Ezekiel 22:5
Ezekiel 22:5 in Multiple Translations
Those near and far will mock you, O infamous city, full of turmoil.
Those that be near, and those that be far from thee, shall mock thee, which art infamous and much vexed.
Those that are near, and those that are far from thee, shall mock thee, thou infamous one and full of tumult.
Those who are near and those who are far from you will make sport of you; your name is unclean, you are full of sounds of fear.
People far and near will laugh at you, you corrupt city full of confusion!
Those that be neere, and those that be farre from thee, shall mocke thee, which art vile in name and sore in affliction.
The near and the far-off from thee scoff at thee, O defiled of name — abounding in trouble.
Those who are near and those who are far from you will mock you, you infamous one, full of tumult.
Those that are near, and those that are far from thee, shall mock thee, who art infamous and much troubled.
Those that are near, and those that are far from thee, shall triumph over thee: thou filthy one, infamous, great in destruction.
People in countries that are near you and people who live far from you will make fun of you, because your city is full of lawless people and full of confusion.
Berean Amplified Bible — Ezekiel 22:5
BAB
Word Study
Hover over any word to see its amplified meaning. Click a word to explore its full definition and translation comparisons.
Amplified text is generated using scripting to tie together English translations for comparison. Always refer to the core BSB translation and original Hebrew/Greek text for accuracy. Anomalies may occur.
Ezekiel 22:5 Interlinear (Deep Study)
BIB
HEB
הַ/קְּרֹב֛וֹת
וְ/הָ/רְחֹק֥וֹת
מִמֵּ֖/ךְ
יִתְקַלְּסוּ
בָ֑/ךְ
טְמֵאַ֣ת
הַ/שֵּׁ֔ם
רַבַּ֖ת
הַ/מְּהוּמָֽה
הַ/קְּרֹב֛וֹת
qârôwb
H7138
near
Art | Adj
וְ/הָ/רְחֹק֥וֹת
râchôwq
H7350
distant
Conj | Art | Adj
מִמֵּ֖/ךְ
min
H4480
from
Prep | Suff
יִתְקַלְּסוּ
qâlaç
H7046
to mock
V-Hithpael-Imperf-3mp
בָ֑/ךְ
Prep | Suff
טְמֵאַ֣ת
ṭâmêʼ
H2931
unclean
Adj
הַ/שֵּׁ֔ם
shêm
H8034
name
Art | N-ms
רַבַּ֖ת
rab
H7227
many
Adj
הַ/מְּהוּמָֽה
mᵉhûwmâh
H4103
tumult
Art | N-fs
Hebrew Word Study
Select any word above to explore its original meaning, root, and usage across Scripture.
Use ← → arrow keys to navigate between words.
Hebrew Word Reference — Ezekiel 22:5
הַ/קְּרֹב֛וֹת
qârôwb
H7138
"near"
Art | Adj
This Hebrew word means near, describing something close in place, time, or relationship. It is used in the book of Genesis to describe family relationships. The word is used to describe a close connection.
Definition: 1) near 1a) of place 1b) of time 1c) of personal relationship 1c1) kinship
Usage: Occurs in 76 OT verses. KJV: allied, approach, at hand, [phrase] any of kin, kinsfold(-sman), (that is) near (of kin), neighbour, (that is) next, (them that come) nigh (at hand), more ready, short(-ly). See also: Genesis 19:20; Psalms 75:2; Psalms 15:3.
וְ/הָ/רְחֹק֥וֹת
râchôwq
H7350
"distant"
Conj | Art | Adj
This Hebrew word means something or someone is far away, either physically or in time. It is often used to describe distant lands or events that happened long ago. In the Bible, it appears in books like Genesis and Psalms.
Definition: adj 1) remote, far, distant, distant lands, distant ones 1a) of distance, time n m 2) distance 2a) from a distance (with prep) Aramaic equivalent: ra.chiq (רְחִיק "far" H7352)
Usage: Occurs in 85 OT verses. KJV: (a-) far (abroad, off), long ago, of old, space, great while to come. See also: Genesis 22:4; Psalms 65:6; Psalms 10:1.
מִמֵּ֖/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.
יִתְקַלְּסוּ
qâlaç
H7046
"to mock"
V-Hithpael-Imperf-3mp
To mock someone means to laugh at or make fun of them, and this word is used in the Bible to describe times when people ridiculed God or others. It is found in the books of Psalms and Proverbs. Mocking can be hurtful and is often warned against.
Definition: 1) to mock, scoff 1a) (Piel) to scoff at 1b) (Hithpael) to mock, deride, make fun of
Usage: Occurs in 4 OT verses. KJV: mock, scoff, scorn. See also: 2 Kings 2:23; Ezekiel 22:5; Habakkuk 1:10.
