Ezekiel 24:8
Ezekiel 24:8 in Multiple Translations
In order to stir up wrath and take vengeance, I have placed her blood on the bare rock, so that it would not be covered.’
That it might cause fury to come up to take vengeance; I have set her blood upon the top of a rock, that it should not be covered.
That it may cause wrath to come up to take vengeance, I have set her blood upon the bare rock, that it should not be covered.
In order that it might make wrath come up to give punishment, she has put her blood on the open rock, so that it may not be covered.
In my anger and to punish, I have spilled her blood openly on bare rock, so it wouldn't be covered up.
That it might cause wrath to arise, and take vengeance: euen I haue set her blood vpon an high rocke that it should not be couered.
To cause fury to come up to take vengeance, I have put her blood on a clear place of a rock — not to be covered.
That it may cause wrath to come up to take vengeance, I have set her blood on the bare rock, that it should not be covered.”
That it might cause fury to come up to take vengeance; I have set her blood upon the top of a rock, that it should not be covered.
And that I might bring my indignation upon her, and take my vengeance: I have shed her blood upon the smooth rock, that it should not be covered.
But I am the one who caused the blood of those who were murdered [MTY] to be smeared on the bare rock, where their blood could not be covered; I did that in order thatI could see it and then be angry and get revenge.’
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Study Notes — Ezekiel 24:8
- Context
- Cross References
- Ezekiel 24:8 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Ezekiel 24:8
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Ezekiel 24:8
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Ezekiel 24:8
- Trapp's Commentary on Ezekiel 24:8
- Ellicott's Commentary on Ezekiel 24:8
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Ezekiel 24:8
- Cambridge Bible on Ezekiel 24:8
- Whedon's Commentary on Ezekiel 24:8
- Sermons on Ezekiel 24:8
Context — The Parable of the Cooking Pot
8In order to stir up wrath and take vengeance, I have placed her blood on the bare rock, so that it would not be covered.’
9Yes, this is what the Lord GOD says: ‘Woe to the city of bloodshed! I, too, will pile the kindling high. 10Pile on the logs and kindle the fire; cook the meat well and mix in the spices; let the bones be burned.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Deuteronomy 32:21–22 | They have provoked My jealousy by that which is not God; they have enraged Me with their worthless idols. So I will make them jealous by those who are not a people; I will make them angry by a nation without understanding. For a fire has been kindled by My anger, and it burns to the depths of Sheol; it consumes the earth and its produce, and scorches the foundations of the mountains. |
| 2 | Revelation 18:5–10 | For her sins are piled up to heaven, and God has remembered her iniquities. Give back to her as she has done to others; pay her back double for what she has done; mix her a double portion in her own cup. As much as she has glorified herself and lived in luxury, give her the same measure of torment and grief. In her heart she says, ‘I sit as queen; I am not a widow and will never see grief.’ Therefore her plagues will come in one day— death and grief and famine— and she will be consumed by fire, for mighty is the Lord God who judges her.” Then the kings of the earth who committed sexual immorality and lived in luxury with her will weep and wail at the sight of the smoke rising from the fire that consumes her. In fear of her torment, they will stand at a distance and cry out: “Woe, woe to the great city, the mighty city of Babylon! For in a single hour your judgment has come.” |
| 3 | Ezekiel 22:30–31 | I searched for a man among them to repair the wall and stand in the gap before Me on behalf of the land, so that I should not destroy it. But I found no one. So I have poured out My indignation upon them and consumed them with the fire of My fury. I have brought their ways down upon their own heads, declares the Lord GOD.” |
| 4 | Revelation 18:16 | saying: “Woe, woe to the great city, clothed in fine linen and purple and scarlet, adorned with gold and precious stones and pearls! |
| 5 | 2 Kings 22:17 | because they have forsaken Me and burned incense to other gods, that they might provoke Me to anger with all the works of their hands. My wrath will be kindled against this place and will not be quenched.’ |
| 6 | Jeremiah 7:20 | Therefore this is what the Lord GOD says: Behold, My anger and My fury will be poured out on this place, on man and beast, on the trees of the field and the produce of the land, and it will burn and not be extinguished. |
| 7 | 1 Corinthians 4:5 | Therefore judge nothing before the appointed time; wait until the Lord comes. He will bring to light what is hidden in darkness and will expose the motives of men’s hearts. At that time each will receive his praise from God. |
| 8 | Jeremiah 22:8–9 | And many nations will pass by this city and ask one another, ‘Why has the LORD done such a thing to this great city?’ Then people will reply, ‘Because they have forsaken the covenant of the LORD their God and have worshiped and served other gods.’” |
| 9 | 2 Chronicles 36:16–17 | But they mocked the messengers of God, despising His words and scoffing at His prophets, until the wrath of the LORD against His people was stirred up beyond remedy. So He brought up against them the king of the Chaldeans, who put their young men to the sword in the sanctuary, sparing neither young men nor young women, neither elderly nor infirm. God gave them all into the hand of Nebuchadnezzar, |
