Ezekiel 22:31

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Ezekiel 22:31 in Multiple Translations

Berean Standard Bible BSB

So I have poured out My indignation upon them and consumed them with the fire of My fury. I have brought their ways down upon their own heads, declares the Lord GOD.”

King James Version KJV

Therefore have I poured out mine indignation upon them; I have consumed them with the fire of my wrath: their own way have I recompensed upon their heads, saith the Lord GOD.

American Standard Version ASV

Therefore have I poured out mine indignation upon them; I have consumed them with the fire of my wrath: their own way have I brought upon their heads, saith the Lord Jehovah.

Bible in Basic English BBE

And I let loose my passion on them, and have put an end to them in the fire of my wrath: I have made the punishment of their ways come on their heads, says the Lord.

Free Bible Version FBV

So I have let them experience my hostility, burning them up with the fire of my anger. I have made sure they suffer the consequences of what they've done, declares the Lord God.”

Geneva Bible 1599 GNV

Therefore haue I powred out mine indignation vpon them, and consumed them with the fire of my wrath: their owne wayes haue I rendred vpon their heads, sayth the Lord God.

Young's Literal Translation YLT

And I pour out on them mine indignation, By fire of My wrath I have consumed them, Their way on their own head I have put, An affirmation of the Lord Jehovah!'

World English Bible WEB

Therefore I have poured out my indignation on them. I have consumed them with the fire of my wrath. I have brought their own way on their heads,” says the Lord GOD.

Noah Webster Bible WBS

Therefore have I poured out my indignation upon them; I have consumed them with the fire of my wrath: their own way have I recompensed upon their heads, saith the Lord GOD.

Douay-Rheims 1899 DRV

And I poured out my indignation upon them, in the fire of my wrath I consumed them: I have rendered their way upon their own head, saith the Lord God.

Translation for Translators T4T

So because I am very angry with them, I will severely punish them [MTY] for all the wicked things that they have done. That will surely happen because I, Yahweh the Lord, have said it.”

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Ezekiel 22:31 Interlinear (Deep Study)

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HEB וָ/אֶשְׁפֹּ֤ךְ עֲלֵי/הֶם֙ זַעְמִ֔/י בְּ/אֵ֥שׁ עֶבְרָתִ֖/י כִּלִּיתִ֑י/ם דַּרְכָּ/ם֙ בְּ/רֹאשָׁ֣/ם נָתַ֔תִּי נְאֻ֖ם אֲדֹנָ֥/י יְהֹוִֽה

וָ/אֶשְׁפֹּ֤ךְ shâphak H8210 to pour Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-1cs

עֲלֵי/הֶם֙ ʻal H5921 upon Prep | Suff

זַעְמִ֔/י zaʻam H2195 indignation N-ms | Suff

בְּ/אֵ֥שׁ ʼêsh H784 fire Prep | N-cs

עֶבְרָתִ֖/י ʻebrâh H5678 fury N-fs | Suff

כִּלִּיתִ֑י/ם kâlâh H3615 to end V-Piel-Perf-1cs | Suff

דַּרְכָּ/ם֙ derek H1870 way N-cs | Suff

בְּ/רֹאשָׁ֣/ם rôʼsh H7218 head Prep | N-ms | Suff

נָתַ֔תִּי nâthan H5414 to give V-Qal-Perf-1cs

נְאֻ֖ם nᵉʼum H5002 utterance N-ms

אֲדֹנָ֥/י ʼĂdônây H136 Lord N-mp | Suff

יְהֹוִֽה Yᵉhôvih H3069 YHWH/God N-proper

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Hebrew Word Reference — Ezekiel 22:31

וָ/אֶשְׁפֹּ֤ךְ shâphak H8210 "to pour" Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-1cs

To pour or spill something out, like blood or a liquid. In the Bible, it can mean to shed blood or to pour out one's heart in prayer or complaint. For example, in Psalm 42:4, the writer pours out his soul to God.

Definition: : pour 1) to pour, pour out, spill 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to pour, pour out 1a2) to shed (blood) 1a3) to pour out (anger or heart) (fig) 1b) (Niphal) to be poured out, be shed 1c) (Pual) to be poured out, be shed 1d) (Hithpael) 1d1) to be poured out 1d2) to pour out oneself

Usage: Occurs in 111 OT verses. KJV: cast (up), gush out, pour (out), shed(-der, out), slip. See also: Genesis 9:6; Jeremiah 6:6; Psalms 22:15.

