Ezekiel 30:3

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Ezekiel 30:3 in Multiple Translations

Berean Standard Bible BSB

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.

King James Version KJV

For the day is near, even the day of the LORD is near, a cloudy day; it shall be the time of the heathen.

American Standard Version ASV

For the day is near, even the day of Jehovah is near; it shall be a day of clouds, a time of the nations.

Bible in Basic English BBE

For the day is near, the day of the Lord is near, a day of cloud; it will be the time of the nations.

Free Bible Version FBV

The day is soon coming—the Day of the Lord is near. It will be a gloomy, cloudy day, a time of judgment for the nations.

Geneva Bible 1599 GNV

For the day is neere, and the day of the Lord is at hand, a cloudie day, and it shall be the time of the heathen.

Young's Literal Translation YLT

For near [is] a day, near [is] a day to Jehovah! A day of clouds, the time of nations it is.

World English Bible WEB

For the day is near, even the LORD’s day is near. It will be a day of clouds, a time of the nations.

Noah Webster Bible WBS

For the day is near, even the day of the LORD is near, a cloudy day; it shall be the time of the heathen.

Douay-Rheims 1899 DRV

For the day is near, yea the day of the Lord is near: a cloudy day, it shall be the time of the nations.

Translation for Translators T4T

That day is near, the day when I, Yahweh, will punish people; it will be a day of dark clouds and disaster for many nations.

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Ezekiel 30:3 Interlinear (Deep Study)

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HEB כִּֽי קָר֣וֹב י֔וֹם וְ/קָר֥וֹב י֖וֹם לַֽ/יהוָ֑ה י֣וֹם עָנָ֔ן עֵ֥ת גּוֹיִ֖ם יִֽהְיֶֽה

כִּֽי kîy H3588 for Conj

קָר֣וֹב qârôwb H7138 near Adj

י֔וֹם yôwm H3117 day N-ms

וְ/קָר֥וֹב qârôwb H7138 near Conj | Adj

י֖וֹם yôwm H3117 day N-ms

לַֽ/יהוָ֑ה Yᵉhôvâh H3068 The Lord Prep | N-proper

י֣וֹם yôwm H3117 day N-ms

עָנָ֔ן ʻânân H6051 cloud N-ms

עֵ֥ת ʻêth H6256 time N-cs

גּוֹיִ֖ם gôwy H1471 Gentile N-mp

יִֽהְיֶֽה hâyâh H1961 to be V-Qal-Imperf-3ms

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Hebrew Word Reference — Ezekiel 30:3

כִּֽי kîy H3588 "for" Conj

A conjunction used to show cause or connection, as in Genesis 2:23 where Adam says the woman is bone of his bone because she was taken out of him. It is often translated as 'for', 'because', or 'since'.

Definition: 1) that, for, because, when, as though, as, because that, but, then, certainly, except, surely, since 1a) that 1a1) yea, indeed 1b) when (of time) 1b1) when, if, though (with a concessive force) 1c) because, since (causal connection) 1d) but (after negative) 1e) that if, for if, indeed if, for though, but if 1f) but rather, but 1g) except that 1h) only, nevertheless 1i) surely 1j) that is 1k) but if 1l) for though 1m) forasmuch as, for therefore

Usage: Occurs in 3910 OT verses. KJV: and, + (forasmuch, inasmuch, where-) as, assured(-ly), + but, certainly, doubtless, + else, even, + except, for, how, (because, in, so, than) that, + nevertheless, now, rightly, seeing, since, surely, then, therefore, + (al-) though, + till, truly, + until, when, whether, while, whom, yea, yet. See also: Genesis 1:4; Genesis 26:16; Genesis 42:15.

קָר֣וֹב qârôwb H7138 "near" 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.

י֔וֹם yôwm H3117 "day" N-ms

The Hebrew word 'yom' refers to a day, which can be a literal 24-hour period or a figurative space of time. It is used in the Bible to describe a wide range of time periods, from a single day to a year or a lifetime. The word 'yom' is used in many different contexts throughout the Bible.

Definition: : day/when/time/period 1) day, time, year 1a) day (as opposed to night) 1b) day (24 hour period) 1b1) as defined by evening and morning in Genesis 1 1b2) as a division of time 1b2a) a working day, a day's journey 1c) days, lifetime (pl.) 1d) time, period (general) 1e) year 1f) temporal references 1f1) today 1f2) yesterday 1f3) tomorrow

Usage: Occurs in 1930 OT verses. KJV: age, [phrase] always, [phrase] chronicals, continually(-ance), daily, ((birth-), each, to) day, (now a, two) days (agone), [phrase] elder, [idiom] end, [phrase] evening, [phrase] (for) ever(-lasting, -more), [idiom] full, life, as (so) long as (... live), (even) now, [phrase] old, [phrase] outlived, [phrase] perpetually, presently, [phrase] remaineth, [idiom] required, season, [idiom] since, space, then, (process of) time, [phrase] as at other times, [phrase] in trouble, weather, (as) when, (a, the, within a) while (that), [idiom] whole ([phrase] age), (full) year(-ly), [phrase] younger. See also: Genesis 1:5; Genesis 33:13; Exodus 23:15.