בָ֑/ךְ
""
Prep | Suff
טְמֵאַ֣ת
ṭâmêʼ
H2931
"unclean"
Adj
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means to be unclean in a spiritual sense, often due to sin or impurity, as seen in Leviticus. It can refer to people, places, or things. The concept is key to understanding biblical purity laws.
Definition: 1) unclean, impure 1a) ethically and religiously 1b) ritually 1c) of places
Usage: Occurs in 78 OT verses. KJV: defiled, [phrase] infamous, polluted(-tion), unclean. See also: Leviticus 5:2; Numbers 9:6; Isaiah 6:5.
הַ/שֵּׁ֔ם
shêm
H8034
"name"
Art | N-ms
In the Bible, a name represents a person's identity, honor, and character, like God's name symbolizing His power and authority. It appears in Genesis and other books, often referring to God's name or a person's reputation. This concept is central to understanding biblical identity.
Definition: 1) name 1a) name 1b) reputation, fame, glory 1c) the Name (as designation of God) 1d) memorial, monument Aramaic equivalent: shum (שֻׁם "name" H8036)
Usage: Occurs in 771 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] base, (in-) fame(-ous), named(-d), renown, report. See also: Genesis 2:11; Exodus 3:15; Deuteronomy 16:6.
רַבַּ֖ת
rab
H7227
"many"
Adj
This Hebrew word means a chief or captain, someone in charge. It is used in 2 Samuel 23:19 to describe a great and powerful man. The idea is one of leadership and authority.
Definition: adj 1) much, many, great 1a) much 1b) many 1c) abounding in 1d) more numerous than 1e) abundant, enough 1f) great 1g) strong 1h) greater than adv 1i) much, exceedingly
Usage: Occurs in 443 OT verses. KJV: (in) abound(-undance, -ant, -antly), captain, elder, enough, exceedingly, full, great(-ly, man, one), increase, long (enough, (time)), (do, have) many(-ifold, things, a time), (ship-)master, mighty, more, (too, very) much, multiply(-tude), officer, often(-times), plenteous, populous, prince, process (of time), suffice(-lent). See also: Genesis 6:5; 1 Kings 11:1; Psalms 3:2.
הַ/מְּהוּמָֽה
mᵉhûwmâh
H4103
"tumult"
Art | N-fs
This word means tumult or confusion, often describing a state of chaos or disquietude, like in Exodus 14:24 when God throws the Egyptian army into a state of panic. It can also mean trouble or vexation, and is used in various contexts. It appears in KJV translations as destruction or discomfiture.
Definition: 1) tumult, confusion, disquietude, discomfiture, destruction, trouble, vexed, vexation 1a) tumult, confusion, disturbance, turmoil, disquietude, panic 1b) discomfiture
Usage: Occurs in 12 OT verses. KJV: destruction, discomfiture, trouble, tumult, vexation, vexed. See also: Deuteronomy 7:23; Proverbs 15:16; Isaiah 22:5.
Study Notes — Ezekiel 22:5
Show Verse Quote Highlights
- Context
- Cross References
- Ezekiel 22:5 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Ezekiel 22:5
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Ezekiel 22:5
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Ezekiel 22:5
- Trapp's Commentary on Ezekiel 22:5
- Ellicott's Commentary on Ezekiel 22:5
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Ezekiel 22:5
- Cambridge Bible on Ezekiel 22:5
- Barnes' Notes on Ezekiel 22:5
- Whedon's Commentary on Ezekiel 22:5
- Sermons on Ezekiel 22:5
Context — The Sins of Jerusalem
3and tell her that this is what the Lord GOD says: ‘O city who brings her own doom by shedding blood within her walls and making idols to defile herself,
4you are guilty of the blood you have shed, and you are defiled by the idols you have made. You have brought your days to a close and have come to the end of your years. Therefore I have made you a reproach to the nations and a mockery to all the lands.
5Those near and far will mock you, O infamous city, full of turmoil.
6See how every prince of Israel within you has used his power to shed blood. 7Father and mother are treated with contempt. Within your walls the foreign resident is exploited, the fatherless and the widow are oppressed.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Isaiah 22:2 | O city of commotion, O town of revelry? Your slain did not die by the sword, nor were they killed in battle. |
| 2 | Jeremiah 15:2–3 | If they ask you, ‘Where shall we go?’ you are to tell them that this is what the LORD says: ‘Those destined for death, to death; those destined for the sword, to the sword; those destined for famine, to famine; and those destined for captivity, to captivity.’ I will appoint over them four kinds of destroyers, declares the LORD: the sword to kill, the dogs to drag away, and the birds of the air and beasts of the earth to devour and destroy. |
Ezekiel 22:5 Summary
Ezekiel 22:5 says that the city will be mocked by people near and far because of its sinful actions. This means that when we choose to sin, it can have serious consequences and bring shame not just to ourselves, but to those around us (as seen in Proverbs 10:9). The city in this verse is described as being full of turmoil, which is a result of its sinful choices. We can learn from this verse by recognizing the importance of living a life that is pleasing to God and avoiding actions that can bring harm to ourselves and others (as encouraged in Romans 12:9-10).
