Ezekiel 22:15
Ezekiel 22:15 in Multiple Translations
I will disperse you among the nations and scatter you throughout the lands; I will purge your uncleanness.
And I will scatter thee among the heathen, and disperse thee in the countries, and will consume thy filthiness out of thee.
And I will scatter thee among the nations, and disperse thee through the countries; and I will consume thy filthiness out of thee.
And I will send you in flight among the nations and wandering among the countries; and I will completely take away out of you everything which is unclean.
I'm going to scatter you among the nations and the different countries. I will put a stop to your unclean acts.
And I wil scatter thee among the heathen, and disperse thee in the countreys, and will cause thy filthines to cease from thee.
And I have scattered thee among nations, And have spread thee out among lands, And consumed thy uncleanness out of thee.
I will scatter you among the nations, and disperse you through the countries. I will purge your filthiness out of you.
And I will scatter thee among the heathen, and disperse thee in the countries, and will consume thy filthiness out of thee.
And I will disperse thee in the nations, and will scatter thee among the countries, and I will put an end to thy uncleanness in thee.
I will cause you to be scattered among many nations [DOU], and I will cause you to stop your sinful behavior.
Berean Amplified Bible — Ezekiel 22:15
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Ezekiel 22:15 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וַ/הֲפִיצוֹתִ֤י
אוֹתָ/ךְ֙
בַּ/גּוֹיִ֔ם
וְ/זֵרִיתִ֖י/ךְ
בָּ/אֲרָצ֑וֹת
וַ/הֲתִמֹּתִ֥י
טֻמְאָתֵ֖/ךְ
מִמֵּֽ/ךְ
וַ/הֲפִיצוֹתִ֤י
pûwts
H6327
to scatter
Conj | V-Hiphil-1cs
אוֹתָ/ךְ֙
ʼêth
H853
Obj.
DirObjM | Suff
בַּ/גּוֹיִ֔ם
gôwy
H1471
Gentile
Prep | N-mp
וְ/זֵרִיתִ֖י/ךְ
zârâh
H2219
to scatter
Conj | V-Piel-1cs | Suff
בָּ/אֲרָצ֑וֹת
ʼerets
H776
land
Prep | N-cp
וַ/הֲתִמֹּתִ֥י
tâmam
H8552
to finish
Conj | V-Hiphil-1cs
טֻמְאָתֵ֖/ךְ
ṭumʼâh
H2932
uncleanness
N-fs | Suff
מִמֵּֽ/ךְ
min
H4480
from
Prep | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — Ezekiel 22:15
וַ/הֲפִיצוֹתִ֤י
pûwts
H6327
"to scatter"
Conj | V-Hiphil-1cs
To shatter means to break something into pieces, either physically or figuratively. It can also mean to disperse or scatter people or things, as seen in various Bible translations.
Definition: 1) to scatter, be dispersed, be scattered 1a) (Qal) to be dispersed, be scattered 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be scattered 1b2) to be spread abroad 1c) (Hiphil) to scatter 1d) Hithpael) scatter
Usage: Occurs in 66 OT verses. KJV: break (dash, shake) in (to) pieces, cast (abroad), disperse (selves), drive, retire, scatter (abroad), spread abroad. See also: Genesis 10:18; Jeremiah 10:21; Psalms 18:15.
אוֹתָ/ךְ֙
ʼêth
H853
"Obj."
DirObjM | Suff
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.
בַּ/גּוֹיִ֔ם
gôwy
H1471
"Gentile"
Prep | N-mp
This word refers to a Gentile, someone who is not Hebrew or Israeli. It can also describe a large group of animals or a nation of people, emphasizing their unity and shared identity.
Definition: 1) nation, people 1a) nation, people 1a1) usually of non-Hebrew people 1a2) of descendants of Abraham 1a3) of Israel 1b) of swarm of locusts, other animals (fig.) 1c) Goyim? = "nations" Also named: ethnos (ἔθνος "Gentiles" G1484)
Usage: Occurs in 511 OT verses. KJV: Gentile, heathen, nation, people. See also: Genesis 10:5; Judges 4:16; Psalms 2:1.
