Ezekiel 34:31
Ezekiel 34:31 in Multiple Translations
‘You are My flock, the sheep of My pasture, My people, and I am your God,’ declares the Lord GOD.”
And ye my flock, the flock of my pasture, are men, and I am your God, saith the Lord GOD.
And ye my sheep, the sheep of my pasture, are men, and I am your God, saith the Lord Jehovah.
And you are my sheep, the sheep of my grass-lands, and I am your God, says the Lord.
You are my sheep, the sheep that I feed. You are my people, and I am your God, declares the Lord God.”
And yee my sheepe, the sheepe of my pasture are men, and I am your God, saith the Lord God.
And ye, My flock, the flock of My pasture, Men ye [are] — I [am] your God, An affirmation of the Lord Jehovah!'
You my sheep, the sheep of my pasture, are men, and I am your God,’ says the Lord GOD.”
And ye my flock, the flock of my pasture, are men, and I am your God, saith the Lord GOD.
And you my flocks, the flocks of my pasture are men: and I am the Lord your God, saith the Lord God.
It will be as though [MET] my people are my sheep whom I will take care of, and I will be their God. That is what I, Yahweh the Lord, declare.’”
Berean Amplified Bible — Ezekiel 34:31
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Ezekiel 34:31 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וְ/אַתֵּ֥ן
צֹאנִ֛/י
צֹ֥אן
מַרְעִיתִ֖/י
אָדָ֣ם
אַתֶּ֑ם
אֲנִי֙
אֱלֹ֣הֵי/כֶ֔ם
נְאֻ֖ם
אֲדֹנָ֥/י
יְהוִֽה
וְ/אַתֵּ֥ן
ʼattâh
H859
you(m.s.)
Conj | Pron
צֹאנִ֛/י
tsôʼn
H6629
Sheep (Gate)
N-cs | Suff
צֹ֥אן
tsôʼn
H6629
Sheep (Gate)
N-cs
מַרְעִיתִ֖/י
mirʻîyth
H4830
pasturing
N-fs | Suff
אָדָ֣ם
ʼâdâm
H120
the man (Adam)
N-ms
אַתֶּ֑ם
ʼattâh
H859
you(m.s.)
Pron
אֲנִי֙
ʼănîy
H589
I
Pron
אֱלֹ֣הֵי/כֶ֔ם
ʼĕlôhîym
H430
God
N-mp | Suff
נְאֻ֖ם
nᵉʼum
H5002
utterance
N-ms
אֲדֹנָ֥/י
ʼĂdônây
H136
Lord
N-mp | Suff
יְהוִֽה
Yᵉhôvih
H3069
YHWH/God
N-proper
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Hebrew Word Reference — Ezekiel 34:31
וְ/אַתֵּ֥ן
ʼattâh
H859
"you(m.s.)"
Conj | Pron
You is the translation of a Hebrew word used to address someone directly, like when God says you to someone in the Bible. It can be singular or plural, and is often translated as thee, thou, or ye.
Definition: you (second pers. sing. masc.)
Usage: Occurs in 997 OT verses. KJV: thee, thou, ye, you. See also: Genesis 3:11; Exodus 23:9; Deuteronomy 14:1.
צֹאנִ֛/י
tsôʼn
H6629
"Sheep (Gate)"
N-cs | Suff
This word refers to a flock of sheep or goats, and is sometimes used to describe people in a figurative sense. It is also associated with the Sheep Gate in Jerusalem, a significant location in biblical times.
Definition: This name means sheep and goats Also named: probatikos (προβατικός "Sheep Gate" G4262)
Usage: Occurs in 247 OT verses. KJV: (small) cattle, flock ([phrase] -s), lamb ([phrase] -s), sheep(-cote, -fold, -shearer, -herds). See also: Genesis 4:2; Deuteronomy 28:31; Psalms 44:12.