Frequently Asked Questions
Why does God call the city infamous in Ezekiel 22:5?
God calls the city infamous because of its sinful actions, such as shedding blood and making idols, which are described in Ezekiel 22:3-4 and similar to the sins condemned in Deuteronomy 12:31 and Jeremiah 7:31.
Who will mock the city, according to Ezekiel 22:5?
According to Ezekiel 22:5, both those near and far will mock the city, indicating that its reputation for sin will be widespread, much like the shame that came upon Sodom and Gomorrah in Genesis 19:1-29.
What is the turmoil that the city is full of, as mentioned in Ezekiel 22:5?
The turmoil that the city is full of is likely a reference to the social and moral chaos that results from its sinful actions, similar to the chaos described in Judges 21:25, where every man did what was right in his own eyes.
How does this verse relate to the rest of the Bible's teaching on sin and judgment?
This verse is consistent with the Bible's teaching that sin will ultimately lead to judgment and shame, as seen in Proverbs 10:9 and Romans 6:23, and that God will hold individuals and cities accountable for their actions, as seen in Revelation 20:12-15.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways that I can examine my own heart and life to see if there are any areas where I am contributing to turmoil or sin in my own community?
- How can I balance the need to speak out against sin with the need to show love and compassion to those who are struggling, as seen in Ezekiel 22:5 and Matthew 9:36-38?
- What are some ways that I can pray for my city or community, asking God to bring repentance and healing to those who are caught up in sin and turmoil?
- How can I be a source of peace and stability in a world that is often marked by turmoil and sin, as described in Ezekiel 22:5 and encouraged in Matthew 5:9?
Gill's Exposition on Ezekiel 22:5
Those that be near, and those that be far from thee, shall mock thee,.... The neighbouring nations, as the Edomites, Philistines, Moabites, and Ammonites; and distant ones, as the Babylonians, Medes,
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Ezekiel 22:5
Those that be near, and those that be far from thee, shall mock thee, which art infamous and much vexed. Those that be near, and those that be far from thee, shall mock thee, which art infamous and much vexed.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Ezekiel 22:5
Those that be near; as the Idumeans or Edomites, who insulted over Jerusalem when it was taken, Ammonites, and Moabites, and Philistines. Those that be far from thee; the barbarous Medes, Iberians, Hyrcanians, &c., to whom thou shalt be carried captive, whose land is far off. Infamous; of a most infamous name. Much vexed; afflicted, impoverished, and ruinated above what was ever done to any city.
Trapp's Commentary on Ezekiel 22:5
Ezekiel 22:5 [Those that be] near, and [those that be] far from thee, shall mock thee, [which art] infamous [and] much vexed.Ver. 5. Shall mock thee, which are infamous.] This was forethreatened. Our natures are most impatient of reproach; for there is none so mean but thinks himself worthy of some regard. Gens haec, saith Giraldus Cambrensis of the wild Irish, sicut et natio quaevis barbara, &c.; No nation is so barbarous, but that although they know not what belongeth to honour, yet do they exceedingly affect to be honoured, and will not abide to be reproached.
Ellicott's Commentary on Ezekiel 22:5
(5) Infamous and much vexed.—It is better to omit the words in italics, which art. The literal meaning of “infamous” is given in the margin; but the “much vexed” refers to the internal confusion, commotions, and social disorders which characterised the decaying state of the kingdom.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Ezekiel 22:5
Verse 5. Those that be near] Both distant as well as neighbouring provinces consider thee the most abandoned of characters; and through thee many have been involved in distress and ruin.
Cambridge Bible on Ezekiel 22:5
5. much vexed] full of tumults, Amos 3:9, and on ch. Ezekiel 5:7.
Barnes' Notes on Ezekiel 22:5
i. e., Countries near and afar oft shall mock thee, saying, “Ah! defiled in name; Ah! full of turbulence!”
Whedon's Commentary on Ezekiel 22:5
5. Infamous and much vexed — Literally, defiled in name and full of turmoil. The city which was to have been the joy of the whole earth has now become the scorn of the heathen.
Sermons on Ezekiel 22:5
| Sermon | Description | |
|---|---|---|
|
Isaiah and Jerusalem by A.B. Simpson | A.B. Simpson explores the profound messages of the prophet Isaiah, emphasizing his dual focus on sin and judgment for Jerusalem, alongside a hopeful vision of redemption and restor |
|
|
Isaiah Chapter 4 Isaiah and Jerusalem by A.B. Simpson | A.B. Simpson explores the profound messages of the prophet Isaiah, focusing on the themes of sin, judgment, and eventual redemption for Judah and Jerusalem. He highlights Isaiah's |