וְ/זֵרִיתִ֖י/ךְ
zârâh
H2219
"to scatter"
Conj | V-Piel-1cs | Suff
This Hebrew verb means to scatter or toss something about, and can also imply diffusing or winnowing. It is used in various forms throughout the Bible, including the books of Psalms and Isaiah. The word has different meanings based on context, such as casting away or spreading out.
Definition: 1) to scatter, fan, cast away, winnow, disperse, compass, spread, be scattered, be dispersed 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to scatter 1a2) to fan, winnow 1b) (Niphal) to be scattered, be dispersed 1c) (Piel) 1c1) to scatter, disperse (intensive of Qal) 1c2) to winnow, sift 1d) (Pual) to be scattered, be spread out
Usage: Occurs in 38 OT verses. KJV: cast away, compass, disperse, fan, scatter (away), spread, strew, winnow. See also: Exodus 32:20; Jeremiah 49:32; Psalms 44:12.
בָּ/אֲרָצ֑וֹת
ʼerets
H776
"land"
Prep | N-cp
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.
וַ/הֲתִמֹּתִ֥י
tâmam
H8552
"to finish"
Conj | V-Hiphil-1cs
To finish or complete something, either in a good or bad sense, like when God finished creating the world in Genesis. It can also mean to be consumed or destroyed. The KJV Bible uses words like accomplish, cease, or have done to translate it.
Definition: 1) to be complete, be finished, be at an end 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to be finished, be completed 1a1a) completely, wholly, entirely (as auxiliary with verb) 1a2) to be finished, come to an end, cease 1a3) to be complete (of number) 1a4) to be consumed, be exhausted, be spent 1a5) to be finished, be consumed, be destroyed 1a6) to be complete, be sound, be unimpaired, be upright (ethically) 1a7) to complete, finish 1a8) to be completely crossed over 1b) (Niphal) to be consumed 1c) (Hiphil) 1c1) to finish, complete, perfect 1c2) to finish, cease doing, leave off doing 1c3) to complete, sum up, make whole 1c4) to destroy (uncleanness) 1c5) to make sound 1d) (Hithpael) to deal in integrity, act uprightly
Usage: Occurs in 61 OT verses. KJV: accomplish, cease, be clean (pass-) ed, consume, have done, (come to an, have an, make an) end, fail, come to the full, be all gone, [idiom] be all here, be (make) perfect, be spent, sum, be (shew self) upright, be wasted, whole. See also: Genesis 47:15; 2 Kings 22:4; Psalms 9:7.
טֻמְאָתֵ֖/ךְ
ṭumʼâh
H2932
"uncleanness"
N-fs | Suff
This word refers to the state of being unclean or impure, often resulting from sinful actions, as described in Ezekiel. It encompasses various forms of uncleanness, including ritual and ethical impurity.
Definition: 1) uncleanness 1a) sexual 1b) of filthy mass 1c) ethical and religious 1d) ritual 1e) local (of nations)
Usage: Occurs in 31 OT verses. KJV: filthiness, unclean(-ness). See also: Leviticus 5:3; Numbers 19:13; Zechariah 13:2.
מִמֵּֽ/ךְ
min
H4480
"from"
Prep | Suff
This Hebrew word means a portion or part of something, and is often used to show the relationship between things, like from or out of something.
Definition: prep 1) from, out of, on account of, off, on the side of, since, above, than, so that not, more than 1a) from (expressing separation), off, on the side of 1b) out of 1b1) (with verbs of proceeding, removing, expelling) 1b2) (of material from which something is made) 1b3) (of source or origin) 1c) out of, some of, from (partitively) 1d) from, since, after (of time) 1e) than, more than (in comparison) 1f) from...even to, both...and, either...or 1g) than, more than, too much for (in comparisons) 1h) from, on account of, through, because (with infinitive) conj 2) that Aramaic equivalent: min (מִן־ "from" H4481)
Usage: Occurs in 1094 OT verses. KJV: above, after, among, at, because of, by (reason of), from (among), in, [idiom] neither, [idiom] nor, (out) of, over, since, [idiom] then, through, [idiom] whether, with. See also: Genesis 2:6; Exodus 16:32; Leviticus 14:26.
