Ezekiel 11:15 kjv
Son of man, thy brethren, even thy brethren, the men of thy kindred, and all the house of Israel wholly, are they unto whom the inhabitants of Jerusalem have said, Get you far from the LORD: unto us is this land given in possession.
Ezekiel 11:15 nkjv
"Son of man, your brethren, your relatives, your countrymen, and all the house of Israel in its entirety, are those about whom the inhabitants of Jerusalem have said, 'Get far away from the LORD; this land has been given to us as a possession.'
Ezekiel 11:15 niv
"Son of man, the people of Jerusalem have said of your fellow exiles and all the other Israelites, 'They are far away from the LORD; this land was given to us as our possession.'
Ezekiel 11:15 esv
"Son of man, your brothers, even your brothers, your kinsmen, the whole house of Israel, all of them, are those of whom the inhabitants of Jerusalem have said, 'Go far from the LORD; to us this land is given for a possession.'
Ezekiel 11:15 nlt
"Son of man, the people still left in Jerusalem are talking about you and your relatives and all the people of Israel who are in exile. They are saying, 'Those people are far away from the LORD, so now he has given their land to us!'
Ezekiel 11 15 Cross References
| Verse | Text | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| Ezek 11:15 | "Son of man, thy brethren, even thy brethren, the men of thy kindred, and all the house of Israel wholly, are they unto whom the inhabitants of Jerusalem have said, Get you far from the LORD: unto us is this land given in possession." | Fulfilment/Contrast in NT message |
| Jer 29:7 | "Seek ye the peace of the city whither I have caused you to be carried away captives, and pray unto it for it: for in the peace thereof shall ye have peace." | Attitude of exiles towards their captivity |
| Psa 73:1-3 | "Truly God is good to Israel, even to such as are of a clean heart. But as for me, my feet were almost gone; my steps had well nigh slipped. For I was envious at the foolish, when I saw the prosperity of the wicked." | Envy of those in a perceived better situation |
| Luke 15:29-30 | "He answering said to his father, Lo, these many years do I serve thee, neither transgressed I at any time thy commandment: and yet thou never gavest me a kid, that I might make merry with my friends: But as soon as this thy son was come, which hath devoured thy living with harlots, thou hast killed for him the fatted calf." | Parable of the Prodigal Son (perceived injustice) |
| Rom 9:1-5 | "I say the truth in Christ, I lie not, my conscience also bearing me witness in the Holy Ghost; That I have great heaviness and continual sorrow in my heart. For I could wish that myself were accursed from Christ for my brethren, my kinsmen according to the flesh:" | Paul's sorrow for Israel's unbelief |
| Gal 4:25 | "For this Agar is mount Sinai in Arabia, and answereth to Jerusalem which now is, and is in bondage with her children." | Contrast between earthly and heavenly Jerusalem |
| Heb 11:13-16 | "These all died in faith, not having received the promises, but having seen them afar off, and were persuaded of them, and embraced them, and confessed that they were strangers and pilgrims on the earth. For they that say such things declare plainly that they seek a country. And truly, if they had been mindful of that country from whence they came out, they might have had opportunity to have returned. But now they desire a better country, that is, an heavenly: wherefore God is not ashamed to be called their God: for he hath prepared for them a city." | Faith of patriarchs in a better homeland |
| Phil 3:18-20 | "For many walk, of whom I have told you often, and now tell you even weeping, that they are the enemies of the cross of Christ: Whose end is destruction, whose God is their belly, and whose glory is in their shame, who mind earthly things. For our conversation is in heaven; from whence also we look for the Saviour, the Lord Jesus Christ:" | Contrast between earthly and heavenly focus |
| 1 John 2:15-17 | "Love not the world, neither the things that are in the world. If any man love the world, the love of the Father is not in him. For all that is in the world, the lust of the flesh, and the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life, is not of the Father, but is of the world." | Warning against worldly affections |
