Ezekiel 35:13
Ezekiel 35:13 in Multiple Translations
You boasted against Me with your mouth and multiplied your words against Me. I heard it Myself!
Thus with your mouth ye have boasted against me, and have multiplied your words against me: I have heard them.
And ye have magnified yourselves against me with your mouth, and have multiplied your words against me: I have heard it.
And you have made yourselves great against me with your mouths, increasing your words against me; and it has come to my ears.
You made a lot of boasts attacking me—you had much to say against me. I heard it for myself!
Thus with your mouthes ye haue boasted against me, and haue multiplied your words against me: I haue heard them.
And ye magnify yourselves against Me with your mouth, And have made abundant against Me your words, I — I have heard.
You have magnified yourselves against me with your mouth, and have multiplied your words against me. I have heard it.”
Thus with your mouth ye have boasted against me, and have multiplied your words against me: I have heard them .
And you rose up against me with your mouth, and have derogated from me by your words: I have heard them.
When you insulted me, I heard all that you said about me.
Berean Amplified Bible — Ezekiel 35:13
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Ezekiel 35:13 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וַ/תַּגְדִּ֤ילוּ
עָלַ/י֙
בְּ/פִי/כֶ֔ם
וְ/הַעְתַּרְתֶּ֥ם
עָלַ֖/י
דִּבְרֵי/כֶ֑ם
אֲנִ֖י
שָׁמָֽעְתִּי
וַ/תַּגְדִּ֤ילוּ
gâdal
H1431
to magnify
Conj | V-Hiphil-ConsecImperf-2mp
עָלַ/י֙
ʻal
H5921
upon
Prep | Suff
בְּ/פִי/כֶ֔ם
peh
H6310
lip
Prep | N-ms | Suff
וְ/הַעְתַּרְתֶּ֥ם
ʻâthar
H6280
be abundant
Conj | V-Hiphil-2mp
עָלַ֖/י
ʻal
H5921
upon
Prep | Suff
דִּבְרֵי/כֶ֑ם
dâbâr
H1697
Chronicles
N-mp | Suff
אֲנִ֖י
ʼănîy
H589
I
Pron
שָׁמָֽעְתִּי
shâmaʻ
H8085
to hear
V-Qal-Perf-1cs
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Hebrew Word Reference — Ezekiel 35:13
וַ/תַּגְדִּ֤ילוּ
gâdal
H1431
"to magnify"
Conj | V-Hiphil-ConsecImperf-2mp
To make something or someone great, important, or powerful. This Hebrew word means to magnify or grow, and is used in the Bible to describe God's power and greatness. The KJV translates it as 'magnify' or 'great'.
Definition: 1) to grow, become great or important, promote, make powerful, praise, magnify, do great things 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to grow up 1a2) to become great 1a3) to be magnified 1b) (Piel) 1b1) to cause to grow 1b2) to make great, powerful 1b3) to magnify 1c) (Pual) to be brought up 1d) (Hiphil) 1d1) to make great 1d2) to magnify 1d3) to do great things 1e) (Hithpael) to magnify oneself
Usage: Occurs in 112 OT verses. KJV: advance, boast, bring up, exceed, excellent, be(-come, do, give, make, wax), great(-er, come to... estate, [phrase] things), grow(up), increase, lift up, magnify(-ifical), be much set by, nourish (up), pass, promote, proudly (spoken), tower. See also: Genesis 12:2; Psalms 35:27; Psalms 18:51.
עָלַ/י֙
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.
בְּ/פִי/כֶ֔ם
peh
H6310
"lip"
Prep | N-ms | Suff
In the Bible, this Hebrew word refers to the mouth, lips, or edge of something, and can also mean a portion or side of something. It is often used to describe speech or the act of speaking. This word appears in various forms, such as mouth, lip, or edge.
Definition: : lip/mouth peh 1) mouth 1a) mouth (of man) 1b) mouth (as organ of speech) 1c) mouth (of animals) 1d) mouth, opening, orifice (of a well, river, etc) 1e) extremity, end pim 2) a weight equal to one third of a shekel, occurs only in 1Sa 13:21
Usage: Occurs in 460 OT verses. KJV: accord(-ing as, -ing to), after, appointment, assent, collar, command(-ment), [idiom] eat, edge, end, entry, [phrase] file, hole, [idiom] in, mind, mouth, part, portion, [idiom] (should) say(-ing), sentence, skirt, sound, speech, [idiom] spoken, talk, tenor, [idiom] to, [phrase] two-edged, wish, word. See also: Genesis 4:11; Deuteronomy 21:17; Ezra 9:11.
