Ezekiel 32:6
Ezekiel 32:6 in Multiple Translations
I will drench the land with the flow of your blood, all the way to the mountains— the ravines will be filled.
I will also water with thy blood the land wherein thou swimmest, even to the mountains; and the rivers shall be full of thee.
I will also water with thy blood the land wherein thou swimmest, even to the mountains; and the watercourses shall be full of thee.
And the land will be watered with your blood, and the waterways will be full of you.
I will fill the land with your flowing blood, pouring it out on the mountains, filling the valleys.
I will also water with thy blood the land wherein thou swimmest, euen to ye mountaines, and the riuers shall be full of thee.
And watered the land with thy flowing, From thy blood — unto the mountains, And streams are filled from thee.
I will also water the land in which you swim with your blood, even to the mountains. The watercourses will be full of you.
I will also water with thy blood the land in which thou swimmest, even to the mountains; and the rivers shall be full of thee.
And I will water the earth with thy stinking blood upon the mountains, and the valleys shall be filled with thee.
I will cause them to fill the land with your blood, all the way to the mountains, and the ravines will be filled with your flesh.
Berean Amplified Bible — Ezekiel 32:6
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Ezekiel 32:6 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וְ/הִשְׁקֵיתִ֨י
אֶ֧רֶץ
צָפָתְ/ךָ֛
מִ/דָּמְ/ךָ֖
אֶל
הֶֽ/הָרִ֑ים
וַ/אֲפִקִ֖ים
יִמָּלְא֥וּ/ן
מִמֶּֽ/ךָּ
וְ/הִשְׁקֵיתִ֨י
shâqâh
H8248
to water
Conj | V-Hiphil-1cs
אֶ֧רֶץ
ʼerets
H776
land
N-cs
צָפָתְ/ךָ֛
tsâphâh
H6824
discharge
N-fs | Suff
מִ/דָּמְ/ךָ֖
dâm
H1818
blood
Prep | N-ms | Suff
אֶל
ʼêl
H413
to(wards)
Prep
הֶֽ/הָרִ֑ים
har
H2022
mountain
Art | N-mp
וַ/אֲפִקִ֖ים
ʼâphîyq
H650
channel
Conj | N-mp
יִמָּלְא֥וּ/ן
mâlêʼ
H4390
to fill
V-Niphal-Imperf-3mp | Suff
מִמֶּֽ/ךָּ
min
H4480
from
Prep | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — Ezekiel 32:6
וְ/הִשְׁקֵיתִ֨י
shâqâh
H8248
"to water"
Conj | V-Hiphil-1cs
This verb means to give water or a drink to someone or something, often used in stories like Genesis and Exodus. It describes providing sustenance and care, like God giving water to the Israelites in the desert.
Definition: : watering(ANIMALS/PLANTS) 1) to give to drink, irrigate, drink, water, cause to drink water 1a) (Hiphil) 1a1) to water, irrigate 1a2) to water, give drink to 1b) (Pual) to be watered 1c) (Niphal) variant
Usage: Occurs in 60 OT verses. KJV: cause to (give, give to, let, make to) drink, drown, moisten, water. See H7937 (שָׁכַר), H8354 (שָׁתָה). See also: Genesis 2:6; 1 Chronicles 11:17; Psalms 36:9.
אֶ֧רֶץ
ʼerets
H776
"land"
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.
צָפָתְ/ךָ֛
tsâphâh
H6824
"discharge"
N-fs | Suff
This Hebrew word means to overflow or discharge, like a flood covering the land. It is used to describe a large amount of water. In the Bible, it is translated as 'swimmest' in some versions.
Definition: outflow, overflow, discharge
Usage: Occurs in 1 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] swimmest. See also: Ezekiel 32:6.
מִ/דָּמְ/ךָ֖
dâm
H1818
"blood"
Prep | N-ms | Suff
Blood refers to the liquid that flows through the body, essential for life. In the Bible, blood is often used to symbolize life, guilt, or sacrifice, as seen in the story of Jesus' crucifixion.
Definition: 1) blood 1a) of wine (fig.)
Usage: Occurs in 295 OT verses. KJV: blood(-y, -guiltiness, (-thirsty), [phrase] innocent. See also: Genesis 4:10; Numbers 19:5; Psalms 5:7.
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.
הֶֽ/הָרִ֑ים
har
H2022
"mountain"
Art | N-mp
A mountain or hill, sometimes used to describe a spiritual high point. In the Bible, it can refer to a real mountain or a figurative one. The word is often translated as hill or mount.
Definition: : mount/hill hill, mountain, hill country, mount
Usage: Occurs in 486 OT verses. KJV: hill (country), mount(-ain), [idiom] promotion. See also: Genesis 7:19; Deuteronomy 3:12; Judges 18:13.
וַ/אֲפִקִ֖ים
ʼâphîyq
H650
"channel"
Conj | N-mp
This Hebrew word refers to a channel or stream, and can also mean a strong or mighty thing. It appears in various forms, such as a brook or river, and is used to describe a powerful object or hero. In the Bible, it is used to describe natural features like streams and valleys.
