Ezekiel 7:26
Ezekiel 7:26 in Multiple Translations
Disaster upon disaster will come, and rumor after rumor. Then they will seek a vision from a prophet, but instruction from the priests will perish, as will counsel from the elders.
Mischief shall come upon mischief, and rumour shall be upon rumour; then shall they seek a vision of the prophet; but the law shall perish from the priest, and counsel from the ancients.
Mischief shall come upon mischief, and rumor shall be upon rumor; and they shall seek a vision of the prophet; but the law shall perish from the priest, and counsel from the elders.
Destruction will come on destruction, and one story after another; and the vision of the prophet will be shamed, and knowledge of the law will come to an end among the priests, and wisdom among the old.
Disaster after disaster will come down on them, and rumor after rumor. They will ask for a vision from a prophet, but there won't be any, and there won't be any instructions from the priests or advice from the elders either.
Calamitie shall come vpon calamitie, and rumour shall bee vpon rumour: then shall they seeke a vision of the Prophet: but the Lawe shall perish from the Priest, and counsel from the Ancient.
Mischief on mischief cometh, and report is on report, And they have sought a vision from a prophet, And law doth perish from the priest, And counsel from the elders,
Mischief will come on mischief, and rumor will be on rumor. They will seek a vision of the prophet; but the law will perish from the priest, and counsel from the elders.
Mischief shall come upon mischief, and rumor shall be upon rumor; then shall they seek a vision of the prophet; but the law shall perish from the priest, and counsel from the elders.
Trouble shall come upon trouble, and rumour upon rumour, and they shall seek a vision of the prophet, and the law shall perish from the priest, and counsel from the ancients.
You will experience many disasters, and you will continually hear rumorsabout disasters that are happening in other places. People will plead with prophets to tell them what visions they have received, but the prophets will not have received any visions. Priests will no longer teach people the lawsthat I gave to Moses.
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Ezekiel 7:26 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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הֹוָ֤ה
עַל
הֹוָה֙
תָּב֔וֹא
וּ/שְׁמֻעָ֥ה
אֶל
שְׁמוּעָ֖ה
תִּֽהְיֶ֑ה
וּ/בִקְשׁ֤וּ
חָזוֹן֙
מִ/נָּבִ֔יא
וְ/תוֹרָה֙
תֹּאבַ֣ד
מִ/כֹּהֵ֔ן
וְ/עֵצָ֖ה
מִ/זְּקֵנִֽים
הֹוָ֤ה
hôvâh
H1943
misfortune
N-fs
עַל
ʻal
H5921
upon
Prep
הֹוָה֙
hôvâh
H1943
misfortune
N-fs
תָּב֔וֹא
bôwʼ
H935
Lebo
V-Qal-Imperf-3fs
וּ/שְׁמֻעָ֥ה
shᵉmûwʻâh
H8052
tidings
Conj | N-fs
אֶל
ʼêl
H413
to(wards)
Prep
שְׁמוּעָ֖ה
shᵉmûwʻâh
H8052
tidings
N-fs
תִּֽהְיֶ֑ה
hâyâh
H1961
to be
V-Qal-Imperf-3fs
וּ/בִקְשׁ֤וּ
bâqash
H1245
to seek
Conj | V-Piel-3cp
חָזוֹן֙
châzôwn
H2377
vision
N-ms
מִ/נָּבִ֔יא
nâbîyʼ
H5030
prophet
Prep | N-ms
וְ/תוֹרָה֙
tôwrâh
H8451
instruction
Conj | N-fs
תֹּאבַ֣ד
ʼâbad
H6
to perish
V-Qal-Imperf-3fs
מִ/כֹּהֵ֔ן
kôhên
H3548
priest
Prep | N-ms
וְ/עֵצָ֖ה
ʻêtsâh
H6098
counsel
Conj | N-fs
מִ/זְּקֵנִֽים
zâqên
H2205
old
Prep | Adj
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Hebrew Word Reference — Ezekiel 7:26
הֹוָ֤ה
hôvâh
H1943
"misfortune"
N-fs
Hovah signifies misfortune or ruin, describing a disastrous situation. It's about experiencing or causing trouble, and is sometimes translated as mischief. This idea is found in the Bible as a negative outcome.
