Ezekiel 16:40
Ezekiel 16:40 in Multiple Translations
They will bring a mob against you, who will stone you and cut you to pieces with their swords.
They shall also bring up a company against thee, and they shall stone thee with stones, and thrust thee through with their swords.
They shall also bring up a company against thee, and they shall stone thee with stones, and thrust thee through with their swords.
And they will get together a meeting against you, stoning you with stones and wounding you with their swords.
They will come with a mob to attack you. They will stone you and chop you into pieces with their swords.
They shall also bring vp a company against thee, and they shall stone thee with stones, and thrust thee through with their swordes.
And have caused an assembly to come up against thee, And stoned thee with stones, And thrust thee through with their swords,
They will also bring up a company against you, and they will stone you with stones, and thrust you through with their swords.
They shall also bring up a company against thee, and they shall stone thee with stones, and thrust thee through with their swords.
And they shall bring upon thee a multitude, and they shall stone thee with stones, and shall slay thee with their swords.
They will bring a mob to attack you, and that mob will throw stones at you and cut you to pieces with their swords.
Berean Amplified Bible — Ezekiel 16:40
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Ezekiel 16:40 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וְ/הֶעֱל֤וּ
עָלַ֨יִ/ךְ֙
קָהָ֔ל
וְ/רָגְמ֥וּ
אוֹתָ֖/ךְ
בָּ/אָ֑בֶן
וּ/בִתְּק֖וּ/ךְ
בְּ/חַרְבוֹתָֽ/ם
וְ/הֶעֱל֤וּ
ʻâlâh
H5927
to ascend
Conj | V-Hiphil-3cp
עָלַ֨יִ/ךְ֙
ʻal
H5921
upon
Prep | Suff
קָהָ֔ל
qâhâl
H6951
assembly
N-ms
וְ/רָגְמ֥וּ
râgam
H7275
to stone
Conj | V-Qal-3cp
אוֹתָ֖/ךְ
ʼêth
H853
Obj.
DirObjM | Suff
בָּ/אָ֑בֶן
ʼeben
H68
stone
Prep | N-fs
וּ/בִתְּק֖וּ/ךְ
bâthaq
H1333
to cut up
Conj | V-Piel-3cp | Suff
בְּ/חַרְבוֹתָֽ/ם
chereb
H2719
sword
Prep | N-fp | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — Ezekiel 16:40
וְ/הֶעֱל֤וּ
ʻâlâh
H5927
"to ascend"
Conj | V-Hiphil-3cp
To ascend means to go up or rise, like the smoke from an altar going up to God, as described in many Bible passages, including Leviticus and Psalms.
Definition: : rise/go 1) to go up, ascend, climb 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to go up, ascend 1a2) to meet, visit, follow, depart, withdraw, retreat 1a3) to go up, come up (of animals) 1a4) to spring up, grow, shoot forth (of vegetation) 1a5) to go up, go up over, rise (of natural phenomenon) 1a6) to come up (before God) 1a7) to go up, go up over, extend (of boundary) 1a8) to excel, be superior to 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be taken up, be brought up, be taken away 1b2) to take oneself away 1b3) to be exalted 1c) (Hiphil) 1c1) to bring up, cause to ascend or climb, cause to go up 1c2) to bring up, bring against, take away 1c3) to bring up, draw up, train 1c4) to cause to ascend 1c5) to rouse, stir up (mentally) 1c6) to offer, bring up (of gifts) 1c7) to exalt 1c8) to cause to ascend, offer 1d) (Hophal) 1d1) to be carried away, be led up 1d2) to be taken up into, be inserted in 1d3) to be offered 1e) (Hithpael) to lift oneself
Usage: Occurs in 817 OT verses. KJV: arise (up), (cause to) ascend up, at once, break (the day) (up), bring (up), (cause to) burn, carry up, cast up, [phrase] shew, climb (up), (cause to, make to) come (up), cut off, dawn, depart, exalt, excel, fall, fetch up, get up, (make to) go (away, up); grow (over) increase, lay, leap, levy, lift (self) up, light, (make) up, [idiom] mention, mount up, offer, make to pay, [phrase] perfect, prefer, put (on), raise, recover, restore, (make to) rise (up), scale, set (up), shoot forth (up), (begin to) spring (up), stir up, take away (up), work. See also: Genesis 2:6; Exodus 34:4; Joshua 7:6.
