Ezekiel 7:4

Ezekiel 7:4 in Multiple Translations

Berean Standard Bible BSB

I will not look on you with pity, nor will I spare you, but I will punish you for your ways and for the abominations among you. Then you will know that I am the LORD.’

King James Version KJV

And mine eye shall not spare thee, neither will I have pity: but I will recompense thy ways upon thee, and thine abominations shall be in the midst of thee: and ye shall know that I am the LORD.

American Standard Version ASV

And mine eye shall not spare thee, neither will I have pity; but I will bring thy ways upon thee, and thine abominations shall be in the midst of thee: and ye shall know that I am Jehovah.

Bible in Basic English BBE

My eye will not have mercy on you, and I will have no pity: but I will send the punishment of your ways on you, and your disgusting works will be among you: and you will be certain that I am the Lord.

Free Bible Version FBV

I won't have any pity for you, or show you any mercy. I'm going to punish you for what you've done, for your disgusting sins. Then you'll know that I am the Lord.

Geneva Bible 1599 GNV

Neither shall mine eye spare thee, neither will I haue pitie: but I will laye thy waies vpon thee: and thine abomination shall bee in the middes of thee, and yee shall knowe that I am the Lord.

Young's Literal Translation YLT

And no pity on thee hath Mine eye, nor do I spare, For thy ways against thee I do set, And thine abominations are in thy midst, And ye have known that I [am] Jehovah.

World English Bible WEB

My eye will not spare you, neither will I have pity; but I will bring your ways on you, and your abominations will be among you. Then you will know that I am the LORD.’

Noah Webster Bible WBS

And my eye shall not spare thee, neither will I have pity: but I will recompense thy ways upon thee, and thy abominations shall be in the midst of thee: and ye shall know that I am the LORD.

Douay-Rheims 1899 DRV

And my eye shall not spare thee, and I will shew thee no pity: but I will lay thy ways upon thee, and thy abominations shall be in the midst of thee: and you shall know that I am the Lord.

Translation for Translators T4T

I will not pity you or act mercifully toward you. I will surely punish you for your wicked behavior [DOU]. Then you will know that it has happened because I, Yahweh, have done it.”

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Ezekiel 7:4 Interlinear (Deep Study)

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HEB וְ/לֹא תָח֥וֹס עֵינִ֛/י עָלַ֖יִ/ךְ וְ/לֹ֣א אֶחְמ֑וֹל כִּ֣י דְרָכַ֜יִ/ךְ עָלַ֣יִ/ךְ אֶתֵּ֗ן וְ/תוֹעֲבוֹתַ֨יִ/ךְ֙ בְּ/תוֹכֵ֣/ךְ תִּֽהְיֶ֔יןָ וִ/ידַעְתֶּ֖ם כִּֽי אֲנִ֥י יְהוָֽה

וְ/לֹא lôʼ H3808 not Conj | Part

תָח֥וֹס chûwç H2347 to pity V-Qal-Imperf-3fs

עֵינִ֛/י ʻayin H5869 eye N-cs | Suff

עָלַ֖יִ/ךְ ʻal H5921 upon Prep | Suff

וְ/לֹ֣א lôʼ H3808 not Conj | Part

אֶחְמ֑וֹל châmal H2550 to spare V-Qal-Imperf-1cs

כִּ֣י kîy H3588 for Conj

דְרָכַ֜יִ/ךְ derek H1870 way N-cp | Suff

עָלַ֣יִ/ךְ ʻal H5921 upon Prep | Suff

אֶתֵּ֗ן nâthan H5414 to give V-Qal-Imperf-1cs

וְ/תוֹעֲבוֹתַ֨יִ/ךְ֙ tôwʻêbah H8441 abomination Conj | N-fp | Suff

בְּ/תוֹכֵ֣/ךְ tâvek H8432 midst Prep | N-ms | Suff

תִּֽהְיֶ֔יןָ hâyâh H1961 to be V-Qal-Imperf-3fp

וִ/ידַעְתֶּ֖ם yâdaʻ H3045 to know Conj | V-Qal-2mp

כִּֽי kîy H3588 for Conj

אֲנִ֥י ʼănîy H589 I Pron

יְהוָֽה Yᵉhôvâh H3068 The Lord N-proper

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Hebrew Word Reference — Ezekiel 7:4

וְ/לֹא lôʼ H3808 "not" Conj | Part

The Hebrew word for not or no is used to indicate absence or negation, as when God says no to the Israelites' requests, or when they disobey His commands.