וְ/הַעְתַּרְתֶּ֥ם
ʻâthar
H6280
"be abundant"
Conj | V-Hiphil-2mp
To be abundant or plentiful is the meaning of this Hebrew word, which can also mean to multiply or increase something. In Genesis 28:14, God promises to make Jacob's descendants abundant. It describes a large quantity of something.
Definition: 1) to be abundant 1a) (Niphal) to be plentiful 1b) (Hiphil) to multiply, become abundant
Usage: Occurs in 2 OT verses. KJV: deceitful, multiply. See also: Proverbs 27:6; Ezekiel 35:13.
עָלַ֖/י
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.
דִּבְרֵי/כֶ֑ם
dâbâr
H1697
"Chronicles"
N-mp | Suff
A word or thing, like a matter or affair, as seen in the book of Chronicles where it refers to the events and words of kings. It can also mean a cause or reason for something.
Definition: This name means word, speaking
Usage: Occurs in 1290 OT verses. KJV: act, advice, affair, answer, [idiom] any such (thing), because of, book, business, care, case, cause, certain rate, [phrase] chronicles, commandment, [idiom] commune(-ication), [phrase] concern(-ing), [phrase] confer, counsel, [phrase] dearth, decree, deed, [idiom] disease, due, duty, effect, [phrase] eloquent, errand, (evil favoured-) ness, [phrase] glory, [phrase] harm, hurt, [phrase] iniquity, [phrase] judgment, language, [phrase] lying, manner, matter, message, (no) thing, oracle, [idiom] ought, [idiom] parts, [phrase] pertaining, [phrase] please, portion, [phrase] power, promise, provision, purpose, question, rate, reason, report, request, [idiom] (as hast) said, sake, saying, sentence, [phrase] sign, [phrase] so, some (uncleanness), somewhat to say, [phrase] song, speech, [idiom] spoken, talk, task, [phrase] that, [idiom] there done, thing (concerning), thought, [phrase] thus, tidings, what(-soever), [phrase] wherewith, which, word, work. See also: Genesis 11:1; Exodus 23:8; Deuteronomy 18:21.
אֲנִ֖י
ʼănîy
H589
"I"
Pron
This Hebrew word is a simple way of saying 'I' or 'me', often used for emphasis. It is used by people like David in the Psalms to express their thoughts and feelings. The word is a basic part of the Hebrew language.
Definition: I (first pers. sing. -usually used for emphasis)
Usage: Occurs in 803 OT verses. KJV: I, (as for) me, mine, myself, we, [idiom] which, [idiom] who. See also: Genesis 6:17; Leviticus 19:36; 1 Samuel 25:24.
שָׁמָֽעְתִּי
shâmaʻ
H8085
"to hear"
V-Qal-Perf-1cs
To hear and listen is what this Hebrew word means, often implying attention and obedience. In Exodus and Deuteronomy, it is used when God speaks to the people, and they must listen and obey.
Definition: : hear v 1) to hear, listen to, obey 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to hear (perceive by ear) 1a2) to hear of or concerning 1a3) to hear (have power to hear) 1a4) to hear with attention or interest, listen to 1a5) to understand (language) 1a6) to hear (of judicial cases) 1a7) to listen, give heed 1a7a) to consent, agree 1a7b) to grant request 1a8) to listen to, yield to 1a9) to obey, be obedient 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be heard (of voice or sound) 1b2) to be heard of 1b3) to be regarded, be obeyed 1c) (Piel) to cause to hear, call to hear, summon 1d) (Hiphil) 1d1) to cause to hear, tell, proclaim, utter a sound 1d2) to sound aloud (musical term) 1d3) to make proclamation, summon 1d4) to cause to be heard n m 2) sound
Usage: Occurs in 1072 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] attentively, call (gather) together, [idiom] carefully, [idiom] certainly, consent, consider, be content, declare, [idiom] diligently, discern, give ear, (cause to, let, make to) hear(-ken, tell), [idiom] indeed, listen, make (a) noise, (be) obedient, obey, perceive, (make a) proclaim(-ation), publish, regard, report, shew (forth), (make a) sound, [idiom] surely, tell, understand, whosoever (heareth), witness. See also: Genesis 3:8; Exodus 32:18; Deuteronomy 27:9.
