Ezekiel 6:13
“Then shall ye know that I am the LORD, when their slain men shall be among their idols round about their altars, upon every high hill, in all the tops of the mountains, and under every green tree, and under every thick oak, the place where they did offer sweet savour to all their idols.”
Ezekiel 6:13 in 7 translations
- KJVKing James Version
- Then shall ye know that I am the LORD, when their slain men shall be among their idols round about their altars, upon every high hill, in all the tops of the mountains, and under every green tree, and under every thick oak, the place where they did offer sweet savour to all their idols.
- DRADouay–Rheims
- And you shall know that I am the Lord, when your slain shall be amongst your idols, round about your altars, in every high hill, and on all the tops of mountains, and under every woody tree, and under every thick oak, the place where they burnt sweet smelling frankincense to all their idols.
- ASVAmerican Standard Version
- And ye shall know that I am Jehovah, when their slain men shall be among their idols round about their altars, upon every high hill, on all the tops of the mountains, and under every green tree, and under every thick oak, the places where they offered sweet savor to all their idols.
- DARBYDarby
- And ye shall know that I am Jehovah, when their slain shall be among their idols, round about their altars, upon every high hill, on all the tops of the mountains, and under every green tree, and under every thick terebinth, the places where they offered sweet savour to all their idols.
- WEBThe World English Bible
- You shall know that I am Yahweh, when their slain men shall be among their idols around their altars, on every high hill, on all the tops of the mountains, and under every green tree, and under every thick oak, the places where they offered pleasant aroma to all their idols.
- YLTYoung's Literal Translation
- And ye have known that I am Jehovah, In their wounded being in the midst of their idols, Round about their altars, On every high hill, on all tops of mountains, And under every green tree, and under every thick oak, The place where they gave sweet fragrance to all their idols.
- BPVBiblePics Version
- Then you will know that I am the Lord when their slain lie among their idols around their altars, on every high hill, on all the mountain tops, under every green tree, and under every thick oak, where they offered sweet savour to all their idols.
Context: Ezekiel 6
11Thus saith the Lord GOD; Smite with thine hand, and stamp with thy foot, and say, Alas for all the evil abominations of the house of Israel! for they shall fall by the sword, by the famine, and by the pestilence.
12He that is far off shall die of the pestilence; and he that is near shall fall by the sword; and he that remaineth and is besieged shall die by the famine: thus will I accomplish my fury upon them.
13Then shall ye know that I am the LORD, when their slain men shall be among their idols round about their altars, upon every high hill, in all the tops of the mountains, and under every green tree, and under every thick oak, the place where they did offer sweet savour to all their idols.
14So will I stretch out my hand upon them, and make the land desolate, yea, more desolate than the wilderness toward Diblath, in all their habitations: and they shall know that I am the LORD.
About Ezekiel 6: God's Judgment on Israel's Idolatry
In Ezekiel 6, the Lord speaks through the prophet Ezekiel, declaring His judgment upon Israel for their rampant idolatry. He promises that their cities will be laid waste, their altars and idols destroyed, and the people scattered among the nations. Yet, even in His wrath, the Lord shows mercy, promising to spare a remnant of His faithful people.
Commentary
Ezekiel 6 serves as a powerful reminder of the consequences of turning away from God and embracing idolatry. The Lord's judgment on Israel reveals His righteousness and justice, but also His deep love for His people. Even as He punishes them, He promises to preserve a remnant, a sign of His mercy and grace. As we read this chapter, we are challenged to examine our own hearts and lives, seeking to root out any idols that would distract us from the one true God.