Ezekiel 11:8
Ezekiel 11:8 in Multiple Translations
You fear the sword, so I will bring the sword against you, declares the Lord GOD.
Ye have feared the sword; and I will bring a sword upon you, saith the Lord GOD.
Ye have feared the sword; and I will bring the sword upon you, saith the Lord Jehovah.
You have been fearing the sword, and I will send the sword on you, says the Lord.
You're afraid of being killed by the sword, so I will bring invaders with swords to attack you, declares the Lord God.
Ye haue feared the sworde, and I wil bring a sworde vpon you, saith the Lord God.
A sword ye have feared, And a sword I bring in against you, An affirmation of the Lord Jehovah.
You have feared the sword; and I will bring the sword on you,” says the Lord GOD.
Ye have feared the sword; and I will bring a sword upon you, saith the LORD GOD.
You have feared the sword, and I will bring the sword upon you, saith the Lord God.
You are afraid ofbeing killed by enemies’ swords, and that is what I will cause to happen to you.
Berean Amplified Bible — Ezekiel 11:8
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Ezekiel 11:8 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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חֶ֖רֶב
יְרֵאתֶ֑ם
וְ/חֶ֨רֶב֙
אָבִ֣יא
עֲלֵי/כֶ֔ם
נְאֻ֖ם
אֲדֹנָ֥/י
יְהוִֽה
חֶ֖רֶב
chereb
H2719
sword
N-fs
יְרֵאתֶ֑ם
yârêʼ
H3372
to fear
V-Qal-Perf-2mp
וְ/חֶ֨רֶב֙
chereb
H2719
sword
Conj | N-fs
אָבִ֣יא
bôwʼ
H935
Lebo
V-Hiphil-Imperf-1cs
עֲלֵי/כֶ֔ם
ʻal
H5921
upon
Prep | Suff
נְאֻ֖ם
nᵉʼum
H5002
utterance
N-ms
אֲדֹנָ֥/י
ʼĂdônây
H136
Lord
N-mp | Suff
יְהוִֽה
Yᵉhôvih
H3069
YHWH/God
N-proper
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Hebrew Word Reference — Ezekiel 11:8
חֶ֖רֶב
chereb
H2719
"sword"
N-fs
A sword or cutting instrument is what this Hebrew word refers to, including knives and tools for cutting stone. It is used in the Bible to describe weapons and sharp objects.
Definition: 1) sword, knife 1a) sword 1b) knife 1c) tools for cutting stone
Usage: Occurs in 372 OT verses. KJV: axe, dagger, knife, mattock, sword, tool. See also: Genesis 3:24; 2 Samuel 2:16; Psalms 7:13.
יְרֵאתֶ֑ם
yârêʼ
H3372
"to fear"
V-Qal-Perf-2mp
This Hebrew word means to fear or revere, and is used to describe being afraid or standing in awe of something, like God's power. It appears in the Bible to convey a sense of respect or reverence. In the KJV, it's translated as 'affright' or 'reverence'.
Definition: : frightening(DANGER) 1) to fear, revere, be afraid 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to fear, be afraid 1a2) to stand in awe of, be awed 1a3) to fear, reverence, honour, respect 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be fearful, be dreadful, be feared 1b2) to cause astonishment and awe, be held in awe 1b3) to inspire reverence or godly fear or awe 1c) (Piel) to make afraid, terrify 2) (TWOT) to shoot, pour
Usage: Occurs in 318 OT verses. KJV: affright, be (make) afraid, dread(-ful), (put in) fear(-ful, -fully, -ing), (be had in) reverence(-end), [idiom] see, terrible (act, -ness, thing). See also: Genesis 3:10; 1 Samuel 12:18; Psalms 3:7.
וְ/חֶ֨רֶב֙
chereb
H2719
"sword"
Conj | N-fs
A sword or cutting instrument is what this Hebrew word refers to, including knives and tools for cutting stone. It is used in the Bible to describe weapons and sharp objects.
Definition: 1) sword, knife 1a) sword 1b) knife 1c) tools for cutting stone
Usage: Occurs in 372 OT verses. KJV: axe, dagger, knife, mattock, sword, tool. See also: Genesis 3:24; 2 Samuel 2:16; Psalms 7:13.
