Ezekiel 21:25
Ezekiel 21:25 in Multiple Translations
And you, O profane and wicked prince of Israel, the day has come for your final punishment.’
¶ And thou, profane wicked prince of Israel, whose day is come, when iniquity shall have an end,
And thou, O deadly wounded wicked one, the prince of Israel, whose day is come, in the time of the iniquity of the end,
And you, O evil one, wounded to death, O ruler of Israel, whose day has come in the time of the last punishment;
As for you, you unclean, wicked prince of Israel, the time has come to complete your punishment.
And thou prince of Israel polluted, and wicked, whose day is come, when iniquitie shall haue an ende,
And thou, wounded, wicked one, Prince of Israel, whose day hath come, In the time of the iniquity of the end!
“‘You, deadly wounded wicked one, the prince of Israel, whose day has come, in the time of the iniquity of the end,
And thou, profane wicked prince of Israel, whose day is come, when iniquity shall have an end,
But thou profane wicked prince of Israel, whose day is come that hath been appointed in the time of iniquity:
Also, say, ‘You very wicked [DOU] king of Israel, it is your timeto die. It is the time for you to be punished.’
Berean Amplified Bible — Ezekiel 21:25
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Ezekiel 21:25 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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דֶּ֣רֶךְ
תָּשִׂ֔ים
לָ/ב֣וֹא
חֶ֔רֶב
אֵ֖ת
רַבַּ֣ת
בְּנֵֽי
עַמּ֑וֹן
וְ/אֶת
יְהוּדָ֥ה
בִ/ירוּשָׁלִַ֖ם
בְּצוּרָֽה
דֶּ֣רֶךְ
derek
H1870
way
N-cs
תָּשִׂ֔ים
sûwm
H7760
to set
V-Qal-Imperf-2ms
לָ/ב֣וֹא
bôwʼ
H935
Lebo
Prep | V-Qal-Inf-a
חֶ֔רֶב
chereb
H2719
sword
N-fs
אֵ֖ת
ʼêth
H853
Obj.
DirObjM
רַבַּ֣ת
Rabbâh
H7237
Rabbah
N-proper
בְּנֵֽי
bên
H1121
son
N-mp
עַמּ֑וֹן
ʻAmmôwn
H5983
Ammon
N-proper
וְ/אֶת
ʼêth
H853
Obj.
Conj | DirObjM
יְהוּדָ֥ה
Yᵉhûwdâh
H3063
Judah
N-proper
בִ/ירוּשָׁלִַ֖ם
Yᵉrûwshâlaim
H3389
Jerusalem
Prep | N-proper
בְּצוּרָֽה
bâtsar
H1219
to gather/restrain/fortify
Adj
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Hebrew Word Reference — Ezekiel 21:25
דֶּ֣רֶךְ
derek
H1870
"way"
N-cs
Derek refers to a road or path, and can also mean a way of life or manner of action. It is often used to describe a journey or direction, and can be used figuratively to describe a person's character or moral path.
Definition: : road/route 1) way, road, distance, journey, manner 1a) road, way, path 1b) journey 1c) direction 1d) manner, habit, way 1e) of course of life (fig.) 1f) of moral character (fig.)
Usage: Occurs in 626 OT verses. KJV: along, away, because of, [phrase] by, conversation, custom, (east-) ward, journey, manner, passenger, through, toward, (high-) (path-) way(-side), whither(-soever). See also: Genesis 3:24; Deuteronomy 28:29; 1 Kings 15:34.
תָּשִׂ֔ים
sûwm
H7760
"to set"
V-Qal-Imperf-2ms
This Hebrew word means to put or place something, and is used in many different ways in the Bible, such as to appoint or determine something. It is first used in Genesis to describe God's creation. In the KJV, it is translated as 'appoint' or 'set' in various contexts.