Definition: ruin, disaster
Usage: Occurs in 2 OT verses. KJV: mischief. See also: Isaiah 47:11; Ezekiel 7:26.
עַל
ʻal
H5921
"upon"
Prep
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.
הֹוָה֙
hôvâh
H1943
"misfortune"
N-fs
Hovah signifies misfortune or ruin, describing a disastrous situation. It's about experiencing or causing trouble, and is sometimes translated as mischief. This idea is found in the Bible as a negative outcome.
Definition: ruin, disaster
Usage: Occurs in 2 OT verses. KJV: mischief. See also: Isaiah 47:11; Ezekiel 7:26.
תָּב֔וֹא
bôwʼ
H935
"Lebo"
V-Qal-Imperf-3fs
This verb means to go or come, and is used in many contexts, such as entering a place or approaching someone, as seen in the book of Genesis. It can also mean to abide or apply, and is translated in various ways in the KJV Bible. This term is related to the name Lebo Hamath.
Definition: A shortened name of Lebo Hamath complined withcha.mat (חֲמָת "Hamath" H2574) This name means to go in, enter
Usage: Occurs in 2307 OT verses. KJV: abide, apply, attain, [idiom] be, befall, [phrase] besiege, bring (forth, in, into, to pass), call, carry, [idiom] certainly, (cause, let, thing for) to come (against, in, out, upon, to pass), depart, [idiom] doubtless again, [phrase] eat, [phrase] employ, (cause to) enter (in, into, -tering, -trance, -try), be fallen, fetch, [phrase] follow, get, give, go (down, in, to war), grant, [phrase] have, [idiom] indeed, (in-) vade, lead, lift (up), mention, pull in, put, resort, run (down), send, set, [idiom] (well) stricken (in age), [idiom] surely, take (in), way. See also: Genesis 2:19; Genesis 32:7; Exodus 1:19.
וּ/שְׁמֻעָ֥ה
shᵉmûwʻâh
H8052
"tidings"
Conj | N-fs
This Hebrew word means news or a report, often referring to a message or announcement, like the tidings of Jesus' birth in the Gospel of Luke.
Definition: 1) report, news, rumour 1a) report, news, tidings 1b) mention
Usage: Occurs in 24 OT verses. KJV: bruit, doctrine, fame, mentioned, news, report, rumor, tidings. See also: 1 Samuel 2:24; Isaiah 28:19; Psalms 112:7.
אֶל
ʼêl
H413
"to(wards)"
Prep
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.
שְׁמוּעָ֖ה
shᵉmûwʻâh
H8052
"tidings"
N-fs
This Hebrew word means news or a report, often referring to a message or announcement, like the tidings of Jesus' birth in the Gospel of Luke.
Definition: 1) report, news, rumour 1a) report, news, tidings 1b) mention
Usage: Occurs in 24 OT verses. KJV: bruit, doctrine, fame, mentioned, news, report, rumor, tidings. See also: 1 Samuel 2:24; Isaiah 28:19; Psalms 112:7.
תִּֽהְיֶ֑ה
hâyâh
H1961
"to be"
V-Qal-Imperf-3fs
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.
וּ/בִקְשׁ֤וּ
bâqash
H1245
"to seek"
Conj | V-Piel-3cp
This Hebrew verb means to seek or search for something. In Psalm 105:4, it's used to encourage seeking God's face. It's also used in 1 Samuel 28:8 where Saul seeks a medium.
Definition: 1) to seek, require, desire, exact, request 1a) (Piel) 1a1) to seek to find 1a2) to seek to secure 1a3) to seek the face 1a4) to desire, demand 1a5) to require, exact 1a6) to ask, request 1b) (Pual) to be sought
Usage: Occurs in 215 OT verses. KJV: ask, beg, beseech, desire, enquire, get, make inquisition, procure, (make) request, require, seek (for). See also: Genesis 31:39; Esther 7:7; Psalms 4:3.