אָבִ֣יא
bôwʼ
H935
"Lebo"
V-Hiphil-Imperf-1cs
This verb means to go or come, and is used in many contexts, such as entering a place or approaching someone, as seen in the book of Genesis. It can also mean to abide or apply, and is translated in various ways in the KJV Bible. This term is related to the name Lebo Hamath.
Definition: A shortened name of Lebo Hamath complined withcha.mat (חֲמָת "Hamath" H2574) This name means to go in, enter
Usage: Occurs in 2307 OT verses. KJV: abide, apply, attain, [idiom] be, befall, [phrase] besiege, bring (forth, in, into, to pass), call, carry, [idiom] certainly, (cause, let, thing for) to come (against, in, out, upon, to pass), depart, [idiom] doubtless again, [phrase] eat, [phrase] employ, (cause to) enter (in, into, -tering, -trance, -try), be fallen, fetch, [phrase] follow, get, give, go (down, in, to war), grant, [phrase] have, [idiom] indeed, (in-) vade, lead, lift (up), mention, pull in, put, resort, run (down), send, set, [idiom] (well) stricken (in age), [idiom] surely, take (in), way. See also: Genesis 2:19; Genesis 32:7; Exodus 1:19.
עֲלֵי/כֶ֔ם
ʻal
H5921
"upon"
Prep | Suff
This Hebrew word means on or above something, like a physical object or a situation. It can also imply a sense of responsibility or accountability, as in being on behalf of someone.
Definition: prep 1) upon, on the ground of, according to, on account of, on behalf of, concerning, beside, in addition to, together with, beyond, above, over, by, on to, towards, to, against 1a) upon, on the ground of, on the basis of, on account of, because of, therefore, on behalf of, for the sake of, for, with, in spite of, notwithstanding, concerning, in the matter of, as regards 1b) above, beyond, over (of excess) 1c) above, over (of elevation or pre-eminence) 1d) upon, to, over to, unto, in addition to, together with, with (of addition) 1e) over (of suspension or extension) 1f) by, adjoining, next, at, over, around (of contiguity or proximity) 1g) down upon, upon, on, from, up upon, up to, towards, over towards, to, against (with verbs of motion) 1h) to (as a dative)
Usage: Occurs in 4493 OT verses. KJV: above, according to(-ly), after, (as) against, among, and, [idiom] as, at, because of, beside (the rest of), between, beyond the time, [idiom] both and, by (reason of), [idiom] had the charge of, concerning for, in (that), (forth, out) of, (from) (off), (up-) on, over, than, through(-out), to, touching, [idiom] with. See also: Genesis 1:2; Genesis 24:13; Genesis 41:33.
נְאֻ֖ם
nᵉʼum
H5002
"utterance"
N-ms
This word refers to an utterance or declaration from God, often through a prophet. It is used in the Bible to describe a revelation or message from God, like in Exodus or Numbers.
Definition: 1) (Qal) utterance, declaration (of prophet) 1a) utterance, declaration, revelation (of prophet in ecstatic state) 1b) utterance, declaration (elsewhere always preceding divine name)
Usage: Occurs in 358 OT verses. KJV: (hath) said, saith. See also: Genesis 22:16; Jeremiah 22:16; Psalms 36:2.
אֲדֹנָ֥/י
ʼĂdônây
H136
"Lord"
N-mp | Suff
Adonay is a title used to refer to God, spoken in place of Yahweh as a sign of reverence and respect. It is used throughout the Bible to address God or refer to Him in a formal way. Adonay is a term of worship and devotion.
Definition: Lord - a title, spoken in place of Yahweh in Jewish display of reverence Another name of ye.ho.vah (יהוה "LORD" H3068G)
Usage: Occurs in 430 OT verses. KJV: (my) Lord. See also: Genesis 15:2; Isaiah 3:17; Psalms 2:4.
יְהוִֽה
Yᵉhôvih
H3069
"YHWH/God"
N-proper
YHWH is a name for God, often used in combination with 'Lord'. It is similar to Yehovah, but with different vowels. This name emphasizes God's power and authority.
Definition: 1) Jehovah-used primarily in the combination 'Lord Jehovah' 1a) equal to ye.ho.vah (יהוה "LORD" H3068) but pointed with the vowels of e.lo.him (אֱלֹהִים "God" H0430)
Usage: Occurs in 296 OT verses. KJV: God. See also: Genesis 15:2; Ezekiel 14:21; Psalms 68:21.
