Ezekiel 7:2

Also, thou son of man, thus saith the Lord GOD unto the land of Israel; An end, the end is come upon the four corners of the land.

Also, thou son {H1121} of man {H120}, thus saith {H559} the Lord {H136} GOD {H3069} unto the land {H127} of Israel {H3478}; An end {H7093}, the end {H7093} is come {H935} upon the four {H702} corners {H3671} of the land {H776}.

"As for you, human being, here is what Adonai ELOHIM says about the land of Isra'el: 'The end! The end is coming to the four corners of the land!

“O son of man, this is what the Lord GOD says to the land of Israel: ‘The end! The end has come upon the four corners of the land.

And thou, son of man, thus saith the Lord Jehovah unto the land of Israel, An end: the end is come upon the four corners of the land.

Ezekiel 7:2 (KJV) delivers a stark and urgent prophetic message from God to the land of Israel, emphasizing the certainty and immediacy of impending judgment. This verse serves as the powerful opening declaration to a chapter that elaborates on the comprehensive nature of this divine reckoning.

Context

The prophet Ezekiel was called by God to minister to the Jewish exiles in Babylon, beginning around 593 BC. His prophecies often served a dual purpose: to warn those still in Judah of the coming destruction of Jerusalem (which occurred in 586 BC) and to prepare the exiles for a long period of captivity, while also offering hope for future restoration. Chapter 7 specifically focuses on the declaration of the "end" for the land of Israel, primarily referring to the kingdom of Judah and its capital, Jerusalem. This pronouncement comes after a series of symbolic actions and visions in previous chapters that depicted the idolatry and spiritual corruption that had permeated the nation, leading to God's wrath.

Key Themes

  • Imminent and Certain Judgment: The repetition of "An end, the end is come" powerfully conveys the finality and inevitability of God's judgment. It's not a possibility but a decreed reality. This mirrors other prophetic warnings of impending doom, such as those found in Jeremiah's prophecies concerning the seventy years of desolation.
  • Divine Sovereignty: The declaration comes from "the Lord GOD," affirming that this judgment is not an accident of history or a mere consequence of political forces, but a deliberate act of the sovereign God who governs nations and holds them accountable.
  • Comprehensive Scope: "Upon the four corners of the land" signifies that no part of the land, no person within its borders, would escape the coming destruction. It speaks to the totality and inescapability of the judgment that was about to fall upon Judah and Jerusalem due to their persistent sin and rebellion against God's covenant.

Linguistic Insights

The phrase "An end, the end is come" is a striking repetition in the Hebrew: qets ba' haqqets (קֵץ בָּא הַקֵּץ). This literary device, known as polyptoton, intensifies the message, making it emphatic and absolute. It leaves no room for doubt about the certainty and finality of the impending judgment. The title "son of man" (Hebrew: ben 'adam) is God's frequent address to Ezekiel, emphasizing his human frailty and dependence on divine revelation, contrasting with the majestic "Lord GOD" (Adonai Yahweh), highlighting God's supreme authority and covenant faithfulness.

Practical Application

Ezekiel 7:2 serves as a timeless reminder of God's justice and the serious consequences of sustained rebellion against His commands. While specific to ancient Israel, the principle remains: God holds nations and individuals accountable for their actions. This verse encourages believers to:

  • Take God's Warnings Seriously: The severity of this declaration underscores that God's warnings are not idle threats but expressions of His righteous character.
  • Examine Our Own Lives: It prompts introspection into areas where we might be out of alignment with God's will, understanding that there are consequences for unrepentant sin (Romans 6:23).
  • Understand God's Sovereignty: Even in times of judgment or difficulty, God remains in control, working out His purposes. This truth can bring both solemnity and comfort.

Note: Commentary was generated by an advanced AI, utilizing a prompt that emphasized Biblical fidelity over bias. We've found these insights to be consistently reliable, yet we always encourage prayerful discernment through the Holy Spirit. The Scripture text and cross-references are from verified, non-AI sources.

  • Amos 8:2

    And he said, Amos, what seest thou? And I said, A basket of summer fruit. Then said the LORD unto me, The end is come upon my people of Israel; I will not again pass by them any more.

  • Ezekiel 7:3

    Now [is] the end [come] upon thee, and I will send mine anger upon thee, and will judge thee according to thy ways, and will recompense upon thee all thine abominations.

  • 1 Peter 4:7

    ¶ But the end of all things is at hand: be ye therefore sober, and watch unto prayer.

  • Amos 8:10

    And I will turn your feasts into mourning, and all your songs into lamentation; and I will bring up sackcloth upon all loins, and baldness upon every head; and I will make it as the mourning of an only [son], and the end thereof as a bitter day.

  • Ezekiel 11:13

    And it came to pass, when I prophesied, that Pelatiah the son of Benaiah died. Then fell I down upon my face, and cried with a loud voice, and said, Ah Lord GOD! wilt thou make a full end of the remnant of Israel?

  • Ezekiel 7:5

    Thus saith the Lord GOD; An evil, an only evil, behold, is come.

  • Ezekiel 7:6

    An end is come, the end is come: it watcheth for thee; behold, it is come.

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