חָזוֹן֙
châzôwn
H2377
"vision"
N-ms
A vision or revelation from God, often received through dreams or prophecy. This word is used in the Bible to describe divine communication, like the visions received by prophets in the book of Isaiah.
Definition: 1) vision 1a) vision (in ecstatic state) 1b) vision (in night) 1c) vision, oracle, prophecy (divine communication) 1d) vision (as title of book of prophecy)
Usage: Occurs in 34 OT verses. KJV: vision. See also: 1 Samuel 3:1; Daniel 1:17; Psalms 89:20.
מִ/נָּבִ֔יא
nâbîyʼ
H5030
"prophet"
Prep | N-ms
A prophet is someone who speaks for God, like a spokesperson. This word is used in the Bible to describe true and false prophets, like those in 1 and 2 Kings.
Definition: 1) spokesman, speaker, prophet 1a) prophet 1b) false prophet 1c) heathen prophet Aramaic equivalent: ne.vi (נְבִיא "prophet" H5029)
Usage: Occurs in 288 OT verses. KJV: prophecy, that prophesy, prophet. See also: Genesis 20:7; 2 Kings 24:2; Psalms 51:2.
וְ/תוֹרָה֙
tôwrâh
H8451
"instruction"
Conj | N-fs
The Hebrew word for instruction or law, referring to the Ten Commandments or the first five books of the Bible, guiding human behavior and moral code.
Definition: 1) law, direction, instruction 1a) instruction, direction (human or divine) 1a1) body of prophetic teaching 1a2) instruction in Messianic age 1a3) body of priestly direction or instruction 1a4) body of legal directives 1b) law 1b1) law of the burnt offering 1b2) of special law, codes of law 1c) custom, manner 1d) the Deuteronomic or Mosaic Law
Usage: Occurs in 213 OT verses. KJV: law. See also: Genesis 26:5; Nehemiah 8:7; Psalms 1:2.
תֹּאבַ֣ד
ʼâbad
H6
"to perish"
V-Qal-Imperf-3fs
To perish means to be destroyed or lost, whether it's a person, animal, or thing, like the destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah in Genesis 19.
Definition: 1) perish, vanish, go astray, be destroyed 1a) (Qal) 1a1) perish, die, be exterminated 1a2) perish, vanish (fig.) 1a3) be lost, strayed 1b) (Piel) 1b1) to destroy, kill, cause to perish, to give up (as lost), exterminate 1b2) to blot out, do away with, cause to vanish, (fig.) 1b3) cause to stray, lose 1c) (Hiphil) 1c1) to destroy, put to death 1c1a) of divine judgment 1c2) object name of kings (fig.) Aramaic equivalent: a.vad (אֲבַד "to destroy" H0007)
Usage: Occurs in 174 OT verses. KJV: break, destroy(-uction), [phrase] not escape, fail, lose, (cause to, make) perish, spend, [idiom] and surely, take, be undone, [idiom] utterly, be void of, have no way to flee. See also: Exodus 10:7; Psalms 112:10; Psalms 1:6.
מִ/כֹּהֵ֔ן
kôhên
H3548
"priest"
Prep | N-ms
In the Bible, a priest is a person who serves God and leads others in worship, like the Levitical priests in Exodus. They were responsible for making sacrifices and following God's laws. This term is also used to describe Jesus as a priest-king.
Definition: 1) priest, principal officer or chief ruler 1a) priest-king (Melchizedek, Messiah) 1b) pagan priests 1c) priests of Jehovah 1d) Levitical priests 1e) Zadokite priests 1f) Aaronic priests 1g) the high priest Aramaic equivalent: ka.hen (כָּהֵן "priest" H3549)
Usage: Occurs in 653 OT verses. KJV: chief ruler, [idiom] own, priest, prince, principal officer. See also: Genesis 14:18; Leviticus 13:33; Numbers 17:2.
וְ/עֵצָ֖ה
ʻêtsâh
H6098
"counsel"
Conj | N-fs
This Hebrew word means counsel or advice, implying a plan or purpose. It is used in the Bible when describing wise decision-making.