| Acts 7:59-60 | "And they stoned Stephen. calling upon God, and saying, Lord Jesus, receive my spirit. And he kneeled, and cried with a loud voice, Lord, lay not this sin to their charge. And when he had said this, he fell asleep." | Stephen's prayer during martyrdom |
| Ezek 11:16 | "Therefore say, Thus saith the Lord GOD; Although I have cast them far off among the heathen, and although I have scattered them among the countries, yet will I be to them as a little sanctuary in the countries where they shall come." | God's promise of His presence to exiles |
| Isa 8:14 | "And he shall be for a sanctuary; but for a stone of stumbling and for a rock of offence to both the houses of Israel, for a gin and for a snare to the inhabitants of Jerusalem." | Jesus as a sanctuary and stumbling block |
| John 14:16-18 | "And I will pray the Father, and he shall give you another Comforter, that he may abide with you for ever; Even the Spirit of truth; whom the world cannot receive, because it seeth him not, neither knoweth him: but ye know him; for he dwelleth with you, and shall be in you." | The indwelling of the Holy Spirit |
| Rev 21:22 | "And I saw no temple therein: for the Lord God Almighty and the Lamb are the temple of it." | New Jerusalem's temple is God |
| Psa 30:5 | "For his anger endureth but a moment; in his favour is life: weeping may endure for a night, but joy cometh in the morning." | God's temporary wrath and lasting favor |
| Lam 1:1 | "How doth the city sit solitary, that was full of people! how is she become as a widow! she that was great among the nations, and princess among the provinces, how is she become tributary!" | Lament over Jerusalem's fallen state |
| Ezek 11:3 | "Which say, Get you far from the LORD: unto us is this land given in possession." | Repetition of their defiant statement |
| Jer 22:5 | "But if ye will not hear these words, I swear by myself, saith the LORD, that this house shall become a desolation." | Consequence of disobedience |
| Isa 43:5-6 | "Fear not: for I am with thee: I will bring thy seed from the east, and gather thee from the west; I will say to the north, Give up; and to the south, Keep not back: bring my sons from far, and my daughters from the ends of the earth;" | God's promise of regathering His people |
| Zech 2:8 | "For thus saith the LORD of hosts; After the glory hath he sent me unto the nations which spoiled you: for he that toucheth you toucheth the apple of his eye." | God's protective regard for His people |
| Ps 137:1-3 | "By the rivers of Babylon, there we sat down, yea, we wept, when we remembered Zion. We hanged our harps upon the willows in the midst thereof. For they that carried us away captive required of us a song and melody, and they that wasted us required of us mirth, saying, Sing us one of Zion's songs." | Israelites mourning in exile |
| John 4:21-23 | "Jesus saith unto her, Woman, believe me, the hour cometh, when ye shall neither in this mountain, nor yet at Jerusalem, worship the Father. Ye worship ye know not what: we know what we worship: for salvation is of the Jews. But the hour cometh, and now is, when the true worshippers shall worship the Father in spirit and in truth: for the Father seeketh such to worship him." | True worship is not place-bound |
Ezekiel 11 verses
Ezekiel 11 15 Meaning
The people of Israel who remained in Jerusalem were mocked by their exiled relatives, who considered themselves fortunate for being spared from the terrible destruction. They considered the exiles "in a good place" and their brethren "in a bad place," implying their own perceived safety and divine favor compared to the devastated homeland.
Ezekiel 11 15 Context
This verse is found within Ezekiel chapter 11, which depicts a vision of judgment and future restoration. Ezekiel is in exile in Babylon, while a remnant remains in Jerusalem. The leaders of Jerusalem, considered wicked by God, arrogantly believe they are divinely protected and that those in exile are lost. They scoff at the exiles, casting them out from the LORD's presence, believing their location in the land grants them exclusive possession and divine favor. This verse highlights the sharp contrast between the exiles' spiritual state and the proud self-deception of those in Jerusalem.