עֲלֵי/הֶם֙ ʻal H5921 "upon" Prep | Suff

This Hebrew word means on or above something, like a physical object or a situation. It can also imply a sense of responsibility or accountability, as in being on behalf of someone.

Definition: prep 1) upon, on the ground of, according to, on account of, on behalf of, concerning, beside, in addition to, together with, beyond, above, over, by, on to, towards, to, against 1a) upon, on the ground of, on the basis of, on account of, because of, therefore, on behalf of, for the sake of, for, with, in spite of, notwithstanding, concerning, in the matter of, as regards 1b) above, beyond, over (of excess) 1c) above, over (of elevation or pre-eminence) 1d) upon, to, over to, unto, in addition to, together with, with (of addition) 1e) over (of suspension or extension) 1f) by, adjoining, next, at, over, around (of contiguity or proximity) 1g) down upon, upon, on, from, up upon, up to, towards, over towards, to, against (with verbs of motion) 1h) to (as a dative)

Usage: Occurs in 4493 OT verses. KJV: above, according to(-ly), after, (as) against, among, and, [idiom] as, at, because of, beside (the rest of), between, beyond the time, [idiom] both and, by (reason of), [idiom] had the charge of, concerning for, in (that), (forth, out) of, (from) (off), (up-) on, over, than, through(-out), to, touching, [idiom] with. See also: Genesis 1:2; Genesis 24:13; Genesis 41:33.

זַעְמִ֔/י zaʻam H2195 "indignation" N-ms | Suff

This word refers to intense anger or fury, often used to describe God's displeasure with sin. In Deuteronomy 9:19, it is used to describe God's indignation towards the Israelites for worshiping a golden calf. It is a strong feeling of anger or rage.

Definition: anger, indignation

Usage: Occurs in 22 OT verses. KJV: angry, indignation, rage. See also: Psalms 38:4; Jeremiah 50:25; Psalms 69:25.

בְּ/אֵ֥שׁ ʼêsh H784 "fire" Prep | N-cs

Fire is a powerful symbol in the Bible, representing both God's anger and his refining presence, as seen in Deuteronomy 4:24 and Malachi 3:2-3. It is also used for cooking and warmth. This concept is central to many biblical stories.

Definition: 1) fire 1a) fire, flames 1b) supernatural fire (accompanying theophany) 1c) fire (for cooking, roasting, parching) 1d) altar-fire 1e) God's anger (fig.) Aramaic equivalent: esh (אֶשָּׁא "fire" H0785)

Usage: Occurs in 348 OT verses. KJV: burning, fiery, fire, flaming, hot. See also: Genesis 15:17; Joshua 7:15; Psalms 11:6.

עֶבְרָתִ֖/י ʻebrâh H5678 "fury" N-fs | Suff

This Hebrew word means an outburst of passion, such as anger, rage, or wrath, often describing God's response to sin. It's used to convey intense emotions in the Bible.

Definition: 1) outpouring, overflow, excess, fury, wrath, arrogance 1a) overflow, excess, outburst 1b) arrogance 1c) overflowing rage or fury

Usage: Occurs in 34 OT verses. KJV: anger, rage, wrath. See also: Genesis 49:7; Isaiah 14:6; Psalms 7:7.

כִּלִּיתִ֑י/ם kâlâh H3615 "to end" V-Piel-Perf-1cs | Suff

This Hebrew word means to finish or end something, like completing a task or using up a resource, as seen in Genesis 2:2 where God finished creating the heavens and earth.

Definition: : finish 1) to accomplish, cease, consume, determine, end, fail, finish, be complete, be accomplished, be ended, be at an end, be finished, be spent 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to be complete, be at an end 1a2) to be completed, be finished 1a3) to be accomplished, be fulfilled 1a4) to be determined, be plotted (bad sense) 1a5) to be spent, be used up 1a6) to waste away, be exhausted, fail 1a7) to come to an end, vanish, perish, be destroyed 1b) (Piel) 1b1) to complete, bring to an end, finish 1b2) to complete (a period of time) 1b3) to finish (doing a thing) 1b4) to make an end, end 1b5) to accomplish, fulfil, bring to pass 1b6) to accomplish, determine (in thought) 1b7) to put an end to, cause to cease 1b8) to cause to fail, exhaust, use up, spend 1b9) to destroy, exterminate 1c) (Pual) to be finished, be ended, be completed

Usage: Occurs in 199 OT verses. KJV: accomplish, cease, consume (away), determine, destroy (utterly), be (when... were) done, (be an) end (of), expire, (cause to) fail, faint, finish, fulfil, [idiom] fully, [idiom] have, leave (off), long, bring to pass, wholly reap, make clean riddance, spend, quite take away, waste. See also: Genesis 2:1; 2 Chronicles 29:17; Psalms 18:38.

