Ezekiel 6:3
“And say, Ye mountains of Israel, hear the word of the Lord GOD; Thus saith the Lord GOD to the mountains, and to the hills, to the rivers, and to the valleys; Behold, I, even I, will bring a sword upon you, and I will destroy your high places.”
Ezekiel 6:3 in 7 translations
- KJVKing James Version
- And say, Ye mountains of Israel, hear the word of the Lord GOD; Thus saith the Lord GOD to the mountains, and to the hills, to the rivers, and to the valleys; Behold, I, even I, will bring a sword upon you, and I will destroy your high places.
- DRADouay–Rheims
- And say: Ye mountains of Israel, hear the word of the Lord God: Thus Faith the Lord God to the mountains, and to the hills, and to the rocks, and the valleys: Behold, I will bring upon you the sword, and I will destroy your high places.
- ASVAmerican Standard Version
- and say, Ye mountains of Israel, hear the word of the Lord Jehovah: Thus saith the Lord Jehovah to the mountains and to the hills, to the watercourses and to the valleys: Behold, I, even I, will bring a sword upon you, and I will destroy your high places.
- DARBYDarby
- and say, Mountains of Israel, hear the word of the Lord Jehovah: thus saith the Lord Jehovah to the mountains and to the hills, to the water-courses and to the valleys: Behold, I, even I, do bring a sword upon you, and will destroy your high places.
- WEBThe World English Bible
- and say, You mountains of Israel, hear the word of the Lord Yahweh: Thus says the Lord Yahweh to the mountains and to the hills, to the watercourses and to the valleys: Behold, I, even I, will bring a sword on you, and I will destroy your high places.
- YLTYoung's Literal Translation
- And thou hast said: Mountains of Israel, Hear ye a word of the Lord Jehovah: Thus said the Lord Jehovah To the mountains, and to the hills, To the streams, and to the valleys, Lo, I, I am bringing in against you a sword, And I have destroyed your high places.
- BPVBiblePics Version
- Say to the mountains of Israel, "Hear the word of the Lord God. This is what the Lord God says to the mountains, the hills, the rivers, and the valleys: Look, I will bring a sword against you, and I will destroy your high places.
Context: Ezekiel 6
1And the word of the LORD came unto me, saying,
2Son of man, set thy face toward the mountains of Israel, and prophesy against them,
3And say, Ye mountains of Israel, hear the word of the Lord GOD; Thus saith the Lord GOD to the mountains, and to the hills, to the rivers, and to the valleys; Behold, I, even I, will bring a sword upon you, and I will destroy your high places.
4And your altars shall be desolate, and your images shall be broken: and I will cast down your slain men before your idols.
5And I will lay the dead carcases of the children of Israel before their idols; and I will scatter your bones round about your altars.
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.