Ezekiel 7:5
Ezekiel 7:5 in Multiple Translations
This is what the Lord GOD says: ‘Disaster! An unprecedented disaster — behold, it is coming!
Thus saith the Lord GOD; An evil, an only evil, behold, is come.
Thus saith the Lord Jehovah: An evil, an only evil; behold, it cometh.
This is what the Lord has said: An evil, even one evil; see, it is coming.
This is what the Lord God says: Watch out! Disaster after disaster is coming!
Thus saith the Lord God, Beholde, one euil, euen one euill is come.
Thus said the Lord Jehovah: Evil, a single evil, lo, it hath come.
“The Lord GOD says: ‘A disaster! A unique disaster! Behold, it comes.
Thus saith the Lord GOD; An evil, an only evil, behold, is come.
Thus saith the Lord God: One affliction, behold an affliction is come.
This is also what Yahweh the Lord says: “You will soon experience many terrible disasters!
Berean Amplified Bible — Ezekiel 7:5
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Ezekiel 7:5 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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HEB
כֹּ֥ה
אָמַ֖ר
אֲדֹנָ֣/י
יְהוִ֑ה
רָעָ֛ה
אַחַ֥ת
רָעָ֖ה
הִנֵּ֥ה
בָאָֽה
כֹּ֥ה
kôh
H3541
thus
Adv
אָמַ֖ר
ʼâmar
H559
to say
V-Qal-Perf-3ms
אֲדֹנָ֣/י
ʼĂdônây
H136
Lord
N-mp | Suff
יְהוִ֑ה
Yᵉhôvih
H3069
YHWH/God
N-proper
רָעָ֛ה
raʻ
H7451
bad
N-fs
אַחַ֥ת
ʼechâd
H259
one
Adj
רָעָ֖ה
raʻ
H7451
bad
N-fs
הִנֵּ֥ה
hinnêh
H2009
behold
Part
בָאָֽה
bôwʼ
H935
Lebo
V-Qal
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Hebrew Word Reference — Ezekiel 7:5
כֹּ֥ה
kôh
H3541
"thus"
Adv
This Hebrew word means thus or in this manner. It can also indicate a location or time, such as here or now. The KJV translates it in various ways, including also, here, and so.
Definition: 1) thus, here, in this manner 1a) thus, so 1b) here, here and there 1c) until now, until now...until then, meanwhile Aramaic equivalent: kah (כָּה "thus" H3542)
Usage: Occurs in 541 OT verses. KJV: also, here, + hitherto, like, on the other side, so (and much), such, on that manner, (on) this (manner, side, way, way and that way), + mean while, yonder. See also: Genesis 15:5; 1 Kings 22:20; Isaiah 7:7.
אָמַ֖ר
ʼâmar
H559
"to say"
V-Qal-Perf-3ms
This Hebrew word means to say or speak, and it's used in many different ways in the Bible. It can mean to command, promise, or think, and it's translated in the KJV as 'answer', 'appoint', or 'command'.
Definition: 1) to say, speak, utter 1a) (Qal) to say, to answer, to say in one's heart, to think, to command, to promise, to intend 1b) (Niphal) to be told, to be said, to be called 1c) (Hithpael) to boast, to act proudly 1d) (Hiphil) to avow, to avouch Aramaic equivalent: a.mar (אֲמַר "to say" H0560)
Usage: Occurs in 4337 OT verses. KJV: answer, appoint, avouch, bid, boast self, call, certify, challenge, charge, [phrase] (at the, give) command(-ment), commune, consider, declare, demand, [idiom] desire, determine, [idiom] expressly, [idiom] indeed, [idiom] intend, name, [idiom] plainly, promise, publish, report, require, say, speak (against, of), [idiom] still, [idiom] suppose, talk, tell, term, [idiom] that is, [idiom] think, use (speech), utter, [idiom] verily, [idiom] yet. See also: Genesis 1:3; Genesis 18:23; Genesis 25:32.
אֲדֹנָ֣/י
ʼĂdônây
H136
"Lord"
N-mp | Suff
Adonay is a title used to refer to God, spoken in place of Yahweh as a sign of reverence and respect. It is used throughout the Bible to address God or refer to Him in a formal way. Adonay is a term of worship and devotion.
