Ezekiel 20:10
Ezekiel 20:10 in Multiple Translations
So I brought them out of the land of Egypt and led them into the wilderness.
¶ Wherefore I caused them to go forth out of the land of Egypt, and brought them into the wilderness.
So I caused them to go forth out of the land of Egypt, and brought them into the wilderness.
So I made them go out of the land of Egypt and took them into the waste land.
So I led them out of Egypt and took them into the wilderness.
Nowe I caried them out of the land of Egypt, and brought them into the wildernes.
And I bring them out of the land of Egypt, And I bring them in unto the wilderness,
So I caused them to go out of the land of Egypt and brought them into the wilderness.
Wherefore I caused them to go forth from the land of Egypt, and brought them into the wilderness.
Therefore I brought them out from the land of Egypt, and brought them into the desert.
Therefore I led them out of Egypt and brought them into the desert.
Berean Amplified Bible — Ezekiel 20:10
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Ezekiel 20:10 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וָ/אֽוֹצִיאֵ֖/ם
מֵ/אֶ֣רֶץ
מִצְרָ֑יִם
וָ/אֲבִאֵ֖/ם
אֶל
הַ/מִּדְבָּֽר
וָ/אֽוֹצִיאֵ֖/ם
yâtsâʼ
H3318
to come out
Conj | V-Hiphil-ConsecImperf-1cs | Suff
מֵ/אֶ֣רֶץ
ʼerets
H776
land
Prep | N-cs
מִצְרָ֑יִם
Mitsrayim
H4714
Egypt
N-proper
וָ/אֲבִאֵ֖/ם
bôwʼ
H935
Lebo
Conj | V-Hiphil-ConsecImperf-1cs | Suff
אֶל
ʼêl
H413
to(wards)
Prep
הַ/מִּדְבָּֽר
midbâr
H4057
mouth
Art | N-ms
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Hebrew Word Reference — Ezekiel 20:10
וָ/אֽוֹצִיאֵ֖/ם
yâtsâʼ
H3318
"to come out"
Conj | V-Hiphil-ConsecImperf-1cs | Suff
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means to go out or come out, and it's used in many different ways, like leaving a place or starting a new journey, as seen in Genesis and Exodus.
Definition: : come/go_out/escape 1) to go out, come out, exit, go forth 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to go or come out or forth, depart 1a2) to go forth (to a place) 1a3) to go forward, proceed to (to or toward something) 1a4) to come or go forth (with purpose or for result) 1a5) to come out of 1b) (Hiphil) 1b1) to cause to go or come out, bring out, lead out 1b2) to bring out of 1b3) to lead out 1b4) to deliver 1c) (Hophal) to be brought out or forth
Usage: Occurs in 991 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] after, appear, [idiom] assuredly, bear out, [idiom] begotten, break out, bring forth (out, up), carry out, come (abroad, out, thereat, without), [phrase] be condemned, depart(-ing, -ure), draw forth, in the end, escape, exact, fail, fall (out), fetch forth (out), get away (forth, hence, out), (able to, cause to, let) go abroad (forth, on, out), going out, grow, have forth (out), issue out, lay (lie) out, lead out, pluck out, proceed, pull out, put away, be risen, [idiom] scarce, send with commandment, shoot forth, spread, spring out, stand out, [idiom] still, [idiom] surely, take forth (out), at any time, [idiom] to (and fro), utter. See also: Genesis 1:12; Exodus 9:33; Leviticus 26:45.
מֵ/אֶ֣רֶץ
ʼerets
H776
"land"
Prep | N-cs
The land or earth refers to the soil or ground, and can also mean a country, territory, or region. In the Bible, it is used to describe the earth and its inhabitants, and is often translated as 'land' or 'country'.
Definition: : soil 1) land, earth 1a) earth 1a1) whole earth (as opposed to a part) 1a2) earth (as opposed to heaven) 1a3) earth (inhabitants) 1b) land 1b1) country, territory 1b2) district, region 1b3) tribal territory 1b4) piece of ground 1b5) land of Canaan, Israel 1b6) inhabitants of land 1b7) Sheol, land without return, (under) world 1b8) city (-state) 1c) ground, surface of the earth 1c1) ground 1c2) soil 1d) (in phrases) 1d1) people of the land 1d2) space or distance of country (in measurements of distance) 1d3) level or plain country 1d4) land of the living 1d5) end(s) of the earth 1e) (almost wholly late in usage) 1e1) lands, countries 1e1a) often in contrast to Canaan
Usage: Occurs in 2190 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] common, country, earth, field, ground, land, [idiom] natins, way, [phrase] wilderness, world. See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 18:18; Genesis 42:13.
מִצְרָ֑יִם
Mitsrayim
H4714
"Egypt"
N-proper
This word means Egypt, a country in northeastern Africa, and is used in the Bible to describe the land and its people. It appears in books like Genesis and Isaiah, often referring to the Nile River and the Egyptians. Egypt is an important setting for many biblical events.