וְ/קָר֥וֹב qârôwb H7138 "near" Conj | Adj

Definition: 1) near 1a) of place 1b) of time 1c) of personal relationship 1c1) kinship

י֖וֹם yôwm H3117 "day" N-ms

לַֽ/יהוָ֑ה Yᵉhôvâh H3068 "The Lord" Prep | N-proper

Yehovah is another name for God, often translated as 'the Lord'. It is a national name for God in the Jewish faith. This name is used throughout the Old Testament.

Definition: Another name of ye.ru.sha.laim (יְרוּשָׁלִַ֫ם, יְרוּשְׁלֵם "Jerusalem" H3389)

Usage: Occurs in 5522 OT verses. KJV: Jehovah, the Lord. Compare H3050 (יָהּ), H3069 (יְהֹוִה). See also: Genesis 2:4; Genesis 24:42; Exodus 8:8.

י֣וֹם yôwm H3117 "day" N-ms

עָנָ֔ן ʻânân H6051 "cloud" N-ms

This Hebrew word means a cloud or cloudy, and is used to describe the cloud that God uses to appear to his people. It appears in the Bible to describe God's presence, and is translated as cloud in the KJV.

Definition: 1) cloud, cloudy, cloud-mass 1a) cloud-mass (of theophanic cloud) 1b) cloud Aramaic equivalent: a.nan (עֲנָן "cloud" H6050)

Usage: Occurs in 80 OT verses. KJV: cloud(-y). See also: Genesis 9:13; Deuteronomy 1:33; Psalms 78:14.

עֵ֥ת ʻêth H6256 "time" N-cs

Eth means time, especially now or when, and can refer to an event, experience, or occasion. It is often used to describe a specific moment or period.

Definition: 1) time 1a) time (of an event) 1b) time (usual) 1c) experiences, fortunes 1d) occurrence, occasion

Usage: Occurs in 258 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] after, (al-) ways, [idiom] certain, [phrase] continually, [phrase] evening, long, (due) season, so (long) as, (even-, evening-, noon-) tide, (meal-), what) time, when. See also: Genesis 8:11; 2 Chronicles 35:17; Psalms 1:3.

גּוֹיִ֖ם gôwy H1471 "Gentile" 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.

יִֽהְיֶֽה hâyâh H1961 "to be" V-Qal-Imperf-3ms

The Hebrew word for to be means to exist or come into being. It is used to describe something that happens or comes to pass, like in Genesis where God creates the world.

Definition: 1) to be, become, come to pass, exist, happen, fall out 1a) (Qal) 1a1) --- 1a1a) to happen, fall out, occur, take place, come about, come to pass 1a1b) to come about, come to pass 1a2) to come into being, become 1a2a) to arise, appear, come 1a2b) to become 1a2b1) to become 1a2b2) to become like 1a2b3) to be instituted, be established 1a3) to be 1a3a) to exist, be in existence 1a3b) to abide, remain, continue (with word of place or time) 1a3c) to stand, lie, be in, be at, be situated (with word of locality) 1a3d) to accompany, be with 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to occur, come to pass, be done, be brought about 1b2) to be done, be finished, be gone

Usage: Occurs in 3131 OT verses. KJV: beacon, [idiom] altogether, be(-come), accomplished, committed, like), break, cause, come (to pass), do, faint, fall, [phrase] follow, happen, [idiom] have, last, pertain, quit (one-) self, require, [idiom] use. See also: Genesis 1:2; Genesis 17:4; Genesis 36:11.

Study Notes — Ezekiel 30:3

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Context
Cross References
Ezekiel 30:3 Summary
Frequently Asked Questions
Reflection Questions
Gill's Exposition on Ezekiel 30:3
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Ezekiel 30:3
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Ezekiel 30:3
Trapp's Commentary on Ezekiel 30:3
Ellicott's Commentary on Ezekiel 30:3
Cambridge Bible on Ezekiel 30:3
Barnes' Notes on Ezekiel 30:3
Sermons on Ezekiel 30:3

Context — A Lament for Egypt

1Again the word of the LORD came to me, saying, 2“Son of man, prophesy and declare that this is what the Lord GOD says: Wail, ‘Alas for that day!’

3For 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.

