Ezekiel 24:26 kjv
That he that escapeth in that day shall come unto thee, to cause thee to hear it with thine ears?
Ezekiel 24:26 nkjv
that on that day one who escapes will come to you to let you hear it with your ears?
Ezekiel 24:26 niv
on that day a fugitive will come to tell you the news.
Ezekiel 24:26 esv
on that day a fugitive will come to you to report to you the news.
Ezekiel 24:26 nlt
And on that day a survivor from Jerusalem will come to you in Babylon and tell you what has happened.
Ezekiel 24 26 Cross References
| Verse | Text | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| Ezek 24:24 | "Thus the prophets also are to you; according to their deeds you will do." | Echoes the consequences of leadership's sin |
| Jer 22:28-30 | "As a despised, broken pottery… No man of his offspring shall prosper to sit on the throne of David." | Prophetic pronouncement of Judah's fall |
| Isa 2:18-20 | "The idols will completely disappear… and men will throw to the moles and bats their worthless images." | Consequence of idolatry |
| Ps 9:16 | "The LORD has made Himself known by His justice; the wicked are snared in the work of their own hands." | God's justice revealed in judgment |
| Rom 1:32 | "though they know the righteous ordinance of God, that those who practice such things are worthy of death, they not only do the same, but also give approval to those who practice them." | Receiving consequences for actions |
| Luke 19:42-44 | "if you had known on this day, even you, the things which make for peace! But now they have been hidden from your eyes... because you did not recognize the time of your visitation." | Jesus laments Jerusalem's impending doom |
| Acts 2:19-20 | "And I will grant wonders in the sky above and signs on the earth below, Blood and fire and vapor of smoke. The sun will be turned into darkness and the moon into blood before the great and glorious day of the Lord comes." | Prophetic signs of judgment |
| John 3:20 | "For everyone who does evil hates the light, and does not come to the light for fear that his deeds will be exposed." | Those judged avoid exposure |
| 1 Cor 11:32 | "But when judged, we are disciplined by the Lord so that we will not be condemned along with the world." | Discipline to prevent ultimate condemnation |
| Rev 18:6-7, 21 | "Pay her back in the same way that she has paid; and give back to her double according to her deeds; in the cup which she has mixed, mix double for her. To the same degree that she glorified herself and lived sensuously, to the same degree give her torment and mourning; for she says in her heart, 'I sit as a queen, and I am no widow, and shall never see mourning.'... a strong angel took up a great stone like a great millstone and threw it into the sea, saying, 'So will Babylon the great be thrown down with violence, and will not be found anymore.'" | Judgment likened to historical empires |
| Deut 28:64-66 | "The LORD will scatter you among all peoples, from one end of the earth to the other; and there you shall serve other gods, wood and stone, which you and your fathers have not known. Among those nations you will find no rest, and there will be no resting place for the sole of your foot; but there the LORD will give you a trembling heart, failing eyes, and despair of soul." | God's promise of dispersion |
| Lev 26:33 | "I will scatter you among the nations and will draw out a sword after you, and your land will be a desolation and your cities will be ruins." | Consequence of covenant breaking |
| Ps 79:8-10 | "Do not remember the iniquities of our forefathers against us; may Your compassion come to meet us quickly, For we are brought very low. Help us, O God of our salvation, for the sake of the glory of Your name; and deliver us and forgive our sins for Your name's sake. Why should the nations say, 'Where is their God?'" | Cry for God's name to be vindicated |
| Zech 8:13 | "And it will come about that just as you were a curse among the nations, O house of Judah and house of Israel, so I will save you and you will be a blessing." | Restoration after judgment |
| Matt 10:14-15 | "And whoever does not receive you or listen to your words, as you go out of that house or that city, shake the dust off your feet. Truly I say to you, it will endure more tolerable for the land of Sodom and Gomorrah on the day of judgment than for that house." | Apostolic instruction to shake dust off |
| Jer 29:11 | "For I know the plans that I have for you,’ declares the LORD, ‘plans for welfare and not for calamity to give you a future and a hope." | God's ultimate plan of hope |
Ezekiel 24 verses
Ezekiel 24 26 Meaning
This verse signifies the complete and final judgment upon Jerusalem. The remnant will be scattered and judged, and through this dispersed judgment, survivors will be made aware of God's dealings and His righteousness. The destruction of the city and the scattering of its people serve as a public testament to their disobedience and God's just wrath, yet also a precursor to eventual remembrance and restoration for those who remain faithful.