עָלַ֨יִ/ךְ֙
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.
קָהָ֔ל
qâhâl
H6951
"assembly"
N-ms
A group of people gathered together, like the congregation in Solomon's temple or a crowd in the streets of Jerusalem.
Definition: 1) assembly, company, congregation, convocation 1a) assembly 1a1) for evil counsel, war or invasion, religious purposes 1b) company (of returning exiles) 1c) congregation 1c1) as organised body
Usage: Occurs in 116 OT verses. KJV: assembly, company, congregation, multitude. See also: Genesis 28:3; 2 Chronicles 28:14; Psalms 22:23.
וְ/רָגְמ֥וּ
râgam
H7275
"to stone"
Conj | V-Qal-3cp
The Hebrew word 'râgam' means to stone someone, or kill them by throwing stones. It is used in the Bible to describe a form of punishment.
Definition: 1) to stone, slay or kill by stoning 1a) (Qal) to stone
Usage: Occurs in 15 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] certainly, stone. See also: Leviticus 20:2; Numbers 15:36; Ezekiel 23:47.
אוֹתָ֖/ךְ
ʼêth
H853
"Obj."
DirObjM | Suff
In the original Hebrew, this word points out the object of a verb or preposition, like 'namely' or 'even'. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus. It's not directly translated in English, but helps clarify the meaning of sentences.
Definition: sign of the definite direct object, not translated in English but generally preceding and indicating the accusative Aramaic equivalent: yat (יָת "whom" H3487)
Usage: Occurs in 6782 OT verses. KJV: (as such unrepresented in English). See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 10:8; Genesis 19:21.
בָּ/אָ֑בֶן
ʼeben
H68
"stone"
Prep | N-fs
In the Bible, this word refers to a stone, which could be a rock, a weight, or even a precious gem. It is used to describe a variety of objects, from building materials to hailstones. The KJV translates it as stone or weight.
Definition: : weight 1) stone (large or small) 1a) common stone (in natural state) 1b) stone, as material 1b1) of tablets 1b2) marble, hewn stones 1c) precious stones, stones of fire 1d) stones containing metal (ore), tool for work or weapon 1e) weight 1f) plummet (stones of destruction) also made of metal 1g) stonelike objects, eg hailstones, stony heart, ice 1h) sacred object, as memorial Samuel set up to mark where God helped Israel to defeat the Philistines 1i) (simile) 1i1) sinking in water, motionlessness 1i2) strength, firmness, solidity 1i3) commonness 1j) (metaph) 1j1) petrified with terror 1j2) perverse, hard heart
Usage: Occurs in 239 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] carbuncle, [phrase] mason, [phrase] plummet, (chalk-, hail-, head-, sling-) stone(-ny), (divers) weight(-s). See also: Genesis 2:12; 1 Samuel 6:15; Psalms 91:12.
וּ/בִתְּק֖וּ/ךְ
bâthaq
H1333
"to cut up"
Conj | V-Piel-3cp | Suff
This Hebrew word means to cut something into pieces, like an animal for a sacrifice. It appears in Exodus 29:17, describing the preparation of a sacrifice. The KJV translates it as 'thrust through'.
Definition: (Piel) to cut, cut up, cut off, cut down
Usage: Occurs in 1 OT verses. KJV: thrust through. See also: Ezekiel 16:40.
בְּ/חַרְבוֹתָֽ/ם
chereb
H2719
"sword"
Prep | N-fp | Suff
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.