Definition: Lord - a title, spoken in place of Yahweh in Jewish display of reverence Another name of ye.ho.vah (יהוה "LORD" H3068G)
Usage: Occurs in 430 OT verses. KJV: (my) Lord. See also: Genesis 15:2; Isaiah 3:17; Psalms 2:4.
יְהוִ֑ה
Yᵉhôvih
H3069
"YHWH/God"
N-proper
YHWH is a name for God, often used in combination with 'Lord'. It is similar to Yehovah, but with different vowels. This name emphasizes God's power and authority.
Definition: 1) Jehovah-used primarily in the combination 'Lord Jehovah' 1a) equal to ye.ho.vah (יהוה "LORD" H3068) but pointed with the vowels of e.lo.him (אֱלֹהִים "God" H0430)
Usage: Occurs in 296 OT verses. KJV: God. See also: Genesis 15:2; Ezekiel 14:21; Psalms 68:21.
רָעָ֛ה
raʻ
H7451
"bad"
N-fs
Ra means bad or evil, referring to moral or natural harm. It describes adversity, affliction, or distress, and is often used to convey a sense of misery or injury.
Definition: : harmful adj 1) bad, evil 1a) bad, disagreeable, malignant 1b) bad, unpleasant, evil (giving pain, unhappiness, misery) 1c) evil, displeasing 1d) bad (of its kind-land, water, etc) 1e) bad (of value) 1f) worse than, worst (comparison) 1g) sad, unhappy 1h) evil (hurtful) 1i) bad, unkind (vicious in disposition) 1j) bad, evil, wicked (ethically) 1j1) in general, of persons, of thoughts 1j2) deeds, actions
Usage: Occurs in 623 OT verses. KJV: adversity, affliction, bad, calamity, [phrase] displease(-ure), distress, evil((-favouredness), man, thing), [phrase] exceedingly, [idiom] great, grief(-vous), harm, heavy, hurt(-ful), ill (favoured), [phrase] mark, mischief(-vous), misery, naught(-ty), noisome, [phrase] not please, sad(-ly), sore, sorrow, trouble, vex, wicked(-ly, -ness, one), worse(-st), wretchedness, wrong. (Incl. feminine raaah; as adjective or noun.). See also: Genesis 2:9; Judges 9:57; 2 Kings 21:6.
אַחַ֥ת
ʼechâd
H259
"one"
Adj
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means one or united, and is used to describe something that is single or unique. It is often translated as one, first, or alone. For example, in Genesis 1:5, God calls the light day and the darkness night, and separates them into one thing from another.
Definition: 1) one (number) 1a) one (number) 1b) each, every 1c) a certain 1d) an (indefinite article) 1e) only, once, once for all 1f) one...another, the one...the other, one after another, one by one 1g) first 1h) eleven (in combination), eleventh (ordinal)
Usage: Occurs in 739 OT verses. KJV: a, alike, alone, altogether, and, any(-thing), apiece, a certain, (dai-) ly, each (one), [phrase] eleven, every, few, first, [phrase] highway, a man, once, one, only, other, some, together, See also: Genesis 1:5; Exodus 36:26; Numbers 7:70.
רָעָ֖ה
raʻ
H7451
"bad"
N-fs
Ra means bad or evil, referring to moral or natural harm. It describes adversity, affliction, or distress, and is often used to convey a sense of misery or injury.
Definition: : harmful adj 1) bad, evil 1a) bad, disagreeable, malignant 1b) bad, unpleasant, evil (giving pain, unhappiness, misery) 1c) evil, displeasing 1d) bad (of its kind-land, water, etc) 1e) bad (of value) 1f) worse than, worst (comparison) 1g) sad, unhappy 1h) evil (hurtful) 1i) bad, unkind (vicious in disposition) 1j) bad, evil, wicked (ethically) 1j1) in general, of persons, of thoughts 1j2) deeds, actions
Usage: Occurs in 623 OT verses. KJV: adversity, affliction, bad, calamity, [phrase] displease(-ure), distress, evil((-favouredness), man, thing), [phrase] exceedingly, [idiom] great, grief(-vous), harm, heavy, hurt(-ful), ill (favoured), [phrase] mark, mischief(-vous), misery, naught(-ty), noisome, [phrase] not please, sad(-ly), sore, sorrow, trouble, vex, wicked(-ly, -ness, one), worse(-st), wretchedness, wrong. (Incl. feminine raaah; as adjective or noun.). See also: Genesis 2:9; Judges 9:57; 2 Kings 21:6.
