Ezekiel 36:9
Ezekiel 36:9 in Multiple Translations
For behold, I am on your side; I will turn toward you, and you will be tilled and sown.
For, behold, I am for you, and I will turn unto you, and ye shall be tilled and sown:
For, behold, I am for you, and I will turn unto you, and ye shall be tilled and sown;
For truly I am for you, and I will be turned to you, and you will be ploughed and planted:
Look, I am for you and I will help you. Your land will be plowed, and crops will be sown.
For behold, I come vnto you, and I wil turne vnto you, and ye shalbe tilled and sowen.
For, lo, I [am] for you, and have turned to you, And ye have been tilled and sown.
For, behold, I am for you, and I will come to you, and you will be tilled and sown.
For behold, I am for you, and I will turn to you, and ye shall be tilled and sown:
For lo I am for you, and I will turn to you, and you shall be ploughed and sown.
I ◄am concerned about/will take care of► you, and I will bless you. I will enable farmers to plow the ground and plant seed there.
Berean Amplified Bible — Ezekiel 36:9
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Ezekiel 36:9 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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HEB
כִּ֖י
הִנְ/נִ֣י
אֲלֵי/כֶ֑ם
וּ/פָנִ֣יתִי
אֲלֵי/כֶ֔ם
וְ/נֶעֱבַדְתֶּ֖ם
וְ/נִזְרַעְתֶּֽם
כִּ֖י
kîy
H3588
for
Conj
הִנְ/נִ֣י
hên
H2005
look!
Part | Suff
אֲלֵי/כֶ֑ם
ʼêl
H413
to(wards)
Prep | Suff
וּ/פָנִ֣יתִי
pânâh
H6437
Corner (Gate)
Conj | V-Qal-1cs
אֲלֵי/כֶ֔ם
ʼêl
H413
to(wards)
Prep | Suff
וְ/נֶעֱבַדְתֶּ֖ם
ʻâbad
H5647
to serve
Conj | V-Niphal-2mp
וְ/נִזְרַעְתֶּֽם
zâraʻ
H2232
to sow
Conj | V-Niphal-2mp
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Hebrew Word Reference — Ezekiel 36:9
כִּ֖י
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.
הִנְ/נִ֣י
hên
H2005
"look!"
Part | Suff
An expression meaning look or behold, used to get someone's attention, like in the prophet Isaiah's writings. It can also express surprise or introduce a hypothetical situation.
Definition: interj 1) behold, lo, though hypothetical part 2) if Aramaic equivalent: hen (הֵן "look!" H2006A)
Usage: Occurs in 311 OT verses. KJV: behold, if, lo, though. See also: Genesis 3:22; Job 2:6; Psalms 51:7.
אֲלֵי/כֶ֑ם
ʼêl
H413
"to(wards)"
Prep | Suff
This Hebrew word means 'to' or 'toward', showing direction or movement. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus, to indicate where someone is going. The KJV translates it in various ways, like 'about', 'according to', or 'against'.
Definition: 1) to, toward, unto (of motion) 2) into (limit is actually entered) 2a) in among 3) toward (of direction, not necessarily physical motion) 4) against (motion or direction of a hostile character) 5) in addition to, to 6) concerning, in regard to, in reference to, on account of 7) according to (rule or standard) 8) at, by, against (of one's presence) 9) in between, in within, to within, unto (idea of motion to)
Usage: Occurs in 4205 OT verses. KJV: about, according to, after, against, among, as for, at, because(-fore, -side), both...and, by, concerning, for, from, [idiom] hath, in(-to), near, (out) of, over, through, to(-ward), under, unto, upon, whether, with(-in). See also: Genesis 1:9; Genesis 21:14; Genesis 31:13.
וּ/פָנִ֣יתִי
pânâh
H6437
"Corner (Gate)"
Conj | V-Qal-1cs
This Hebrew word means to turn or face something, like looking at a corner or a gate. It appears in descriptions of daily life and interactions, like in Genesis and Psalms. It's about changing direction or focus.