4A sword will come against Egypt, and there will be anguish in Cush when the slain fall in Egypt, its wealth is taken away, and its foundations are torn down. 5Cush, Put, and Lud, and all the various peoples, as well as Libya and the men of the covenant land, will fall with Egypt by the sword.

Cross References

	Reference	Text (BSB)
1	Obadiah 1:15	For the Day of the LORD is near for all the nations. As you have done, it will be done to you; your recompense will return upon your own head.
2	Joel 2:1–2	Blow the ram’s horn in Zion; sound the alarm on My holy mountain! Let all who dwell in the land tremble, for the Day of the LORD is coming; indeed, it is near— a day of darkness and gloom, a day of clouds and blackness. Like the dawn overspreading the mountains a great and strong army appears, such as never was of old, nor will ever be in ages to come.
3	Joel 1:15	Alas for the day! For the Day of the LORD is near, and it will come as destruction from the Almighty.
4	Isaiah 24:21–23	In that day the LORD will punish the host of heaven above and the kings of the earth below. They will be gathered together like prisoners in a pit. They will be confined to a dungeon and punished after many days. The moon will be confounded and the sun will be ashamed; for the LORD of Hosts will reign on Mount Zion and in Jerusalem, and before His elders with great glory.
5	Ezekiel 7:12	The time has come; the day has arrived. Let the buyer not rejoice and the seller not mourn, for wrath is upon the whole multitude.
6	Ezekiel 34:12	As a shepherd looks for his scattered sheep when he is among the flock, so I will look for My flock. I will rescue them from all the places to which they were scattered on a day of clouds and darkness.
7	Zephaniah 1:14	The great Day of the LORD is near— near and coming quickly. Listen, the Day of the LORD! Then the cry of the mighty will be bitter.
8	Ezekiel 7:7	Doom has come to you, O inhabitants of the land. The time has come; the day is near; there is panic on the mountains instead of shouts of joy.
9	Ezekiel 30:18	The day will be darkened in Tahpanhes when I break the yoke of Egypt and her proud strength comes to an end. A cloud will cover her, and her daughters will go into captivity.
10	Ezekiel 32:7	When I extinguish you, I will cover the heavens and darken their stars. I will cover the sun with a cloud, and the moon will not give its light.

Ezekiel 30:3 Summary

Ezekiel 30:3 tells us that a day of judgment is coming, known as the Day of the Lord, which will be a time of darkness and doom for the nations. This day is near, and it's a reminder that God will one day hold everyone accountable for their actions, as seen in Romans 14:12. Just like a storm cloud can bring fear and uncertainty, the Day of the Lord will be a time of great terror, but for those who know God, it can also be a time of hope and redemption, as mentioned in 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18. As we look forward to this day, we should examine our own hearts and lives, and make sure we are living in a way that honors God.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Day of the Lord mentioned in Ezekiel 30:3?

The Day of the Lord is a time of reckoning and judgment, as seen in Isaiah 13:6 and Joel 2:31, where God will pour out His wrath on the nations for their sins.

Why is the Day of the Lord associated with clouds in Ezekiel 30:3?

The clouds may symbolize the darkness and gloom that will characterize this day of judgment, as mentioned in Joel 2:2, where a day of darkness and gloom is described as a time of great terror.

What nations are being referred to in Ezekiel 30:3?

Although the verse does not specify particular nations, the surrounding context mentions Egypt and other neighboring countries, suggesting that the judgment will be on a global scale, as seen in Revelation 20:12, where all nations are judged before God.

Is the Day of the Lord in Ezekiel 30:3 the same as the Second Coming of Jesus?

While the Day of the Lord is a concept that encompasses God's judgment and wrath, the specific event in Ezekiel 30:3 is not directly linked to the Second Coming, although both events share similarities, such as the idea of God's judgment, as seen in 2 Thessalonians 1:7-10.

Reflection Questions

What does the nearness of the Day of the Lord mean for my own life and priorities?
How can I prepare myself for the coming judgment, and what role does repentance play in this process?
In what ways can I be a warning voice to others, like Ezekiel, to turn to God before the Day of the Lord arrives?
How does the promise of God's judgment on the nations impact my trust in His sovereignty and justice?

Gill's Exposition on Ezekiel 30:3

For the day is near,.... The day of Egypt's destruction, the time fixed for it: even the day of the Lord is near; the day appointed by him, and in which he would make himself known by the judgments

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Ezekiel 30:3

For the day is near, even the day of the LORD is near, a cloudy day; it shall be the time of the heathen. It shall be the time of the heathen - namely, for taking vengeance on them.