דַּרְכָּ/ם֙ derek H1870 "way" N-cs | Suff

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.

בְּ/רֹאשָׁ֣/ם rôʼsh H7218 "head" Prep | N-ms | Suff

This Hebrew word means chief or prince, and is used to describe leaders in the Bible, such as in the book of 1 Samuel. It signifies a position of authority and importance.

Definition: : head 1) head, top, summit, upper part, chief, total, sum, height, front, beginning 1a) head (of man, animals) 1b) top, tip (of mountain) 1c) height (of stars) 1d) chief, head (of man, city, nation, place, family, priest) 1e) head, front, beginning 1f) chief, choicest, best 1g) head, division, company, band 1h) sum

Usage: Occurs in 547 OT verses. KJV: band, beginning, captain, chapiter, chief(-est place, man, things), company, end, [idiom] every (man), excellent, first, forefront, (be-)head, height, (on) high(-est part, (priest)), [idiom] lead, [idiom] poor, principal, ruler, sum, top. See also: Genesis 2:10; Numbers 17:18; 2 Samuel 4:7.

נָתַ֔תִּי nâthan H5414 "to give" V-Qal-Perf-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.

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.

יְהֹוִֽה 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 22:31

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Context
Cross References
Ezekiel 22:31 Summary
Frequently Asked Questions
Reflection Questions
Gill's Exposition on Ezekiel 22:31
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Ezekiel 22:31
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Ezekiel 22:31
Trapp's Commentary on Ezekiel 22:31
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Ezekiel 22:31
Cambridge Bible on Ezekiel 22:31
Sermons on Ezekiel 22:31

Context — Israel’s Wicked Leaders

29The people of the land have practiced extortion and committed robbery. They have oppressed the poor and needy and have exploited the foreign resident without justice. 30I searched for a man among them to repair the wall and stand in the gap before Me on behalf of the land, so that I should not destroy it. But I found no one.

31So I have poured out My indignation upon them and consumed them with the fire of My fury. I have brought their ways down upon their own heads, declares the Lord GOD.”

Cross References

	Reference	Text (BSB)
1	Ezekiel 16:43	Because you did not remember the days of your youth, but enraged Me with all these things, I will surely bring your deeds down upon your own head, declares the Lord GOD. Have you not committed this lewdness on top of all your other abominations?
2	Ezekiel 7:8–9	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. I will not look on you with pity, nor will I spare you, but I will punish you for your ways and for the abominations among you. Then you will know that it is I, the LORD, who strikes the blow.
3	Ezekiel 9:10	But as for Me, I will not look on them with pity, nor will I spare them. I will bring their deeds down upon their own heads.”
4	Romans 2:8–9	But for those who are self-seeking and who reject the truth and follow wickedness, there will be wrath and anger. There will be trouble and distress for every human being who does evil, first for the Jew, then for the Greek;
5	Ezekiel 7:3	The end is now upon you, and I will unleash My anger against you. I will judge you according to your ways and repay you for all your abominations.
6	Ezekiel 11:21	But as for those whose hearts pursue detestable things and abominations, I will bring their conduct down upon their own heads, declares the Lord GOD.”
7	Ezekiel 22:21–22	Yes, I will gather you together and blow on you with the fire of My wrath, and you will be melted within the city. 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.’”

Ezekiel 22:31 Summary

This verse means that God is very angry with the people of Israel because of their sinful actions, such as oppressing the poor and exploiting foreigners, as described in Ezekiel 22:29. As a result, He is punishing them with the consequences of their own actions, which is a demonstration of His holy and just nature (Romans 6:23). God's love and wrath are not contradictory, but rather complementary aspects of His character, as seen in Psalm 103:8-10, where He is described as a loving and merciful God who is also just and holy. By understanding God's character, we can learn to fear and respect Him, and to live in obedience to His commands.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does it mean for God to 'pour out His indignation' upon someone?

This phrase means that God's intense anger and displeasure are being released upon those who have rebelled against Him, as seen in Ezekiel 22:31 and also in Jeremiah 7:20, where God pours out His wrath upon Judah.

Why did God bring their ways down upon their own heads?

God brought their ways down upon their own heads as a form of judgment, allowing them to experience the consequences of their own sinful actions, similar to what is described in Galatians 6:7-8, where we reap what we sow.