Definition: This name means corner, to turn, to turn back Another spelling of pin.nah (פִּנָּה "Corner( Gate)" H6438)
Usage: Occurs in 128 OT verses. KJV: appear, at (even-) tide, behold, cast out, come on, [idiom] corner, dawning, empty, go away, lie, look, mark, pass away, prepare, regard, (have) respect (to), (re-) turn (aside, away, back, face, self), [idiom] right (early). See also: Genesis 18:22; 2 Kings 13:23; Psalms 25:16.
אֲלֵי/כֶ֔ם
ʼêl
H413
"to(wards)"
Prep | Suff
This Hebrew word means 'to' or 'toward', showing direction or movement. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus, to indicate where someone is going. The KJV translates it in various ways, like 'about', 'according to', or 'against'.
Definition: 1) to, toward, unto (of motion) 2) into (limit is actually entered) 2a) in among 3) toward (of direction, not necessarily physical motion) 4) against (motion or direction of a hostile character) 5) in addition to, to 6) concerning, in regard to, in reference to, on account of 7) according to (rule or standard) 8) at, by, against (of one's presence) 9) in between, in within, to within, unto (idea of motion to)
Usage: Occurs in 4205 OT verses. KJV: about, according to, after, against, among, as for, at, because(-fore, -side), both...and, by, concerning, for, from, [idiom] hath, in(-to), near, (out) of, over, through, to(-ward), under, unto, upon, whether, with(-in). See also: Genesis 1:9; Genesis 21:14; Genesis 31:13.
וְ/נֶעֱבַדְתֶּ֖ם
ʻâbad
H5647
"to serve"
Conj | V-Niphal-2mp
To serve or work is the meaning of this verb, which can also imply slavery or bondage, as seen in the story of the Israelites in Egypt. It is used to describe various types of work or service, including serving God or other people. The word has different forms and meanings in different contexts.
Definition: : serve[someone] 1) to work, serve 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to labour, work, do work 1a2) to work for another, serve another by labour 1a3) to serve as subjects 1a4) to serve (God) 1a5) to serve (with Levitical service) 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be worked, be tilled (of land) 1b2) to make oneself a servant 1c) (Pual) to be worked 1d) (Hiphil) 1d1) to compel to labour or work, cause to labour, cause to serve 1d2) to cause to serve as subjects 1e) (Hophal) to be led or enticed to serve
Usage: Occurs in 262 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] be, keep in bondage, be bondmen, bond-service, compel, do, dress, ear, execute, [phrase] husbandman, keep, labour(-ing man, bring to pass, (cause to, make to) serve(-ing, self), (be, become) servant(-s), do (use) service, till(-er), transgress (from margin), (set a) work, be wrought, worshipper, See also: Genesis 2:5; Deuteronomy 28:14; Psalms 2:11.
וְ/נִזְרַעְתֶּֽם
zâraʻ
H2232
"to sow"
Conj | V-Niphal-2mp
To sow or plant seed is the meaning of this Hebrew word, which also has figurative uses like spreading ideas or producing spiritual fruit. It appears in various forms, such as conceiving or yielding seed, and is used in biblical passages like Genesis and Psalm 107.
Definition: 1) to sow, scatter seed 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to sow 1a2) producing, yielding seed 1b)(Niphal) 1b1) to be sown 1b2) to become pregnant, be made pregnant 1c) (Pual) to be sown 1d) (Hiphil) to produce seed, yield seed
Usage: Occurs in 54 OT verses. KJV: bear, conceive seed, set with sow(-er), yield. See also: Genesis 1:11; Psalms 107:37; Psalms 97:11.
Study Notes — Ezekiel 36:9
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- Context
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- Ezekiel 36:9 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Ezekiel 36:9
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Ezekiel 36:9
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Ezekiel 36:9
- Trapp's Commentary on Ezekiel 36:9
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Ezekiel 36:9
- Cambridge Bible on Ezekiel 36:9
- Whedon's Commentary on Ezekiel 36:9
- Sermons on Ezekiel 36:9
Context — A Prophecy to the Mountains of Israel
7Therefore this is what the Lord GOD says: I have sworn with an uplifted hand that surely the nations around you will endure reproach of their own.
