Ezekiel 20:38
“And I will purge out from among you the rebels, and them that transgress against me: I will bring them forth out of the country where they sojourn, and they shall not enter into the land of Israel: and ye shall know that I am the LORD.”
Ezekiel 20:38 in 7 translations
- KJVKing James Version
- And I will purge out from among you the rebels, and them that transgress against me: I will bring them forth out of the country where they sojourn, and they shall not enter into the land of Israel: and ye shall know that I am the LORD.
- DRADouay–Rheims
- And I will pick out from among you the transgressors, and the wicked, and will bring them out of the land where they sojourn, and they shall not enter into the land of Israel: and you shall know that I am the Lord.
- ASVAmerican Standard Version
- and I will purge out from among you the rebels, and them that transgress against me; I will bring them forth out of the land where they sojourn, but they shall not enter into the land of Israel: and ye shall know that I am Jehovah.
- DARBYDarby
- And I will purge out from among you the rebels, and them that transgress against me; I will bring them forth out of the country where they sojourn, but they shall not enter into the land of Israel: and ye shall know that I am Jehovah.
- WEBThe World English Bible
- and I will purge out from among you the rebels, and those who disobey against me; I will bring them forth out of the land where they live, but they shall not enter into the land of Israel: and you shall know that I am Yahweh.
- YLTYoung's Literal Translation
- And cleared out from you the rebels, And them transgressing against Me, From the land of their sojournings I bring them out, And unto the land of Israel they come not, And ye have known that I am Jehovah.
- BPVBiblePics Version
- "I will purge out from among you the rebels and those who transgress against me; I will bring them out of the country where they dwell, and they shall not enter the land of Israel. Then you will know that I am the Lord.
Context: Ezekiel 20
36Like as I pleaded with your fathers in the wilderness of the land of Egypt, so will I plead with you, saith the Lord GOD.
37And I will cause you to pass under the rod, and I will bring you into the bond of the covenant:
38And I will purge out from among you the rebels, and them that transgress against me: I will bring them forth out of the country where they sojourn, and they shall not enter into the land of Israel: and ye shall know that I am the LORD.
39As for you, O house of Israel, thus saith the Lord GOD; Go ye, serve ye every one his idols, and hereafter also, if ye will not hearken unto me: but pollute ye my holy name no more with your gifts, and with your idols.
40For in mine holy mountain, in the mountain of the height of Israel, saith the Lord GOD, there shall all the house of Israel, all of them in the land, serve me: there will I accept them, and there will I require your offerings, and the firstfruits of your oblations, with all your holy things.
About Ezekiel 20: God's Wrath and Mercy on Israel
In Ezekiel chapter 20, God discusses Israel's history of rebelliousness towards Him. He details how the Israelites worshiped false gods and engaged in sinful practices, leading to their exile in Babylon. Despite this, God reveals His mercy on Israel by promising to restore them to their homeland and forgive their sins.
Commentary
Ezekiel 20 serves as a reminder of God's perfect justice and unending mercy. It shows how Israel's disobedience led to their downfall, yet God remains faithful to His covenant with them. This chapter also highlights the importance of repentance and turning away from sin. As we examine our own lives, may we remember that God's mercy is always available to us when we choose to turn back to Him.