Definition: : make/establish 1) to put, place, set, appoint, make 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to put, set, lay, put or lay upon, lay (violent) hands on 1a2) to set, direct, direct toward 1a2a) to extend (compassion) (fig) 1a3) to set, ordain, establish, found, appoint, constitute, make, determine, fix 1a4) to set, station, put, set in place, plant, fix 1a5) to make, make for, transform into, constitute, fashion, work, bring to pass, appoint, give 1b) (Hiphil) to set or make for a sign 1c) (Hophal) to be set
Usage: Occurs in 550 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] any wise, appoint, bring, call (a name), care, cast in, change, charge, commit, consider, convey, determine, [phrase] disguise, dispose, do, get, give, heap up, hold, impute, lay (down, up), leave, look, make (out), mark, [phrase] name, [idiom] on, ordain, order, [phrase] paint, place, preserve, purpose, put (on), [phrase] regard, rehearse, reward, (cause to) set (on, up), shew, [phrase] stedfastly, take, [idiom] tell, [phrase] tread down, (over-)turn, [idiom] wholly, work. See also: Genesis 2:8; Leviticus 20:5; 1 Samuel 21:13.
לָ/ב֣וֹא
bôwʼ
H935
"Lebo"
Prep | V-Qal-Inf-a
This verb means to go or come, and is used in many contexts, such as entering a place or approaching someone, as seen in the book of Genesis. It can also mean to abide or apply, and is translated in various ways in the KJV Bible. This term is related to the name Lebo Hamath.
Definition: A shortened name of Lebo Hamath complined withcha.mat (חֲמָת "Hamath" H2574) This name means to go in, enter
Usage: Occurs in 2307 OT verses. KJV: abide, apply, attain, [idiom] be, befall, [phrase] besiege, bring (forth, in, into, to pass), call, carry, [idiom] certainly, (cause, let, thing for) to come (against, in, out, upon, to pass), depart, [idiom] doubtless again, [phrase] eat, [phrase] employ, (cause to) enter (in, into, -tering, -trance, -try), be fallen, fetch, [phrase] follow, get, give, go (down, in, to war), grant, [phrase] have, [idiom] indeed, (in-) vade, lead, lift (up), mention, pull in, put, resort, run (down), send, set, [idiom] (well) stricken (in age), [idiom] surely, take (in), way. See also: Genesis 2:19; Genesis 32:7; Exodus 1:19.
חֶ֔רֶב
chereb
H2719
"sword"
N-fs
A sword or cutting instrument is what this Hebrew word refers to, including knives and tools for cutting stone. It is used in the Bible to describe weapons and sharp objects.
Definition: 1) sword, knife 1a) sword 1b) knife 1c) tools for cutting stone
Usage: Occurs in 372 OT verses. KJV: axe, dagger, knife, mattock, sword, tool. See also: Genesis 3:24; 2 Samuel 2:16; Psalms 7:13.
אֵ֖ת
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.
רַבַּ֣ת
Rabbâh
H7237
"Rabbah"
N-proper
Rabbah is a place name in the Bible, referring to two cities in Palestine. It means great and is used to describe the capital city of the Ammonites, located east of the Jordan River. The KJV translates it as Rabbah or Rabbath.
Definition: Rabbath = "great" the capital city of the Ammonites located east of the Jordan Another name of am.mon (עַמּוֹן "Ammon" H5983)
Usage: Occurs in 14 OT verses. KJV: Rabbah, Rabbath. See also: Deuteronomy 3:11; 2 Samuel 17:27; Jeremiah 49:2.
בְּנֵֽי
bên
H1121
"son"
N-mp
In the Bible, this word means a son or descendant, and can also refer to a grandson, nation, or quality. It appears in 1 Chronicles 24, describing a Levite named Beno. The word is used to show family relationships and inheritance.