Definition: 1) not, no 1a) not (with verb-absolute prohibition) 1b) not (with modifier-negation) 1c) nothing (subst) 1d) without (with particle) 1e) before (of time) Aramaic equivalent: la (לָא "not" H3809)

Usage: Occurs in 3967 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] before, [phrase] or else, ere, [phrase] except, ig(-norant), much, less, nay, neither, never, no((-ne), -r, (-thing)), ([idiom] as though...,(can-), for) not (out of), of nought, otherwise, out of, [phrase] surely, [phrase] as truly as, [phrase] of a truth, [phrase] verily, for want, [phrase] whether, without. See also: Genesis 2:5; Genesis 31:15; Exodus 4:9.

תָח֥וֹס chûwç H2347 "to pity" V-Qal-Imperf-3fs

To pity or have compassion on someone means to show kindness and care for their well-being, like God's compassion for his people. It involves covering or protecting them from harm.

Definition: (Qal) to pity, have compassion, spare, look upon with compassion

Usage: Occurs in 24 OT verses. KJV: pity, regard, spare. See also: Genesis 45:20; Ezekiel 5:11; Psalms 72:13.

עֵינִ֛/י ʻayin H5869 "eye" N-cs | Suff

This word can mean a spring or fountain, but also refers to the eye or a source of something. It is often translated as affliction, outward appearance, or countenance, and is used in various contexts throughout the Bible.

Definition: : eye 1) eye 1a) eye 1a1) of physical eye 1a2) as showing mental qualities 1a3) of mental and spiritual faculties (fig.)

Usage: Occurs in 828 OT verses. KJV: affliction, outward appearance, [phrase] before, [phrase] think best, colour, conceit, [phrase] be content, countenance, [phrase] displease, eye((-brow), (-d), -sight), face, [phrase] favour, fountain, furrow (from the margin), [idiom] him, [phrase] humble, knowledge, look, ([phrase] well), [idiom] me, open(-ly), [phrase] (not) please, presence, [phrase] regard, resemblance, sight, [idiom] thee, [idiom] them, [phrase] think, [idiom] us, well, [idiom] you(-rselves). See also: Genesis 3:5; Exodus 34:9; Deuteronomy 28:67.

עָלַ֖יִ/ךְ 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.

וְ/לֹ֣א lôʼ H3808 "not" Conj | Part

The Hebrew word for not or no is used to indicate absence or negation, as when God says no to the Israelites' requests, or when they disobey His commands.

אֶחְמ֑וֹל châmal H2550 "to spare" V-Qal-Imperf-1cs

To spare or have pity is the meaning of this Hebrew verb, as seen in Genesis 43:14, where Joseph spares his brothers. It shows compassion and mercy towards others.

Definition: (Qal) to spare, pity, have compassion on

Usage: Occurs in 40 OT verses. KJV: have compassion, (have) pity, spare. See also: Exodus 2:6; Jeremiah 21:7; Proverbs 6:34.

כִּ֣י 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.

דְרָכַ֜יִ/ךְ derek H1870 "way" N-cp | Suff

Derek refers to a road or path, and can also mean a way of life or manner of action. It is often used to describe a journey or direction, and can be used figuratively to describe a person's character or moral path.

Definition: : road/route 1) way, road, distance, journey, manner 1a) road, way, path 1b) journey 1c) direction 1d) manner, habit, way 1e) of course of life (fig.) 1f) of moral character (fig.)

Usage: Occurs in 626 OT verses. KJV: along, away, because of, [phrase] by, conversation, custom, (east-) ward, journey, manner, passenger, through, toward, (high-) (path-) way(-side), whither(-soever). See also: Genesis 3:24; Deuteronomy 28:29; 1 Kings 15:34.

עָלַ֣יִ/ךְ 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.

אֶתֵּ֗ן nâthan H5414 "to give" V-Qal-Imperf-1cs

This word means to give, put, or set something, with a wide range of applications. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus, describing God's actions and human interactions. The word is used to convey giving, selling, or exchanging something.