Matthew Poole's Commentary on Ezekiel 30:3

The day; the time of such distresses, as never the like known by you. Near; it will begin in your overthrow in the Cyrenian and Libyan deserts in very little time next it will continue in your civil war, and finally end in the Babylonish conquest: some two years, and you shall be miserably routed in the deserts of Libya; immediately after the civil war for eleven years together shall waste you; and then Nebuchadrezzar’ s forces will be upon you; so that, whereas there may be about sixteen or eighteen years between the prophecy and its fulfilling, here is thirteen or fourteen of them taken up with sorrows and afflictions, forerunners of the last. The day of the Lord; of the Lord’ s sore displeasure against Egypt and its allies. Near; within two years, as is said. A cloudy day; a dark day, so times of trouble are called, whereas prosperity is a day of light. Troubles, like violent storms, are black. Of the heathen; of the Egyptians to be wasted, and of the Babylonians to waste them; the day of pride, cruelty, and revenges to the one, the day of falling, spoil, and destruction to the other.

Trapp's Commentary on Ezekiel 30:3

Ezekiel 30:3 For the day [is] near, even the day of the LORD [is] near, a cloudy day; it shall be the time of the heathen.Ver. 3. A cloudy day.] Heb., A day of a cloud, which was rarely seen in Egypt.

Ellicott's Commentary on Ezekiel 30:3

(3) The time of the heathen.—The judgment upon Egypt is but an individual instance, and is symbolic of general judgment upon all merely worldly power. Her fall is one step in the general overthrow of whatever exalts and opposes itself to God. Very similar to Ezekiel 30:2-3 are the prophecies in Isaiah 13:6; Isaiah 13:9; Joe 1:13; Joe 1:15; Joe 2:2; Obadiah 1:15; Zephaniah 1:7; Zephaniah 1:14.

Cambridge Bible on Ezekiel 30:3

3. the day is near] The “day” of the Lord is never in the prophets a mere calamity or judgment from God. It is the time of Jehovah’s final interposition in the world to do judgment, to chastise evil, and give the crowning victory to his own cause. This day has a universal bearing: particularly, it falls in terror and calamity upon the heathen, the foes of Jehovah’s kingdom, but also upon the sinners in Zion, those who are at ease and settled on their lees (Zephaniah 1:12), on the proud and the oppressors of the poor (Isaiah 2:12). The presentiment of this day is common to all the prophets, and the knowledge of it exists among the people (Amos 5:18). The feeling of its nearness, however, was awakened in various ways: either by great convulsions among the nations or calamities, in which Jehovah was so visibly operating that his final interposition seemed at hand (Isaiah 13; Zephaniah 1:7; Joe 2:1); or, by a moral condition of the world which it was felt he must intervene to chastise and put an end to (Isaiah 2, 3). Naturally the convulsions or calamities which awakened the presentiment of the nearness of the day passed over and the day was deferred, but this does not justify the supposition that the prophets mean merely a great calamity or judgment by the day of the Lord. the time of the heathen] the nations, the foes of Jehovah’s kingdom and people, when Jehovah shall be revealed to them and they shall be judged. Isaiah 2, 3, Isaiah 13:22; Jeremiah 27:7; Ezekiel 7:7; Ezekiel 22:3.

Barnes' Notes on Ezekiel 30:3

The time of the pagan - The time when the pagan (Egyptians) shall be judged.

Sermons on Ezekiel 30:3

	Sermon	Description
	The Day of Judgment by Aaron Dunlop	In this sermon, the speaker discusses the judgment of God and its various aspects. The first aspect is the event of the judgment, which is referred to as the day of the Lord. The s
	(Saved Through the Fire) 13 - God's True Message by Milton Green	In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the concept of the day of the Lord, where God will judge and punish all nations based on their actions. He warns that whatever one gives out
	Commentary Notes - Obadiah by Walter Beuttler	Walter Beuttler delves into the book of Obadiah, highlighting the prophetic message of divine retribution and the ultimate triumph of God's government. The Edomites, descendents of
	(1 Thessalonians) Marked Differentiations and Exortations by Willie Mullan	In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of rejoicing in the Lord regardless of the circumstances. She encourages the audience to trust in the Holy Ghost and to let g
	The Reproach of the Solemn Assembly by David Wilkerson	In this sermon, the speaker expresses concern about the negative effects of the prosperity gospel and false prophets on believers. He describes witnessing people engaging in strang
	(Daniel) the Time of the End by Willie Mullan	In this sermon, the preacher discusses the concept of time and how it relates to the end times. He mentions how the world has progressed rapidly in the last hundred years, with adv
	(Through the Bible) Joel 1-2 by Chuck Smith	In this sermon, the speaker discusses the book of Joel in the Bible and how it describes a future battle. The nation of Israel needs to be established again in order for the prophe