Ezekiel 35:11 kjv
Therefore, as I live, saith the Lord GOD, I will even do according to thine anger, and according to thine envy which thou hast used out of thy hatred against them; and I will make myself known among them, when I have judged thee.
Ezekiel 35:11 nkjv
therefore, as I live," says the Lord GOD, "I will do according to your anger and according to the envy which you showed in your hatred against them; and I will make Myself known among them when I judge you.
Ezekiel 35:11 niv
therefore as surely as I live, declares the Sovereign LORD, I will treat you in accordance with the anger and jealousy you showed in your hatred of them and I will make myself known among them when I judge you.
Ezekiel 35:11 esv
therefore, as I live, declares the Lord GOD, I will deal with you according to the anger and envy that you showed because of your hatred against them. And I will make myself known among them, when I judge you.
Ezekiel 35:11 nlt
Therefore, as surely as I live, says the Sovereign LORD, I will pay back your angry deeds with my own. I will punish you for all your acts of anger, envy, and hatred. And I will make myself known to Israel by what I do to you.
Ezekiel 35 11 Cross References
| Verse | Text | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| Ezekiel 35:11 | "surely, as I live, declares the Lord GOD, I will do according to your anger and according to your envy which you have shown because of your hatred against them; and I will make myself known among them when I judge you." | Gen 27:41, Num 20:14-21 |
| Genesis 27:41 | "Esau also hated Jacob because of the blessing with which his father had blessed him..." | Gen 27:41 |
| Numbers 20:14 | "Now Moses sent messengers from Kadesh to the king of Edom..." | Num 20:14-21 |
| Psalms 137:7 | "Remember, O LORD, against the Edomites the day of Jerusalem..." | Psa 137:7 |
| Jeremiah 49:7 | "Concerning Edom. Thus says the LORD of hosts..." | Jer 49:7-22 |
| Isaiah 34:5-10 | "For my sword has drunk its fill in the heavens; behold, it will descend upon Elam, and upon the people whom I have devoted to destruction..." | Isa 34:5-10 |
| Ezekiel 25:12 | "Thus says the Lord GOD: ‘Because Edom acted vengefully against the house of Judah..." | Eze 25:12-14 |
| Romans 12:19 | "Beloved, never avenge yourselves, but leave it to the wrath of God..." | Rom 12:19 |
| Revelation 18:6 | "Pay her back as she also has paid, and for her deeds twice over..." | Rev 18:6 |
| Amos 1:11 | "Thus says the LORD: ‘For three transgressions of Edom, and for four, I will not revoke the punishment..." | Amos 1:11 |
| Obadiah 1:10 | "You have filled the land with violence against your brother Jacob..." | Oba 1:10-16 |
| Psalm 79:12 | "And we will pay them sevenfold into their lap the insult they have offered you, O LORD." | Psa 79:12 |
| Deuteronomy 32:35 | "Mine is vengeance, and recompense..." | Deut 32:35 |
| Ezekiel 24:14 | "I the LORD have spoken it. It shall come; I will not stay my hand, I will not pity, I will not relent..." | Eze 24:14 |
| Ezekiel 36:6 | "Therefore thus says the Lord GOD: ‘Surely in my righteous anger I have spoken..." | Eze 36:6 |
| Isaiah 10:12 | "When the Lord has finished all his work on Mount Zion and on Jerusalem, he will punish the talk of the arrogant king of Assyria..." | Isa 10:12 |
| Matthew 5:25 | "Come to terms quickly with your accuser while you are going with him to court..." | Matt 5:25 |
| Hebrews 10:30 | "For we know him who said, ‘Vengeance is mine; I will repay.’ And again, ‘The Lord will judge his people.’" | Heb 10:30 |
| 2 Thessalonians 1:8 | "...with flaming fire taking vengeance on those who do not know God and on those who do not obey the gospel of our Lord Jesus." | 2 Thess 1:8 |
| Proverbs 19:19 | "He who is quick to anger will meet with punishment, and if you help him, you will have to do it again." | Prov 19:19 |
Ezekiel 35 verses
Ezekiel 35 11 Meaning
This verse declares that God will bring His judgment upon Mount Seir. It states that God will recompense Mount Seir according to its sin and according to its deeds. This judgment is a consequence of Edom's hatred and violence against Israel, their brethren.
Ezekiel 35 11 Context
This chapter focuses on the judgment of Edom (Mount Seir). Ezekiel prophesies against Mount Seir for its ancient hatred and violent actions against Israel, particularly during the destruction of Jerusalem by Babylon. Edom's hostility stemmed from their close familial relationship with Israel (being descendants of Esau, Jacob's brother), which made their actions particularly egregious. God declares that He will act according to Edom's malice and will make His judgment known through their downfall. This prophecy aligns with a consistent theme in the Old Testament regarding God's judgment on nations that oppress His people and mock His name.
