Ezekiel 9:1 kjv
He cried also in mine ears with a loud voice, saying, Cause them that have charge over the city to draw near, even every man with his destroying weapon in his hand.
Ezekiel 9:1 nkjv
Then He called out in my hearing with a loud voice, saying, "Let those who have charge over the city draw near, each with a deadly weapon in his hand."
Ezekiel 9:1 niv
Then I heard him call out in a loud voice, "Bring near those who are appointed to execute judgment on the city, each with a weapon in his hand."
Ezekiel 9:1 esv
Then he cried in my ears with a loud voice, saying, "Bring near the executioners of the city, each with his destroying weapon in his hand."
Ezekiel 9:1 nlt
Then the LORD thundered, "Bring on the men appointed to punish the city! Tell them to bring their weapons with them!"
Ezekiel 9 1 Cross References
| Verse | Text | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| Ezekiel 9:1 | Then He called out in my hearing with a loud voice, “Bring near those who are appointed to punish the city…” | Ezekiel 9:1 (Self) |
| Jeremiah 52:11 | He also put out the eyes of Zedekiah and bound him in bronze fetters to take him to Babylon. | Jeremiah 52:11 (Fulfillment) |
| 2 Kings 25:7 | He killed the sons of Zedekiah before his eyes; he also slew all the princes of Judah. | 2 Kings 25:7 (Fulfillment) |
| Ezekiel 5:11 | Therefore, as I live,' declares the Lord GOD, 'surely, because you have defiled My sanctuary with all your abominations and with all your detestable things, I therefore will also withdraw, and My eye shall not spare, nor shall I have any pity. | Ezekiel 5:11 (Judgment) |
| Ezekiel 7:9 | ‘My eye will not spare, nor will I have pity; I will repay you according to your ways and your abominations which are in your midst…’ | Ezekiel 7:9 (Judgment) |
| Isaiah 3:1-5 | ...the Lord GOD of hosts is taking away from Jerusalem and from Judah support and supply, every stay of bread and every stay of water, the mighty man and the soldier, the judge and the prophet, the diviner and the elder… | Isaiah 3:1-5 (Consequences) |
| Jeremiah 17:1-2 | “The sin of Judah is written with a pen of iron and with a point of a diamond it is engraved on the tablet of their heart…” | Jeremiah 17:1-2 (Sin) |
| Amos 9:10 | "...all the sinners of my people shall die by the sword, those who say, ‘The calamity shall not overtake or meet us.’" | Amos 9:10 (Judgment) |
| Zechariah 11:7 | So I pastured the flock condemned to slaughter, indeed the afflicted of the flock. And I took for myself two staffs: I called one Beauty, and the other I called Union, and I pastured the flock. | Zechariah 11:7 (Judgment) |
| Revelation 18:1-4 | After these things I saw another angel coming down from heaven, having great authority, and the earth was illumined with his glory. And he cried out with a mighty voice, saying, “Fallen, fallen is Babylon the great!” | Revelation 18:1-4 (Judgment) |
| Romans 1:28-32 | And just as they did not see fit to acknowledge God any longer, God gave them over to a depraved mind, to do those things which are not proper, being filled with all manner of unrighteousness… | Romans 1:28-32 (Consequences) |
| 1 Corinthians 11:29 | For he who eats and drinks, eats and drinks judgment to himself if he does not discern the body. | 1 Corinthians 11:29 (Judgment) |
| Matthew 23:37-38 | “Jerusalem, Jerusalem, who kills the prophets and stones those who are sent to her! How often I wanted to gather your children together, the way a hen gathers her chicks under her wings, and you were unwilling. Behold, your house is left to you desolate!” | Matthew 23:37-38 (Judgment) |
| Ezekiel 9:6 | “…But do not come near anyone on whom is the mark; and begin at My sanctuary.” Then they began with the elders who were before the house. | Ezekiel 9:6 (Marking) |
| Exodus 12:22-23 | "Take a bunch of hyssop and dip it in the blood which is in the basin, and touch the lintel and the two doorposts with the blood that is in the basin; and none of you shall go outside the door of his house until morning." | Exodus 12:22-23 (Preservation) |