Study Notes — Ezekiel 35:13
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- Context
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- Ezekiel 35:13 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Ezekiel 35:13
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Ezekiel 35:13
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Ezekiel 35:13
- Trapp's Commentary on Ezekiel 35:13
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Ezekiel 35:13
- Whedon's Commentary on Ezekiel 35:13
- Sermons on Ezekiel 35:13
Context — A Prophecy against Mount Seir
11therefore as surely as I live, declares the Lord GOD, I will treat you according to the anger and jealousy you showed in your hatred against them, and I will make Myself known among them when I judge you.
12Then you will know that I, the LORD, have heard every contemptuous word you uttered against the mountains of Israel when you said, ‘They are desolate; they are given to us to devour!’
13You boasted against Me with your mouth and multiplied your words against Me. I heard it Myself!
14This is what the Lord GOD says: While the whole earth rejoices, I will make you desolate. 15As you rejoiced when the inheritance of the house of Israel became desolate, so will I do to you. You will become a desolation, O Mount Seir, and so will all of Edom. Then they will know that I am the LORD.Cross References
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| 1 | Daniel 11:36 | Then the king will do as he pleases and will exalt and magnify himself above every god, and he will speak monstrous things against the God of gods. He will be successful until the time of wrath is completed, for what has been decreed must be accomplished. |
| 2 | Isaiah 36:20 | Who among all the gods of these lands has delivered his land from my hand? How then can the LORD deliver Jerusalem from my hand?” |
| 3 | Jeremiah 29:23 | For they have committed an outrage in Israel by committing adultery with the wives of their neighbors and speaking lies in My name, which I did not command them to do. I am He who knows, and I am a witness, declares the LORD.” |
| 4 | Ezekiel 35:12 | Then you will know that I, the LORD, have heard every contemptuous word you uttered against the mountains of Israel when you said, ‘They are desolate; they are given to us to devour!’ |
| 5 | 1 Samuel 2:3 | Do not boast so proudly, or let arrogance come from your mouth, for the LORD is a God who knows, and by Him actions are weighed. |
| 6 | Ecclesiastes 10:14 | Yet the fool multiplies words. No one knows what is coming, and who can tell him what will come after him? |
| 7 | Job 34:37 | For he adds rebellion to his sin; he claps his hands among us and multiplies his words against God.” |
| 8 | Isaiah 10:13–19 | For he says: ‘By the strength of my hand I have done this, and by my wisdom, for I am clever. I have removed the boundaries of nations and plundered their treasures; like a mighty one I subdued their rulers. My hand reached as into a nest to seize the wealth of the nations. Like one gathering abandoned eggs, I gathered all the earth. No wing fluttered, no beak opened or chirped.’” Does an axe raise itself above the one who swings it? Does a saw boast over him who saws with it? It would be like a rod waving the one who lifts it, or a staff lifting him who is not wood! Therefore the Lord GOD of Hosts will send a wasting disease among Assyria’s stout warriors, and under his pomp will be kindled a fire like a burning flame. And the Light of Israel will become a fire, and its Holy One a flame. In a single day it will burn and devour Assyria’s thorns and thistles. The splendor of its forests and orchards, both soul and body, it will completely destroy, as a sickness consumes a man. The remaining trees of its forests will be so few that a child could count them. |
| 9 | Revelation 13:5–6 | The beast was given a mouth to speak arrogant and blasphemous words, and authority to act for 42 months. And the beast opened its mouth to speak blasphemies against God and to slander His name and His tabernacle—those who dwell in heaven. |
| 10 | 2 Peter 2:18 | With lofty but empty words, they appeal to the sensual passions of the flesh and entice those who are just escaping from others who live in error. |
Ezekiel 35:13 Summary
This verse, Ezekiel 35:13, reminds us that God hears and takes seriously the words we speak against Him, whether we realize it or not. When we boast or speak proudly against God, it's a form of rebellion and idolatry, as seen in Deuteronomy 8:14. God desires humility and reverence from us, as seen in Proverbs 22:4 and Matthew 18:4. By speaking carefully and thoughtfully, we can avoid boasting against God and instead reflect a humble heart that honors Him.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean to boast against God?
Boasting against God means speaking proudly or arrogantly against Him, as seen in Ezekiel 35:13, which is a form of rebellion and idolatry, as warned in Deuteronomy 8:14 and Romans 1:21-23.
Why does God take our words so seriously?
