Ezekiel 30:2

King James Version:

(The Lord speaking is red text)

Son of man, prophesy and say, Thus saith the Lord GOD; Howl ye, Woe worth the day!

Complete Jewish Bible:

"Human being, prophesy; say that Adonai ELOHIM says, 'Wail, "Oh no! It's today!"

Berean Standard Bible:

“Son of man, prophesy and declare that this is what the Lord GOD says: Wail, ‘Alas for that day!’

American Standard Version:

Son of man, prophesy, and say, Thus saith the Lord Jehovah: Wail ye, Alas for the day!

KJV with Strong’s Numbers:

Son^{H1121} of man^{H120}, prophesy^{H5012} and say^{H559}, Thus saith^{H559} the Lord^{H136} GOD^{H3069}; Howl^{H3213} ye, Woe worth^{H1929} the day^{H3117}!

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Commentary for Ezekiel 30:2

Ezekiel 30:2 is a verse set within the broader context of the Book of Ezekiel, which records the prophecies of the prophet Ezekiel to the people of Judah during the Babylonian exile. Ezekiel, often referred to as "son of man" by God, is tasked with delivering a divine message of lamentation and impending doom. The verse itself, "Son of man, prophesy and say, Thus saith the Lord GOD; Howl ye, Woe worth the day!", encapsulates the theme of divine judgment that is a central motif in Ezekiel's prophecies.

The historical context of this verse is significant. At the time, Judah was facing the consequences of its idolatry and disobedience to God's laws. The Babylonian Empire had already besieged Jerusalem, leading to the first wave of exiles to Babylon, including Ezekiel. The verse reflects the gravity of the situation, with God commanding Ezekiel to announce a day of overwhelming sorrow and calamity—"woe worth the day"—signifying the severe judgment that would befall not only Judah but also the surrounding nations.

In this verse, the command to "howl" or wail is a call for a public expression of grief and mourning, indicative of the profound impact of the coming judgment. The phrase "woe worth the day" is an emphatic declaration of sorrow and a recognition that the day of judgment is a day of great tragedy. It serves as a warning to the people that the consequences of their actions are dire and that the day of reckoning is at hand. Ezekiel's message is meant to shake the people from their complacency and to turn them back to faithful worship of the Lord.

In summary, Ezekiel 30:2 is a powerful verse that conveys the themes of divine judgment and the need for repentance. It is a call to mourn over the impending destruction that will come as a result of the people's continued disobedience. The verse reflects the historical reality of the Babylonian exile and serves as a stark reminder of the consequences of forsaking God's covenant.

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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:

Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)

1. Strong's Number: H1121
   There are 3654 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: בֵּן
   Transliteration: bên
   Pronunciation: bane
   Description: from בָּנָה; a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition, etc., (like father or brother), etc.); [phrase] afflicted, age, (Ahoh-) (Ammon-) (Hachmon-) (Lev-) ite, (anoint-) ed one, appointed to, ([phrase]) arrow, (Assyr-) (Babylon-) (Egypt-) (Grec-) ian, one born, bough, branch, breed, [phrase] (young) bullock, [phrase] (young) calf, [idiom] came up in, child, colt, [idiom] common, [idiom] corn, daughter, [idiom] of first, [phrase] firstborn, foal, [phrase] very fruitful, [phrase] postage, [idiom] in, [phrase] kid, [phrase] lamb, ([phrase]) man, meet, [phrase] mighty, [phrase] nephew, old, ([phrase]) people, [phrase] rebel, [phrase] robber, [idiom] servant born, [idiom] soldier, son, [phrase] spark, [phrase] steward, [phrase] stranger, [idiom] surely, them of, [phrase] tumultuous one, [phrase] valiant(-est), whelp, worthy, young (one), youth.
   
2. Strong's Number: H120
   There are 581 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: אָדָם
   Transliteration: ʼâdâm
   Pronunciation: aw-dawm'
   Description: from אָדַם; ruddy i.e. a human being (an individual or the species, mankind, etc.); [idiom] another, [phrase] hypocrite, [phrase] common sort, [idiom] low, man (mean, of low degree), person.
   
3. Strong's Number: H5012
   There are 102 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: נָבָא
   Transliteration: nâbâʼ
   Pronunciation: naw-baw'
   Description: a primitive root; to prophesy, i.e. speak (or sing) by inspiration (in prediction or simple discourse); prophesy(-ing), make self a prophet.
   
4. Strong's Number: H559
   There are 4434 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: אָמַר
   Transliteration: ʼâmar
   Pronunciation: aw-mar'
   Description: a primitive root; to say (used with great latitude); answer, appoint, avouch, bid, boast self, call, certify, challenge, charge, [phrase] (at the, give) command(-ment), commune, consider, declare, demand, [idiom] desire, determine, [idiom] expressly, [idiom] indeed, [idiom] intend, name, [idiom] plainly, promise, publish, report, require, say, speak (against, of), [idiom] still, [idiom] suppose, talk, tell, term, [idiom] that is, [idiom] think, use (speech), utter, [idiom] verily, [idiom] yet.
   
5. 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.
   
6. 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.
   
7. Strong's Number: H3213
   There are 29 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: יָלַל
   Transliteration: yâlal
   Pronunciation: yaw-lal'
   Description: a primitive root; to howl (with a wailing tone) or yell (with a boisterous one); (make to) howl, be howling.
   
8. Strong's Number: H1929
   There are 1 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: הָהּ
   Transliteration: hâhh
   Pronunciation: haw
   Description: a shortened form of אֲהָהּ; ah! expressing grief; woe worth.
   
9. Strong's Number: H3117
   There are 1931 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: יוֹם
   Transliteration: yôwm
   Pronunciation: yome
   Description: from an unused root meaning to be hot; a day (as the warm hours), whether literal (from sunrise to sunset, or from one sunset to the next), or figurative (a space of time defined by an associated term), (often used adverb); age, [phrase] always, [phrase] chronicals, continually(-ance), daily, ((birth-), each, to) day, (now a, two) days (agone), [phrase] elder, [idiom] end, [phrase] evening, [phrase] (for) ever(-lasting, -more), [idiom] full, life, as (so) long as (... live), (even) now, [phrase] old, [phrase] outlived, [phrase] perpetually, presently, [phrase] remaineth, [idiom] required, season, [idiom] since, space, then, (process of) time, [phrase] as at other times, [phrase] in trouble, weather, (as) when, (a, the, within a) while (that), [idiom] whole ([phrase] age), (full) year(-ly), [phrase] younger.