Definition: § Egypt = "land of the Copts" a country at the northeastern section of Africa, adjacent to Palestine, and through which the Nile flows Egyptians = "double straits" adj 2) the inhabitants or natives of Egypt
Usage: Occurs in 569 OT verses. KJV: Egypt, Egyptians, Mizraim. See also: Genesis 10:6; Exodus 6:13; Exodus 34:18.
וָ/אֲבִאֵ֖/ם
bôwʼ
H935
"Lebo"
Conj | V-Hiphil-ConsecImperf-1cs | Suff
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.
אֶל
ʼêl
H413
"to(wards)"
Prep
This Hebrew word means 'to' or 'toward', showing direction or movement. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus, to indicate where someone is going. The KJV translates it in various ways, like 'about', 'according to', or 'against'.
Definition: 1) to, toward, unto (of motion) 2) into (limit is actually entered) 2a) in among 3) toward (of direction, not necessarily physical motion) 4) against (motion or direction of a hostile character) 5) in addition to, to 6) concerning, in regard to, in reference to, on account of 7) according to (rule or standard) 8) at, by, against (of one's presence) 9) in between, in within, to within, unto (idea of motion to)
Usage: Occurs in 4205 OT verses. KJV: about, according to, after, against, among, as for, at, because(-fore, -side), both...and, by, concerning, for, from, [idiom] hath, in(-to), near, (out) of, over, through, to(-ward), under, unto, upon, whether, with(-in). See also: Genesis 1:9; Genesis 21:14; Genesis 31:13.
הַ/מִּדְבָּֽר
midbâr
H4057
"mouth"
Art | N-ms
The wilderness refers to a desert or open field, like the one the Israelites wandered in after leaving Egypt. It can also mean a place of solitude or a region without many people. In the Bible, it is often associated with the journey to the Promised Land.
Definition: 1) mouth 1a) mouth (as organ of speech)
Usage: Occurs in 257 OT verses. KJV: desert, south, speech, wilderness. See also: Genesis 14:6; Joshua 5:4; Psalms 29:8.
Study Notes — Ezekiel 20:10
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- Context
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- Ezekiel 20:10 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Ezekiel 20:10
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Ezekiel 20:10
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Ezekiel 20:10
- Trapp's Commentary on Ezekiel 20:10
- Ellicott's Commentary on Ezekiel 20:10
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Ezekiel 20:10
- Cambridge Bible on Ezekiel 20:10
- Barnes' Notes on Ezekiel 20:10
- Sermons on Ezekiel 20:10
Context — Israel’s Rebellion in the Wilderness
8But they rebelled against Me and refused to listen. None of them cast away the abominations before their eyes, and they did not forsake the idols of Egypt. So I resolved to pour out My wrath upon them and vent My anger against them in the land of Egypt.
9But I acted for the sake of My name, that it should not be profaned in the eyes of the nations among whom they were living, in whose sight I had revealed Myself to Israel by bringing them out of the land of Egypt.
10So I brought them out of the land of Egypt and led them into the wilderness.
11And I gave them My statutes and made known to them My ordinances—for the man who does these things will live by them. 12I also gave them My Sabbaths as a sign between us, so that they would know that I am the LORD who sanctifies them.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Exodus 15:22 | Then Moses led Israel from the Red Sea, and they went out into the Desert of Shur. For three days they walked in the desert without finding water. |
| 2 | Exodus 13:17–18 | When Pharaoh let the people go, God did not lead them along the road through the land of the Philistines, though it was shorter. For God said, “If the people face war, they might change their minds and return to Egypt.” So God led the people around by the way of the wilderness toward the Red Sea. And the Israelites left the land of Egypt arrayed for battle. |
| 3 | Exodus 14:17–22 | And I will harden the hearts of the Egyptians so that they will go in after them. Then I will gain honor by means of Pharaoh and all his army and chariots and horsemen. The Egyptians will know that I am the LORD when I am honored through Pharaoh, his chariots, and his horsemen.” And the angel of God, who had gone before the camp of Israel, withdrew and went behind them. The pillar of cloud also moved from before them and stood behind them, so that it came between the camps of Egypt and Israel. The cloud was there in the darkness, but it lit up the night. So all night long neither camp went near the other. Then Moses stretched out his hand over the sea, and all that night the LORD drove back the sea with a strong east wind that turned it into dry land. So the waters were divided, and the Israelites went through the sea on dry ground, with walls of water on their right and on their left. |
| 4 | Exodus 20:2 | “I am the LORD your God, who brought you out of the land of Egypt, out of the house of slavery. |
Ezekiel 20:10 Summary
This verse tells us that God led the Israelites out of slavery in Egypt and into the wilderness, where He could teach them and guide them. Just like the Israelites, we often need to be led out of our own 'Egypts' and into a place where we can learn to trust and follow God. As we read in Psalm 32:8, God wants to instruct us and teach us in the way we should go. By following God's leading, we can experience His love and care for us, just as the Israelites did in the wilderness.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why did God lead the Israelites into the wilderness after rescuing them from Egypt?
