Ezekiel 21:5
“That all flesh may know that I the LORD have drawn forth my sword out of his sheath: it shall not return any more.”
Ezekiel 21:5 in 7 translations
- KJVKing James Version
- That all flesh may know that I the LORD have drawn forth my sword out of his sheath: it shall not return any more.
- DRADouay–Rheims
- That all flesh may know that I the Lord have drawn my sword out of its sheath not to be turned back.
- ASVAmerican Standard Version
- and all flesh shall know that I, Jehovah, have drawn forth my sword out of its sheath; it shall not return any more.
- DARBYDarby
- and all flesh shall know that I Jehovah have drawn forth my sword out of its sheath: it shall not return any more.
- WEBThe World English Bible
- and all flesh shall know that I, Yahweh, have drawn forth my sword out of its sheath; it shall not return any more.
- YLTYoung's Literal Translation
- And known have all flesh that I, Jehovah, Have brought out My sword from its scabbard, It doth not turn back any more.
- BPVBiblePics Version
- So that all flesh may know that I, the Lord, have drawn my sword from its sheath; it will not return again.
Context: Ezekiel 21
3And say to the land of Israel, Thus saith the LORD; Behold, I am against thee, and will draw forth my sword out of his sheath, and will cut off from thee the righteous and the wicked.
4Seeing then that I will cut off from thee the righteous and the wicked, therefore shall my sword go forth out of his sheath against all flesh from the south to the north:
5That all flesh may know that I the LORD have drawn forth my sword out of his sheath: it shall not return any more.
6Sigh therefore, thou son of man, with the breaking of thy loins; and with bitterness sigh before their eyes.
7And it shall be, when they say unto thee, Wherefore sighest thou? that thou shalt answer, For the tidings; because it cometh: and every heart shall melt, and all hands shall be feeble, and every spirit shall faint, and all knees shall be weak as water: behold, it cometh, and shall be brought to pass, saith the Lord GOD.
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.