Ezekiel 35 11 Word Analysis
- surely (˒ak, Hebrew: אָכְּ)
- Meaning: verily, indeed, surely.
- Significance: Emphasizes the certainty of God's oath and impending action.
- as I live (˒ni chay, Hebrew: אֲנִי חַי)
- Meaning: "as my life" or "as I am alive."
- Significance: A strong divine oath, indicating absolute certainty and divine authority. God swears by Himself.
- declares (na˒um, Hebrew: נְאֻם)
- Meaning: utterance, declaration, say.
- Significance: Marks a pronouncement from God, emphasizing His authority as the speaker.
- the Lord GOD (˒donay Yehwah, Hebrew: אֲדֹנָי יֱהוָה)
- Meaning: Master LORD. The combined titles of sovereignty and divine name.
- Significance: Reinforces God's absolute authority and personal involvement in the judgment.
- I will do (naՙasah, Hebrew: עָשִׂיתִי)
- Meaning: I have done or I will do. Can have a perfect sense referring to a completed action or a future action.
- Significance: God will execute His will according to His decree.
- according to (mical, Hebrew: מִכָּל)
- Meaning: from all, according to.
- Significance: Denotes that the measure of judgment will match the extent of the action or disposition.
- your anger (sharavavom, Hebrew: זַעְמֵךְ)
- Meaning: your fury, your wrath, your indignation.
- Significance: Refers to Edom's intense hatred and rage directed at Israel.
- and according to (ukanavavav, Hebrew: וּכְנֶגֶד)
- Meaning: and as, and against.
- Significance: Connects the judgment to the cause, linking Edom's actions to God's response.
- your envy (qiniyo, Hebrew: קִנְאָתְךָ)
- Meaning: your jealousy, your envy.
- Significance: Points to the bitterness and ill will Edom harbored towards Israel's covenant relationship with God and their favored status.
- which you have shown (asher hayitiv, Hebrew: אֲשֶׁר הֵיטַבְתָּ)
- Meaning: that you have done well, that you have showed kindness/dealt kindly. Here it is used ironically or in the sense of enacting fully.
- Significance: Edom acted fully according to their malicious intent; God will deal with them accordingly.
- because of (mimmipeni, Hebrew: מִפְּנֵי)
- Meaning: because of, from the face of.
- Significance: Indicates the reason for Edom's actions.
- your hatred (sinat, Hebrew: שִׂנְאַתְכֶם)
- Meaning: your hatred.
- Significance: The core emotion driving Edom's malice towards their kin, Israel.
- against them (bahem, Hebrew: בָּהֶם)
- Meaning: against them, to them.
- Significance: Specifies the target of Edom's hatred—the people of Israel.
- and I will make myself known (vaniglahti, Hebrew: וְנִגְלֵיתִי)
- Meaning: and I will reveal myself, and I will make myself known.
- Significance: God's justice and power will be undeniably demonstrated through His actions.
- among them (bahem, Hebrew: בָּהֶם)
- Meaning: among them, within them.
- Significance: God will manifest His presence and judgment directly in their midst.
- when I judge you (bezhaphtichem, Hebrew: בְּדִינִי אֹתָךְ)
- Meaning: when I judge you, in my judging of you.
- Significance: The action of judgment is the specific context in which God will be revealed.
Ezekiel 35 11 Bonus Section
The historical enmity between Edom and Israel traces back to the womb with Jacob and Esau (Genesis 25:22-23). This deep-seated animosity, often manifesting as scorn and aggression, led to prohibitions against Israel oppressing Edom (Deuteronomy 2:4-6). Edom's complicity in Jerusalem's fall and their actions against Judean refugees when the city was sacked (Obadiah 1:12-14) solidified their fate as declared by the prophets. This verse reflects God's immanent justice, showing that He witnesses and will respond to the sins of nations, particularly those committed against His covenant people. The divine self-revelation in judgment highlights God's sovereignty and holiness.
Ezekiel 35 11 Commentary
God's judgment on Edom is framed as a direct consequence of their intense hatred and envious actions towards Israel. The assurance "as I live" emphasizes the divine certainty of this judgment. God will measure His response to the fullness of Edom's malice, wrath, and jealousy. The act of "making Himself known" implies a sovereign demonstration of His justice and power, especially through judgment. This is not arbitrary punishment, but a righteous response to their familial treachery and defiance against God's chosen people. It echoes the principle that God repays actions according to their intent and measure.