Ezekiel 7:8

Now will I shortly pour out my fury upon thee, and accomplish mine anger upon thee: and I will judge thee according to thy ways, and will recompense thee for all thine abominations.

Now will I shortly {H7138} pour out {H8210} my fury {H2534} upon thee, and accomplish {H3615} mine anger {H639} upon thee: and I will judge {H8199} thee according to thy ways {H1870}, and will recompense {H5414} thee for all thine abominations {H8441}.

Now, soon, I will pour out my fury on you, I will spend my anger on you; I will judge you according to your ways I will bring on you all your disgusting practices.

Very soon I will pour out My wrath upon you and vent My anger against you; I will judge you according to your ways and repay you for all your abominations.

Now will I shortly pour out my wrath upon thee, and accomplish mine anger against thee, and will judge thee according to thy ways; and I will bring upon thee all thine abominations.

Commentary

Context

Ezekiel 7 is a powerful prophetic utterance concerning the imminent and complete destruction of the land of Israel, specifically Judah and Jerusalem, due to their widespread idolatry and moral corruption. Delivered by the prophet Ezekiel during the Babylonian exile, this chapter vividly portrays the swiftness and severity of God's judgment. The preceding verses establish that "the end is come" upon the land, signaling that divine patience has reached its limit and the time for reckoning is at hand. Verse 8 continues this theme, emphasizing the certainty and justice of the impending doom.

Key Themes

  • Imminent and Certain Judgment: The phrase "Now will I shortly pour out my fury upon thee, and accomplish mine anger upon thee" underscores the immediate and unavoidable nature of God's judgment. It signifies that the divine reckoning is not delayed but is at the very threshold, a direct consequence of the people's persistent rebellion.
  • Divine Justice and Retribution: God declares, "I will judge thee according to thy ways, and will recompense thee for all thine abominations." This highlights the core principle of divine justice, where consequences are directly tied to actions. God's judgment is not arbitrary but a righteous response to the nation's spiritual unfaithfulness and moral decay. This principle of God rendering to every person according to their deeds is a consistent theme throughout scripture, as seen in Romans 2:6, where God will render to every man according to his deeds.
  • Consequences of Abominations: The term "abominations" refers to practices deeply offensive to God, primarily idolatry, unholy rituals, and moral depravity that violated the Mosaic Law. The severity of the punishment reflects the gravity of these sins, which had corrupted the nation and defiled the land God had given them.

Linguistic Insights

The Hebrew words translated as "fury" (chemah) and "anger" ('aph) both convey a strong, intense divine wrath, indicating a righteous indignation against sin. This is not a human temper tantrum, but a holy God's just response to profound wickedness.

The word "abominations" comes from the Hebrew to'evah (ΧͺΦΌΧ•ΦΉΧ’Φ΅Χ‘ΦΈΧ”), which signifies something detestable, abhorrent, or morally repugnant, particularly in the context of idol worship and practices forbidden by God's law (e.g., child sacrifice, sexual perversions). The prophets frequently used this term to condemn Israel's spiritual unfaithfulness and defilement, emphasizing how these acts provoked God's judgment, as also described in Ezekiel 6:9.

Practical Application

Ezekiel 7:8 serves as a powerful reminder of God's holiness and His unwavering commitment to justice. While God is merciful and slow to anger, His patience has limits when confronted with persistent sin and rebellion. This verse emphasizes:

  • Accountability: It underscores the universal principle that individuals and nations are held accountable for their actions. Our "ways" and "abominations" have consequences, both temporal and eternal.
  • Seriousness of Sin: The intensity of God's "fury" and "anger" highlights the gravity of sin in His sight, particularly acts of idolatry and moral depravity that betray His covenant.
  • Call to Repentance: Though this verse focuses on judgment, the broader message of the prophets often includes a call to repentance. Understanding the certainty of God's justice should motivate a turning away from sin and a pursuit of righteous living. It reminds us that while God's justice is sure, His desire is for people to turn from their wicked ways and live (see Ezekiel 33:11).
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Cross-References

  • Ezekiel 9:8

    And it came to pass, while they were slaying them, and I was left, that I fell upon my face, and cried, and said, Ah Lord GOD! wilt thou destroy all the residue of Israel in thy pouring out of thy fury upon Jerusalem?

  • Ezekiel 14:19

    Or [if] I send a pestilence into that land, and pour out my fury upon it in blood, to cut off from it man and beast:

  • Isaiah 42:25

    Therefore he hath poured upon him the fury of his anger, and the strength of battle: and it hath set him on fire round about, yet he knew not; and it burned him, yet he laid [it] not to heart.

  • Ezekiel 20:8

    But they rebelled against me, and would not hearken unto me: they did not every man cast away the abominations of their eyes, neither did they forsake the idols of Egypt: then I said, I will pour out my fury upon them, to accomplish my anger against them in the midst of the land of Egypt.

  • Ezekiel 20:21

    Notwithstanding the children rebelled against me: they walked not in my statutes, neither kept my judgments to do them, which [if] a man do, he shall even live in them; they polluted my sabbaths: then I said, I would pour out my fury upon them, to accomplish my anger against them in the wilderness.

  • Nahum 1:6

    Who can stand before his indignation? and who can abide in the fierceness of his anger? his fury is poured out like fire, and the rocks are thrown down by him.

  • Ezekiel 20:13

    But the house of Israel rebelled against me in the wilderness: they walked not in my statutes, and they despised my judgments, which [if] a man do, he shall even live in them; and my sabbaths they greatly polluted: then I said, I would pour out my fury upon them in the wilderness, to consume them.