Definition: 1) channel 2) ravine 3) of hollow bones (fig.)
Usage: Occurs in 19 OT verses. KJV: brook, channel, mighty, river, [phrase] scale, stream, strong piece. See also: 2 Samuel 22:16; Isaiah 8:7; Psalms 18:16.
יִמָּלְא֥וּ/ן
mâlêʼ
H4390
"to fill"
V-Niphal-Imperf-3mp | Suff
To fill means to make something full or complete, like filling a container or fulfilling a promise. This word is used in many contexts, including being full of joy or having a job completed.
Definition: 1) to fill, be full 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to be full 1a1a) fulness, abundance (participle) 1a1b) to be full, be accomplished, be ended 1a2) to consecrate, fill the hand 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be filled, be armed, be satisfied 1b2) to be accomplished, be ended 1c) (Piel) 1c1) to fill 1c2) to satisfy 1c3) to fulfil, accomplish, complete 1c4) to confirm 1d) (Pual) to be filled 1e) (Hithpael) to mass themselves against Aramaic equivalent: me.la (מְלָא "to fill" H4391)
Usage: Occurs in 242 OT verses. KJV: accomplish, confirm, [phrase] consecrate, be at an end, be expired, be fenced, fill, fulfil, (be, become, [idiom] draw, give in, go) full(-ly, -ly set, tale), (over-) flow, fulness, furnish, gather (selves, together), presume, replenish, satisfy, set, space, take a (hand-) full, [phrase] have wholly. See also: Genesis 1:22; 2 Chronicles 16:14; Psalms 10:7.
מִמֶּֽ/ךָּ
min
H4480
"from"
Prep | Suff
This Hebrew word means a portion or part of something, and is often used to show the relationship between things, like from or out of something.
Definition: prep 1) from, out of, on account of, off, on the side of, since, above, than, so that not, more than 1a) from (expressing separation), off, on the side of 1b) out of 1b1) (with verbs of proceeding, removing, expelling) 1b2) (of material from which something is made) 1b3) (of source or origin) 1c) out of, some of, from (partitively) 1d) from, since, after (of time) 1e) than, more than (in comparison) 1f) from...even to, both...and, either...or 1g) than, more than, too much for (in comparisons) 1h) from, on account of, through, because (with infinitive) conj 2) that Aramaic equivalent: min (מִן־ "from" H4481)
Usage: Occurs in 1094 OT verses. KJV: above, after, among, at, because of, by (reason of), from (among), in, [idiom] neither, [idiom] nor, (out) of, over, since, [idiom] then, through, [idiom] whether, with. See also: Genesis 2:6; Exodus 16:32; Leviticus 14:26.
Study Notes — Ezekiel 32:6
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- Context
- Cross References
- Ezekiel 32:6 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Ezekiel 32:6
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Ezekiel 32:6
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Ezekiel 32:6
- Trapp's Commentary on Ezekiel 32:6
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Ezekiel 32:6
- Cambridge Bible on Ezekiel 32:6
- Whedon's Commentary on Ezekiel 32:6
- Sermons on Ezekiel 32:6
Context — A Lament for Pharaoh King of Egypt
4I will abandon you on the land and hurl you into the open field. I will cause all the birds of the air to settle upon you, and all the beasts of the earth to eat their fill of you.
5I will put your flesh on the mountains and fill the valleys with your remains.
6I will drench the land with the flow of your blood, all the way to the mountains— the ravines will be filled.
7When I extinguish you, I will cover the heavens and darken their stars. I will cover the sun with a cloud, and the moon will not give its light. 8All the shining lights in the heavens I will darken over you, and I will bring darkness upon your land,’ declares the Lord GOD.Cross References
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| 1 | Isaiah 34:3 | Their slain will be left unburied, and the stench of their corpses will rise; the mountains will flow with their blood. |
| 2 | Isaiah 34:7 | And the wild oxen will fall with them, the young bulls with the strong ones. Their land will be drenched with blood, and their soil will be soaked with fat. |
| 3 | Revelation 14:20 | And the winepress was trodden outside the city, and the blood that flowed from it rose as high as the bridles of the horses for a distance of 1,600 stadia. |
| 4 | Exodus 7:17 | This is what the LORD says: By this you will know that I am the LORD. Behold, with the staff in my hand I will strike the water of the Nile, and it will turn to blood. |
| 5 | Revelation 16:6 | For they have spilled the blood of saints and prophets, and You have given them blood to drink, as they deserve.” |
Ezekiel 32:6 Summary
Ezekiel 32:6 is a powerful and vivid picture of God's judgment, where He promises to 'drench the land with the flow of your blood', meaning that His judgment will be severe and far-reaching, affecting every part of the land (as seen in Isaiah 34:3). This verse reminds us that God is a God of justice and righteousness, who will not tolerate sin forever (Psalms 9:8). Just as the blood of Christ cleanses our consciences (Hebrews 12:24), we must turn to Him for forgiveness and cleansing, lest we face the consequences of our sin. By reflecting on this verse, we can deepen our understanding of God's character and our need for repentance and faith in Him.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean to 'drench the land with the flow of your blood' in Ezekiel 32:6?
