Ezekiel 5:15
Ezekiel 5:15 in Multiple Translations
So you will be a reproach and a taunt, a warning and a horror to the nations around you, when I execute judgments against you in anger, wrath, and raging fury. I, the LORD, have spoken.
So it shall be a reproach and a taunt, an instruction and an astonishment unto the nations that are round about thee, when I shall execute judgments in thee in anger and in fury and in furious rebukes. I the LORD have spoken it.
So it shall be a reproach and a taunt, an instruction and an astonishment, unto the nations that are round about thee, when I shall execute judgments on thee in anger and in wrath, and in wrathful rebukes (I, Jehovah, have spoken it);
And you will be a name of shame and a cause of bitter words, an example and a wonder to the nations round about you, when I give effect to my judging among you in wrath and in passion and in burning protests: I the Lord have said it:
You will be criticized and mocked, you'll be a warning and something horrifying to the surrounding nations when I carry out my sentence against you in my rage and furious anger. I the Lord have spoken.
So thou shalt bee a reproche and shame, a chastisement and an astonishment vnto the nations, that are rounde about thee, when I shall execute iudgements in thee, in anger and in wrath, and in sharpe rebukes: I the Lord haue spoken it.
And it hath been a reproach and a reviling, An instruction and an astonishment, To nations that [are] round about thee, In My doing in thee judgments, In anger and fury, and in furious reproofs, I, Jehovah, have spoken.
So it will be a reproach and a taunt, an instruction and an astonishment, to the nations that are around you, when I execute judgments on you in anger and in wrath, and in wrathful rebukes—I, the LORD, have spoken it—
So it shall be a reproach and a taunt, an instruction and an astonishment to the nations that are around thee, when I shall execute judgments in thee in anger and in fury and in furious rebukes. I the LORD have spoken it .
And thou shalt be a reproach, and a scoff, an example, and an astonishment amongst the nations that are round about thee, when I shall have executed judgments in thee in anger, and in indignation, and in wrathful rebukes.
They will make fun of you and taunt you. When I severely punish you because of my being very angry [DOU] with you, they will be horrified and they will be warned. That will surely happen because I, Yahweh, have said it.
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Study Notes — Ezekiel 5:15
- Context
- Cross References
- Ezekiel 5:15 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Ezekiel 5:15
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Ezekiel 5:15
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Ezekiel 5:15
- Trapp's Commentary on Ezekiel 5:15
- Cambridge Bible on Ezekiel 5:15
- Whedon's Commentary on Ezekiel 5:15
- Sermons on Ezekiel 5:15
Context — Famine, Sword, and Dispersion
15So you will be a reproach and a taunt, a warning and a horror to the nations around you, when I execute judgments against you in anger, wrath, and raging fury. I, the LORD, have spoken.
16When I shower you with the deadly arrows of famine and destruction that I will send to destroy you, I will intensify the famine against you and cut off your supply of food. 17I will send famine and wild beasts against you, and they will leave you childless. Plague and bloodshed will sweep through you, and I will bring a sword against you. I, the LORD, have spoken.”Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Ezekiel 25:17 | I will execute great vengeance against them with furious reproof. Then they will know that I am the LORD, when I lay My vengeance upon them.’” |
| 2 | Jeremiah 22:8–9 | And many nations will pass by this city and ask one another, ‘Why has the LORD done such a thing to this great city?’ Then people will reply, ‘Because they have forsaken the covenant of the LORD their God and have worshiped and served other gods.’” |
| 3 | 1 Kings 9:7 | then I will cut off Israel from the land that I have given them, and I will banish from My presence this temple I have sanctified for My Name. Then Israel will become an object of scorn and ridicule among all peoples. |
| 4 | Isaiah 66:15–16 | For behold, the LORD will come with fire— His chariots are like a whirlwind— to execute His anger with fury and His rebuke with flames of fire. For by fire and by His sword, the LORD will execute judgment on all flesh, and many will be slain by the LORD. |
| 5 | Isaiah 26:9 | My soul longs for You in the night; indeed, my spirit seeks You at dawn. For when Your judgments come upon the earth, the people of the world learn righteousness. |
| 6 | 1 Corinthians 10:11 | Now these things happened to them as examples and were written down as warnings for us, on whom the fulfillment of the ages has come. |
| 7 | Deuteronomy 29:24–28 | So all the nations will ask, ‘Why has the LORD done such a thing to this land? Why this great outburst of anger?’ And the people will answer, ‘It is because they abandoned the covenant of the LORD, the God of their fathers, which He made with them when He brought them out of the land of Egypt. They went and served other gods, and they worshiped gods they had not known—gods that the LORD had not given to them. Therefore the anger of the LORD burned against this land, and He brought upon it every curse written in this book. The LORD uprooted them from their land in His anger, rage, and great wrath, and He cast them into another land, where they are today.’ |
| 8 | Nahum 1:2 | The LORD is a jealous and avenging God; the LORD is avenging and full of wrath. The LORD takes vengeance on His foes and reserves wrath for His enemies. |
| 9 | Psalms 79:4 | We have become a reproach to our neighbors, a scorn and derision to those around us. |
Ezekiel 5:15 Summary
[Ezekiel 5:15 tells us that when God's people disobey Him, they will become a reproach and a taunt to the nations around them, meaning they will be an object of scorn and mockery. This is a serious consequence of sin, as seen in Galatians 6:7-8, where we reap what we sow. God's judgment is not just a punishment, but a call to repentance, as seen in Luke 15:11-24, where the prodigal son returns to his father. By examining our own hearts and lives, we can avoid the path of judgment and live in obedience to God's commands, as seen in John 14:15.]