צֹ֥אן
tsôʼn
H6629
"Sheep (Gate)"
N-cs
This word refers to a flock of sheep or goats, and is sometimes used to describe people in a figurative sense. It is also associated with the Sheep Gate in Jerusalem, a significant location in biblical times.
Definition: This name means sheep and goats Also named: probatikos (προβατικός "Sheep Gate" G4262)
Usage: Occurs in 247 OT verses. KJV: (small) cattle, flock ([phrase] -s), lamb ([phrase] -s), sheep(-cote, -fold, -shearer, -herds). See also: Genesis 4:2; Deuteronomy 28:31; Psalms 44:12.
מַרְעִיתִ֖/י
mirʻîyth
H4830
"pasturing"
N-fs | Suff
Refers to the act of caring for sheep or goats, like a shepherd. It can also mean the animals themselves, as in a flock. This word is used in the Bible to describe the work of a shepherd.
Definition: 1) pasturing, pasturage, shepherding 1a) pasturing, shepherding 1b) pasturage 1c) flock (meton)
Usage: Occurs in 10 OT verses. KJV: flock, pasture. See also: Psalms 74:1; Jeremiah 10:21; Psalms 79:13.
אָדָ֣ם
ʼâdâm
H120
"the man (Adam)"
N-ms
Adam was the first human, created by God and mentioned in Genesis 2:19, who married Eve and had sons including Cain, Abel, and Seth.
Definition: The first named man living at the time before the Flood, first mentioned at Gen.2.19; married to Eve (H2332); father of: Cain (H7014B), Abel (H1893) and Seth (H8352); also translated "man" at Gen.2.19,21,23; 3.8,9,20; 5.2; "mankind" at Deu.32.8; "others" at Job.31.33; Another spelling of a.dam (אָדָם "Adam" H0121) man, human being
Usage: Occurs in 526 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] another, [phrase] hypocrite, [phrase] common sort, [idiom] low, man (mean, of low degree), person. See also: Genesis 1:26; Judges 18:7; Psalms 8:5.
אַתֶּ֑ם
ʼattâh
H859
"you(m.s.)"
Pron
You is the translation of a Hebrew word used to address someone directly, like when God says you to someone in the Bible. It can be singular or plural, and is often translated as thee, thou, or ye.
Definition: you (second pers. sing. masc.)
Usage: Occurs in 997 OT verses. KJV: thee, thou, ye, you. See also: Genesis 3:11; Exodus 23:9; Deuteronomy 14:1.
אֲנִי֙
ʼănîy
H589
"I"
Pron
This Hebrew word is a simple way of saying 'I' or 'me', often used for emphasis. It is used by people like David in the Psalms to express their thoughts and feelings. The word is a basic part of the Hebrew language.
Definition: I (first pers. sing. -usually used for emphasis)
Usage: Occurs in 803 OT verses. KJV: I, (as for) me, mine, myself, we, [idiom] which, [idiom] who. See also: Genesis 6:17; Leviticus 19:36; 1 Samuel 25:24.
אֱלֹ֣הֵי/כֶ֔ם
ʼĕlôhîym
H430
"God"
N-mp | Suff
The Hebrew word for God, elohim, refers to the one supreme God, and is sometimes used to show respect to judges or magistrates. It is also used to describe angels or mighty beings. This word is closely related to the name of the Lord, Yahweh, and is often translated as God or gods in the Bible.
Definition: This name means "gods" (plural intensive-singular meaning), "God" Another name of ye.ho.vah (יהוה "LORD" H3068G)
Usage: Occurs in 2246 OT verses. KJV: angels, [idiom] exceeding, God (gods) (-dess, -ly), [idiom] (very) great, judges, [idiom] mighty. See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 22:12; Exodus 3:11.
נְאֻ֖ם
nᵉʼum
H5002
"utterance"
N-ms
This word refers to an utterance or declaration from God, often through a prophet. It is used in the Bible to describe a revelation or message from God, like in Exodus or Numbers.
