Ezekiel 11:14 kjv
Again the word of the LORD came unto me, saying,
Ezekiel 11:14 nkjv
Again the word of the LORD came to me, saying,
Ezekiel 11:14 niv
The word of the LORD came to me:
Ezekiel 11:14 esv
And the word of the LORD came to me:
Ezekiel 11:14 nlt
Then this message came to me from the LORD:
Ezekiel 11 14 Cross References
| Verse | Text | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| Eze 11:13 | And as I prophesied, Pelatiah the son of Benaiah died. Then fell I down upon my face... | Related prophecy and immediate consequence |
| Eze 11:17 | Thus saith the Lord GOD; I will even gather you from the people... | God's gathering of His dispersed people |
| Eze 11:19 | And I will give them one heart, and I will put a new spirit within you... | Promise of internal transformation |
| Eze 36:26 | A new heart also will I give you, and a new spirit will I put within you... | Parallel promise of new covenant and spirit |
| Jer 3:14 | Turn, O backsliding Israel, saith the LORD; for I will marry you... | God's restoration and marital metaphor |
| Jer 23:3 | And I will gather the remnant of my flock out of all countries... | Shepherd gathering the scattered sheep |
| Jer 24:5-7 | As the good figs, so will I give good figs, that are laid hold of... | Good figs representing the returned exiles |
| Jer 29:10-14 | For thus saith the LORD, That after seventy years be accomplished for Babylon... | Prophecy of return from Babylonian exile |
| Zech 8:6-8 | Thus saith the LORD of hosts; Although it was marvelous in the eyes of the remnant of this people... | Lord of Hosts' promises of restored Jerusalem |
| Zech 10:6,10 | I will strengthen them in the LORD; and they shall walk up and down in his name, saith the LORD... | God strengthening and gathering His people |
| Matt 1:21 | And she shall bring forth a son, and thou shalt call his name JESUS... | Fulfillment of salvation through Christ |
| Acts 15:16-17 | After this I will return, and will build again the tabernacle of David... | James quoting Amos regarding Gentile inclusion |
| Rom 11:5 | Even so then at this present time also there is a remnant according to the election of grace. | Paul's affirmation of a remnant |
| Gal 6:16 | And as many as walk according to this rule, peace be unto them, and mercy, and upon the Israel of God. | Peace and mercy upon the Israel of God |
| Rev 14:1,4 | And I looked, and, lo, a Lamb stood on the mount Sion, and with him an hundred forty and four thousand... | The Lamb and His redeemed on Mount Zion |
| Eze 6:8 | Yet will I leave a remnant that ye may have some that escape the nations... | God leaving a remnant in previous judgment prophecies |
| Ps 106:45 | And he remembered for them his covenant, and repented according to the multitude of his mercies. | God remembering His covenant in His people's history |
| Isa 10:20-22 | And it shall come to pass in that day, that the remnant of Israel, and such as are escaped of the house of Jacob... | Remnant escaping judgment returning to God |
| Eze 3:19 | Yet if thou warn the wicked, and he turn not from his wickedness, nor from his wicked way, he shall die in his iniquity... | Ezekiel's responsibility and a conditional warning |
| John 10:28-29 | And I give unto them eternal life; and they shall never perish, neither shall any man pluck them out of my hand. | Christ's assurance of eternal security |
Ezekiel 11 verses
Ezekiel 11 14 Meaning
The verse speaks of a remnant being preserved from Jerusalem, an assurance given by God to Ezekiel. This remnant represents those who will survive the coming destruction of the city and be brought into a new covenant and a new life. It signifies hope amidst judgment, a continuation of God's people despite severe discipline.
Ezekiel 11 14 Context
Chapter 11 of Ezekiel addresses the judgment of the corrupt leaders of Jerusalem and the impending destruction of the city by the Babylonians. Ezekiel is shown a vision where the glory of God departs from the city due to its wickedness. However, within this context of impending doom, God also provides a message of hope and future restoration. Verse 14 follows the prophecy of the death of Pelatiah and pronounces a continued judgment upon Jerusalem, contrasting it with a promise of a future gathering and a new covenant for a remnant. This verse specifically states God's assurance that He will gather a remnant from among the scattered nations.
Ezekiel 11 14 Word Analysis
- Yet (Hiphil Jussive of לָמַד, lamad): While the Hebrew is more direct in meaning, the theological sense conveys an intentional, active continuation of God's purpose despite dire circumstances.
- I (Hebrew pronoun אֲנִי, ani): Emphasizes God's personal involvement and direct action in this promise.
- will gather (Qal Imperfect of קָבַץ, qavats): Means to assemble, collect, bring together. Here, it signifies God's active volition to bring back His scattered people.
- you (Hebrew plural pronoun אֶתְכֶם, etkhem): Refers to the specific group addressed by Ezekiel, the remnant, or all of Israel in a broader sense.
- the remnant (Hebrew noun שְׁאֵרִית, she'erith): Refers to the surviving part, the leftover portion, those who escape judgment. This is a key theological term for those who remain faithful.
- of your brethren (Hebrew phrase מִמִּדָּה, mimiddah or related constructs implying association, although a more direct "from your brothers" like מִאַחֶיךָ, mi'achikha might be expected if referring to physical brotherhood; here contextually implies those of the same spiritual lineage despite geographic dispersion): Refers to fellow Israelites.
- from the peoples (Hebrew phrase מִן־הַגּוֹיִם, min-haggoyim): Denotes people from the Gentile nations, signifying that the remnant will be found even in dispersion among non-Israelites.
- in which (Hebrew conjunction אֲשֶׁר, asher): Introduces the clause that describes the context of their scattering.
- you have been scattered (Hophal Perfect of נָפַץ, naphats): Means to be broken in pieces, scattered abroad. This emphasizes the severe dispersal resulting from God's judgment.
- and from the countries (Hebrew phrase וּמִמְּקֹצוֹת הָאֲרָצוֹת, umimitsot ha'aratsot): Signifies the extreme remoteness and totality of their scattering across the earth.
Words-group Analysis
- "I will gather you... from the peoples, and from the countries, in which you have been scattered": This phrase encapsulates the theme of God's active redemptive gathering of His dispersed people. It’s a promise that overcomes the judgment of scattering. It’s a theme echoed throughout scripture, culminating in the final ingathering of the redeemed.
Ezekiel 11 14 Bonus Section
The concept of the "remnant" is a recurring motif in Old Testament prophecy. Following periods of national sin and subsequent judgment, God always preserves a faithful remnant through whom His redemptive purposes continue. This isn't a guarantee that judgment will be light, but a reassurance that God's covenant with Abraham and his descendants is ultimately unbreakable. Ezekiel's message here points to a spiritual regeneration of this remnant, a theme developed more fully in chapter 36 with the promise of a new heart and a new spirit. The diaspora, a consequence of God's judgment, paradoxically becomes the very ground from which the new, gathered community will emerge, proving God's unfailing grace.
Ezekiel 11 14 Commentary
This verse serves as a pivotal pivot between judgment and hope. While God's judgment upon apostate Jerusalem is severe and unavoidable, His covenantal faithfulness ensures a future for a remnant. This remnant isn't merely those physically surviving in Jerusalem but extends to those scattered among the nations, whom God will sovereignly recall. This ingathering is not an arbitrary act but a deliberate salvific one, setting the stage for the deeper renewal promised in subsequent verses. It signifies God's power to reconstitute His people even after complete dispersion, a testament to His sovereign grace and enduring commitment. This promise finds its ultimate fulfillment in Christ, who gathers a spiritual remnant from all nations.