Is God's fury and indignation contradictory to His love?

No, God's fury and indignation are a demonstration of His holy and just nature, which is necessary for a loving God to uphold righteousness and punish evil, as seen in Deuteronomy 32:4, where God is described as a God of justice and righteousness.

How does this verse relate to God's character in other parts of the Bible?

This verse is consistent with God's character as seen in Exodus 34:6-7, where He is described as a God of justice, mercy, and wrath, demonstrating that His love and wrath are not mutually exclusive, but rather complementary aspects of His nature.

Reflection Questions

What are some ways that I may be oppressing or exploiting others, and how can I repent and make amends?
In what ways have I experienced the consequences of my own sinful actions, and how has God used those experiences to draw me closer to Him?
How can I balance the truth of God's wrath and judgment with the truth of His love and mercy in my own life and witness?
What are some practical steps I can take to 'stand in the gap' for my community, as described in Ezekiel 22:30, and to intercede for those around me?

Gill's Exposition on Ezekiel 22:31

Therefore have I poured out mine indignation upon them,.... Like a mighty torrent, carrying all before it: I have consumed them with the fire of my wrath; by the sword, famine, pestilence, and

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Ezekiel 22:31

Therefore have I poured out mine indignation upon them; I have consumed them with the fire of my wrath: their own way have I recompensed upon their heads, saith the Lord GOD.

Matthew Poole's Commentary on Ezekiel 22:31

Therefore, thus provoked by all, have I poured out mine indignation, as a flood to sweep them away. I have consumed them; kindled a fire against them, that will destroy them. Their own way, sinful abominable ways, have I recompensed upon their heads; brought these as a net on them, when as wild beasts taken in the pit to be destroyed.

Trapp's Commentary on Ezekiel 22:31

Ezekiel 22:31 Therefore have I poured out mine indignation upon them; I have consumed them with the fire of my wrath: their own way have I recompensed upon their heads, saith the Lord GOD.Ver. 31. I have consumed them with the fire.] Since thou wouldst not be cleansed, nor rained upon in the day of indignation.

Adam Clarke's Commentary on Ezekiel 22:31

Verse 31. Therefore] Because of the profligacies already mentioned; because of the false worship so generally practiced; because of the false prophets tolerated; because of the unholy and profane priesthood; because of the oppressive princes; because of the unfaithful and deceiving prophets; because of the oppressions of petty officers; and because of the total corruption of manners in all ranks, places, offices, c. - Have I poured out mine indignation-consumed them with the fire of my wrath] Considering the above, has there not been sufficient reason why I should abandon such a people, and pour out upon them such a destructive storm of calamities?

Cambridge Bible on Ezekiel 22:31

31. have I poured] Prophetic perfect; the end is as good as come, Ezekiel 22:3-4. The result of this moral paralysis of the people must be its destruction. In the passages cited from Isaiah, written later and at a different juncture, the Lord himself interposes as saviour, there being none else.

Sermons on Ezekiel 22:31

	Sermon	Description
	God's Holiness - Part 4 by Richard Owen Roberts	In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of holiness and the hatred of sin in the eyes of God. He quotes various Bible verses to support his message, including Luke 1
	He Dares Spit in the Very Face of God Himself! by Thomas Brooks	Thomas Brooks emphasizes the folly of fretting against God during times of distress, illustrating how individuals often blame God for their suffering instead of recognizing their o
	Isaiah 45:9 by Chuck Smith	Chuck Smith emphasizes that striving against God ultimately harms ourselves, as God desires a better path for our lives and loves us deeply, wanting us to be with Him eternally. He
	Studies in Romans-02 by William MacDonald	In this sermon, the apostle Paul teaches about the judgment of God. He emphasizes that God's judgment is based on truth and not on incomplete or circumstantial evidence. Those who
	Lake Geneva Bible Conference 1984-03 Romans 2:1-16 by William MacDonald	In this sermon, the speaker discusses the judgment of God and how it will be without respect of persons. He emphasizes that God's judgment will be according to the law and truth, a
	(Romans) Faith or Works? by Brian Brodersen	In this sermon, the speaker discusses the lack of understanding among Roman Catholics about how to attain salvation. He highlights the fact that many Catholic leaders are also unaw
	The Portion of the Wicked by Jonathan Edwards	Jonathan Edwards preaches about the justice of God in allotting indignation, wrath, tribulation, and anguish to wicked men, emphasizing that their sinful nature and refusal to repe