King James Version:
(The Lord speaking is red text)
And I will make the land desolate, because they have committed a trespass, saith the Lord GOD.
Complete Jewish Bible:
I will make the land desolate because they have dealt so treacherously,' says Adonai ELOHIM."
Berean Standard Bible:
Thus I will make the land desolate, because they have acted unfaithfully,’ declares the Lord GOD.”
American Standard Version:
And I will make the land desolate, because they have committed a trespass, saith the Lord Jehovah.
KJV with Strong’s Numbers:
And I will make{H5414} the land{H776} desolate{H8077}, because they have committed{H4603} a trespass{H4604}, saith{H5002} the Lord{H136} GOD{H3069}.
Cross-References (KJV):
Ezekiel 6:14
- So will I stretch out my hand upon them, and make the land desolate, yea, more desolate than the wilderness toward Diblath, in all their habitations: and they shall know that I [am] the LORD.
2 Chronicles 36:14
- Moreover all the chief of the priests, and the people, transgressed very much after all the abominations of the heathen; and polluted the house of the LORD which he had hallowed in Jerusalem.
2 Chronicles 36:16
- But they mocked the messengers of God, and despised his words, and misused his prophets, until the wrath of the LORD arose against his people, till [there was] no remedy.
Ezekiel 14:13
- Son of man, when the land sinneth against me by trespassing grievously, then will I stretch out mine hand upon it, and will break the staff of the bread thereof, and will send famine upon it, and will cut off man and beast from it:
Ezekiel 14:21
- For thus saith the Lord GOD; How much more when I send my four sore judgments upon Jerusalem, the sword, and the famine, and the noisome beast, and the pestilence, to cut off from it man and beast?
Isaiah 24:3
- The land shall be utterly emptied, and utterly spoiled: for the LORD hath spoken this word.
Isaiah 24:12
- In the city is left desolation, and the gate is smitten with destruction.
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Commentary for Ezekiel 15:8
Ezekiel 15:8 is a part of the prophetic book of Ezekiel, which is set during a tumultuous period in Israel's history. Ezekiel, a prophet among the Jewish exiles in Babylon, delivers messages from God concerning the fate of Jerusalem and Judah. The verse reflects the themes of judgment and punishment that are central to the book.
In this specific verse, God is speaking through the prophet Ezekiel, declaring that He will make the land desolate due to the people's trespasses. The historical context of this verse is the impending destruction of Jerusalem by the Babylonians, which occurred in 586 BCE. This event was a direct consequence of Judah's repeated disobedience to God's laws and covenant, including idolatry and social injustices.
The imagery of a desolate land is a common biblical motif for divine retribution, signifying the removal of God's protection and blessings. Ezekiel's message is meant to convey the seriousness of the people's sins and the inevitability of divine judgment if they do not repent. The verse underscores God's sovereignty and His role as a just and moral governor of history, emphasizing that actions have consequences and that God holds nations accountable for their collective behavior.
In summary, Ezekiel 15:8 is a stern pronouncement of judgment against Judah, foretelling the desolation of the land as a result of the people's covenantal unfaithfulness. It serves as a sobering reminder of the expectations God places on His people and the dire consequences of failing to meet those expectations. This verse is part of a larger narrative within the book of Ezekiel that grapples with theodicy—the justice of God—amidst the backdrop of national crisis and exile.
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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:
Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)
- Strong's Number: H5414
There are 1816 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: נָתַן
Transliteration: nâthan
Pronunciation: naw-than'
Description: a primitive root; to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.); add, apply, appoint, ascribe, assign, [idiom] avenge, [idiom] be (healed), bestow, bring (forth, hither), cast, cause, charge, come, commit, consider, count, [phrase] cry, deliver (up), direct, distribute, do, [idiom] doubtless, [idiom] without fail, fasten, frame, [idiom] get, give (forth, over, up), grant, hang (up), [idiom] have, [idiom] indeed, lay (unto charge, up), (give) leave, lend, let (out), [phrase] lie, lift up, make, [phrase] O that, occupy, offer, ordain, pay, perform, place, pour, print, [idiom] pull, put (forth), recompense, render, requite, restore, send (out), set (forth), shew, shoot forth (up), [phrase] sing, [phrase] slander, strike, (sub-) mit, suffer, [idiom] surely, [idiom] take, thrust, trade, turn, utter, [phrase] weep, [phrase] willingly, [phrase] withdraw, [phrase] would (to) God, yield. - Strong's Number: H776
There are 2739 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: אֶרֶץ
Transliteration: ʼerets
Pronunciation: eh'-rets
Description: from an unused root probably meaning to be firm; the earth (at large, or partitively a land); [idiom] common, country, earth, field, ground, land, [idiom] natins, way, [phrase] wilderness, world. - Strong's Number: H8077
There are 54 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: שְׁמָמָה
Transliteration: shᵉmâmâh
Pronunciation: shem-aw-maw'
Description: or שִׁמָמָה; feminine of שָׁמֵם; devastation; figuratively, astonishment; (laid, [idiom] most) desolate(-ion), waste. - Strong's Number: H4603
There are 35 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: מָעַל
Transliteration: mâʻal
Pronunciation: maw-al'
Description: a primitive root; properly, to cover up; used only figuratively, to act covertly, i.e. treacherously; transgress, (commit, do a) trespass(-ing). - Strong's Number: H4604
There are 29 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: מַעַל
Transliteration: maʻal
Pronunciation: mah'-al
Description: from מָעַל; treachery, i.e. sin; falsehood, grievously, sore, transgression, trespass, [idiom] very. - Strong's Number: H5002
There are 358 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: נְאֻם
Transliteration: nᵉʼum
Pronunciation: neh-oom'
Description: from נָאַם; an oracle; (hath) said, saith. - Strong's Number: H136
There are 910 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: אֲדֹנָי
Transliteration: ʼĂdônây
Pronunciation: ad-o-noy'
Description: an emphatic form of אָדוֹן; the Lord (used as a proper name of God only); (my) Lord. - Strong's Number: H3069
There are 295 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: יְהֹוִה
Transliteration: Yᵉhôvih
Pronunciation: yeh-ho-vee'
Description: a variation of יְהֹוָה (used after אֲדֹנָי, and pronounced by Jews as אֱלֹהִים, in order to prevent the repetition of the same sound, since they elsewhere pronounce יְהֹוָה as אֲדֹנָי); {YHWH}; God.