| 10 | Deuteronomy 29:22–28 | Then the generation to come—your sons who follow you and the foreigner who comes from a distant land—will see the plagues of the land and the sicknesses the LORD has inflicted on it. All its soil will be a burning waste of sulfur and salt, unsown and unproductive, with no plant growing on it, just like the destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah, Admah and Zeboiim, which the LORD overthrew in His fierce anger. So all the nations will ask, ‘Why has the LORD done such a thing to this land? Why this great outburst of anger?’ And the people will answer, ‘It is because they abandoned the covenant of the LORD, the God of their fathers, which He made with them when He brought them out of the land of Egypt. They went and served other gods, and they worshiped gods they had not known—gods that the LORD had not given to them. Therefore the anger of the LORD burned against this land, and He brought upon it every curse written in this book. The LORD uprooted them from their land in His anger, rage, and great wrath, and He cast them into another land, where they are today.’ |
Ezekiel 24:8 Summary
[Ezekiel 24:8 tells us that God has placed the city's blood on the bare rock, which means He will not overlook or cover up the city's sin. This shows that God is a God of justice and righteousness, who will punish sin, as seen in verses like Psalm 92:15. Just as the city is held accountable for its actions, we too will be held accountable for our sin, but we can find forgiveness and cleansing through confession, as promised in 1 John 1:9. By examining our own hearts and lives, we can turn away from sin and trust in God's sovereignty, knowing that He is just and righteous.]
Frequently Asked Questions
Why does God say He has placed the city's blood on the bare rock?
God has done this to stir up wrath and take vengeance, as stated in Ezekiel 24:8, because the city has been guilty of shedding innocent blood, a sin that is strongly condemned in Scripture, such as in Deuteronomy 19:10 and Proverbs 6:17.
What is the significance of the blood not being covered?
The fact that the blood is not covered, as mentioned in Ezekiel 24:7-8, signifies that the city's sin will not be hidden or atoned for, and God will not overlook it, just as He says in Numbers 35:33 that the land cannot be cleansed of bloodshed except by the blood of the one who shed it.
How does this verse relate to God's character?
This verse shows that God is a God of justice and righteousness, who will not tolerate sin and will punish those who commit it, as seen in Ezekiel 24:8 and supported by verses like Psalm 92:15 and Romans 3:25-26.
What can we learn from this verse about our own sin?
We can learn that our sin, like the city's, will not be hidden from God and will have consequences, but we can also find hope in verses like 1 John 1:9, which promises that if we confess our sins, God will forgive us and cleanse us from all unrighteousness.
Reflection Questions
- How do I respond to God's call to repentance and turning away from sin, just as the city in Ezekiel 24 is called to account for its actions?
- In what ways can I examine my own heart and life to ensure I am not harboring sin or hardening my heart against God, as the city has done?
- What does it mean for me to 'cover' my sin, and how can I instead confess and turn from it, as encouraged in Scripture?
- How can I trust in God's justice and righteousness, even when I don't understand the circumstances around me, and find comfort in His sovereignty?
Gill's Exposition on Ezekiel 24:8
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Ezekiel 24:8
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Ezekiel 24:8
Trapp's Commentary on Ezekiel 24:8
Ellicott's Commentary on Ezekiel 24:8
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Ezekiel 24:8
Cambridge Bible on Ezekiel 24:8
Whedon's Commentary on Ezekiel 24:8
Sermons on Ezekiel 24:8
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The Future of Israel (Part 1) by Richard Ganz | In this sermon, the speaker is asked how his God can be great when there is so much evil, sin, despair, and violence in the world. The speaker responds by saying that the person is |
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Demonstration 5 (Of Wars) by Aphraates | Aphraates preaches about the prophetic visions in the book of Daniel, highlighting the rise and fall of kingdoms, the humbling of the proud, and the ultimate victory of God's Kingd |
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Life Changing Message!!@! - His and His Alone by K.P. Yohannan | This sermon emphasizes the radical commitment to following Jesus, illustrated through personal stories of persecution, sacrifice, and unwavering faith. It highlights the importance |
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God Seeks a Man of Prayer by Alan Redpath | In this sermon, the speaker reflects on the lack of justice and salvation in the world, drawing parallels to historical events such as the Vietnam War, the tragedy of the boat peop |
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(The Word for Today) Isaiah 16:1 - Part 2 by Chuck Smith | In this sermon, Pastor Chuck Smith discusses the importance of standing up for Jesus Christ in a fallen world. He emphasizes the need for young adults to abstain from the immoralit |
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The Destiny of Man by David Wilkerson | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of understanding and fulfilling our destiny as Christians. He explains that our destiny is to live for the glory and honor of |
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Great Prayers of History by F.J. Huegel | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the story of Daniel in the lion's den from the Bible. He highlights how Daniel remained faithful to God and continued to pray despite a decre |