Study Notes — Ezekiel 22:15
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- Context
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- Ezekiel 22:15 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Ezekiel 22:15
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Ezekiel 22:15
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Ezekiel 22:15
- Trapp's Commentary on Ezekiel 22:15
- Cambridge Bible on Ezekiel 22:15
- Whedon's Commentary on Ezekiel 22:15
- Sermons on Ezekiel 22:15
Context — The Sins of Jerusalem
13Now look, I strike My hands together against your unjust gain and against the blood you have shed in your midst.
14Will your courage endure or your hands be strong in the day I deal with you? I, the LORD, have spoken, and I will act.
15I will disperse you among the nations and scatter you throughout the lands; I will purge your uncleanness.
16And when you have defiled yourself in the eyes of the nations, then you will know that I am the LORD.’” 17Then the word of the LORD came to me, saying,Cross References
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| 1 | Nehemiah 1:8 | Remember, I pray, the word that You commanded Your servant Moses when You said, ‘If you are unfaithful, I will scatter you among the nations, |
| 2 | Ezekiel 22:22 | As silver is melted in a furnace, so you will be melted within the city. Then you will know that I, the LORD, have poured out My wrath upon you.’” |
| 3 | Deuteronomy 4:27 | Then the LORD will scatter you among the peoples, and only a few of you will survive among the nations to which the LORD will drive you. |
| 4 | Zechariah 7:14 | But I scattered them with a whirlwind among all the nations that they had not known, and the land was left desolate behind them so that no one could come or go. Thus they turned the pleasant land into a desolation.” |
| 5 | Ezekiel 36:19 | I dispersed them among the nations, and they were scattered throughout the lands. I judged them according to their ways and deeds. |
| 6 | Leviticus 26:33 | But I will scatter you among the nations and will draw out a sword after you as your land becomes desolate and your cities are laid waste. |
| 7 | Ezekiel 12:14–15 | And I will scatter to every wind all the attendants around him and all his troops, and I will draw a sword to chase after them. And they will know that I am the LORD, when I disperse them among the nations and scatter them throughout the countries. |
| 8 | Malachi 3:3 | And He will sit as a refiner and purifier of silver; He will purify the sons of Levi and refine them like gold and silver. Then they will present offerings to the LORD in righteousness. |
| 9 | Matthew 3:12 | His winnowing fork is in His hand to clear His threshing floor and to gather His wheat into the barn; but He will burn up the chaff with unquenchable fire.” |
| 10 | Deuteronomy 28:25 | The LORD will cause you to be defeated before your enemies. You will march out against them in one direction but flee from them in seven. You will be an object of horror to all the kingdoms of the earth. |
Ezekiel 22:15 Summary
Ezekiel 22:15 is a verse where God says He will scatter the people of Israel among other nations because of their sin. This is not just a punishment, but also a way for God to make them clean again, like a refiner purifying silver (Malachi 3:3). God wants His people to be holy, just like He is holy (Leviticus 11:44-45). He wants to remove the bad things from their lives so they can be close to Him again.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean for God to 'purge your uncleanness' in Ezekiel 22:15?
This refers to God's judgment and cleansing of Israel's sin, as seen in Ezekiel 22:15, similar to what is described in Psalm 51:7, where David asks God to cleanse him from his sin.
Why does God scatter the people 'among the nations and throughout the lands'?
This is a form of judgment, as seen in Deuteronomy 28:64, where God warns that disobedience will lead to scattering among the nations, and also a means of purifying them, as mentioned in Ezekiel 22:15.
Is this verse only talking about Israel or can it apply to other nations as well?
While the immediate context is Israel, the principle of God's judgment on sin and uncleanness can apply to any nation, as seen in Proverbs 14:34, which states that righteousness exalts a nation, but sin is a reproach to any people.
