Ezekiel 7:5
“Thus saith the Lord GOD; An evil, an only evil, behold, is come.”
Ezekiel 7:5 in 7 translations
- KJVKing James Version
- Thus saith the Lord GOD; An evil, an only evil, behold, is come.
- DRADouay–Rheims
- Thus saith the Lord God: One affliction, behold an affliction is come.
- ASVAmerican Standard Version
- Thus saith the Lord Jehovah: An evil, an only evil; behold, it cometh.
- DARBYDarby
- Thus saith the Lord Jehovah: An evil, an only evil! behold, it is come.
- WEBThe World English Bible
- Thus says the Lord Yahweh: An evil, an only evil; behold, it comes.
- YLTYoung's Literal Translation
- Thus said the Lord Jehovah: Evil, a single evil, lo, it hath come.
- BPVBiblePics Version
- Thus says the Lord God: An evil, an only evil, is coming.
Context: Ezekiel 7
3Now is the end come upon thee, and I will send mine anger upon thee, and will judge thee according to thy ways, and will recompense upon thee all thine abominations.
4And mine eye shall not spare thee, neither will I have pity: but I will recompense thy ways upon thee, and thine abominations shall be in the midst of thee: and ye shall know that I am the LORD.
5Thus saith the Lord GOD; An evil, an only evil, behold, is come.
6An end is come, the end is come: it watcheth for thee; behold, it is come.
7The morning is come unto thee, O thou that dwellest in the land: the time is come, the day of trouble is near, and not the sounding again of the mountains.
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.