Definition: 1) (Qal) utterance, declaration (of prophet) 1a) utterance, declaration, revelation (of prophet in ecstatic state) 1b) utterance, declaration (elsewhere always preceding divine name)
Usage: Occurs in 358 OT verses. KJV: (hath) said, saith. See also: Genesis 22:16; Jeremiah 22:16; Psalms 36:2.
אֲדֹנָ֥/י
ʼĂdônây
H136
"Lord"
N-mp | Suff
Adonay is a title used to refer to God, spoken in place of Yahweh as a sign of reverence and respect. It is used throughout the Bible to address God or refer to Him in a formal way. Adonay is a term of worship and devotion.
Definition: Lord - a title, spoken in place of Yahweh in Jewish display of reverence Another name of ye.ho.vah (יהוה "LORD" H3068G)
Usage: Occurs in 430 OT verses. KJV: (my) Lord. See also: Genesis 15:2; Isaiah 3:17; Psalms 2:4.
יְהוִֽה
Yᵉhôvih
H3069
"YHWH/God"
N-proper
YHWH is a name for God, often used in combination with 'Lord'. It is similar to Yehovah, but with different vowels. This name emphasizes God's power and authority.
Definition: 1) Jehovah-used primarily in the combination 'Lord Jehovah' 1a) equal to ye.ho.vah (יהוה "LORD" H3068) but pointed with the vowels of e.lo.him (אֱלֹהִים "God" H0430)
Usage: Occurs in 296 OT verses. KJV: God. See also: Genesis 15:2; Ezekiel 14:21; Psalms 68:21.
Study Notes — Ezekiel 34:31
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- Context
- Cross References
- Ezekiel 34:31 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Ezekiel 34:31
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Ezekiel 34:31
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Ezekiel 34:31
- Trapp's Commentary on Ezekiel 34:31
- Ellicott's Commentary on Ezekiel 34:31
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Ezekiel 34:31
- Cambridge Bible on Ezekiel 34:31
- Whedon's Commentary on Ezekiel 34:31
- Sermons on Ezekiel 34:31
Context — The Covenant of Peace
29And I will raise up for them a garden of renown, and they will no longer be victims of famine in the land or bear the scorn of the nations.
30Then they will know that I, the LORD their God, am with them, and that they, the house of Israel, are My people,’ declares the Lord GOD.
31‘You are My flock, the sheep of My pasture, My people, and I am your God,’ declares the Lord GOD.”
Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Psalms 100:3 | Know that the LORD is God. It is He who made us, and we are His; we are His people, and the sheep of His pasture. |
| 2 | John 10:16 | I have other sheep that are not of this fold. I must bring them in as well, and they will listen to My voice. Then there will be one flock and one shepherd. |
| 3 | Psalms 78:52 | He led out His people like sheep and guided them like a flock in the wilderness. |
| 4 | Ezekiel 36:38 | Like the numerous flocks for sacrifices at Jerusalem during her appointed feasts, so the ruined cities will be filled with flocks of people. Then they will know that I am the LORD.” |
| 5 | Psalms 80:1 | Hear us, O Shepherd of Israel, who leads Joseph like a flock; You who sit enthroned between the cherubim, shine forth |
| 6 | John 20:15–17 | “Woman, why are you weeping?” Jesus asked. “Whom are you seeking?” Thinking He was the gardener, she said, “Sir, if you have carried Him off, tell me where you have put Him, and I will get Him.” Jesus said to her, “Mary.” She turned and said to Him in Hebrew, “Rabboni!” (which means “Teacher”). “Do not cling to Me,” Jesus said, “for I have not yet ascended to the Father. But go and tell My brothers, ‘I am ascending to My Father and your Father, to My God and your God.’” |
| 7 | John 10:11 | I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down His life for the sheep. |
| 8 | Acts 20:28 | Keep watch over yourselves and the entire flock of which the Holy Spirit has made you overseers. Be shepherds of the church of God, which He purchased with His own blood. |
| 9 | John 10:26–30 | But because you are not My sheep, you refuse to believe. My sheep listen to My voice; I know them, and they follow Me. I give them eternal life, and they will never perish. No one can snatch them out of My hand. My Father who has given them to Me is greater than all. No one can snatch them out of My Father’s hand. I and the Father are one.” |
| 10 | Psalms 95:7 | For He is our God, and we are the people of His pasture, the sheep under His care. Today, if you hear His voice, |
Ezekiel 34:31 Summary
[This verse is a beautiful reminder that God loves and cares for us, just like a shepherd cares for his sheep. He provides for us and protects us, and we can trust in His goodness and faithfulness. As it says in Psalm 100:3, 'we are His people, the sheep of His pasture', and we can have confidence in His love for us, just as it says in Jeremiah 31:3, 'I have loved you with an everlasting love'.]