Definition: : give/deliver/send/produce 1) to give, put, set 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to give, bestow, grant, permit, ascribe, employ, devote, consecrate, dedicate, pay wages, sell, exchange, lend, commit, entrust, give over, deliver up, yield produce, occasion, produce, requite to, report, mention, utter, stretch out, extend 1a2) to put, set, put on, put upon, set, appoint, assign, designate 1a3) to make, constitute 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be given, be bestowed, be provided, be entrusted to, be granted to, be permitted, be issued, be published, be uttered, be assigned 1b2) to be set, be put, be made, be inflicted 1c) (Hophal) 1c1) to be given, be bestowed, be given up, be delivered up 1c2) to be put upon

Usage: Occurs in 1816 OT verses. KJV: add, apply, appoint, ascribe, assign, [idiom] avenge, [idiom] be (healed), bestow, bring (forth, hither), cast, cause, charge, come, commit, consider, count, [phrase] cry, deliver (up), direct, distribute, do, [idiom] doubtless, [idiom] without fail, fasten, frame, [idiom] get, give (forth, over, up), grant, hang (up), [idiom] have, [idiom] indeed, lay (unto charge, up), (give) leave, lend, let (out), [phrase] lie, lift up, make, [phrase] O that, occupy, offer, ordain, pay, perform, place, pour, print, [idiom] pull, put (forth), recompense, render, requite, restore, send (out), set (forth), shew, shoot forth (up), [phrase] sing, [phrase] slander, strike, (sub-) mit, suffer, [idiom] surely, [idiom] take, thrust, trade, turn, utter, [phrase] weep, [phrase] willingly, [phrase] withdraw, [phrase] would (to) God, yield. See also: Genesis 1:17; Genesis 40:21; Exodus 30:12.

וְ/תוֹעֲבוֹתַ֨יִ/ךְ֙ tôwʻêbah H8441 "abomination" Conj | N-fp | Suff

The Hebrew word for abomination refers to something disgusting, like idolatry or unclean food, and is often used to describe wickedness in the Bible.

Definition: 1) a disgusting thing, abomination, abominable 1a) in ritual sense (of unclean food, idols, mixed marriages) 1b) in ethical sense (of wickedness etc)

Usage: Occurs in 112 OT verses. KJV: abominable (custom, thing), abomination. See also: Genesis 43:32; Proverbs 26:25; Psalms 88:9.

בְּ/תוֹכֵ֣/ךְ tâvek H8432 "midst" Prep | N-ms | Suff

This word refers to the middle or center of something, such as a group of people or a physical space. It can also mean among or between things, as seen in various Bible translations.

Definition: 1) midst, middle 1a) midst, middle 1b) into, through (after verbs of motion) 1c) among (of a number of persons) 1d) between (of things arranged by twos) 1e) from among (as to take or separate etc)

Usage: Occurs in 390 OT verses. KJV: among(-st), [idiom] between, half, [idiom] (there-, where-), in(-to), middle, mid(-night), midst (among), [idiom] out (of), [idiom] through, [idiom] with(-in). See also: Genesis 1:6; Numbers 35:5; 2 Chronicles 32:4.

תִּֽהְיֶ֔יןָ hâyâh H1961 "to be" V-Qal-Imperf-3fp

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.

וִ/ידַעְתֶּ֖ם yâdaʻ H3045 "to know" Conj | V-Qal-2mp

The Hebrew word for to know means to ascertain by seeing, and is used in many senses, including to learn, perceive, and recognize, as seen in various KJV translations.

Definition: 1) to know 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to know 1a1a) to know, learn to know 1a1b) to perceive 1a1c) to perceive and see, find out and discern 1a1d) to discriminate, distinguish 1a1e) to know by experience 1a1f) to recognise, admit, acknowledge, confess 1a1g) to consider 1a2) to know, be acquainted with 1a3) to know (a person carnally) 1a4) to know how, be skilful in 1a5) to have knowledge, be wise 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be made known, be or become known, be revealed 1b2) to make oneself known 1b3) to be perceived 1b4) to be instructed 1c) (Piel) to cause to know 1d) (Poal) to cause to know 1e) (Pual) 1e1) to be known 1e2) known, one known, acquaintance (participle) 1f) (Hiphil) to make known, declare 1g) (Hophal) to be made known 1h) (Hithpael) to make oneself known, reveal oneself Aramaic equivalent: ye.da (יְדַע "to know" H3046)

Usage: Occurs in 874 OT verses. KJV: acknowledge, acquaintance(-ted with), advise, answer, appoint, assuredly, be aware, (un-) awares, can(-not), certainly, comprehend, consider, [idiom] could they, cunning, declare, be diligent, (can, cause to) discern, discover, endued with, familiar friend, famous, feel, can have, be (ig-) norant, instruct, kinsfolk, kinsman, (cause to let, make) know, (come to give, have, take) knowledge, have (knowledge), (be, make, make to be, make self) known, [phrase] be learned, [phrase] lie by man, mark, perceive, privy to, [idiom] prognosticator, regard, have respect, skilful, shew, can (man of) skill, be sure, of a surety, teach, (can) tell, understand, have (understanding), [idiom] will be, wist, wit, wot. See also: Genesis 3:5; Leviticus 5:4; Judges 21:12.