Definition: : child/son
Usage: Occurs in 3653 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] afflicted, age, (Ahoh-) (Ammon-) (Hachmon-) (Lev-) ite, (anoint-) ed one, appointed to, ([phrase]) arrow, (Assyr-) (Babylon-) (Egypt-) (Grec-) ian, one born, bough, branch, breed, [phrase] (young) bullock, [phrase] (young) calf, [idiom] came up in, child, colt, [idiom] common, [idiom] corn, daughter, [idiom] of first, [phrase] firstborn, foal, [phrase] very fruitful, [phrase] postage, [idiom] in, [phrase] kid, [phrase] lamb, ([phrase]) man, meet, [phrase] mighty, [phrase] nephew, old, ([phrase]) people, [phrase] rebel, [phrase] robber, [idiom] servant born, [idiom] soldier, son, [phrase] spark, [phrase] steward, [phrase] stranger, [idiom] surely, them of, [phrase] tumultuous one, [phrase] valiant(-est), whelp, worthy, young (one), youth. See also: Genesis 3:16; Genesis 23:3; Genesis 34:18.
עַמּ֑וֹן
ʻAmmôwn
H5983
"Ammon"
N-proper
Ammon refers to a son of Lot and his descendants, who lived in Transjordan. The Ammonites are mentioned in the Bible as a distinct people. They appear in the book of Genesis and are also referenced in the history of the Israelites.
Definition: § Ammon = "tribal" a people dwelling in Transjordan descended from Lot through Ben-ammi
Usage: Occurs in 98 OT verses. KJV: Ammon, Ammonites. See also: Genesis 19:38; 2 Samuel 11:1; Psalms 83:8.
וְ/אֶת
ʼêth
H853
"Obj."
Conj | 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.
יְהוּדָ֥ה
Yᵉhûwdâh
H3063
"Judah"
N-proper
Judah is the name of the tribe descended from Judah, the son of Jacob. It is also the name of the region where the tribe lived. The name means 'praised' and is first mentioned in Genesis.
Definition: § Judah = "praised" the tribe descended from Judah the son of Jacob
Usage: Occurs in 754 OT verses. KJV: Judah. See also: Genesis 29:35; 1 Samuel 23:3; 2 Kings 14:13.
בִ/ירוּשָׁלִַ֖ם
Yᵉrûwshâlaim
H3389
"Jerusalem"
Prep | N-proper
Jerusalem is the capital city of Palestine, also known as the city of peace. It was the chief city of the united kingdom and the nation of Judah after the split.
Definition: § Jerusalem = "teaching of peace" the chief city of Palestine and capital of the united kingdom and the nation of Judah after the split
Usage: Occurs in 600 OT verses. KJV: Jerusalem. See also: Joshua 10:1; 2 Kings 22:14; 2 Chronicles 24:6.
בְּצוּרָֽה
bâtsar
H1219
"to gather/restrain/fortify"
Adj
This word means to gather or fortify, often used to describe harvesting grapes or building strong walls. It appears in the Bible to describe the gathering of crops, such as in the book of Isaiah. It can also mean to restrain or make something inaccessible.
Definition: 1) to gather, restrain, fence, fortify, make inaccessible, enclose 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to cut off 1a2) fortified, cut off, made inaccessible (pass participle) 1a3) secrets, mysteries, inaccessible things (subst) 1b) (Niphal) to be withheld 1c) (Piel) to fortify
Usage: Occurs in 38 OT verses. KJV: cut off, (de-) fenced, fortify, (grape) gather(-er), mighty things, restrain, strong, wall (up), withhold. See also: Genesis 11:6; Job 42:2; Psalms 76:13.
Study Notes — Ezekiel 21:25
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- Ezekiel 21:25 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Ezekiel 21:25
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Ezekiel 21:25
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Ezekiel 21:25
- Trapp's Commentary on Ezekiel 21:25
- Ellicott's Commentary on Ezekiel 21:25
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Ezekiel 21:25
- Cambridge Bible on Ezekiel 21:25
- Whedon's Commentary on Ezekiel 21:25
- Sermons on Ezekiel 21:25
Context — God’s Sword of Judgment
23It will seem like a false omen to the eyes of those who have sworn allegiance to him, but it will draw attention to their guilt and take them captive.