God led them into the wilderness to teach them His ways and to prepare them for the Promised Land, as seen in Deuteronomy 8:2-3 and Exodus 13:17-18. This journey was a test of their faith and obedience to Him.
What can we learn from God's actions in this verse?
We can learn that God's deliverance is often just the beginning of our journey with Him, and that He desires to lead us into a deeper relationship with Himself, as expressed in Psalm 23:3 and Isaiah 43:2.
How does this verse relate to the overall story of the Israelites' exodus from Egypt?
This verse is a pivotal moment in the story, as it marks the beginning of the Israelites' journey to the Promised Land, and sets the stage for the giving of the Law and the establishment of the covenant, as seen in Exodus 19:1-6 and Leviticus 26:46.
What does this verse reveal about God's character?
This verse reveals God's patience, love, and desire to be in relationship with His people, as seen in Ezekiel 20:9 and Exodus 34:6-7, where God's mercy and compassion are highlighted.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways in which God has 'led me into the wilderness' in my own life, and how have I responded to His guidance?
- How can I trust God's leadership in my life, even when the path ahead seems uncertain or difficult?
- What are some 'wilderness experiences' that I have had, and what did I learn about God and myself during those times?
- In what ways can I apply the lessons of this verse to my daily life, and seek to follow God's leading more closely?
Gill's Exposition on Ezekiel 20:10
Wherefore I caused them to go forth out of the land of Egypt,.... It was the Lord that brought them out from thence with a mighty hand and outstretched arm; that obliged Pharaoh to let them go, and
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Ezekiel 20:10
Wherefore I caused them to go forth out of the land of Egypt, and brought them into the wilderness. No JFB commentary on this verse.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Ezekiel 20:10
Wherefore, Heb. And. I caused them to go forth; removed all obstacles, furnished them with all necessaries, went before them, and showed them the way they should go, as is expressed, . And brought them; I brought; it was not Moses’ s error, though Pharaoh thought so, ,4, but the peculiar conduct of God, . Into the wilderness; a barren, sandy part of the country, the borders of Egypt towards the Red Sea; yet having mountains which shut them in on both sides, and frontier garrisons near them: and as he brought them in, so he conducted them out of these straits, though here it is not mentioned.
Trapp's Commentary on Ezekiel 20:10
Ezekiel 20:10 Wherefore I caused them to go forth out of the land of Egypt, and brought them into the wilderness.Ver. 10. Wherefore I caused them.] With a strong hand and an outstretched arm I caused it, against all the force of Egypt. God hath also mightily brought England out of Egypt spiritually, and dealt with it, not according to his ordinary rule, but according to his prerogative. And brought them into the wilderneas.] Where I was not any "wilderness unto them, or land of darkness," but a God all-sufficient, raining bread from heaven upon them, and setting the flint abroach, rather than they should pine and perish.
Ellicott's Commentary on Ezekiel 20:10
(10) Brought them into the wilderness.—Here begins the second period of the history under review—viz., the earlier part of the life in the wilderness (Ezekiel 20:10-17). It includes the exodus, the giving of the law, the setting up of the tabernacle, the establishment of the priesthood, and the march to Kadesh. By all this the nation was constituted most distinctly the people of God, and brought into the closest covenant relation with him.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Ezekiel 20:10
Verse 10. I caused them to go forth] Though greatly oppressed and degraded, they were not willing to leave their house of bondage. I was obliged to force them away.
Cambridge Bible on Ezekiel 20:10
10. First half of the verse is wanting in LXX.
Barnes' Notes on Ezekiel 20:10
The probation in the wilderness. The promise was forfeited by those to whom it was first conditionally made, but was renewed to their children.
Sermons on Ezekiel 20:10
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Christ Made Perfect by Major Ian Thomas | In this sermon, the speaker shares his personal experience of being reconciled to God at a young age. He emphasizes the importance of understanding the purpose of Jesus' death on t |
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(Exodus) Exodus 15:22 by J. Vernon McGee | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the experience of the Israelites after they crossed the Red Sea. Despite being redeemed and delivered from Egypt, they found themselves in th |
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A New Principle by Major Ian Thomas | In this sermon, the speaker talks about the burden and weariness that many people feel in their hearts, despite their efforts and devotion. He shares a story from the Bible where t |
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When Prophets Return to the Gate by Carter Conlon | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of not ignoring or passing by suffering that we encounter in our daily lives. He highlights the significance of displaying lov |
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Go Forward by G.W. North | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of leaders taking initiative and leading by example. He uses the story of Moses leading the Israelites through the Red Sea as |
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A Temporary, God Appointed Wilderness by Carter Conlon | This sermon focuses on the concept of a temporary God-appointed wilderness, emphasizing the purpose of challenges and trials in preparing individuals for their divine calling. It e |
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The Life of Christ by K.P. Yohannan | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the importance of obeying Jesus Christ as our king, even though it may invite opposition from the ruler of this world. The sermon emphasizes |