Study Notes — Ezekiel 16:40
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- Context
- Cross References
- Ezekiel 16:40 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Ezekiel 16:40
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Ezekiel 16:40
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Ezekiel 16:40
- Trapp's Commentary on Ezekiel 16:40
- Cambridge Bible on Ezekiel 16:40
- Whedon's Commentary on Ezekiel 16:40
- Sermons on Ezekiel 16:40
Context — Judgment on Jerusalem
38And I will sentence you to the punishment of women who commit adultery and those who shed blood; so I will bring upon you the wrath of your bloodshed and jealousy.
39Then I will deliver you into the hands of your lovers, and they will level your mounds and tear down your lofty shrines. They will strip off your clothes, take your fine jewelry, and leave you naked and bare.
40They will bring a mob against you, who will stone you and cut you to pieces with their swords.
41Then they will burn down your houses and execute judgment against you in the sight of many women. I will put an end to your prostitution, and you will never again pay your lovers. 42So I will lay to rest My wrath against you, and My jealousy will turn away from you. Then I will be calm and no longer angry.Cross References
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| 1 | Ezekiel 23:47 | The mob will stone them and cut them down with their swords. They will kill their sons and daughters and burn down their houses. |
| 2 | Habakkuk 1:6–10 | For behold, I am raising up the Chaldeans — that ruthless and impetuous nation which marches through the breadth of the earth to seize dwellings not their own. They are dreaded and feared; from themselves they derive justice and sovereignty. Their horses are swifter than leopards, fiercer than wolves of the night. Their horsemen charge ahead, and their cavalry comes from afar. They fly like a vulture, swooping down to devour. All of them come bent on violence; their hordes advance like the east wind; they gather prisoners like sand. They scoff at kings and make rulers an object of scorn. They laugh at every fortress and build up siege ramps to seize it. |
| 3 | John 8:5–7 | In the Law Moses commanded us to stone such a woman. So what do You say?” They said this to test Him, in order to have a basis for accusing Him. But Jesus bent down and began to write on the ground with His finger. When they continued to question Him, He straightened up and said to them, “Let him who is without sin among you be the first to cast a stone at her.” |
| 4 | Jeremiah 25:9 | behold, I will summon all the families of the north, declares the LORD, and I will send for My servant Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon, whom I will bring against this land, against its residents, and against all the surrounding nations. So I will devote them to destruction and make them an object of horror and contempt, an everlasting desolation. |
| 5 | Ezekiel 23:10 | They exposed her nakedness, seized her sons and daughters, and put her to the sword. Thus she became a byword among women, and they executed judgment against her. |
| 6 | Ezekiel 24:21 | Tell the house of Israel that this is what the Lord GOD says: ‘I am about to desecrate My sanctuary, the pride of your power, the desire of your eyes, and the delight of your soul. And the sons and daughters you left behind will fall by the sword.’ |
Ezekiel 16:40 Summary
[Ezekiel 16:40 is a powerful and sobering verse that shows God's judgment on sin. When we reject God's love and pursue sin, we can expect severe consequences, as seen in this verse where a mob stones and cuts someone to pieces with swords. This is not just a literal punishment, but also a symbolic representation of God's judgment, reminding us of the importance of turning back to Him and seeking forgiveness, as encouraged in 1 John 1:9. By understanding God's character as a just and righteous judge, we can reverence and worship Him, and seek to live a life pleasing to Him, as described in Colossians 1:10.]
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the significance of being stoned and cut to pieces with swords in Ezekiel 16:40?
This form of punishment represents the ultimate rejection and judgment by the community, as seen in Deuteronomy 13:10 and Ezekiel 23:47, emphasizing the severity of God's judgment on sin.
Is this verse talking about a literal mob or a figurative one?
While the Bible does describe literal mobs in other passages, such as Acts 7:57-58, in Ezekiel 16:40, the mob is likely a symbolic representation of God's judgment, emphasizing the idea that the community will turn against the one who has sinned.
How does this verse relate to God's character?