8But you, O mountains of Israel, will produce branches and bear fruit for My people Israel, for they will soon come home.
9For behold, I am on your side; I will turn toward you, and you will be tilled and sown.
10I will multiply the people upon you—the house of Israel in its entirety. The cities will be inhabited and the ruins rebuilt. 11I will fill you with people and animals, and they will multiply and be fruitful. I will make you as inhabited as you once were, and I will make you prosper more than before. Then you will know that I am the LORD.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Psalms 46:11 | The LORD of Hosts is with us; the God of Jacob is our fortress. Selah |
| 2 | Hosea 2:21–23 | “On that day I will respond—” declares the LORD— “I will respond to the heavens, and they will respond to the earth. And the earth will respond to the grain, to the new wine and oil, and they will respond to Jezreel. And I will sow her as My own in the land, and I will have compassion on ‘No Compassion.’ I will say to those called ‘Not My People,’ ‘You are My people,’ and they will say, ‘You are my God.’” |
| 3 | Ezekiel 36:34 | The desolate land will be cultivated instead of lying desolate in the sight of all who pass through. |
| 4 | Zechariah 8:12 | “For the seed will be prosperous, the vine will yield its fruit, the ground will yield its produce, and the skies will give their dew. To the remnant of this people I will give all these things as an inheritance. |
| 5 | Romans 8:31 | What then shall we say in response to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us? |
| 6 | Joel 3:18 | And in that day the mountains will drip with sweet wine, and the hills will flow with milk. All the streams of Judah will run with water, and a spring will flow from the house of the LORD to water the Valley of Acacias. |
| 7 | Malachi 3:10–11 | Bring the full tithe into the storehouse, so that there may be food in My house. Test Me in this,” says the LORD of Hosts. “See if I will not open the windows of heaven and pour out for you blessing without measure. I will rebuke the devourer for you, so that it will not destroy the fruits of your land, and the vine in your field will not fail to produce fruit,” says the LORD of Hosts. |
| 8 | Haggai 2:19 | Is there still seed in the barn? The vine, the fig, the pomegranate, and the olive tree have not yet yielded fruit. But from this day on, I will bless you.” |
| 9 | Psalms 99:8 | O LORD our God, You answered them. You were a forgiving God to them, yet an avenger of their misdeeds. |
Ezekiel 36:9 Summary
In Ezekiel 36:9, God promises to be on the side of His people and to bring new life and growth to the land. This means that He is actively working for our good and wants to bring renewal and restoration to our lives, just as He did for the Israelites in the past (as seen in Exodus 2:25 and Deuteronomy 31:6). As we trust in God's love and care for us, we can experience His presence and favor in our lives, and we can look forward to a bright future filled with hope and promise (Romans 8:28). By surrendering to God's plan and cooperating with His work in our lives, we can see new life and growth emerge, just like a garden that has been 'tilled and sown' (Isaiah 28:24).
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean for God to be 'on our side' as mentioned in Ezekiel 36:9?
This means that God is actively working in our favor and for our good, as seen in His promise to Abraham in Genesis 12:3 and reiterated in Romans 8:31, where it says 'If God is for us, who can be against us?'
How does God 'turn toward' His people as stated in Ezekiel 36:9?
This phrase indicates God's attention and favor towards His people, similar to how He turned towards the Israelites in Exodus 2:25, and it is a sign of His love and care for them, as seen in Deuteronomy 31:6
What is the significance of the land being 'tilled and sown' in Ezekiel 36:9?
This is a metaphor for the land being prepared for new life and growth, much like a farmer prepares the soil for planting, as seen in Isaiah 28:24, and it signifies God's plan to bring renewal and restoration to His people
How does this verse relate to God's overall plan for Israel?