God takes our words seriously because they reflect the condition of our heart, as Jesus said in Matthew 12:34 and Luke 6:45, and in Ezekiel 35:13, God heard the boasts against Him and took action.
Is it possible to speak against God without realizing it?
Yes, it is possible to speak against God without realizing it, as seen in Ezekiel 35:12-13, where the people spoke contemptuously against the mountains of Israel, which was actually against God, similar to what is warned in Psalm 14:1 and Romans 3:13-14.
How does God respond to boasts against Him?
God responds to boasts against Him with judgment and discipline, as seen in Ezekiel 35:13-15, where God judged the people for their boasts, similar to what is seen in Isaiah 2:11-12 and 2 Thessalonians 2:4.
Reflection Questions
- In what ways do I boast or speak proudly against God in my daily life?
- How can I ensure that my words are pleasing to God and reflect a humble heart?
- What are some ways I can practically apply the principle of 'letting my words be few' as seen in James 1:19 and Proverbs 10:19?
- How can I cultivate a deeper reverence and respect for God's power and majesty, as seen in Ezekiel 35:13 and Psalm 33:8?
Gill's Exposition on Ezekiel 35:13
Thus with your mouth ye have boasted against me,.... Or, "magnified against me" (a); spoke great swelling words of vanity, or had a mouth opened to speak great things and blasphemy against God, as
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Ezekiel 35:13
And thou shalt know that I am the LORD, and that I have heard all thy blasphemies which thou hast spoken against the mountains of Israel, saying, They are laid desolate, they are given us to consume.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Ezekiel 35:13
Though the very words be not reported, yet it is certain, from this passage, that they spake proudly against the God of Israel, boasting what they would do, will he nill be. And these blasphemous words or discourses were not once or twice, they multiplied them, it is probable, not much unlike the words of Sennacherib; but they shall smart for all this, and know it is for this, when God acts against them, who durst proudly speak against him. I have heard your words, you shall feel my sword.
Trapp's Commentary on Ezekiel 35:13
Ezekiel 35:13 Thus with your mouth ye have boasted against me, and have multiplied your words against me: I have heard [them].Ver. 13. Thus with your mouth ye have boasted.] Heb., Magnified, setting your mouths against heaven, your tongues also have walked through the earth. And have multiplied your words against me.] When it would have better become you to have multiplied your words before me in prayer and praises, as the Hebrew word ( òúø) here used, mostly signifieth.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Ezekiel 35:13
Verse 13. Thus with your mouth ye have boasted ayainst me] Ye have said you would enter into those lands, and take them for your inheritance; though ye knew that God had promised them to the Israelites, and that you should never have them for your portion.
Whedon's Commentary on Ezekiel 35:13
FATE OF EDOM, AND OF ISRAEL OVER THE HEATHEN BECAUSE OF THE NAME OF JEHOVAH.The most conspicuous mountain chain is here taken to represent the entire land of Edom, just as it is so used, seemingly
Sermons on Ezekiel 35:13
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(Common Market) the Time of Thr Toes Appearing by Willie Mullan | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the power and authority of the word of God, stating that it will ultimately rule the world. He highlights the importance of getting everyone |
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The Kingdom of Greece by John F. Walvoord | John F. Walvoord delves into the prophecy of Daniel, focusing on the rise and conquests of the Grecian Empire under Alexander the Great. The accuracy of Daniel's prophecies regardi |
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The King of the North by John F. Walvoord | John F. Walvoord preaches about the prophetic significance of the great world conflict predicted in the Scriptures, involving a revived Roman Empire, a ten-nation confederacy, and |
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2 Peter 2:18 by John Gill | John Gill emphasizes the dangers posed by false teachers who use grandiose and empty rhetoric to mislead believers. He explains that these individuals boast of their knowledge and |
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World History From Darius to the Time of the End by John F. Walvoord | In this sermon, John F. Walvoord delves into the detailed prophecy of Daniel 11, highlighting the transition from the historical fulfillment of events with Antiochus Epiphanes to t |
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Visible Churches Warned by J.C. Ryle | J.C. Ryle warns visible churches about the importance of genuine faith and the dangers of complacency in religious practices. He emphasizes that the letters to the seven churches i |
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The Taming of the Tongue by Leonard Ravenhill | Leonard Ravenhill emphasizes the profound impact of the tongue, likening it to a sword that can inflict deep wounds and damage relationships. He reflects on the various types of to |