How does this verse relate to the concept of God's holiness?
This verse highlights God's holiness and His desire to separate Himself from uncleanness, as seen in Leviticus 11:44-45, where God commands Israel to be holy because He is holy, and to separate themselves from unclean things.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways that I may be contributing to 'uncleanness' in my own life, and how can I seek God's purifying work?
- In what ways can I be an agent of God's holiness and purity in a world filled with sin and uncleanness?
- How does the concept of being 'scattered among the nations' relate to the idea of being a 'stranger and alien' in this world, as described in 1 Peter 2:11?
- What does it mean for me to 'know that I am the Lord' through God's judgment and purifying work, as mentioned in Ezekiel 22:16?
Gill's Exposition on Ezekiel 22:15
And I will scatter thee among the Heathen, and disperse thee in the countries,.... Not only cause them to be carried captive to some one place, as Babylon; but to be scattered and dispersed
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Ezekiel 22:15
And I will scatter thee among the heathen, and disperse thee in the countries, and will consume thy filthiness out of thee. And will consume they filthiness out of thee - the object of God scattering the Jews.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Ezekiel 22:15
I will scatter thee, as the wind scatters chaff, among the heathen, the worst of the Babylonish vassals. And disperse thee in the countries; doubled for certainty of the thing. Consume thy filthiness out of thee: some take it for a threat by a fire, that shall consume the filthy sinners, and the filthy sins will cease; or else, that by removing them out of Jerusalem into captivity, and reducing them to a very low condition, they should not any more commit, but for ever loathe, their wickedness: some take it for a promise of purging mercy to better them, i.e. the remnant of them, when the rest are destroyed and wasted.
Trapp's Commentary on Ezekiel 22:15
Ezekiel 22:15 And I will scatter thee among the heathen, and disperse thee in the countries, and will consume thy filthiness out of thee.Ver. 15. I will scatter thee.] Deuteronomy 4:27; Deuteronomy 28:25; Deuteronomy 28:64. And will consume thy filthiness.] By thy captivity and misery I will refine and reform thee Heb., Faciam ut integretur.
Cambridge Bible on Ezekiel 22:15
15. Cf. ch. Ezekiel 23:27-28, Ezekiel 36:25; Ezekiel 36:29.
Whedon's Commentary on Ezekiel 22:15
15. This was literally fulfilled. (See also Ezekiel 23:27.) The Jews’ love of idolatry and licentiousness was burnt out of them in the hot furnace of the Babylonian captivity. No nation to-day is so free from the social evil.
Sermons on Ezekiel 22:15
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(Through the Bible) Nehemiah 1-7 by Chuck Smith | In this sermon, the speaker addresses the issue of discouragement and fear that can hinder people from pursuing the word of God. He encourages the listeners to remember the Lord as |
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Nehemiah - Service for God by John Hunter | In this sermon, the speaker focuses on the importance of building a community rather than just physical walls. He emphasizes that it is not enough to protect what is inside, but to |
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Nehemiah #1: Chapter 1, Rebuilding the Wall by Stephen Kaung | In this sermon, the speaker discusses the burden that Nehemiah carried as the cup-bearer to the king. Despite his inner turmoil, Nehemiah had to maintain a joyful appearance before |
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From a Mess to an Enduring Message by Carter Conlon | In this sermon, the speaker discusses the state of the nation and the loss of their ability to protect themselves from evil. The gates are burned with fire, symbolizing their inabi |
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Israel: What's Going On? What We Can We Do? by Shane Idleman | Shane Idleman addresses the complexities surrounding Israel's current situation, emphasizing the importance of understanding the historical and biblical context. He discusses the o |
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(Through the Bible) Joel 3 by Chuck Smith | In this sermon, the preacher discusses various passages from the Bible that speak about the coming judgment and the return of Jesus Christ. He emphasizes the urgency of the harvest |
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Daniel 9:1 by Chuck Smith | Chuck Smith emphasizes the significance of Daniel's prayer, rooted in his understanding of God's Word and the fulfillment of God's promises. Daniel's confession of Israel's sins an |