כִּֽי kîy H3588 "for" Conj

אֲנִ֥י 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.

יְהוָֽה Yᵉhôvâh H3068 "The Lord" 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.

Study Notes — Ezekiel 7:4

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Context
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Ezekiel 7:4 Summary
Frequently Asked Questions
Reflection Questions
Gill's Exposition on Ezekiel 7:4
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Ezekiel 7:4
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Ezekiel 7:4
Trapp's Commentary on Ezekiel 7:4
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Ezekiel 7:4
Cambridge Bible on Ezekiel 7:4
Whedon's Commentary on Ezekiel 7:4
Sermons on Ezekiel 7:4

Context — The Hour of Doom

2“O son of man, this is what the Lord GOD says to the land of Israel: ‘The end! The end has come upon the four corners of the land. 3The end is now upon you, and I will unleash My anger against you. I will judge you according to your ways and repay you for all your abominations.

4I will not look on you with pity, nor will I spare you, but I will punish you for your ways and for the abominations among you. Then you will know that I am the LORD.’

5This is what the Lord GOD says: ‘Disaster! An unprecedented disaster — behold, it is coming! 6The end has come! The end has come! It has roused itself against you. Behold, it has come!

Cross References

	Reference	Text (BSB)
1	Ezekiel 6:7	The slain will fall among you, and you will know that I am the LORD.
2	Ezekiel 11:21	But as for those whose hearts pursue detestable things and abominations, I will bring their conduct down upon their own heads, declares the Lord GOD.”
3	Ezekiel 5:11	Therefore as surely as I live, declares the Lord GOD, because you have defiled My sanctuary with all your detestable idols and abominations, I Myself will withdraw My favor; I will not look upon you with pity, nor will I spare you.
4	Ezekiel 6:14	I will stretch out My hand against them, and wherever they live I will make the land a desolate waste, from the wilderness to Diblah. Then they will know that I am the LORD.’”
5	Ezekiel 9:10	But as for Me, I will not look on them with pity, nor will I spare them. I will bring their deeds down upon their own heads.”
6	Ezekiel 16:43	Because you did not remember the days of your youth, but enraged Me with all these things, I will surely bring your deeds down upon your own head, declares the Lord GOD. Have you not committed this lewdness on top of all your other abominations?
7	Hosea 9:7	The days of punishment have come; the days of retribution have arrived— let Israel know it. The prophet is called a fool, and the inspired man insane, because of the greatness of your iniquity and hostility.
8	Hosea 12:2	The LORD also brings a charge against Judah. He will punish Jacob according to his ways and repay him according to his deeds.
9	Ezekiel 7:27	The 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.’”
10	Jeremiah 13:14	I will smash them against one another, fathers and sons alike, declares the LORD. I will allow no mercy or pity or compassion to keep Me from destroying them.’”

Ezekiel 7:4 Summary

[In Ezekiel 7:4, God says that He will not look on the people with pity or spare them, but will punish them for their sinful ways and the evil practices among them. This is because God is a holy and just God, who cannot tolerate sin and rebellion against Him, as seen in Psalm 11:4-7 and Isaiah 59:1-2. However, even in punishment, God's goal is to bring people back to Himself, so that they will know that He is the Lord, as seen in Deuteronomy 8:5 and Hebrews 12:5-11.]

Frequently Asked Questions

Why does God say He will not look on the people with pity in Ezekiel 7:4?

God says He will not look on the people with pity because of their persistent sin and rebellion against Him, as seen in Ezekiel 7:3, where He says He will judge them according to their ways and repay them for their abominations, similar to what is written in Deuteronomy 28:15 and Leviticus 26:14-39.

What does it mean that God will punish them for their ways and the abominations among them?

This means that God will hold the people accountable for their sinful actions and the evil practices that have become common among them, as He also warns in Proverbs 21:2 and Jeremiah 25:4-7.

How will the people know that God is the Lord after He punishes them?

The people will know that God is the Lord when they experience the consequences of their sin and see that God's judgment is a fulfillment of His warnings, as seen in Ezekiel 6:7 and Isaiah 45:5-6, where God's power and sovereignty are demonstrated.

Is God's punishment in Ezekiel 7:4 a contradiction to His merciful nature?

No, God's punishment is not a contradiction to His merciful nature, but rather a demonstration of His holiness and justice, as seen in Exodus 34:6-7 and Romans 11:22, where God's mercy and justice are balanced.