24Therefore this is what the Lord GOD says: ‘Because you have drawn attention to your guilt, exposing your transgressions, so that your sins are revealed in all your deeds—because you have come to remembrance—you shall be taken in hand.
25And you, O profane and wicked prince of Israel, the day has come for your final punishment.’
26This is what the Lord GOD says: ‘Remove the turban, and take off the crown. Things will not remain as they are: Exalt the lowly and bring low the exalted. 27A ruin, a ruin, I will make it a ruin! And it will not be restored until the arrival of Him to whom it belongs, to whom I have assigned the right of judgment. ’Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ezekiel 35:5 | Because you harbored an ancient hatred and delivered the Israelites over to the sword in the time of their disaster at the final stage of their punishment, |
| 2 | Ezekiel 21:29 | while they offer false visions for you and lying divinations about you— to be placed on the necks of the wicked who are slain, whose day has come, the time of their final punishment. |
| 3 | Ezekiel 17:19 | Therefore this is what the Lord GOD says: ‘As surely as I live, I will bring down upon his head My oath that he despised and My covenant that he broke. |
| 4 | Jeremiah 52:2 | And Zedekiah did evil in the sight of the LORD, just as Jehoiakim had done. |
| 5 | 2 Chronicles 36:13 | He also rebelled against King Nebuchadnezzar, who had made him swear by God. But Zedekiah stiffened his neck and hardened his heart against turning to the LORD, the God of Israel. |
| 6 | Ezekiel 30:3 | For the day is near, the Day of the LORD is near. It will be a day of clouds, a time of doom for the nations. |
| 7 | Jeremiah 24:8 | But like the bad figs, so bad they cannot be eaten,’ says the LORD, ‘so will I deal with Zedekiah king of Judah, his officials, and the remnant of Jerusalem—those remaining in this land and those living in the land of Egypt. |
| 8 | Ezekiel 7:6 | The end has come! The end has come! It has roused itself against you. Behold, it has come! |
| 9 | Psalms 9:5–6 | You have rebuked the nations; You have destroyed the wicked; You have erased their name forever and ever. The enemy has come to eternal ruin, and You have uprooted their cities; the very memory of them has vanished. |
| 10 | Jeremiah 51:13 | You who dwell by many waters, rich in treasures, your end has come; the thread of your life is cut. |
Ezekiel 21:25 Summary
This verse is saying that the time has come for the wicked leader of Israel to face God's judgment and punishment. This is a reminder that God is just and will not tolerate sin and wickedness forever, as we see in Ezekiel 18:20 and Romans 2:6. Just like the prince of Israel, we all need to be aware of our own sin and turn to God for forgiveness and mercy, as promised in 1 John 1:9 and Psalm 103:12. By trusting in God's love and justice, we can find hope and restoration, even in the face of judgment and difficulty.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the profane and wicked prince of Israel being addressed in Ezekiel 21:25?
The prince is likely a reference to a specific king of Israel, possibly Zedekiah, who was known for his wickedness and disobedience to God, as seen in 2 Kings 24:19 and Jeremiah 52:2-3.
What is the final punishment being referred to in Ezekiel 21:25?
The final punishment is likely a reference to the destruction of Jerusalem and the kingdom of Israel, as prophesied in Ezekiel 21:26-27 and fulfilled in 2 Kings 25:1-21 and Jeremiah 52:1-34.
Is this verse only applicable to the historical context of Israel, or is there a broader application?
While the verse is specifically addressed to the prince of Israel, the principle of God's judgment on wickedness and sin is applicable to all people, as seen in Romans 6:23 and Revelation 20:12-15.
How does this verse relate to the concept of God's justice and mercy?
This verse highlights God's justice in punishing sin and wickedness, while also pointing to His mercy in offering redemption and restoration, as seen in Ezekiel 36:26-27 and Jeremiah 31:31-34.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways in which I may be living a 'profane and wicked' life, and how can I repent and turn to God?