Ezekiel 36:9 is part of a larger prophecy about God's restoration of Israel, as seen in verses like Ezekiel 36:10-11, where God promises to multiply the people and fill the land with inhabitants, and it points to the ultimate fulfillment of God's covenant promises to His people, as seen in Jeremiah 31:31-34
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways I can experience God's presence and favor in my life, just as the Israelites did in Ezekiel 36:9?
- How can I trust that God is working for my good, even when circumstances seem difficult or uncertain?
- What are some areas of my life where I need God to 'turn towards' me and bring renewal and restoration?
- How can I cooperate with God's plan to bring growth and new life into my life and the lives of those around me?
Gill's Exposition on Ezekiel 36:9
For, behold, I am for you,.... For the mountains, that they might be cultivated and become fruitful, and be of advantage to their proprietors, and appear beautiful and lovely to behold, as well as to
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Ezekiel 36:9
For, behold, I am for you, and I will turn unto you, and ye shall be tilled and sown: No JFB commentary on this verse.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Ezekiel 36:9
I am for you; favour you, and am pacified towards you, or I come towards you with redemption, that your old inhabitants may return to you with singing. Turn unto you; look towards you, with regard to what hath been and is your estate, your sufferings, which were less than you deserved, yet were the greater because ye are mine. Your inhabitants gave me the back and sinned against me, and I turned the back on you and regarded you not; then all darkness covered you. now my face shall be towards you, and you shall prosper and be fruitful, to the comfort of those that shall dwell in you and plough and sow you.
Trapp's Commentary on Ezekiel 36:9
Ezekiel 36:9 For, behold, I [am] for you, and I will turn unto you, and ye shall be tilled and sown:Ver. 9. For, behold, I am for you.] Or, I come to you, and I come with a cornucopia in mine hand.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Ezekiel 36:9
Verse 9. Ye shall be tilled and sown] The land shall be cultivated as it formerly was, when best peopled and at peace.
Cambridge Bible on Ezekiel 36:9
8–15. Positive promise to the mountain-land of Israel. In the age of the regeneration, which is at the door, it shall be luxuriantly fruitful (Ezekiel 36:8-9), and populous (Ezekiel 36:10-12); it shall no more kill its inhabitants with scarcity (Ezekiel 36:13-14), nor any more be subject to the reproach of the nations on this account (Ezekiel 36:15).
Whedon's Commentary on Ezekiel 36:9
8-14. Let the mountains of Israel rejoice and bear good crops, for the return of the rightful inhabitants is “at hand” (Ezekiel 36:8, compare Ezekiel 11:17), and Jehovah will again return to the land
Sermons on Ezekiel 36:9
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His Heart Is Fixed by Thomas Watson | Thomas Watson preaches about the importance of having a fixed heart in trusting the Lord, highlighting the privileges and blessings of a righteous man who delights in God's command |
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The Blessings of the Coming Age by Arno Clemens Gaebelein | Arno Clemens Gaebelein preaches about the glorious blessings promised in the coming age of the kingdom, the millennium, as revealed in the prophetic Word. He emphasizes the true de |
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Gods Presence by Kathryn Kuhlman | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes that God is interested in each individual as if they were the only person in the world. He uses the story of Elisha and his servant to illus |
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A Day's Journey Into the Wilderness by Carter Conlon | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the power and authority of God. He references the story of Elijah and how God demonstrated His power by consuming the captain and his 50 men |
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Devil, You Can't Walk on Me Anymore by David Wilkerson | In this sermon, the preacher addresses the issue of God-loving people being oppressed and discouraged by the enemy. He emphasizes that God is looking at this situation with disbeli |
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Castles and Crowns Come Down- Harnessing God's Power by Francis Chan | This sermon emphasizes the importance of understanding and embracing the power, victory, and boldness available to believers through Christ. It challenges listeners to shift their |
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Don't Be Dismayed, God Will Not Fail You by Carter Conlon | In this sermon, the preacher focuses on the story of Joshua in the book of Joshua, chapter 8. The Lord speaks to Joshua and tells him not to fear or be discouraged, as He has given |