Definition: counsel, advice, purpose
Usage: Occurs in 85 OT verses. KJV: advice, advisement, counsel(l-(or)), purpose. See also: Deuteronomy 32:28; Psalms 107:11; Psalms 1:1.
מִ/זְּקֵנִֽים
zâqên
H2205
"old"
Prep | Adj
This Hebrew word means old or elderly, as in the case of the elderly men who appeared to Abraham in Genesis 18:11. It can also refer to those in positions of authority, like the elders who helped Moses in Exodus 24:1. The term is used to describe respect and leadership.
Definition: : old 1) old 1a) old (of humans) 1b) elder (of those having authority) Also means: za.qen (זָקֵן ": elder" H2205)
Usage: Occurs in 171 OT verses. KJV: aged, ancient (man), elder(-est), old (man, men and...women), senator. See also: Genesis 18:11; 1 Samuel 28:14; Psalms 105:22.
Study Notes — Ezekiel 7:26
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- Ezekiel 7:26 Summary
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- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Ezekiel 7:26
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Ezekiel 7:26
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Ezekiel 7:26
- Trapp's Commentary on Ezekiel 7:26
- Ellicott's Commentary on Ezekiel 7:26
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Ezekiel 7:26
- Cambridge Bible on Ezekiel 7:26
- Whedon's Commentary on Ezekiel 7:26
- Sermons on Ezekiel 7:26
Context — The Desolation of Israel
24So I will bring the most wicked of nations to take possession of their houses. I will end the pride of the mighty, and their holy places will be profaned.
25Anguish is coming! They will seek peace, but find none.
26Disaster upon disaster will come, and rumor after rumor. Then they will seek a vision from a prophet, but instruction from the priests will perish, as will counsel from the elders.
27The king will mourn, the prince will be clothed with despair, and the hands of the people of the land will tremble. I will deal with them according to their conduct, and I will judge them by their own standards. Then they will know that I am the LORD.’”Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jeremiah 4:20 | Disaster after disaster is proclaimed, for the whole land is laid waste. My tents are destroyed in an instant, my curtains in a moment. |
| 2 | Ezekiel 14:1 | Then some of the elders of Israel came and sat down before me. |
| 3 | Micah 3:6 | Therefore night will come over you without visions, and darkness without divination. The sun will set on these prophets, and the daylight will turn black over them. |
| 4 | Psalms 74:9 | There are no signs for us to see. There is no longer any prophet. And none of us knows how long this will last. |
| 5 | Jeremiah 21:2 | “Please inquire of the LORD on our behalf, since Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon is waging war against us. Perhaps the LORD will perform for us something like all His past wonders, so that Nebuchadnezzar will withdraw from us.” |
| 6 | Jeremiah 37:17 | Later, King Zedekiah sent for Jeremiah and received him in his palace, where he asked him privately, “Is there a word from the LORD?” “There is,” Jeremiah replied. “You will be delivered into the hand of the king of Babylon.” |
| 7 | Ezekiel 20:1–3 | In the seventh year, on the tenth day of the fifth month, some of the elders of Israel came to inquire of the LORD, and they sat down before me. Then the word of the LORD came to me, saying, “Son of man, speak to the elders of Israel and tell them that this is what the Lord GOD says: Have you come to inquire of Me? As surely as I live, I will not be consulted by you, declares the Lord GOD. |
| 8 | Lamentations 2:9 | Her gates have sunk into the ground; He has destroyed and shattered their bars. Her king and her princes are exiled among the nations, the law is no more, and even her prophets find no vision from the LORD. |
| 9 | Jeremiah 18:18 | Then some said, “Come, let us make plans against Jeremiah, for the law will never be lost to the priest, nor counsel to the wise, nor an oracle to the prophet. Come, let us denounce him and pay no heed to any of his words.” |
| 10 | Amos 8:11–12 | Behold, the days are coming, declares the Lord GOD, when I will send a famine on the land— not a famine of bread or a thirst for water, but a famine of hearing the words of the LORD. People will stagger from sea to sea and roam from north to east, seeking the word of the LORD, but they will not find it. |
Ezekiel 7:26 Summary
[Ezekiel 7:26 is a warning that when we reject God's ways and disobey His commands, disaster can follow disaster, and we can be left feeling hopeless and without direction. This is similar to what happened in Deuteronomy 28:15-68, where God warned His people of the consequences of disobedience. In such times, we may seek guidance from various sources, but true wisdom and instruction can only come from God. As seen in Proverbs 1:7, the fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge, and we must seek to understand and obey His Word in order to navigate life's challenges.]