הִנֵּ֥ה
hinnêh
H2009
"behold"
Part
This Hebrew word is an expression that means 'behold' or 'look', often used to draw attention to something. It appears in Genesis and Isaiah, and is translated as 'behold' or 'lo' in the KJV.
Definition: behold, lo, see, if
Usage: Occurs in 799 OT verses. KJV: behold, lo, see. See also: Genesis 1:29; Genesis 42:35; Deuteronomy 19:18.
בָאָֽה
bôwʼ
H935
"Lebo"
V-Qal
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.
Study Notes — Ezekiel 7:5
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- Ezekiel 7:5 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Ezekiel 7:5
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Ezekiel 7:5
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Ezekiel 7:5
- Ellicott's Commentary on Ezekiel 7:5
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Ezekiel 7:5
- Cambridge Bible on Ezekiel 7:5
- Barnes' Notes on Ezekiel 7:5
- Whedon's Commentary on Ezekiel 7:5
- Sermons on Ezekiel 7:5
Context — The Hour of Doom
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! 7Doom has come to you, O inhabitants of the land. The time has come; the day is near; there is panic on the mountains instead of shouts of joy.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Nahum 1:9 | Whatever you plot against the LORD, He will bring to an end. Affliction will not rise up a second time. |
| 2 | 2 Kings 21:12–13 | this is what the LORD, the God of Israel, says: ‘Behold, I am bringing such calamity upon Jerusalem and Judah that the news will reverberate in the ears of all who hear it. I will stretch out over Jerusalem the measuring line used against Samaria and the plumb line used against the house of Ahab, and I will wipe out Jerusalem as one wipes out a bowl—wiping it and turning it upside down. |
| 3 | Ezekiel 5:9 | Because of all your abominations, I will do to you what I have never done before and will never do again. |
| 4 | Daniel 9:12 | You have carried out the words spoken against us and against our rulers by bringing upon us a great disaster. For under all of heaven, nothing has ever been done like what has been done to Jerusalem. |
| 5 | Amos 3:2 | “Only you have I known from all the families of the earth; therefore I will punish you for all your iniquities.” |
| 6 | Matthew 24:21 | For at that time there will be great tribulation, unmatched from the beginning of the world until now, and never to be seen again. |
Ezekiel 7:5 Summary
Ezekiel 7:5 is a warning from God that a big disaster is coming, one that has never happened before. This disaster is a result of the people's sinful ways, and it's a reminder that God is a holy and just God who cannot tolerate sin (as seen in Romans 6:23). Even though this verse can be scary, it's also a reminder of God's love and faithfulness, and it encourages us to seek Him and live in obedience to His commands (as taught in Jeremiah 29:13). By trusting in God's sovereignty and living in obedience to Him, we can find hope and peace even in the midst of challenges and disasters.
Frequently Asked Questions
What kind of disaster is being referred to in Ezekiel 7:5?
The disaster in Ezekiel 7:5 is a judgment from God, similar to the one described in Deuteronomy 28:15-68, where God warns of the consequences of disobedience. This disaster is unprecedented, meaning it has never been seen before.
Why is God bringing disaster upon His people?
According to Ezekiel 7:3-4, God is bringing disaster upon His people because of their wicked ways and abominations, as also warned in Leviticus 26:14-39. God is a just and holy God who cannot tolerate sin.
Is there any hope for God's people in the midst of this disaster?
Although Ezekiel 7:5 announces a disaster, the Bible also teaches that God is a God of mercy and love, as seen in Exodus 34:6-7. Even in the midst of judgment, God's people can find hope in His love and faithfulness.