| Jeremiah 21:14 | “And I will punish you according to the fruit of your deeds,” declares the LORD, “And I will kindle a fire in her forest that it may devour all that is around her.” | Jeremiah 21:14 (Judgment) |
| Nahum 3:7 | “And it shall be that all who see you will flee from you and say, ‘Nineveh is destroyed! Who will mourn for her?’…” | Nahum 3:7 (Destruction) |
| Isaiah 6:5 | Then I said, "Woe is me, for I am lost! For I am a man of unclean lips, and I dwell in the midst of a people of unclean lips; for my eyes have seen the King, the LORD of hosts." | Isaiah 6:5 (Divine Presence) |
| Ezekiel 1:28 | Then, as the appearance of the rainbow that is in the cloud on the day of rain, so was the appearance of the surrounding radiance. It was the appearance of the likeness of the glory of the LORD. | Ezekiel 1:28 (Divine Glory) |
| Habakkuk 1:14 | And You made men like the fish of the sea, like creeping things, with no ruler over them? | Habakkuk 1:14 (Judgment) |
Ezekiel 9 verses
Ezekiel 9 1 Meaning
The Lord calls out to Ezekiel, revealing a divine judgment and a distinct separation about to occur within Jerusalem. This verse sets the scene for the devastating destruction that will follow, but also for the preservation of a faithful remnant.
Ezekiel 9 1 Context
Chapter 9 of Ezekiel begins immediately after the account of the glory of God departing from the temple (Ezekiel 8). This departure signifies God’s judgment upon Israel's sin and idolatry within the very sanctuary He ordained. Ezekiel, now positioned within the city of Jerusalem, witnesses a scene of divine wrath. The calling out in a "loud voice" indicates an authoritative command, initiating a decisive action of judgment against a corrupt city and its people, signifying a complete purging.
Ezekiel 9 1 Word analysis
- And He called:
(Hebrew: wəšāḵ)- Connects this event to the preceding narrative of God's departure. "He" refers to the LORD. The verb "called" (šāḵ) signifies a proclamation or summons, often with authority. - out:
(Hebrew: qōl)- This refers to voice or sound. The phrase "called out" suggests a clear and audible command. - in my hearing:
(Hebrew: bəšəmu‘‘î)- Ezekiel’s personal experience as the prophet receiving this divine instruction. - with a loud voice:
(Hebrew: bəqōl gādôl)- Emphasizes the intensity, importance, and authority of the divine command. - Bring near:
(Hebrew: qərôḇ)- An imperative verb, commanding approach. It signifies drawing something or someone closer. - those who are appointed to punish the city:
(Hebrew: hamməḥaṯṭîm ’al-hā‘îr)hamməḥaṯṭîm: The active participle ofḥāṭā’, meaning "to sin" or "to punish." Here, it indicates those assigned or commissioned to execute punishment. Some translations suggest "those who kill the city" or "destroyers."’al-hā‘îr: "Against the city." This specifies the target of the judgment to be carried out. The collective entity of the city of Jerusalem.
Ezekiel 9 1 Bonus section
The language used, particularly the term hamməḥaṯṭîm, is stark. While some understand it as those who bring sin upon the city, the context strongly suggests agents of divine retribution. This aligns with Old Testament concepts of God using angelic or appointed beings to carry out His judgments, as seen in events like the destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah or the plagues upon Egypt. The contrast with a future protective marking, as seen later in the chapter, underscores the two-fold nature of God's interaction with His people: judgment for the unfaithful and preservation for the faithful.
Ezekiel 9 1 Commentary
This verse is pivotal in Ezekiel’s vision, marking the transition from observing the deep-seated sin within God's house to the execution of judgment. The "loud voice" of God underscores the seriousness and inevitability of the impending destruction. The commissioning of the divine agents, "those who are appointed to punish," reveals that God Himself is orchestrating this judgment. It's not an accidental disaster but a divinely ordained cleansing. This action highlights God’s holiness and His intolerance for sin, particularly within His designated holy space. The judgment is to be carried out against the entire city, signaling a comprehensive reckoning.