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean for disaster to come upon disaster in Ezekiel 7:26?
This phrase suggests a series of catastrophic events that will unfold in rapid succession, leaving no time for recovery, much like the sequence of judgments described in Revelation 6:1-17. In this context, God is emphasizing the severity of His judgment on a disobedient people.
Why will the people seek a vision from a prophet in Ezekiel 7:26?
The people will seek a vision from a prophet because they will be desperate for guidance and direction in the midst of disaster and chaos, as seen in 1 Kings 22:5-8 where King Ahab sought a prophetic word before going into battle. However, according to Ezekiel 7:26, even this guidance will be unavailable or unheeded.
What is meant by 'instruction from the priests will perish' in Ezekiel 7:26?
This phrase indicates that the spiritual guidance and teaching provided by the priests will be absent or ineffective, highlighting the spiritual bankruptcy of the nation, similar to the situation described in Hosea 4:6 where God's people are destroyed for lack of knowledge.
How does Ezekiel 7:26 relate to the concept of God's judgment in the Bible?
Ezekiel 7:26 is a specific example of God's judgment on a disobedient people, consistent with the broader themes of judgment and accountability seen in passages like Romans 2:5-11 and Hebrews 10:26-31. It underscores the importance of obedience to God's commands and the consequences of disobedience.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways in which disaster can come upon disaster in our personal lives, and how can we prepare ourselves for such times?
- In what ways do we seek guidance and direction in times of uncertainty, and how can we ensure that we are seeking God's will above all else?
- What are some examples of 'instruction from the priests' perishing in our modern context, and how can we work to preserve and promote sound biblical teaching?
- How does the concept of God's judgment in Ezekiel 7:26 impact our understanding of His character and our relationship with Him?
Gill's Exposition on Ezekiel 7:26
Mischief shall come upon mischief,.... One misfortune or calamity after another; first one unhappy event, and then another, as was Job's case.
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Ezekiel 7:26
Mischief shall come upon mischief, and rumour shall be upon rumour; then shall they seek a vision of the prophet; but the law shall perish from the priest, and counsel from the ancients.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Ezekiel 7:26
Mischief upon mischief; loss upon loss, one sorrow on the neck of another. Rumour upon rumour; dreadful news one post after another of the enemies’ threats, preparations, marches, successes, and cruelties, wounding the heart of the stoutest. In this multiplied perplexity they will inquire, it is likely, of their false prophets, hating the true, whom if they consult, they will not like their answer. Or rather, there shall be no prophet, as ; no revelation from heaven for them. But the law shall perish; Heb. and, rather than but. When they consult the priest, their ordinary director by the law, alas! if any remain, they are ignorant of the law, nor have they sacrifices to bring to them to offer unto God. Religious men can afford them no comfort, nor shall their senators know what to advise.
Trapp's Commentary on Ezekiel 7:26
Ezekiel 7:26 Mischief shall come upon mischief, and rumour shall be upon rumour; then shall they seek a vision of the prophet; but the law shall perish from the priest, and counsel from the ancients.Ver. 26. Mischief shall come upon mischief.] Aliud ex alio malum; I will heap mischiefs upon them. War is called "evil" or "mischief" by a specialty. And rumour shall be upon rumour,] sc., Of Nebuchadnezzar’ s advance, acts, and achievements. Then shall they seek a vision of the prophet.] As a drowning man catcheth at the sprig of a tree, which before he slighted. But the law shall perish from the priest.] Not only prophecy, which is an extraordinary gift, shall fail them, but also the ordinary preaching of God’ s Word, and all good advice and provision of human wisdom. And yet this foolish people were wont to soothe up themselves and say, The law shall not perish from the priest, nor wisdom from the ancient.