How can we apply the warning in Ezekiel 7:5 to our own lives?
The warning in Ezekiel 7:5 reminds us to examine our own lives and repent of any sin, as encouraged in 1 John 1:9. We should also seek to live in obedience to God's commands, as taught in Matthew 22:37-40, to avoid facing His judgment.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways I can prepare myself for the disasters and challenges that come into my life, and how can I trust in God's sovereignty during those times?
- How can I balance the idea of a loving God with the concept of a God who brings judgment and disaster, as seen in Ezekiel 7:5?
- What are some 'abominations' or sinful patterns in my own life that I need to repent of, and how can I seek God's forgiveness and restoration?
- In what ways can I be a source of hope and comfort to others who may be facing disasters or challenges in their own lives, and how can I point them to God's love and faithfulness?
Gill's Exposition on Ezekiel 7:5
Thus saith the Lord God,.... Here should be a stop, a colon, requiring attention to what follows, it being something awful and terrible: an evil, an only evil, behold, it cometh; meaning the
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Ezekiel 7:5
Thus saith the Lord GOD; An evil, an only evil, behold, is come. An evil, an only evil, behold, is come. A special calamity, such as was never before, unparalleled.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Ezekiel 7:5
An evil and sore affliction, one misery enough to ruin the whole, so that there will be no need of another. Or, as the Chaldee paraphrase, one evil after another; and this bespeaks the extreme sadness of their condition who suffer under this evil. Open your eyes, you will see it is at the doors and breaking in upon you.
Ellicott's Commentary on Ezekiel 7:5
(5) An only evil.—That is, an evil so all-embracing as to be complete in itself, and need no repetition. Compare the same thought in Nahum 1:9, “affliction shall not rise up the second time.” Some MSS., and the Chaldee, by the alteration of one letter, read “evil after evil,” as in Ezekiel 7:26.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Ezekiel 7:5
Verse 5. An evil, an only evil] The great, the sovereign, the last exterminating evil, is come: the sword, the pestilence, the famine, and the captivity. Many MSS. read אחר achar, after. So evil cometh after evil; one instantly succeeds another.
Cambridge Bible on Ezekiel 7:5
5–7. The dirge takes a fresh turn, announcing in nearly the same words that the end is come upon the inhabitants of the land
Barnes' Notes on Ezekiel 7:5
An only evil - An evil singular and remarkable above all others.
Whedon's Commentary on Ezekiel 7:5
5. An only evil — Literally, one evil. The final evil (1 Samuel 26:8; Haggai 2:6).
Sermons on Ezekiel 7:5
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Walking With God by Duncan Campbell | In this sermon, the speaker shares a personal experience of his daughter singing and expressing her love for Jesus. He reflects on the importance of spending time with God and reco |
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God Is Inescapable by Alan Redpath | In this sermon, the speaker addresses the issue of outward religious practices without true inward devotion. He emphasizes that this message from the book of Amos is not just ancie |
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Bristol Conference 1962 - Part 6 by William MacDonald | In this sermon, the preacher highlights the issue of luxury, complacency, and ease in today's society, particularly within the church. He references 1 Corinthians chapter 4, where |
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A Golden Chain of Five Links by James Boice | James Boice emphasizes the profound assurance found in Romans 8:28, which assures believers that God works for their good. He elaborates on the 'golden chain of five links'—forekno |
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Amos 3:2 by Chuck Smith | Chuck Smith emphasizes that God chose Israel not for their merit but out of love, establishing a unique relationship with them to reveal His plan of redemption. He explains that tr |
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The Nations the Enemies of Israel-Their Final Opposition to Jerusalem Followed by Judgment Upon Them by Arno Clemens Gaebelein | Arno Clemens Gaebelein preaches about the distinction between the nation of Israel and the nations, highlighting God's chosen people and the disobedience of Israel leading to the d |
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Man’s Hour of Darkness Is God’s Hour of Power by David Wilkerson | In this sermon, the speaker discusses the story of Jesus turning water into wine at the wedding feast in Cana. He emphasizes that Jesus never acted without significance and that th |