
Definition: conj 1) because, therefore, because that, on account of prep 2) because of, on account of 3) why (with interrogative pron)
Usage: Occurs in 94 OT verses. KJV: because (that), forasmuch ([phrase] as), seeing then, [phrase] that, [phrase] wheras, [phrase] why. See also: Genesis 22:16; Jeremiah 25:8; Psalms 109:16.
מָ֣עֲלוּ
mâʻal
H4603
"be unfaithful"
V-Qal-Perf-3cp
This Hebrew word means to be unfaithful or act treacherously, covering up or acting secretly against someone. It's used to describe actions against people or God, such as committing a trespass or transgressing. The Bible translates it as 'transgress' or 'trespass'.
Definition: 1) to act unfaithfully, act treacherously, transgress, commit a trespass 1a) (Qal) to act unfaithfully or treacherously 1a1) against man 1a2) against God 1a3) against devoted thing 1a4) against husband
Usage: Occurs in 35 OT verses. KJV: transgress, (commit, do a) trespass(-ing). See also: Leviticus 5:15; 2 Chronicles 28:19; Proverbs 16:10.
מַ֔עַל
maʻal
H4604
"unfaithfulness"
N-ms
This word refers to unfaithfulness or treachery, describing a sinful or trespassing act against someone or God. It's about being false or disloyal, and the Bible translates it as 'falsehood', 'transgression', or 'trespass'.
Definition: 1) unfaithful or treacherous act, trespass 1a) against man 1b) against God
Usage: Occurs in 28 OT verses. KJV: falsehood, grievously, sore, transgression, trespass, [idiom] very. See also: Leviticus 5:15; 2 Chronicles 28:19; Daniel 9:7.
נְאֻ֖ם
nᵉʼum
H5002
"utterance"
N-ms
This word refers to an utterance or declaration from God, often through a prophet. It is used in the Bible to describe a revelation or message from God, like in Exodus or Numbers.
Definition: 1) (Qal) utterance, declaration (of prophet) 1a) utterance, declaration, revelation (of prophet in ecstatic state) 1b) utterance, declaration (elsewhere always preceding divine name)
Usage: Occurs in 358 OT verses. KJV: (hath) said, saith. See also: Genesis 22:16; Jeremiah 22:16; Psalms 36:2.
אֲדֹנָ֥/י
ʼĂdônây
H136
"Lord"
N-mp | Suff
Adonay is a title used to refer to God, spoken in place of Yahweh as a sign of reverence and respect. It is used throughout the Bible to address God or refer to Him in a formal way. Adonay is a term of worship and devotion.
Definition: Lord - a title, spoken in place of Yahweh in Jewish display of reverence Another name of ye.ho.vah (יהוה "LORD" H3068G)
Usage: Occurs in 430 OT verses. KJV: (my) Lord. See also: Genesis 15:2; Isaiah 3:17; Psalms 2:4.
יְהוִֽה
Yᵉhôvih
H3069
"YHWH/God"
N-proper
YHWH is a name for God, often used in combination with 'Lord'. It is similar to Yehovah, but with different vowels. This name emphasizes God's power and authority.
Definition: 1) Jehovah-used primarily in the combination 'Lord Jehovah' 1a) equal to ye.ho.vah (יהוה "LORD" H3068) but pointed with the vowels of e.lo.him (אֱלֹהִים "God" H0430)
Usage: Occurs in 296 OT verses. KJV: God. See also: Genesis 15:2; Ezekiel 14:21; Psalms 68:21.
Study Notes — Ezekiel 15:8
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- Context
- Cross References
- Ezekiel 15:8 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Ezekiel 15:8
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Ezekiel 15:8
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Ezekiel 15:8
- Trapp's Commentary on Ezekiel 15:8
- Ellicott's Commentary on Ezekiel 15:8
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Ezekiel 15:8
- Cambridge Bible on Ezekiel 15:8
- Whedon's Commentary on Ezekiel 15:8
- Sermons on Ezekiel 15:8
Context — Jerusalem the Useless Vine
6Therefore this is what the Lord GOD says: ‘Like the wood of the vine among the trees of the forest, which I have given to the fire for fuel, so I will give up the people of Jerusalem.
7And I will set My face against them. Though they may have escaped the fire, yet another fire will consume them. And when I set My face against them, you will know that I am the LORD.
8Thus I will make the land desolate, because they have acted unfaithfully,’ declares the Lord GOD.”
Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 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.’” |
| 2 | Zephaniah 1:18 | Neither their silver nor their gold will be able to deliver them on the Day of the LORD’s wrath. The whole earth will be consumed by the fire of His jealousy.” For indeed, He will make a sudden end of all who dwell on the earth. |
| 3 | Isaiah 6:11 | Then I asked: “How long, O Lord?” And He replied: “Until the cities lie ruined and without inhabitant, until the houses are left unoccupied and the land is desolate and ravaged, |
| 4 | Jeremiah 25:10–11 | Moreover, I will banish from them the sounds of joy and gladness, the voices of the bride and bridegroom, the sound of the millstones, and the light of the lamp. And this whole land will become a desolate wasteland, and these nations will serve the king of Babylon for seventy years. |
| 5 | Isaiah 24:3–12 | The earth will be utterly laid waste and thoroughly plundered. For the LORD has spoken this word. The earth mourns and withers; the world languishes and fades; the exalted of the earth waste away. The earth is defiled by its people; they have transgressed the laws; they have overstepped the decrees and broken the everlasting covenant. Therefore a curse has consumed the earth, and its inhabitants must bear the guilt; the earth’s dwellers have been burned, and only a few survive. The new wine dries up, the vine withers. All the merrymakers now groan. The joyful tambourines have ceased; the noise of revelers has stopped; the joyful harp is silent. They no longer sing and drink wine; strong drink is bitter to those who consume it. The city of chaos is shattered; every house is closed to entry. In the streets they cry out for wine. All joy turns to gloom; rejoicing is exiled from the land. The city is left in ruins; its gate is reduced to rubble. |
| 6 | Ezekiel 17:20 | I will spread My net over him and catch him in My snare. I will bring him to Babylon and execute judgment upon him there for the treason he committed against Me. |
| 7 | Ezekiel 33:29 | Then they will know that I am the LORD, when I have made the land a desolate waste because of all the abominations they have committed.’ |
| 8 | 2 Chronicles 36:14–16 | Furthermore, all the leaders of the priests and the people multiplied their unfaithful deeds, following all the abominations of the nations, and they defiled the house of the LORD, which He had consecrated in Jerusalem. Again and again the LORD, the God of their fathers, sent word to His people through His messengers because He had compassion on them and on His dwelling place. But they mocked the messengers of God, despising His words and scoffing at His prophets, until the wrath of the LORD against His people was stirred up beyond remedy. |
| 9 | Ezekiel 14:13–21 | “Son of man, if a land sins against Me by acting unfaithfully, and I stretch out My hand against it to cut off its supply of food, to send famine upon it, and to cut off from it both man and beast, then even if these three men—Noah, Daniel, and Job—were in it, their righteousness could deliver only themselves, declares the Lord GOD. 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, 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, but the land would be desolate. Or 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, 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. Or if I send a plague into that land and pour out My wrath upon it through bloodshed, cutting off from it both man and beast, then as surely as I live, declares the Lord GOD, even if Noah, Daniel, and Job were in it, they could not deliver their own sons or daughters. Their righteousness could deliver only themselves. For this is what the Lord GOD says: ‘How much worse will it be when I send against Jerusalem My four dire judgments—sword, famine, wild beasts, and plague—in order to cut off from it both man and beast? |
Ezekiel 15:8 Summary
This verse, Ezekiel 15:8, means that God will make the land empty and uninhabitable because the people have not been faithful to Him. This is a consequence of their actions, similar to what is described in Leviticus 26:32-33. God wants us to be faithful to Him, and when we are not, there are serious consequences, as seen in Deuteronomy 28:15-20. We can learn from this verse to always strive to be faithful to God, and to trust in His justice and holiness, even when we don't understand what is happening, as encouraged in Proverbs 3:5-6 and Romans 8:28.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean for the Lord GOD to make the land desolate?
This means that God will cause the land to become empty and uninhabitable, as a result of the people's unfaithfulness, as seen in Ezekiel 15:8, similar to the desolation described in Leviticus 26:32-33.
Why does God declare that He will make the land desolate?
God declares that He will make the land desolate because the people have acted unfaithfully, as stated in Ezekiel 15:8, which is a consequence of their disobedience, as warned in Deuteronomy 28:15-20.
How does this verse relate to God's character?
This verse shows that God is a God of justice and holiness, who will not tolerate unfaithfulness, as seen in Ezekiel 15:8, and is consistent with His character described in Exodus 34:6-7.
What can we learn from this verse about the importance of faithfulness?
We can learn that faithfulness to God is crucial, and unfaithfulness will have serious consequences, as seen in Ezekiel 15:8, and is emphasized in Proverbs 28:20 and Matthew 25:21-23.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways that I may be acting unfaithfully to God, and how can I repent and turn back to Him?
- How can I trust in God's justice and holiness, even when I don't understand the circumstances around me?
- What does it mean for me to be faithful to God, and how can I demonstrate that faithfulness in my daily life?
- How can I balance the fear of God's judgment with the comfort of His love and mercy, as seen in Ezekiel 15:8 and other verses like Psalm 103:8-10?