Ellicott's Commentary on Ezekiel 7:26
(26) Then shall they seek a vision.—Comp. Ezekiel 20:1-3. The three chief sources of counsel, the prophets, the priests, and the elders, are all represented as applied to in vain. God had forsaken the people who had rejected Him. (Comp. Proverbs 1:28, and the story of Saul’s despair at his abandonment by God, 1 Samuel 28:15.) In the following verse the trouble is described as affecting all classes alike, the king, the prince, and the people of the land, and, further, as being the fitting consequence and retribution of their own chosen way. Here closes the first series of Ezekiel’s prophecies, extending from the beginning of the fourth to the end of the seventh chapter. They were all uttered within the period of a year and two months. Like the following series (Ezekiel 8-19), they begin with a remarkable series of symbolic acts, or rather of descriptions of such acts, and are continued by plain prophecies. Ezekiel and his fellow-captives had now been between five and six years in exile, and they still looked to Jerusalem and the Temple as their pride and the strength of their nation, and doubtless many of them hoped to be able to return there to lead again their former lives.
There could be no hope of affecting a thorough and lasting reformation among the people except by utterly dashing these hopes to the ground, and showing that the people must be led to repentance through a thorough humiliation and heavy punishment. Such is the purpose of these prophecies, and it is carried out with extraordinary vigour and power of language.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Ezekiel 7:26
Verse 26. Then shall they seek a vision] Vision shall perish from the prophet, the law from the priest, and counsel from the ancients. Previously to great national judgments, God restrains the influences of his Spirit. His word is not accompanied with the usual unction; and the wise men of the land, the senators and celebrated statesmen, devise foolish schemes; and thus, in endeavouring to avert it, they hasten on the national ruin. How true is the saying, Quem Deus vult perdere, prius dementat. "Those whom God designs to destroy, he first infatuates."
Cambridge Bible on Ezekiel 7:26
26. Mischief … upon mischief] i.e. calamity upon calamity; and “rumour” of misfortune upon rumour. Jeremiah 4:20; Isaiah 28:19. but the law] and the law. It is implied in seeking a vision from the prophet that no vision is granted; and the law, i.e. decision or judgment, sought from the priest, ceases; neither can the elders give any counsel. The same three classes of advisers, viz. prophets, priests, and elders or wise men are spoken of Jer 18:18. All sources of revelation are dumb. Cf. Lamentations 2:9, The law is no more, her prophets also find no vision from the Lord. Psalms 74:9; Micah 3:6.
Whedon's Commentary on Ezekiel 7:26
26. But the law shall perish — Literally, and instruction shall perish.
Sermons on Ezekiel 7:26
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Removing the Stumbling Blocks by David Wilkerson | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of removing stumbling blocks from our hearts and from the church. He warns that if we do not heed God's call to be honest and |
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Ezekiel 14:1 by Chuck Smith | Chuck Smith emphasizes the concept of idolatry, explaining that it begins in the heart where individuals may unknowingly set up idols that take precedence over God. He highlights t |
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A Time to Cry by David Legge | In this sermon, the speaker laments the current state of society, where the preaching of the word of God is disregarded and mocked. The speaker questions the absence of divine inte |
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Corporate Confession and Repentance - Part 2 by Richard Owen Roberts | In this sermon, the preacher begins by highlighting the violence and immorality that is prevalent in society, both on the streets and on television. He then turns to the book of Ma |
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The Great Need of the Hour - Rolfe Barnard by From the Pulpit & Classic Sermons | In this sermon, Rolf Bernard emphasizes the need for God's intervention in the current state of the world. He references the 16th chapter of Acts, where he finds inspiration in the |
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Signs Seen, and Not Seen by J.C. Philpot | J.C. Philpot preaches on the lamentation of not seeing the signs of God's favor, highlighting the importance of recognizing outward marks of God's presence and grace upon the soul. |
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The Obscure Church by Francis Turretin | Francis Turretin discusses the proof that the Church is often obscured by examining the condition of the Old Testament Church. He highlights various intervals in history where the |