Ezekiel 11 15 Word Analysis
thy brethren (אַחֶיךָ, aḥeḵā): "your brothers." Refers to the entire nation of Israel, particularly those who were taken captive. It emphasizes a shared kinship and identity.
even thy brethren (אַף אַחֶיךָ, ’af ’aḥeḵā): "indeed, your brothers" or "even your brothers." The repetition stresses the totality of those cast off by the Jerusalemites.
the men of thy kindred (וְאִישֵׁי מוֹלַדְתֶּךָ, wə’îšê mōwlaḏəteḵā): "and the men of your kindred/clan." Further specifies the kinship, emphasizing family and tribal ties being disregarded.
and all the house of Israel (וְכֹל בֵּית יִשְׂרָאֵל, wəḵol bêt yiśrā’ēl): "and all the house of Israel." A comprehensive term for the entire nation.
wholly (literally: all of them): This emphasizes that there was no exception among the exiles in the eyes of the Jerusalemites.
are they (הֵמָּה, hēm): Pronoun referring to the exiles.
unto whom (אֲשֶׁר, ’ăšer): Relative pronoun connecting the exiles to the action of the Jerusalemites.
the inhabitants of Jerusalem (יֹשְׁבֵי יְרוּשָׁלִַם, yōšəbê yərûšālaim): The people remaining in Jerusalem, including the leadership.
have said (אָמְרוּ, ’āmrû): A past action that characterizes their ongoing attitude.
Get you far from the LORD (הִרְחִיקִינוּ מִיהוָה, hirḥîqînû mihwâ): A directive to distance themselves from the LORD's presence or favor. This implies the Jerusalemites felt closer to God, and considered the exiles alienated.
unto us (לָנוּ, lānû): To us. They claim the land as exclusively theirs.
is this land given (נִתְּנָה הָאָרֶץ הַזֹּאת, nittənah hā’āreṣ haz-zō’ṯ): "this land has been given." A passive statement indicating a divine bestowal of ownership.
in possession (לְמוֹרָשָׁה, ləmōrăšâ): As an inheritance or possession. They viewed their landholding as a guarantee of divine favor and security, contrasted with the exiles' forfeited status.
Words group analysis:
- "thy brethren... and all the house of Israel wholly" establishes the subject – the entire nation in exile.
- "the inhabitants of Jerusalem have said, Get you far from the LORD: unto us is this land given in possession" expresses the defiant and self-righteous assertion of the Jerusalemites, marking a theological and nationalistic pride based on their geographical location. They consider themselves possessors of God's blessing and the land, while exiling the others spiritually.
Ezekiel 11 15 Bonus Section
This verse starkly contrasts with the New Testament concept of the church as the true Israel, where believers, regardless of geographical location, are united in Christ. Jesus declared that the Kingdom of God is not tied to a specific place (Luke 17:20-21). The Jerusalemites' territorial claim on God's favor is a primitive understanding of divine presence, contrasting with the New Covenant where God's presence resides within believers through the Holy Spirit (1 Cor 3:16). The attitude of the Jerusalemites echoes the generational rebellion against God that characterized much of Israel's history, a cycle that led to both the Babylonian and Roman exiles.
Ezekiel 11 15 Commentary
The people remaining in Jerusalem had a twisted sense of security and divine favor. They mocked the exiles, viewing their separation from Jerusalem as a spiritual banishment and a forfeiture of God's blessings. In contrast, they believed their presence in the land, despite its sin, was evidence of God's favor. This self-deception highlights a profound disconnect from true worship and dependence on God. They mistakenly equated geographical proximity to the Temple and land with divine approval, a concept later challenged by the prophets and Jesus Himself, who taught that true worship transcends physical locations and outward displays, residing in the spirit and truth. This verse illustrates the spiritual blindness that can accompany pride and a misplaced sense of security, where people mistakenly believe they are favored by God simply because of their circumstances, ignoring their inner state or their relationship with Him.