Ezekiel 21:31
Ezekiel 21:31 in Multiple Translations
I will pour out My anger upon you; I will breathe the fire of My fury against you; I will hand you over to brutal men, skilled in destruction.
And I will pour out mine indignation upon thee, I will blow against thee in the fire of my wrath, and deliver thee into the hand of brutish men, and skilful to destroy.
And I will pour out mine indignation upon thee; I will blow upon thee with the fire of my wrath; and I will deliver thee into the hand of brutish men, skilful to destroy.
And I will let loose my burning passion on you, breathing out on you the fire of my wrath: and I will give you up into the hands of men like beasts, trained to destruction.
I will deal with you in my anger; I will breathe my fire of anger on you; I will hand you over to cruel men who are experts in destruction.
And I wil powre out mine indignation vpon thee, and will blowe against thee in the fire of my wrath, and deliuer thee into the hand of beastly men, and skilfull to destroy.
And I have poured on thee Mine indignation, With fire of My wrath I blow against thee, And have given thee into the hand of brutish men — artificers of destruction.
I will pour out my indignation on you. I will blow on you with the fire of my wrath. I will deliver you into the hand of brutish men, skillful to destroy.
And I will pour out my indignation upon thee, I will blow against thee in the fire of my wrath, and deliver thee into the hand of brutish men, and skillful to destroy.
And I will pour out upon thee my indignation: in the fire of my rage will I blow upon thee, and will give thee into the hands of men that are brutish and contrive thy destruction.
I will pour out my punishment [MTY] on them. Because I am very angry with them, my breath on them will scorch them likea fire [MET]. I will allow brutal men to capture them, men who are experts in killing people.
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Study Notes — Ezekiel 21:31
- Context
- Cross References
- Ezekiel 21:31 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Ezekiel 21:31
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Ezekiel 21:31
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Ezekiel 21:31
- Trapp's Commentary on Ezekiel 21:31
- Ellicott's Commentary on Ezekiel 21:31
- Cambridge Bible on Ezekiel 21:31
- Sermons on Ezekiel 21:31
Context — God’s Sword of Judgment
31I will pour out My anger upon you; I will breathe the fire of My fury against you; I will hand you over to brutal men, skilled in destruction.
32You will be fuel for the fire. Your blood will stain your own land. You will not be remembered, for I, the LORD, have spoken.’”Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Nahum 1:6 | Who can withstand His indignation? Who can endure His burning anger? His wrath is poured out like fire; even rocks are shattered before Him. |
| 2 | Jeremiah 6:22–23 | This is what the LORD says: “Behold, an army is coming from the land of the north; a great nation is stirred up from the ends of the earth. They grasp the bow and spear; they are cruel and merciless. Their voice roars like the sea, and they ride upon horses, lined up like men in formation against you, O Daughter of Zion.” |
| 3 | Ezekiel 14:19 | 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, |
| 4 | Jeremiah 4:7 | A lion has gone up from his thicket, and a destroyer of nations has set out. He has left his lair to lay waste your land. Your cities will be reduced to ruins and lie uninhabited. |
| 5 | Haggai 1:9 | You expected much, but behold, it amounted to little. And what you brought home, I blew away. Why? declares the LORD of Hosts. Because My house still lies in ruins, while each of you is busy with his own house. |
| 6 | Psalms 18:15 | The channels of the sea appeared, and the foundations of the world were exposed, at Your rebuke, O LORD, at the blast of the breath of Your nostrils. |
| 7 | Isaiah 30:33 | For Topheth has long been prepared; it has been made ready for the king. Its funeral pyre is deep and wide, with plenty of fire and wood. The breath of the LORD, like a torrent of burning sulfur, sets it ablaze. |
| 8 | Ezekiel 7:8 | Very soon I will pour out My wrath upon you and vent My anger against you; I will judge you according to your ways and repay you for all your abominations. |
| 9 | Isaiah 14:4–6 | you will sing this song of contempt against the king of Babylon: How the oppressor has ceased, and how his fury has ended! The LORD has broken the staff of the wicked, the scepter of the rulers. It struck the peoples in anger with unceasing blows; it subdued the nations in rage with relentless persecution. |
| 10 | Isaiah 37:7 | Behold, I will put a spirit in him so that he will hear a rumor and return to his own land, where I will cause him to fall by the sword.’” |
Ezekiel 21:31 Summary
Ezekiel 21:31 is a verse that shows God's strong anger and disappointment with His people. He is sad because they have chosen to disobey Him and now they will face the consequences of their actions, just like it says in Proverbs 10:29 that the way of the wicked will lead to their own destruction. God wants us to know that He is a holy and just God, and He will not tolerate sin, as seen in Romans 6:23. He loves us and wants us to turn back to Him, and if we do, He will forgive us and show us His love and mercy, as promised in 1 John 1:9.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean for God to 'pour out His anger' as mentioned in Ezekiel 21:31?
