Ezekiel 20:33
Ezekiel 20:33 in Multiple Translations
As surely as I live, declares the Lord GOD, with a strong hand, an outstretched arm, and outpoured wrath I will rule over you.
¶ As I live, saith the Lord GOD, surely with a mighty hand, and with a stretched out arm, and with fury poured out, will I rule over you:
As I live, saith the Lord Jehovah, surely with a mighty hand, and with an outstretched arm, and with wrath poured out, will I be king over you.
By my life, says the Lord, truly, with a strong hand and with an outstretched arm and with burning wrath let loose, I will be King over you:
As I live, declares the Lord God, I will rule you with all my strength and power, and in my anger.
As I liue, saith the Lord God, I will surely rule you with a mightie hand, and with a stretched out arme, and in my wrath powred out,
I live — an affirmation of the Lord Jehovah, Do not I, with a strong hand, And with a stretched-out arm, And with fury poured out — rule over you?
As I live,” says the Lord GOD, “surely with a mighty hand, with an outstretched arm, and with wrath poured out, I will be king over you.
As I live, saith the Lord GOD, surely with a mighty hand, and with an out-stretched arm, and with fury poured out, will I rule over you:
As I live, saith the Lord God, I will reign over you with a strong hand, and with a stretched out arm, and with fury poured out.
I, Yahweh your Lord, say that as surely as I am alive, I will use my great power [DOU, MTY] to rule over you, and show that I am angry with you.
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Hebrew Word Reference — Ezekiel 20:33
Study Notes — Ezekiel 20:33
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- Ezekiel 20:33 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Ezekiel 20:33
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Ezekiel 20:33
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Ezekiel 20:33
- Trapp's Commentary on Ezekiel 20:33
- Ellicott's Commentary on Ezekiel 20:33
- Cambridge Bible on Ezekiel 20:33
- Whedon's Commentary on Ezekiel 20:33
- Sermons on Ezekiel 20:33
Context — Judgment and Restoration
33As surely as I live, declares the Lord GOD, with a strong hand, an outstretched arm, and outpoured wrath I will rule over you.
34With a strong hand, an outstretched arm, and outpoured wrath I will bring you out from the peoples and gather you from the lands to which you have been scattered. 35And I will bring you into the wilderness of the nations, where I will enter into judgment with you face to face.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Jeremiah 21:5 | And I Myself will fight against you with an outstretched hand and a mighty arm, with anger, fury, and great wrath. |
| 2 | Ezekiel 8:18 | Therefore I will respond with wrath. I will not look on them with pity, nor will I spare them. Although they shout loudly in My ears, I will not listen to them.” |
| 3 | Jeremiah 44:6 | Therefore My wrath and anger poured out and burned in the cities of Judah and in the streets of Jerusalem, so that they have become the desolate ruin they are today. |
| 4 | Jeremiah 42:18 | For this is what the LORD of Hosts, the God of Israel, says: ‘Just as My anger and wrath were poured out on the residents of Jerusalem, so will My wrath be poured out on you if you go to Egypt. You will become an object of cursing and horror, of vilification and disgrace, and you will never see this place again.’ |
| 5 | Lamentations 2:4 | He has bent His bow like an enemy; His right hand is positioned. Like a foe He has killed all who were pleasing to the eye; He has poured out His wrath like fire on the tent of the Daughter of Zion. |
| 6 | Daniel 9:11–12 | All Israel has transgressed Your law and turned away, refusing to obey Your voice; so the oath and the curse written in the Law of Moses the servant of God has been poured out on us, because we have sinned against You. You have carried out the words spoken against us and against our rulers by bringing upon us a great disaster. For under all of heaven, nothing has ever been done like what has been done to Jerusalem. |
Ezekiel 20:33 Summary
This verse means that God is promising to be in charge of His people, using His great power and strength to guide and direct them, even when they try to go their own way. He wants to help them and take care of them, but He will not let them follow their own desires if it will hurt them. This is similar to how a good parent takes care of their children, as seen in Psalm 103:13, and it is a demonstration of God's love for His people, as expressed in Jeremiah 31:3. By surrendering to God's rule, we can experience His love and care in our lives, as promised in Proverbs 3:5-6.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean for God to rule over us with a strong hand and outstretched arm?
This phrase, also found in Exodus 6:6 and Deuteronomy 4:34, signifies God's powerful and redeeming action on behalf of His people, demonstrating His mighty deliverance and care for them.
Is God's wrath a contradiction to His love?
No, God's wrath is a natural response to sin, as seen in Romans 1:18, and it is a demonstration of His holy character, while His love, as expressed in John 3:16, is a demonstration of His desire to redeem and restore humanity to Himself.
How does this verse relate to the Israelites' desire to be like other nations?
This verse is a response to the Israelites' desire to be like other nations, serving wood and stone, as stated in Ezekiel 20:32, and it emphasizes God's sovereignty and determination to rule over them, rather than allowing them to follow their own desires.
What is the significance of God declaring 'As surely as I live'?
This phrase, also found in Ezekiel 20:31, is an oath that emphasizes the certainty and reliability of God's promise, underscoring the importance and gravity of His declaration, as seen in Numbers 14:28.
Reflection Questions
- How does the image of God's strong hand and outstretched arm comfort or challenge you in your current circumstances?
- In what ways do you see God's wrath and love intersecting in your life or in the world around you?
- What are some areas in your life where you may be trying to be like the world, rather than following God's unique plan for you?
- How can you surrender to God's rule in your life, acknowledging His sovereignty and wisdom?
Gill's Exposition on Ezekiel 20:33
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Ezekiel 20:33
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Ezekiel 20:33
Trapp's Commentary on Ezekiel 20:33
Ellicott's Commentary on Ezekiel 20:33
Cambridge Bible on Ezekiel 20:33
Whedon's Commentary on Ezekiel 20:33
Sermons on Ezekiel 20:33
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Predictions - Housing Crash Depression by Andrew Strom | In this sermon, the speaker discusses the influence of the American gospel and Jesus on other countries. He expresses concern about how American culture, including gangs and rap so |