- How do I respond to the idea of God's judgment and punishment, and what does this reveal about my understanding of His character?
- In what ways can I apply the principle of God's justice and mercy to my own life and relationships?
- What are some areas in my life where I need to surrender to God's sovereignty and trust in His plan, even when it involves judgment or difficult circumstances?
Gill's Exposition on Ezekiel 21:25
And thou, profane wicked prince of Israel,.... Meaning Zedekiah, the then reigning prince; who is so called, because he had profaned or violated the oath and covenant he made with the king of
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Ezekiel 21:25
And thou, profane wicked prince of Israel, whose day is come, when iniquity shall have an end, And thou, profane wicked prince - as having desecrated by idolatry and perjury his office as the Lord's anointed.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Ezekiel 21:25
Then; Zedekiah. Profane; tainted with secret deep irreligious opinions, whence he despised God and his oath, and profaned the name of God. Prince: so much was his royal dignity lessened, that indeed he was rather a prince subject and dependent than a king. Whose day, day of sorrows, and sufferings, and punishment, is at hand. Iniquity; the irreligion which is spread by thee among thy courtiers shall cease to spread itself, because of thy low estate. Or, when iniquity shall bring the fatal ruin of king and kingdom, and both shall be destroyed, and with the overthrow of your state the opportunities and means of sinning shall end too.
Trapp's Commentary on Ezekiel 21:25
Ezekiel 21:25 And thou, profane wicked prince of Israel, whose day is come, when iniquity [shall have] an end,Ver. 25. And thou profane.] Or, Worthy to be wounded to death. Wicked prince.] Zedekiah, who now hath his own told him plainly by a prophet. See the like done, 1 Samuel 13:13 1 Kings 18:18 2 Kings 3:13-14.
Ellicott's Commentary on Ezekiel 21:25
(25) Profane.—The prophet now turns from the people as a whole to the individual prince at their head. The word for “profane” is the same as is translated “slain” in Ezekiel 21:14; it would be better rendered here, as there, overthrown. What is close at hand is described as accomplished. When iniquity shall have an end.—Literally, at the time of the iniquity of the end. The same expression is repeated in Ezekiel 21:29, and the meaning is plainly, at the time of that final transgression which shall be closed by the immediate manifestation of the Divine judgment. The representation of iniquity as being allowed to run a certain course through the Divine forbearance, and arrested and punished when it has reached its culmination, is a common one in Scripture. (See Genesis 15:16; Daniel 8:23; Matthew 23:34-36, &c.)
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Ezekiel 21:25
Verse 25. And thou profane wicked prince of Israel] Zedekiah, called here profane, because he had broken his oath; and wicked, because of his opposition to God and his prophet. Whose day is come] Who in a short time shalt be delivered into the hands of thy enemies.
Cambridge Bible on Ezekiel 21:25
25. profane wicked prince] Or, and thou wicked one, who art to be slain, prince of Israel. The sense “profane” is not quite certain, cf. fem., Leviticus 21:7; Leviticus 21:14. when iniquity … an end] in the time of the iniquity of the end, i.e. when iniquity shall receive its final chastisement—in the downfall of the state and captivity of the king. Cf. Ezekiel 35:5.
Whedon's Commentary on Ezekiel 21:25
25. Thou, profane wicked prince of Israel — Rather, “O deadly wounded wicked one, the prince of Israel” (R.V.). When iniquity shall have an end — Rather, “in the time of the iniquity [or, punishment] of the end” (R.V.).
Sermons on Ezekiel 21:25
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Blood on the Moon by David Davis | This sermon delves into the spiritual battle in the Middle East, contrasting the shedding of blood in the region with the sacrificial blood of Jesus. It emphasizes the need for a f |
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Jehovah Raphi-the Lord That Heals by David Wilkerson | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes that there is something of God that will not let go of us. He speaks of God's love, mercy, and compassion, and how He sends His servants to |