This verse shows that God is a just and righteous judge, as stated in Psalm 89:14, who will not tolerate sin and will punish it accordingly, reflecting His holy nature described in Isaiah 6:3.
What is the purpose of such a severe judgment?
The purpose is to bring an end to sin, as stated in Ezekiel 16:41, and to restore righteousness, demonstrating God's love and desire for His people to turn back to Him, as seen in Hosea 14:4.
Reflection Questions
- What are the consequences of rejecting God's love and pursuing sin, and how can I apply this to my own life?
- How does the image of a mob stoning and cutting someone to pieces with swords make me feel, and what does this reveal about my heart's response to God's judgment?
- In what ways can I surrender my own sinful tendencies to God, allowing Him to transform me and bring restoration, as promised in Romans 12:2?
- What does this verse teach me about God's character, and how can I reverence and worship Him in light of this understanding?
Gill's Exposition on Ezekiel 16:40
They shall also bring up a company against thee,.... An army, so the Targum; the Chaldean army: and they shall stone thee with stones: cast out of their engines and slings, by which they battered the
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Ezekiel 16:40
And I will judge thee, as women that break wedlock and shed blood are judged; and I will give thee blood in fury and jealousy. I will judge thee, as women that break wedlock - (Leviticus 20:10; cf. Ezekiel 16:2).
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Ezekiel 16:40
They; the king of Babylon, and his counsellors, and captains. A company; an assembled army. You had your assemblies for your idol worship, and I will have also an assembly, but it shall be of Chaldeans, , and others, to destroy you for your idolatry. They shall stone thee: the punishment by stoning was not inflicted on the condemned, but in the sight of the congregation; so here is a congregation of many nations, before whom this just judgment of God shall be executed on this adulteress. It intimates the manner of battering of the walls of Jerusalem, with stones cast out of their engines. Thrust thee through with their swords; when the enemy shall assault and take the battered city, he will in his fury slay and destroy with the sword. It is called their sword, because it might mind the Israelites that the destruction would be with the sword of a cruel one, of either an old professed enemy, or a new revolted friend.
Trapp's Commentary on Ezekiel 16:40
Ezekiel 16:40 They shall also bring up a company against thee, and they shall stone thee with stones, and thrust thee through with their swords.Ver. 40. They shall also bring up a company against thee.] The Chaldeans, that "hasty and bitter nation." And they shall stone thee.] See on Ezekiel 16:35.
Cambridge Bible on Ezekiel 16:40
40. a company against thee] A congregation or public assembly of the people, at which the adulteress shall be tried and then executed; Leviticus 20:2; Deuteronomy 22:21 (cf. 1 Kings 21:9-15), Proverbs 5:8-14, I was almost in all evil (danger of death) in the midst of the congregation and assembly. The death of the adulteress was by stoning; Leviticus 20:10; Deuteronomy 22:22; John 8:5.
Whedon's Commentary on Ezekiel 16:40
40. Stone thee — Stoning was the penalty for adultery under the Jewish law (Leviticus 20:10; Deuteronomy 22:22).
Sermons on Ezekiel 16:40
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(Clip) Judgment of Nations and Coming Great Suffering of the Saints by Brian Long | This sermon addresses the longing for revival and spiritual awakening, reflecting on past prayers for a transformative movement of God that has not yet fully manifested. It delves |
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Sanctification Through the Blood by Andrew Murray | The preacher delves into the Greek word 'exegeiro,' which signifies bringing forward or lifting up historical figures to prominence, awakening from sleep, and causing to appear. Th |
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If You Attempt to Enthrone the Creature! by Thomas Brooks | Thomas Brooks emphasizes the danger of overvaluing earthly comforts and mercies, warning that when we prioritize them over Christ, we risk losing them. He illustrates that our hear |
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I Am About to Desecrate My Sanctuary by Thomas Brooks | Thomas Brooks emphasizes the danger of hypocrisy within the church, warning that many engage in religious activities while their hearts remain distant from God. He highlights that |