Ezekiel 20:48

Verse

Berean Standard Bible

Then all people will see that I, the LORD, have kindled it; it will not be quenched.”

American Standard Version (1901)

And all flesh shall see that I, Jehovah, have kindled it; it shall not be quenched.

Bible in Basic English

And all flesh will see that I the Lord have had it lighted: it will not be put out.

Douay-Rheims 1899

And all flesh shall see, that I the Lord have kindled it, and it shall not be quenched.

Free Bible Version

Then everyone will recognize that it was me, the Lord, who started the fire, and it won't be put out.”

King James (Authorized) Version

And all flesh shall see that I the LORD have kindled it: it shall not be quenched.

Translation for Translators

Everyone will see that it is I, Yahweh, who have lit this fire, and no one will be able to put it out.” ' ”

Unlocked Literal Bible

Then all flesh will see that I am Yahweh when I light the fire, and it will not be quenched.'”

Noah Webster Bible

And all flesh shall see that I the LORD have kindled it: it shall not be quenched.

World English Bible

All flesh will see that I, Yahweh, have kindled it. It will not be quenched.”’”

Young's Literal Translation

And seen have all flesh, that I, Jehovah, have kindled it — it is not quenched.'

Context

A Prophecy against the South

⁴⁷Say to the forest of the Negev: Hear the word of the LORD! This is what the Lord GOD says: I am about to ignite in you a fire, and it will devour all your trees, both green and dry. The blazing flame will not be quenched, and by it every face from south to north will be scorched.⁴⁸Then all people will see that I, the LORD, have kindled it; it will not be quenched.”

Summary

Ezekiel 20:48 depicts the Lord's command for the prophet to prophesy against the south and forest of the Negev, warning of the coming judgment and fire that will consume all living things in the land. This verse reflects God's righteous anger towards the rebellious people and their persistent idolatry, signaling a time of purification and divine retribution. The imagery of fire symbolizes the intensity of God's judgment and the need for repentance and turning back to Him. Ultimately, Ezekiel 20:48 serves as a solemn reminder of the consequences of disobedience and the importance of heeding God's warnings to avoid destruction.

Commentary

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke Bible Commentary

All flesh - All the people shall see that this war is a judgment of the Lord. It shall not be quenched - Till the whole land shall be utterly ruined.

Ezekiel 20:48

A Prophecy against the South

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Commentary

Berean Standard Bible

Then all people will see that I, the LORD, have kindled it; it will not be quenched.”

American Standard Version (1901)

And all flesh shall see that I, Jehovah, have kindled it; it shall not be quenched.

Bible in Basic English

And all flesh will see that I the Lord have had it lighted: it will not be put out.

Douay-Rheims 1899

And all flesh shall see, that I the Lord have kindled it, and it shall not be quenched.

Free Bible Version

Then everyone will recognize that it was me, the Lord, who started the fire, and it won't be put out.”

King James (Authorized) Version

And all flesh shall see that I the LORD have kindled it: it shall not be quenched.

Translation for Translators

Everyone will see that it is I, Yahweh, who have lit this fire, and no one will be able to put it out.” ' ”

Unlocked Literal Bible

Then all flesh will see that I am Yahweh when I light the fire, and it will not be quenched.'”

Noah Webster Bible

And all flesh shall see that I the LORD have kindled it: it shall not be quenched.

World English Bible

All flesh will see that I, Yahweh, have kindled it. It will not be quenched.”’”

Young's Literal Translation

And seen have all flesh, that I, Jehovah, have kindled it — it is not quenched.'