Gill's Exposition on Ezekiel 15:8
And I will make the land desolate,.... The land of Judea uncultivated, men and beast being cut off; see Ezekiel 14:15; because they have committed a trespass, saith the Lord God; acted a treacherous
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Ezekiel 15:8
And I will make the land desolate, because they have committed a trespass, saith the Lord GOD.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Ezekiel 15:8
Desolate: see . A trespass; not one single trespass, but they have been so perpetually trespassing that it seemed a continued act, and all done with greatest aggravation.
Trapp's Commentary on Ezekiel 15:8
Ezekiel 15:8 And I will make the land desolate, because they have committed a trespass, saith the Lord GOD.Ver. 8. And I will make the land desolate.] The land itself often suffereth, propter incolarum inemendabilem malitiam, "for the wickedness of them that dwell therein." Idolatry especially is a land desolating sin. Because they have committed a trespass.] A grand trespass, a wickedness with a witness; they have deeply revolted, and backslidden with a perpetual backsliding. Apostates, as they sin not common sins, so, with Korah and his complices, they die not common deaths many times.
Ellicott's Commentary on Ezekiel 15:8
XV. This short chapter contains a single simile and its application, designed to show that Israel, having failed to fulfil the purpose for which they had been chosen, were worthless, and could have no other end than destruction. (2) What is the vine tree?—The comparison of Israel to a vine or to a vineyard is common in Scripture (Psalms 80:8-13; Isaiah 5:1-7; Jeremiah 2:21; Hosea 10:1; Matthew 21:33-41, &c.) and is very apt; for the vine, bringing forth its appointed fruit, was among the most precious of the earth’s productions, but failing this, was utterly worthless for anything but fuel. The fact that Israel did not yield the fruit required is not especially mentioned, being taken for granted here, and abundantly expressed in the connected prophecies. The fruit of righteousness, as our Lord has shown in John 15:1-8, under the same figure of the vine, is only possible by a steadfast clinging to the Source of righteousness, and this was the point in which the Jews of this time had signally failed. (5) How much less shall it be meet?—The worthlessness of the wood of the vine having been shown in Ezekiel 15:3, and it having been said in Ezekiel 15:4 that it is therefore “cast into the fire,” the climax is here reached. According to Ezekiel 15:4, it is burned off at the ends, and then the remnants are pushed also into the fire to be burned, just as one would do with grape branches to save the trouble of cutting them up. This comparison is carried out in Ezekiel 15:7. (7) Shall go out from one fire and another fire . . .—The words one and another are not in the original and may be omitted, and the articles inserted: “they go from the fire, and the fire devours them.” This was exactly the condition of Israel. Partially consumed in the fire of the Divine judgments, they had been again and again overtaken.
The “ends” were already gone; now “the midst of it” was to be burned up—the final result, as always, being a recognition of God.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Ezekiel 15:8
Verse 8. They have committed a trespass] They have prevaricated; they are the worst of sinners, and shall have the heaviest of punishments. Can men suppose that it is possible to hide even their dark hearts from God?
Cambridge Bible on Ezekiel 15:8
8. The figure of “burning” in the fire is expressed in literal language: the land shall be made a desolation. Like his predecessor Jeremiah, the prophet sets little store by the existence of Israel as a state or kingdom among other states. Israel’s mission is religious, not political. See on ch. Ezekiel 13:3.
Whedon's Commentary on Ezekiel 15:8
8. A trespass — Literally, unfaithfulness. “The phrase means they have been shamefully treacherous.” — Cowles.
Sermons on Ezekiel 15:8
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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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Isaiah’s Apocalypse by Steve Gallagher | In this sermon, the speaker discusses the prophecy in Isaiah 24, which describes the destruction and chaos that will come upon the earth. The speaker emphasizes that everyone will |
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Some Comments on Netanyahu’s Election in Israel: A Prelude to Coming Disaster? by Art Katz | Art Katz discusses the implications of Benjamin Netanyahu's election in Israel, suggesting that it may not lead to any significant change in the nation's dire circumstances. He arg |
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(Haggai) Pointed Powerful Paralysing Preaching by Willie Mullan | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the challenges faced by the people of Judah and Benjamin as they built the temple of the Lord. He emphasizes that when God calls us to do His |
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Removing the Stumbling Blocks by David Wilkerson | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of removing stumbling blocks from our hearts and from the church. He warns that if we do not heed God's call to be honest and |
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(Genesis) - Part 10 by Zac Poonen | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the continuity of natural phenomena such as cold and heat, summer and winter, and day and night for the past 4,000 years. He highlights that |
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A Cry for Repentance and Revival by Edgar Reich | This sermon by Edgar Reich is a powerful cry for repentance and revival, emphasizing the need for humbling ourselves, praying, seeking God's face, and turning from wicked ways. The |