Ezekiel 21:15
“I have set the point of the sword against all their gates, that their heart may faint, and their ruins be multiplied: ah! it is made bright, it is wrapped up for the slaughter.”
Ezekiel 21:15 in 7 translations
- KJVKing James Version
- I have set the point of the sword against all their gates, that their heart may faint, and their ruins be multiplied: ah! it is made bright, it is wrapped up for the slaughter.
- DRADouay–Rheims
- And languish in heart, and that multiplieth ruins. In all their gates I have set the dread of the sharp sword, the sword that is furbished to glitter, that is made ready for slaughter.
- ASVAmerican Standard Version
- I have set the threatening sword against all their gates, that their heart may melt, and their stumblings be multiplied: ah! it is made as lightning, it is pointed for slaughter.
- DARBYDarby
- In order that the heart may melt, and the stumbling-blocks be multiplied, I have set the threatening sword against all their gates: ah! it is made glittering, it is whetted for the slaughter.
- WEBThe World English Bible
- I have set the threatening sword against all their gates, that their heart may melt, and their stumblings be multiplied: ah! it is made as lightning, it is pointed for slaughter.
- YLTYoung's Literal Translation
- To melt the heart, and to multiply the ruins, By all their gates I have set the point of a sword. Ah, it is made for brightness, Wrapped up for slaughter.
- BPVBiblePics Version
- I have set the point of the sword against all their gates, so that their hearts may faint and their ruins be multiplied. Ah! it is made bright, it is prepared for slaughter.
Context: Ezekiel 21
13Because it is a trial, and what if the sword contemn even the rod? it shall be no more, saith the Lord GOD.
14Thou therefore, son of man, prophesy, and smite thine hands together, and let the sword be doubled the third time, the sword of the slain: it is the sword of the great men that are slain, which entereth into their privy chambers.
15I have set the point of the sword against all their gates, that their heart may faint, and their ruins be multiplied: ah! it is made bright, it is wrapped up for the slaughter.
16Go thee one way or other, either on the right hand, or on the left, whithersoever thy face is set.
17I will also smite mine hands together, and I will cause my fury to rest: I the LORD have said it.
About Ezekiel 21: The Sword of Judgment
In Ezekiel chapter 21, God speaks to the prophet about the sword of judgment that will come upon Jerusalem and the disobedient people of Israel. He uses vivid imagery to describe the sword and the destruction it will cause, warning the people to repent and turn back to Him before it is too late.
Commentary
This chapter serves as a strong reminder that disobedience to God will have consequences. The sword of judgment represents the punishment that will come because of the people's disobedience and lack of faith. However, it is also a message of hope, as God gives the people a chance to repent and turn back to Him before it is too late. The vivid imagery used in this chapter is a powerful tool in conveying the seriousness of the situation and the urgency of the message. As we read Ezekiel chapter 21, let us take heed of the warning given and strive to always follow God's will for our lives.