Translations
Modern
For this is what the Lord GOD says: Because people say to you, ‘You devour men and deprive your nation of its children,’
Traditional
Thus saith the Lord God; Because they say unto you, Thou land devourest up men, and hast bereaved thy nations;
Literal
Thus says the Lord YHWH: Because of their saying to you, ‘You are devouring man, and you are bereaving your nations!’
Latin
Hæc dicit Dominus Deus: Pro eo quod dicunt de vobis: Devoratrix hominum es, et suffocans gentem tuam:
Original
Hebrew
English
For this is what the Lord GOD says: Because people say to you, ‘You devour men and deprive your nation of its children,’
Notes
God intended the land to provide plenty for his people and their children. Instead, it took their children and consumed its own people. This happened because Israel did not follow the covenant, leading to the Lord's judgment with disastrous effects for them and their children (see Ezekiel 5:17). Now that the people were changing, they would receive the covenant blessing of a fruitful land.
Events
- Prophecies of Ezekielc. 593 BC
People
LORD: Names or title used to refer to God
Glossary
Topics
Prophecies Concerning Israel: Prophecies Concerning of Blessing and Restoration