Study Notes — Ezekiel 11:8
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- Context
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- Ezekiel 11:8 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Ezekiel 11:8
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Ezekiel 11:8
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Ezekiel 11:8
- Trapp's Commentary on Ezekiel 11:8
- Cambridge Bible on Ezekiel 11:8
- Whedon's Commentary on Ezekiel 11:8
- Sermons on Ezekiel 11:8
Context — Evil in High Places
6You have multiplied those you killed in this city and filled its streets with the dead.
7Therefore this is what the Lord GOD says: The slain you have laid within this city are the meat, and the city is the pot; but I will remove you from it.
8You fear the sword, so I will bring the sword against you, declares the Lord GOD.
9I will bring you out of the city and deliver you into the hands of foreigners, and I will execute judgments against you. 10You will fall by the sword, and I will judge you even to the borders of Israel. Then you will know that I am the LORD.Cross References
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| 1 | Proverbs 10:24 | What the wicked man dreads will overtake him, but the desire of the righteous will be granted. |
| 2 | Isaiah 24:17–18 | Terror and pit and snare await you, O dweller of the earth. Whoever flees the sound of panic will fall into the pit, and whoever climbs from the pit will be caught in the snare. For the windows of heaven are open, and the foundations of the earth are shaken. |
| 3 | Job 3:25 | For the thing I feared has overtaken me, and what I dreaded has befallen me. |
| 4 | Isaiah 66:4 | So I will choose their punishment and I will bring terror upon them, because I called and no one answered, I spoke and no one listened. But they did evil in My sight and chose that in which I did not delight.” |
| 5 | Jeremiah 42:14–16 | and if you say, ‘No, but we will go to the land of Egypt and live there, where we will not see war or hear the sound of the ram’s horn or hunger for bread,’ then hear the word of the LORD, O remnant of Judah! This is what the LORD of Hosts, the God of Israel, says: ‘If you are determined to go to Egypt and reside there, then the sword you fear will overtake you there, and the famine you dread will follow on your heels into Egypt, and you will die there. |
| 6 | Job 20:24 | Though he flees from an iron weapon, a bronze-tipped arrow will pierce him. |
| 7 | Isaiah 30:16–17 | “No,” you say, “we will flee on horses.” Therefore you will flee! “We will ride swift horses,” but your pursuers will be faster. A thousand will flee at the threat of one; at the threat of five you will all flee, until you are left alone like a pole on a mountaintop, like a banner on a hill. |
| 8 | Jeremiah 38:19–23 | But King Zedekiah said to Jeremiah, “I am afraid of the Jews who have deserted to the Chaldeans, for the Chaldeans may deliver me into their hands to abuse me.” “They will not hand you over,” Jeremiah replied. “Obey the voice of the LORD in what I am telling you, that it may go well with you and you may live. But if you refuse to surrender, this is the word that the LORD has shown me: All the women who remain in the palace of the king of Judah will be brought out to the officials of the king of Babylon, and those women will say: ‘They misled you and overcame you— those trusted friends of yours. Your feet sank into the mire, and they deserted you.’ All your wives and children will be brought out to the Chaldeans. And you yourself will not escape their grasp, for you will be seized by the king of Babylon, and this city will be burned down.” |
| 9 | Jeremiah 44:12–13 | And I will take away the remnant of Judah who have resolved to go to the land of Egypt to reside there; they will meet their end. They will all fall by the sword or be consumed by famine. From the least to the greatest, they will die by sword or famine; and they will become an object of cursing and horror, of vilification and reproach. I will punish those who live in the land of Egypt, just as I punished Jerusalem, by sword and famine and plague, |
| 10 | 1 Thessalonians 2:15–16 | who killed both the Lord Jesus and their own prophets, and drove us out as well. They are displeasing to God and hostile to all men, hindering us from telling the Gentiles how they may be saved. As a result, they continue to heap up their sins to full capacity; the utmost wrath has come upon them. |
Ezekiel 11:8 Summary
This verse means that God will bring judgment against the people because they are afraid of the wrong thing - they are afraid of human judgment, rather than fearing God. As it says in Psalm 34:9, we should fear God, because He is the one who can help us, not human strength. The people's fear of the sword shows that they are not trusting in God's sovereignty, and so God will bring the sword against them, as a form of judgment. This teaches us to trust in God, rather than fearing human judgment, as seen in Psalm 56:4, where David says that he will not fear, because he trusts in God.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why does God say He will bring the sword against the people in Ezekiel 11:8?
