Ezekiel 11:11 kjv
This city shall not be your caldron, neither shall ye be the flesh in the midst thereof; but I will judge you in the border of Israel:
Ezekiel 11:11 nkjv
This city shall not be your caldron, nor shall you be the meat in its midst. I will judge you at the border of Israel.
Ezekiel 11:11 niv
This city will not be a pot for you, nor will you be the meat in it; I will execute judgment on you at the borders of Israel.
Ezekiel 11:11 esv
This city shall not be your cauldron, nor shall you be the meat in the midst of it. I will judge you at the border of Israel,
Ezekiel 11:11 nlt
No, this city will not be an iron pot for you, and you will not be like meat safe inside it. I will judge you even to the borders of Israel,
Ezekiel 11 11 Cross References
| Verse | Text | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| Ezekiel 11:11 | "This city shall be your cauldron, and you shall be the meat in it." | Judgment upon Jerusalem |
| Ezekiel 12:28 | "Say to them, ‘Thus says the Lord God: None of my words shall be delayed any longer, but the word that I speak will be done, declares the Lord God.’” | God's unfulfilled words will be executed |
| Jeremiah 4:27 | "For thus says the LORD: “The whole land shall be a desolation; yet I will not make a full end." | Incomplete destruction, but judgment severe |
| Jeremiah 21:6 | "He shall strike them and the inhabitants of the city with the sword, with the sword and with famine and pestilence." | Means of judgment |
| Jeremiah 30:11 | "For I am with you to save you, declares the LORD, though I will make a full end of all the nations among which I have scattered you. But of you I will not make a full end." | God's sovereign plan includes scattering and saving |
| Lamentations 4:13 | "For the sins of her prophets and the iniquities of her priests, who shed in the midst of her the blood of the righteous," | Reasons for judgment |
| Zechariah 1:6 | "Though my words and my statutes which I commanded my servants the prophets did not turn them back, did they not say, ‘As the LORD of hosts purposed to do to us, according to our ways and according to our deeds, so has he done to us’?”" | Prophets' warnings unheeded |
| Romans 11:13 | "Now I am speaking to you Gentiles. Inasmuch then as I am an apostle to the Gentiles, I magnify my ministry" | Gentiles included in God's plan |
| 2 Thessalonians 1:9 | "They will suffer the punishment of eternal destruction and exclusion from the presence of the Lord and from the glory of his might," | Finality of judgment for the wicked |
| Hebrews 10:36 | "You need to persevere so that when you have done the will of God, you may receive what is promised." | Perseverance in faith |
| Revelation 18:6 | "Pay her back as she also has paid, and for her sins multiply twoM-fold; mix a double portion into her cup." | Retribution for Babylon |
Ezekiel 11 verses
Ezekiel 11 11 Meaning
This verse states that judgment has been carried out in Jerusalem, and God will not relent from His appointed course. The phrase "I will not turn back" signifies God's firm decision regarding the impending judgment and the fulfillment of His word concerning His people.
Ezekiel 11 11 Context
Ezekiel chapter 11 takes place during the Babylonian exile, with the prophet receiving visions in Babylon. The people remaining in Jerusalem, led by corrupt officials, are falsely assuring themselves that they are safe, believing the exiles are cut off from God. This verse, spoken by God to Ezekiel, directly counters that false assurance. The imagery of the city as a cauldron signifies that Jerusalem will be the place where its inhabitants are consumed by judgment, emphasizing that God’s wrath is about to be poured out upon them.
Ezekiel 11 11 Word analysis
- "And" (וְ — wə): A conjunctive particle indicating continuation or addition.
- "I" (אֲנִי — 'ănî): First-person singular pronoun, emphasizing God as the speaker.
- "will not" (לֹא — lō'): A strong negation.
- "turn back" (שׁוּב — šûḇ): Literally "to turn" or "to return." Here it signifies God’s resolute intent not to alter His course of judgment.
- "I" (אֲנִי — 'ănî): Reinforces the divine determination.
- "shall" (נָא — nā'): An emphasizing particle, often expressing entreaty or urgency, but here it intensifies the certainty of the action. Some interpret this as part of God's imperative.
- "cause it to be" (יַפְסִיד — yapsîḍ): Derived from the root פסד (pôsēḍ), meaning "to waste away" or "to lose." Here, it's causative, "to make to be lost" or "to bring to ruin." The translation can also be rendered as "will certainly lose" or "will destroy."
- "in it" (בָּהּ — bāh): Referring back to the "city" (the cauldron).
- "ye" (אַתֶּם — 'attem): Second-person plural pronoun, directly addressing the leaders and the people of Jerusalem.
Words Group Analysis:
- "I will not turn back": This is a declaration of divine finality. God's Word and His plans are immutable once purposed, particularly concerning judgment that follows persistent disobedience. It signifies a point of no return for those under judgment.
- "cause it to be in it": This phrase strongly conveys that the very substance and population of the city are the components of its destruction. The people and the city itself become the instrument and the recipient of divine wrath, utterly consumed.
Ezekiel 11 11 Bonus section
The use of "cauldron" (דּוּד — dûḏ) is a powerful metaphor. In ancient times, cauldrons were used for cooking, suggesting that the people of Jerusalem would be boiled and consumed. This imagery powerfully communicates the utter destruction and humiliation awaiting them. This verse also stands in contrast to God's earlier dealings where He often showed compassion or relented from judgment. Here, the sin and corruption have reached a point where God declares His fixed purpose to punish. It’s a demonstration that God's mercy has a limit when faced with persistent rebellion.
Ezekiel 11 11 Commentary
God’s declaration in Ezekiel 11:11 is a powerful statement of His resolve to execute judgment. The figurative language of Jerusalem being a cauldron where its inhabitants are the meat emphasizes the completeness and severity of the impending destruction. It highlights that the very existence of the city, and those within it, are the ingredients of its divine punishment. This isn't a lenient warning; it's a pronouncement of unalterable purpose. The message resonates with the consequences of rejecting God’s statutes and persistently pursuing idolatry and injustice. God's faithfulness extends to the execution of His judgments against sin, just as it extends to His promises of deliverance.