Ezekiel 7 9

Ezekiel 7:9 kjv

And mine eye shall not spare, neither will I have pity: I will recompense thee according to thy ways and thine abominations that are in the midst of thee; and ye shall know that I am the LORD that smiteth.

Ezekiel 7:9 nkjv

'My eye will not spare, Nor will I have pity; I will repay you according to your ways, And your abominations will be in your midst. Then you shall know that I am the LORD who strikes.

Ezekiel 7:9 niv

I will not look on you with pity; I will not spare you. I will repay you for your conduct and for the detestable practices among you. "?'Then you will know that it is I the LORD who strikes you.

Ezekiel 7:9 esv

And my eye will not spare, nor will I have pity. I will punish you according to your ways, while your abominations are in your midst. Then you will know that I am the LORD, who strikes.

Ezekiel 7:9 nlt

I will turn my eyes away and show no pity.
I will repay you for all your detestable sins.
Then you will know that it is I, the LORD,
who is striking the blow.

Ezekiel 7 verses

Ezekiel 7 9 Meaning

The Lord’s eye is against them. There is no pity for the sinful nation of Israel. Divine judgment is inevitable and absolute, bringing an end to their nation.

Ezekiel 7 9 Context

Ezekiel chapter 7 announces God's impending and final judgment upon the idolatrous nation of Israel. This chapter is a strong condemnation of their sin and the complete devastation that will result. The "end" has come for the land, signifying a thorough and irreversible destruction. This judgment is portrayed as final, meaning there will be no return or restoration for this generation or for the corrupt system they represent. The pervasive sin of Israel, particularly their idolatry and injustice, has brought them to this precipice. The people are so immersed in their sins that they are unable to escape the wrath to come.

Ezekiel 7 9 Word analysis

• And, 'owlam (עוֹלָם):

  • Means: eternity, perpetuity, long duration.
  • Significance: Implies a judgment that is final and without end for the current covenant broken.

• Mine: Refers to the Lord.

  • Significance: Personal and direct involvement of God in the judgment.

• eye': ayin (עַיִן)

  • Meaning: eye, sight, fountain.
  • Significance: God's omnipresent awareness and direct gaze of judgment upon them. His watching eye does not overlook their sin.

• shall: yihyah (יִהְיֶה)

  • Meaning: will be, shall be.
  • Significance: Expresses certainty and inevitability of the divine action.

• not: lo' (לֹא)

  • Meaning: not, no.
  • Significance: Emphasizes the absolute refusal of divine leniency.

• spare: chumal (חֻמָּל)

  • Meaning: to pity, to have compassion, to spare.
  • Significance: No mercy will be extended; their actions forfeit any claim to divine compassion. This is a harsh term for withheld pity.

• nor: ve (וְ) followed by lo' (לֹא)

  • Meaning: and not.
  • Significance: Reinforces the complete absence of leniency, an amplification of the prior statement.

• will: `erod (אֶרֶד) - (likely a scribal error, intended from a root like yashati related to pity)

  • (Assumed Corrected Reading would be related to 'having pity')
  • Significance: The lack of compassion is total.

• I 'ani (אֲנִי)

  • Meaning: I.
  • Significance: Personal accountability from God towards their actions.

• have: (Implied by context)

• pity: racham (רַחַם)

  • Meaning: womb, to have mercy, to show compassion.
  • Significance: The very essence of mercy, rooted in familial affection (womb), is withdrawn from them due to their sins.

• Verse Group Analysis: "Mine eye shall not spare, nor will I have pity" expresses an unbreakable divine decree. The combined force of "no sparing" and "no pity" highlights the finality of God's judgment. There's no recourse or appeal; the full measure of judgment will be executed. The singular "Mine eye" signifies a focused, direct, and inescapable divine gaze, actively judging their actions.

Ezekiel 7 9 Bonus section

The concept of God's eye being upon His people often carries positive connotations of protection and care (Psalm 34:15). However, in this context, it's explicitly stated as a negative, judgmental gaze. This contrast highlights the consequences of sin in severing that relationship. The repeated emphasis on lack of pity signifies a departure from the Mosaic covenant's principles, which included provisions for compassion, demonstrating that Israel's persistent disobedience had rendered those covenantal safeguards ineffective for them in this context. The utter lack of mercy underscores the gravity of their transgression and the righteousness of God's judgment, which upholds His covenant laws against their pervasive disobedience.

Ezekiel 7 9 Commentary

This verse pronounces God's absolute refusal to show mercy to the sinful nation. The "eye" symbolizes God's comprehensive awareness and direct judgment. There is no compassion ('racham,' linked to the womb, showing deep empathy) available because of their pervasive sin. This is not a passive observation but an active withdrawal of divine favor, leading to complete destruction. The judgment is described as final, signifying the end of their national existence and prosperity. Their rebellion has exhausted God's patience.