Reflection Questions

What are some ways that I may be rebelling against God, and how can I turn back to Him?
How can I ensure that I am not participating in or condoning the abominations that are common in my community?
What does it mean for me to 'know that God is the Lord', and how can I deepen my understanding of His power and sovereignty in my life?
In what ways can I demonstrate God's mercy and justice to those around me, and how can I balance these two aspects of God's character in my own life?

Gill's Exposition on Ezekiel 7:4

And mine eye shall not spare thee, neither will I have pity,.... Though the punishment will be heavy, and the lamentation will be great; see Ezekiel 5:11; but I will recompense thy ways upon thee;

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Ezekiel 7:4

And mine eye shall not spare thee, neither will I have pity: but I will recompense thy ways upon thee, and thine abominations shall be in the midst of thee: and ye shall know that I am the LORD.

Matthew Poole's Commentary on Ezekiel 7:4

Mine eye: see . Thine abominations, not only the punishment and smart, but the vileness, loathsomeness, and hatefulness of thy sins, shall be, in the midst of thee; ever before thee, and openly known to others also, or shall reach thy very heart. See ,13.

Trapp's Commentary on Ezekiel 7:4

Ezekiel 7:4 And mine eye shall not spare thee, neither will I have pity: but I will recompense thy ways upon thee, and thine abominations shall be in the midst of thee: and ye shall know that I [am] the LORD.Ver. 4. And mine eye shall not spare thee.] Ezekiel 5:11. See on Jeremiah 13:14. And thine abominations shall be in the midst of thee.] Ut quae antea latuerant, in aperture prodeant. And ye shall know that I am the Lord.] That smiteth you. An evil, an only evil,] viz., Without mixture of mercy, or that shall smite thee down at one only blow. The Vulgate, after the Chaldee, rendereth it, An evil after an evil - q.d., Lighter and lesser judgments have done no good upon thee. Now I will finish the work, and cut it short in righteousness. Ruinam praecedunt stillicidia. Drops precede disaster.

Adam Clarke's Commentary on Ezekiel 7:4

Verse 4. Thine abominations shall be in the midst of thee] They shall ever stare thee in the face, upbraid thee with thy ingratitude and disobedience, and be witnesses against thee.

Cambridge Bible on Ezekiel 7:4

4. mine eye shall not spare] So Ezekiel 7:9, ch. Ezekiel 5:11, Ezekiel 8:18, Ezekiel 9:10. From their calamities the people shall learn not only that he that inflicts them is their God, whom they called Jehovah (a thing which they were slow to learn, Amos 3:2; Amos 5:18), but also what the nature of that God is—that he is Jehovah, the true and righteous God (a thing which they were even slower to learn), cf. Ezekiel 7:27, ch. Ezekiel 6:7, Ezekiel 12:20, &c.

Whedon's Commentary on Ezekiel 7:4

4. Mine eye shall not spare thee, neither will I have pity — Although Jehovah is “merciful and gracious,” there comes a time when he must not spare the guilty (Exodus 34:7).

Sermons on Ezekiel 7:4

	Sermon	Description
	The Apostate Church in America: The Cappuccino Church by E.A. Johnston	In this sermon, the preacher addresses the urgent matter that God brings before his rebellious people. He highlights how the people of God have neglected to execute God's judgments
	The Cappacino Church of America - e.a. Johnston by From the Pulpit & Classic Sermons	In this sermon, E.A. Johnston addresses the decline of spirituality in churches and the rise of immorality in society. He criticizes the pulpits for allowing the world into the chu
	God's Holiness - Part 4 by Richard Owen Roberts	In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of holiness and the hatred of sin in the eyes of God. He quotes various Bible verses to support his message, including Luke 1
	Where Have You Taken Jesus? by Carter Conlon	In this sermon, the speaker addresses the struggle of being in a religious environment that is disconnected from the true heart of God. They emphasize the importance of being touch
	He Dares Spit in the Very Face of God Himself! by Thomas Brooks	Thomas Brooks emphasizes the folly of fretting against God during times of distress, illustrating how individuals often blame God for their suffering instead of recognizing their o
	The Prophetic Savant by Chip Brogden	Chip Brogden delves into the concept of the prophetic savant, likening them to individuals with a heavenly autism who struggle to relate to others due to their unique connection wi
	(Genesis) 40 - the Last Days of Abraham and the First Days of Jacob by S. Lewis Johnson	In this sermon, the speaker begins by reading from the book of Hosea, specifically verses 2-4. The passage talks about God's dispute with Judah and his punishment of Jacob accordin