Ezekiel 36:18
“Wherefore I poured my fury upon them for the blood that they had shed upon the land, and for their idols wherewith they had polluted it:”
Ezekiel 36:18 in 7 translations
- KJVKing James Version
- Wherefore I poured my fury upon them for the blood that they had shed upon the land, and for their idols wherewith they had polluted it:
- DRADouay–Rheims
- And I poured out my indignation upon them for the blood which they had shed upon the land, and with their idols they defiled it.
- ASVAmerican Standard Version
- Wherefore I poured out my wrath upon them for the blood which they had poured out upon the land, and because they had defiled it with their idols;
- DARBYDarby
- And I poured out my fury upon them for the blood that they had shed upon the land, and because they had defiled it with their idols.
- WEBThe World English Bible
- Therefore I poured out my wrath on them for the blood which they had poured out on the land, and because they had defiled it with their idols;
- YLTYoung's Literal Translation
- And I do pour out My fury upon them For the blood that they shed on the land, And with their idols they have defiled it.
- BPVBiblePics Version
- So I poured out my fury upon them for the blood they shed in the land and for the idols with which they polluted it.
Context: Ezekiel 36
16Moreover the word of the LORD came unto me, saying,
17Son of man, when the house of Israel dwelt in their own land, they defiled it by their own way and by their doings: their way was before me as the uncleanness of a removed woman.
18Wherefore I poured my fury upon them for the blood that they had shed upon the land, and for their idols wherewith they had polluted it:
19And I scattered them among the heathen, and they were dispersed through the countries: according to their way and according to their doings I judged them.
20And when they entered unto the heathen, whither they went, they profaned my holy name, when they said to them, These are the people of the LORD, and are gone forth out of his land.
About Ezekiel 36: Restoration of Israel Foretold
In Ezekiel chapter 36, God speaks through the prophet Ezekiel, foretelling the restoration of Israel. He promises to restore the land, increase the population, bring an end to famine, and cleanse the people from their sins. God declares that He will do this not because the Israelites deserve it, but because of His covenant promise to them.
Commentary
In this chapter, we see God's unwavering love and faithfulness towards His chosen people. Despite their disobedience and unfaithfulness towards Him, God remains committed to fulfilling His promises to them. The restoration of Israel is not based on their merits, but on God's grace and mercy. This serves as a powerful reminder to us that God's love and forgiveness towards us is not based on how good we are, but on His character and steadfast love. As we trust in Him and follow His ways, we can be assured that He will fulfill His promises to us just as He did for the Israelites.