Ezekiel 35:12

King James Version:

(The Lord speaking is red text)

And thou shalt know that I [am] the LORD, [and that] I have heard all thy blasphemies which thou hast spoken against the mountains of Israel, saying, They are laid desolate, they are given us to consume.

Complete Jewish Bible:

You will know that I, ADONAI, have heard all your blasphemous talk against the mountains of Isra'el, such as, "They are desolated, they are given to us to devour."

Berean Standard Bible:

Then you will know that I, the LORD, have heard every contemptuous word you uttered against the mountains of Israel when you said, ‘They are desolate; they are given to us to devour!’

American Standard Version:

And thou shalt know that I, Jehovah, have heard all thy revilings which thou hast spoken against the mountains of Israel, saying, They are laid desolate, they are given us to devour.

KJV with Strong’s Numbers:

And thou shalt know^{H3045} that I am the LORD^{H3068}, and that I have heard^{H8085} all thy blasphemies^{H5007} which thou hast spoken^{H559} against the mountains^{H2022} of Israel^{H3478}, saying^{H559}, They are laid desolate^{{H8074}{H8077}}, they are given^{H5414} us to consume^{H402}.

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Commentary for Ezekiel 35:12

Ezekiel 35:12 is a verse set within the larger context of the prophetic book of Ezekiel, which addresses the Babylonian exile of the Jews and the destruction of Jerusalem in 586 BCE. The book is a collection of oracles, visions, and allegories delivered by the prophet Ezekiel to his contemporaries, with the aim of providing both warning and comfort regarding the fate of Israel.

In this particular verse, God is speaking through the prophet Ezekiel, directly addressing the Edomites, who are represented by the pronoun "thou." The Edomites, descendants of Esau and historical adversaries of Israel, had taken advantage of Judah's fall to the Babylonians. They had gloated over the destruction of Jerusalem and the Temple, and even participated in the despoiling of the land, seizing the opportunity to expand their own territory and influence.

The key themes of Ezekiel 35:12 include divine judgment and the vindication of God's holiness. God declares that He has heard the blasphemies of the Edomites, who have not only rejoiced in Israel's downfall but have also attributed their success to their own strength and the favor of their gods. The verse reflects God's awareness of these affronts and His commitment to justice. It underscores the sovereignty of God over all nations and His particular concern for His chosen people, Israel.

The historical context of this verse is rooted in the ancient Near Eastern conflicts between neighboring peoples and the theological struggle to understand God's purposes amidst national calamity. The message to the Edomites is clear: their actions have not gone unnoticed, and they will face consequences for their words and deeds against Israel. The ultimate purpose of this divine declaration is to reassure the exiled Israelites that God is still in control, that He will act on behalf of His people, and that He will make Himself known to all as the one true Lord. This assurance serves to bolster the faith of the exiles and to remind them of God's promise to restore Israel in due time.

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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:

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

1. Strong's Number: H3045
   There are 873 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: יָדַע
   Transliteration: yâdaʻ
   Pronunciation: yaw-dah'
   Description: a primitive root; to know (properly, to ascertain by seeing); used in a great variety of senses, figuratively, literally, euphemistically and inferentially (including observation, care, recognition; and causatively, instruction, designation, punishment, etc.); acknowledge, acquaintance(-ted with), advise, answer, appoint, assuredly, be aware, (un-) awares, can(-not), certainly, comprehend, consider, [idiom] could they, cunning, declare, be diligent, (can, cause to) discern, discover, endued with, familiar friend, famous, feel, can have, be (ig-) norant, instruct, kinsfolk, kinsman, (cause to let, make) know, (come to give, have, take) knowledge, have (knowledge), (be, make, make to be, make self) known, [phrase] be learned, [phrase] lie by man, mark, perceive, privy to, [idiom] prognosticator, regard, have respect, skilful, shew, can (man of) skill, be sure, of a surety, teach, (can) tell, understand, have (understanding), [idiom] will be, wist, wit, wot.
   
2. Strong's Number: H3068
   There are 5521 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: יְהֹוָה
   Transliteration: Yᵉhôvâh
   Pronunciation: yeh-ho-vaw'
   Description: from הָיָה; (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God; Jehovah, the Lord. Compare יָהּ, יְהֹוִה.
   
3. Strong's Number: H8085
   There are 1072 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: שָׁמַע
   Transliteration: shâmaʻ
   Pronunciation: shaw-mah'
   Description: a primitive root; to hear intelligently (often with implication of attention, obedience, etc.; causatively, to tell, etc.); [idiom] attentively, call (gather) together, [idiom] carefully, [idiom] certainly, consent, consider, be content, declare, [idiom] diligently, discern, give ear, (cause to, let, make to) hear(-ken, tell), [idiom] indeed, listen, make (a) noise, (be) obedient, obey, perceive, (make a) proclaim(-ation), publish, regard, report, shew (forth), (make a) sound, [idiom] surely, tell, understand, whosoever (heareth), witness.
   
4. Strong's Number: H5007
   There are 5 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: נְאָצָה
   Transliteration: nᵉʼâtsâh
   Pronunciation: neh-aw-tsaw'
   Description: or נֶאָצָה; from נָאַץ; scorn; blasphemy.
   
5. 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.
   
6. Strong's Number: H2022
   There are 485 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: הַר
   Transliteration: har
   Pronunciation: har
   Description: a shortened form of הָרָר; a mountain or range of hills (sometimes used figuratively); hill (country), mount(-ain), [idiom] promotion.
   
7. Strong's Number: H3478
   There are 2229 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: יִשְׂרָאֵל
   Transliteration: Yisrâʼêl
   Pronunciation: yis-raw-ale'
   Description: from שָׂרָה and אֵל; he will rule as God; Jisrael, a symbolical name of Jacob; also (typically) of his posterity; Israel.
   
8. Strong's Number: H8074
   There are 87 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: שָׁמֵם
   Transliteration: shâmêm
   Pronunciation: shaw-mame'
   Description: a primitive root; to stun (or intransitively, grow numb), i.e. devastate or (figuratively) stupefy (both usually in a passive sense); make amazed, be astonied, (be an) astonish(-ment), (be, bring into, unto, lay, lie, make) desolate(-ion, places), be destitute, destroy (self), (lay, lie, make) waste, wonder.
   
9. 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.
   
10. 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.
    
11. Strong's Number: H402
    There are 98 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: אׇכְלָה
    Transliteration: ʼoklâh
    Pronunciation: ok-law'
    Description: feminine of אֻכָל; food; consume, devour, eat, food, meat.