This phrase signifies God's intense wrath and judgment, similar to what is described in Psalms 79:6 and Revelation 16:1, where God's anger is poured out upon those who refuse to acknowledge and worship Him.
Who are the 'brutal men, skilled in destruction' that God will hand the people over to?
These men are likely the Babylonian army, known for their cruelty and efficiency in warfare, as mentioned in Habakkuk 1:6-10, who will be used by God as an instrument of judgment against His people.
How does this verse relate to God's love and mercy?
Although this verse highlights God's anger and judgment, it is essential to remember that God's primary nature is love, as seen in John 3:16 and 1 John 4:8, and that His judgment is a call to repentance and a demonstration of His holy character.
What is the significance of God 'breathing the fire of His fury' against the people?
This phrase emphasizes the intensity and passion of God's wrath, much like the fiery furnace in Daniel 3:6, where God's fury is likened to a refining fire that purifies and judges those who refuse to obey Him.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways in which I can examine my own heart and life to ensure I am not inviting God's judgment?
- How can I balance the concept of God's anger and judgment with His love and mercy in my own understanding of His character?
- In what ways can I be an instrument of God's love and redemption in a world that often faces God's judgment?
- What are some practical steps I can take to 'return the sword to its sheath' and seek peace with God, as mentioned in Ezekiel 21:30?
Gill's Exposition on Ezekiel 21:31
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Ezekiel 21:31
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Ezekiel 21:31
Trapp's Commentary on Ezekiel 21:31
Ellicott's Commentary on Ezekiel 21:31
Cambridge Bible on Ezekiel 21:31
Sermons on Ezekiel 21:31
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They Will Not Believe It Until They Feel It! by Thomas Brooks | Thomas Brooks emphasizes the urgency of fleeing from the coming wrath of God, which is the greatest evil that can befall a soul. He warns that many will not believe in this wrath u |
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The Wrath to Come by C.H. Spurgeon | C.H. Spurgeon delivers a powerful sermon titled 'The Wrath to Come,' emphasizing the contrast between the peace experienced by Christians and the impending judgment awaiting sinner |
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His Wrath by Catherine Booth | Catherine Booth preaches about the impending great day of God's wrath, drawing parallels to past instances of divine judgment such as the destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah, the flo |
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The Anger and the Goodness. by Horatius Bonar | Horatius Bonar emphasizes the duality of God's nature, focusing on His anger and goodness as depicted in Nahum 1:6-7. He explains that God's anger is real, righteous, dreadful, and |
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(Through the Bible) Lamentations by Chuck Smith | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the concept of being double-minded and unstable in one's ways, as mentioned in the book of James. He emphasizes that God does not speak both |
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The Remnant and Martyrdom by Michael Howard | This sermon emphasizes the importance of truly living by faith and trusting God for provision, rather than manipulating circumstances for personal gain. It calls for a return to bu |
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When Life Is Overwhelming - Chuck Smith by From the Pulpit & Classic Sermons | In this sermon, the preacher focuses on the fourth chapter of Zechariah verse 6, where God speaks to the rebel and declares that His spirit, not human might or power, will accompli |