God says He will bring the sword against the people because they fear the sword, indicating that their fear is not of God, but of human judgment, as seen in Proverbs 1:7, where fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge.
Is God being cruel by bringing the sword against the people?
No, God is not being cruel, but rather, He is a just and righteous God, as stated in Psalm 119:137, who must punish sin, and the people's fear of the sword shows they are not trusting in God's sovereignty, as seen in Jeremiah 17:5-8.
What does it mean to fear the sword in Ezekiel 11:8?
To fear the sword in Ezekiel 11:8 means to be afraid of human judgment and punishment, rather than fearing God and His judgment, as seen in Luke 12:4-5, where Jesus teaches that we should fear God, who has the power to cast into hell.
How does this verse relate to the concept of fear in the Bible?
This verse shows that fear can be misplaced, as the people fear the sword, but should fear God, as seen in Matthew 10:28, where Jesus teaches that we should fear God, who can destroy both body and soul in hell.
Reflection Questions
- What are some things that I fear in my life, and are they things that I should be fearing, or should I be fearing God?
- How can I trust in God's sovereignty, even when faced with difficult circumstances, like the people in Ezekiel 11:8?
- What are some ways that I can show that I fear God, rather than fearing human judgment or punishment?
- How can I apply the principle of trusting in God's sovereignty, rather than fearing human judgment, to my everyday life?
Gill's Exposition on Ezekiel 11:8
Ye have feared the sword,.... Of the Chaldeans; and therefore they sent to the Egyptians for help.
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Ezekiel 11:8
Ye have feared the sword; and I will bring a sword upon you, saith the Lord GOD. Ye have feared the sword.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Ezekiel 11:8
Sinfully, and forgetting God, you would have escaped the sword of the Babylonians, and attempted it by an idolatrous compliance: for this very cause will I send that sword upon you, and it shall slay your wives, children, and fellow citizens.
Trapp's Commentary on Ezekiel 11:8
Ezekiel 11:8 Ye have feared the sword; and I will bring a sword upon you, saith the Lord GOD.Ver. 8. Ye have feared the sword.] And yet they made as if they feared nothing; they doubted not but to die in their nest; but all guilt hath fear, and all such fear hath torment. And I will bring a sword upon you.] Such as all your craft can never keep off. Ineluctabilis vis fatorum, cuius fortunam mutare canstituit, consilia corrumpit. See Proverbs 10:24. Velleius, lib. ii.
Cambridge Bible on Ezekiel 11:8
8. have feared] Ye fear. The language of the ruling class, in spite of its recklessness (Ezekiel 11:3), betrays the consciousness of the risks they incur; and their fears shall be more than verified.
Whedon's Commentary on Ezekiel 11:8
8. Ye have feared the sword;… I will bring a sword — With all their bravado there is a note of despair in Ezekiel 11:3.
Sermons on Ezekiel 11:8
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Desires of Righteous Granted by C.H. Spurgeon | C.H. Spurgeon emphasizes that the desires of the righteous are granted by God, as they align with His will and are beneficial for both the individual and society. He explains that |
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Homily 33 on Matthew by St. John Chrysostom | John Chrysostom preaches on the importance of emulating the faith and endurance of biblical figures like Job, the apostles, and the three children in the fiery furnace. He emphasiz |
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Fear Thou Not; for I Am With Thee by A.B. Simpson | A.B. Simpson emphasizes that fear is a tool used by Satan to weaken our faith and hinder our blessings. He highlights how fear, rooted in falsehood, can paralyze us and lead to dis |
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The Discovery and Death of Self. by Francois Fenelon | Francois Fenelon preaches about the discovery and death of self, emphasizing the painful but necessary process of exposing and overcoming self-love in order to fully surrender to G |
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The Grace and Duty of Being Spiritually Minded #2 by John Owen | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of focusing on the word of God to detach our hearts and affections from worldly things. He encourages believers to have a con |
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From Judgement to Blessing by Richard Ganz | In this sermon, the speaker reflects on the Old Covenant prophetic book of Malachi and its ending with a message of judgment. Despite the terrifying nature of the words, the Old Co |