Ezekiel 7:10
“Behold the day, behold, it is come: the morning is gone forth; the rod hath blossomed, pride hath budded.”
Ezekiel 7:10 in 7 translations
- KJVKing James Version
- Behold the day, behold, it is come: the morning is gone forth; the rod hath blossomed, pride hath budded.
- DRADouay–Rheims
- Behold the day, behold it is come: destruction is gone forth, the rod hath blossomed, pride hath budded.
- ASVAmerican Standard Version
- Behold, the day, behold, it cometh: thy doom is gone forth; the rod hath blossomed, pride hath budded.
- DARBYDarby
- Behold the day, behold, it is come: the doom is gone forth; the rod hath blossomed, pride is full blown.
- WEBThe World English Bible
- Behold, the day, behold, it comes: your doom is gone forth; the rod has blossomed, pride has budded.
- YLTYoung's Literal Translation
- Lo, the day, lo, it hath come, Gone forth hath the morning, Blossomed hath the rod, flourished the pride.
- BPVBiblePics Version
- Behold, the day has come; it is here. The morning has dawned; the rod has blossomed, and pride has budded.
Context: Ezekiel 7
8Now will I shortly pour out my fury upon thee, and accomplish mine anger upon thee: and I will judge thee according to thy ways, and will recompense thee for all thine abominations.
9And mine eye shall not spare, neither will I have pity: I will recompense thee according to thy ways and thine abominations that are in the midst of thee; and ye shall know that I am the LORD that smiteth.
10Behold the day, behold, it is come: the morning is gone forth; the rod hath blossomed, pride hath budded.
11Violence is risen up into a rod of wickedness: none of them shall remain, nor of their multitude, nor of any of theirs: neither shall there be wailing for them.
12The time is come, the day draweth near: let not the buyer rejoice, nor the seller mourn: for wrath is upon all the multitude thereof.
About Ezekiel 7: The Day of the Lord's Wrath
In Ezekiel chapter 7, the prophet delivers a message from the Lord declaring the impending destruction and judgment that will come upon the people of Israel. The chapter describes the complete devastation of Jerusalem and the surrounding areas as a result of their rebellion against God.
Commentary
Ezekiel chapter 7 is a powerful and sobering reminder of the consequences of sin and disobedience. The vivid imagery of the chapter paints a bleak picture of the impending destruction that is to come upon the people of Israel. The Lord's wrath is kindled against them because of their spiritual adultery and idolatry, and they will be given over to their enemies as a result.As we read this chapter, we can't help but be struck by the urgency of the message. It's a call to repentance and a warning to turn back to God before it's too late. The Lord is patient and merciful, but there comes a point when his justice must be served.In our own lives, we too must take heed of this warning. We must examine our own hearts and turn away from any idols that we have placed before God. We must seek his face and his will for our lives, and trust in his mercy and grace. Let us not wait until it's too late to turn back to the Lord.