This phrase is a metaphor for the widespread destruction and death that will come upon the land, similar to what is described in Isaiah 34:3 and Jeremiah 46:10, where God pours out His judgment upon the nations.
Why does God describe the ravines being filled in Ezekiel 32:6?
The ravines being filled with blood is a vivid picture of the complete and utter devastation that will occur, leaving no part of the land unaffected, much like the desolation described in Ezekiel 35:4 and Lamentations 1:20.
Is this verse only talking about a physical or literal bloodshed?
While the verse does describe physical bloodshed, it also has spiritual implications, as seen in Revelation 6:10, where the martyrs cry out to God for justice, and in Hebrews 12:24, which speaks of the blood of Christ that cleanses our consciences.
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 wickedness forever, as stated in Psalms 9:8 and Isaiah 30:18, and that He will ultimately bring judgment upon those who refuse to repent and turn to Him.
Reflection Questions
- What does this verse reveal about the severity of God's judgment, and how should this impact my life and priorities?
- In what ways can I apply the principle of God's justice and righteousness to my own relationships and decisions, as reflected in Micah 6:8 and Matthew 23:23?
- How does the imagery in this verse make me feel, and what does it teach me about the importance of reverence and respect for God's power and holiness?
- What does this verse say about the consequences of sin, and how can I use this as a reminder to seek forgiveness and cleansing through Christ, as described in 1 John 1:9 and Romans 3:25?
Gill's Exposition on Ezekiel 32:6
And I will also water with thy blood the land wherewith thou swimmest,.... Where he resided, over which he ruled; alluding to his being compared to a fish, a whale, or a crocodile; and which land
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Ezekiel 32:6
I will also water with thy blood the land wherein thou swimmest, even to the mountains; and the rivers shall be full of thee.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Ezekiel 32:6
Water with thy blood; most plentifully pour out thy blood, as water is poured out to water land, when men float their grounds. Wherein thou swimmest; either because of the plenty thereof, wherein they swimmed, as we say; or else because this king was a whale or crocodile, his dwelling must be the waters, and in them he swimmeth. To the mountains; an hyperbole; blood shall be poured forth, as if it were to rise to the very mountains and cover them; or thy blood shall be shed through all thy plain country, to the very mountains, which I think are toward the south-west parts toward Ethiopia; so they should be slain from Migdol or Magdalum to Syene, as . Full of thee; of thy blood, and of thy carcasses cast into the rivers by thine enemies, or drowned in attempting flight by water from the drawn sword.
Trapp's Commentary on Ezekiel 32:6
Ezekiel 32:6 I will also water with thy blood the land wherein thou swimmest, [even] to the mountains; and the rivers shall be full of thee.Ver. 6. I will also water with thy blood.] Instead of thy river Nile. The land wherein thou swimmest.] Egypt, where thou sportest, as the whale doth in the mighty waters. Even to the mountains.] A most elegant hyperbole, the like whereto see 2 Kings 21:16. Natabunt colles et valles cruore tuo.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Ezekiel 32:6
Verse 6. The land wherein thou swimmest] Egypt; so called, because intersected with canals, and overflowed annually by the Nile.
Cambridge Bible on Ezekiel 32:6
6. land wherein thou swimmest] Probably: and I will water the earth with the outflow of thy blood, lit, with thy outflow from thy blood. It is possible that “from thy blood” is an explanatory gloss to “with thy outflow.” Cf. Isaiah 34:3.
Whedon's Commentary on Ezekiel 32:6
6. Water with thy blood — Rashi and Qimchi explain, the Delta will be inundated, even as high as the hills, not with fertilizing waters, but with the blood of the inhabitants.
Sermons on Ezekiel 32:6
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The Unicorn by Harriet N. Cook | Harriet N. Cook discusses the mysterious animal mentioned in the Bible that starts with the letter U, known as the unicorn. The true identity of this creature remains uncertain, wi |
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(Isaiah) the Highway of Holiness by David Guzik | In this sermon, the preacher focuses on the hope and transformation that believers can experience through the power of God. He emphasizes that nature is eagerly waiting for the Mes |
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I Am the Lord That Healeth Thee by Carter Conlon | In this sermon, the speaker reflects on the journey of the Israelites from Egypt to the promised land and draws parallels to the Christian journey. He emphasizes that the call of G |
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Tabernacle Background by Lawrence Chambers | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the role of Jesus as the last Adam and his victory over sin and Satan. He emphasizes that Jesus willingly faced temptation and gave Satan eve |
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(Through the Bible) Revelation 16 by Chuck Smith | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the concept of God's judgment and the second coming of Jesus. He emphasizes the importance of being prepared and keeping one's faith strong, |
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The Apocalypse - Revelation 7 by Steve Gallagher | In this sermon, the preacher focuses on Revelation 7 and discusses the different viewpoints and interpretations of the chapter. The sermon begins by explaining three belief systems |