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean to be a reproach and a taunt to the nations around us?
According to Ezekiel 5:15, being a reproach and a taunt means that God's people will be an object of scorn and mockery to other nations, as seen in Deuteronomy 28:37, when they disobey God's commands and face His judgment.
Why does God execute judgments against His people in anger, wrath, and raging fury?
As stated in Ezekiel 5:15, God's judgment is a result of His people's disobedience and rebellion, as seen in Romans 1:18, where God's wrath is revealed against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men.
What is the purpose of God's judgment against His people?
The purpose of God's judgment, as seen in Ezekiel 5:15, is to bring His people to repentance and to acknowledge His sovereignty, as stated in Leviticus 26:40-42, where God's people are called to confess their iniquity and the iniquity of their fathers.
How can we apply the warning in Ezekiel 5:15 to our lives today?
We can apply this warning by examining our own hearts and lives, as in 2 Corinthians 13:5, to see if we are living in obedience to God's commands, and by seeking to honor Him in all we do, as in Colossians 3:17.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways that I have seen God's judgment in my own life or in the lives of those around me, and how have I responded to it?
- How can I balance the reality of God's judgment with the truth of His love and mercy, as seen in Psalm 103:8-10?
- In what ways can I be a warning to those around me of the dangers of disobedience to God, without being judgmental or self-righteous, as seen in Matthew 7:1-5?
- What are some practical steps I can take to ensure that I am living in obedience to God's commands and avoiding the path of judgment, as seen in Jeremiah 7:23?
Gill's Exposition on Ezekiel 5:15
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Ezekiel 5:15
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Ezekiel 5:15
Trapp's Commentary on Ezekiel 5:15
Cambridge Bible on Ezekiel 5:15
Whedon's Commentary on Ezekiel 5:15
Sermons on Ezekiel 5:15
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The Day of the Lord by Thaddeus Barnum | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the unimaginable sacrifice that Jesus made for humanity by taking on the justice that was due to us. He quotes John 5:24, which states that |
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Of the Conflagration of the Universe. by John Gill | John Gill preaches on the universal conflagration of the universe, emphasizing the literal interpretation of biblical prophecies regarding the end times, particularly the burning o |
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David Wilkerson Prophecy - New York 1000 Fires by David Wilkerson | This sermon emphasizes the judgment of societies by God, warning of impending chastisement for turning away from righteousness and holiness. The speaker predicts a period of intens |
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Fire! More Fire!! Much Fire!!! by Ian Paisley | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of walking through the fire and not being consumed by it. He warns against the temptations of sinful passion and the corrupti |
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(Revival) Revival Presupposes Declension - Part 2 by Michael L. Brown | In this sermon, the speaker discusses the three steps that lead to the decline of the people of God. The first step is when the acts of God become only a memory, leading to skeptic |
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The Desire of All Nations by Chuck Smith | This sermon focuses on the importance of aligning our priorities with God's kingdom, as seen in the book of Haggai where the people had lost focus and were urged to put God first. |
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Prophetic Warning by Stanley H. Frodsham | Stanley H. Frodsham preaches about the impending great judgments of God upon the nations that have turned away from His gospel, emphasizing the severity of His wrath against ungodl |







