Ezekiel 36:38
“As the holy flock, as the flock of Jerusalem in her solemn feasts; so shall the waste cities be filled with flocks of men: and they shall know that I am the LORD.”
Ezekiel 36:38 in 7 translations
- KJVKing James Version
- As the holy flock, as the flock of Jerusalem in her solemn feasts; so shall the waste cities be filled with flocks of men: and they shall know that I am the LORD.
- DRADouay–Rheims
- As a holy dock, as the flock of Jerusalem in her solemn feasts: so shall the waste cities be full of flocks of men: and they shall know that I am the Lord.
- ASVAmerican Standard Version
- As the flock for sacrifice, as the flock of Jerusalem in her appointed feasts, so shall the waste cities be filled with flocks of men; and they shall know that I am Jehovah.
- DARBYDarby
- As the holy flock, as the flock of Jerusalem in her set feasts, so shall the waste cities be filled with flocks of men: and they shall know that I am Jehovah.
- WEBThe World English Bible
- As the flock for sacrifice, as the flock of Jerusalem in her appointed feasts, so shall the waste cities be filled with flocks of men; and they shall know that I am Yahweh.
- YLTYoung's Literal Translation
- As a flock of holy ones, as a flock of Jerusalem, In her appointed seasons, So are the waste cities full of flocks of men, And they have known that I am Jehovah!'
- BPVBiblePics Version
- Like the holy flock, like the flock of Jerusalem during her appointed feasts, so the desolate cities will be filled with flocks of people, and they will know that I am the Lord." ###
Context: Ezekiel 36
36Then the heathen that are left round about you shall know that I the LORD build the ruined places, and plant that that was desolate: I the LORD have spoken it, and I will do it.
37Thus saith the Lord GOD; I will yet for this be inquired of by the house of Israel, to do it for them; I will increase them with men like a flock.
38As the holy flock, as the flock of Jerusalem in her solemn feasts; so shall the waste cities be filled with flocks of men: and they shall know that I am the LORD.
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.