Ezekiel 24 26 Context
Ezekiel chapter 24 depicts the destruction of Jerusalem and its temple, serving as the finality of God's judgment upon Judah for their persistent idolatry, unfaithfulness, and moral corruption. The prophet Ezekiel has been the recipient of visions and oracles illustrating this coming devastation. This verse specifically addresses the scattering of the remnant of the people of Jerusalem, emphasizing that this dispersion is not random but is divinely ordained. It serves as a consequence for their actions and a means by which God will manifest His justice. The scattering would expose their sin to the surrounding nations and serve as a testament to God's covenant faithfulness, even in judgment. The historical context is the siege and eventual fall of Jerusalem to the Babylonians.
Ezekiel 24 26 Word Analysis
- וְנִצְּרוּ (venits’ru) - "and shall be kept safe," or "and shall be preserved." However, in the context of judgment, theverb form here is reflexive, indicating that those remaining will "keep watch" or "observe." This suggests they will witness theconsequences of the judgment unfolding around them.
- בִּגְבוּלֶיךָ (bigvulekha) - "in your border," or "within your territories." This refers to the land of Israel, specificallyJudea and Jerusalem.
- וְיָדְעוּ (veyade’u) - "and they shall know." This emphasizes the outcome of the scattering – an awareness orunderstanding.
- כִּי (ki) - "that."
- אֲנִי (ani) - "I." Emphatic, God speaking.
- יְהוָה (YHWH) - The Tetragrammaton, the personal name of God, signifying His covenantrelationship and faithfulness.
- עָשִׂיתִי (asitî) - "I have done." Indicates God's active involvement in the judgment.
- וְאִם (ve’im) - "and if," introducing a conditional.
- בִּשְׁיֵרִית (bishyĕrît) - "in the remnant," referring to those who are left.
- שֶׁלָּהֶם (shellâhem) - "of them."
- יֵעָנֵשׁ (ye’anesh) - "shall be punished" or "shall be held accountable."
Words-Group Analysis
- "and shall be preserved within your borders": The Hebrew can also be understood as "and they will be found in your borders" or "kept within their territories" before the scattering. However, the emphasis in other parts of Ezekiel suggests these are the ones remaining to witness.
- "and they shall know that I the LORD have done": This phrase is critical. It’s not just about divine action but about divine self-revelation through the action. The people will be made to understand God's character and His just hand in their affliction.
- "and if in a remnant of them shall be punished": This points to a remnant within the dispersed people who will also face divine accountability for their sins, or perhaps it implies that all of the remnant will bear some measure of judgment. The intent is clear: none will escape God's discerning justice.
Ezekiel 24 26 Bonus Section
The theme of "knowing" God's actions through judgment is recurrent in Ezekiel. It underscores that God uses even devastating events to teach, albeit a severe lesson. The scattering of the people (Deuteronomy 28:64-67) serves as a method for God to fulfill His covenantal warnings and, paradoxically, to set the stage for future remembrance and restoration as His justice becomes known among the nations and eventually to the scattered people themselves. The ultimate hope in God's justice being revealed through suffering is a crucial element in Israel's theology.
Ezekiel 24 26 Commentary
This verse seals the fate of Jerusalem with divine pronouncements. The remaining inhabitants, after the initial judgment, will not be free from God’s attention. They will be preserved, perhaps in a state of watchfulness or in their designated territories, only to experience the full measure of God’s judgment. This judgment is a demonstration, a public unveiling of God’s righteousness. It's not just punishment; it's revelation. God ensures that His name and His justice are made known through the calamitous events befalling Jerusalem and its people. Even the scattered remnants are not outside God's purview; their continued sins will lead to their personal punishment, solidifying the knowledge that YHWH is the one acting. This highlights the comprehensive and unavoidable nature of God’s judgment when His covenant people flagrantly violate its terms. The scattered will testify to God's character.