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean to be called 'the sheep of My pasture' in Ezekiel 34:31?
To be called 'the sheep of My pasture' means that God is our caretaker and provider, just as a shepherd cares for his sheep, as seen in Psalm 23:1-4 and John 10:11.
How does this verse relate to our identity as Christians?
This verse reminds us that our identity is rooted in being God's people, and He is our God, just as He says in Exodus 6:7 and 2 Corinthians 6:16-18.
What is the significance of God saying 'I am your God' in this verse?
When God says 'I am your God', He is reaffirming His covenant relationship with us, promising to love, protect, and guide us, as seen in Leviticus 26:12 and Jeremiah 31:33.
How can we apply this verse to our daily lives?
We can apply this verse by trusting in God's care and provision, just as sheep trust their shepherd, and by acknowledging His lordship over our lives, as encouraged in Proverbs 3:5-6 and Romans 11:36.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways I can practically trust in God's care and provision in my life, just as a sheep trusts its shepherd?
- How does knowing that I am part of God's flock, His people, impact my sense of identity and purpose?
- In what ways can I acknowledge and surrender to God's lordship over my life, as encouraged in this verse?
- How can I deepen my understanding of God's covenant relationship with me, and what are the implications of this relationship for my daily life?
Gill's Exposition on Ezekiel 34:31
And ye my flock, the flock of my pasture, are men,.... This is observed, to show that all that had been said in this chapter concerning sheep, and a flock of sheep, was to be understood, not in a
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Ezekiel 34:31
And ye my flock, the flock of my pasture, are men, and I am your God, saith the Lord GOD.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Ezekiel 34:31
Now, that neither you nor any else mistake the allegory, note, saith God, this flock of my pasture are not sheep literally, but they are men expressed by this emblem, and these men are those I am a God to, and will be so for ever.
Trapp's Commentary on Ezekiel 34:31
Ezekiel 34:31 And ye my flock, the flock of my pasture, [are] men, [and] I [am] your God, saith the Lord GOD. Ver. 31. And ye my flock … are men.] Sheep ye are, but rational sheep, having your spiritual "senses habitually exercised to discern good and evil," so that ye "taste and see" my goodness.
Ellicott's Commentary on Ezekiel 34:31
(31) The flock of my pasture.—The chapter closes with the strongest and tenderest assurance that the object of its figurative language is to point out the renewed and close communion which is to come about between God and His people. They are to be His flock, and He is to be their God. Yet still, the vast and infinite distance between them is not left out of view, but rather brought prominently forward—they are men; He is God. They were not yet prepared to understand how this infinite chasm could be bridged over; only it should be by their shepherd David. We know that He was the Mediator, both God and man, thus uniting both in one.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Ezekiel 34:31
Verse 31. And ye my flock] That is, under the allegory of a flock of sheep, I point out men; under that of a pasture, my Church, and under that of a shepherd, the Messiah, through whom I am become your God. And he who is your God is אדני יהוה Adonai Jehovah, the self-existent Being; the Governor and Director, as well as the Saviour and Judge of men.
Cambridge Bible on Ezekiel 34:31
31. ye my flock … are men] Omit “are men” with LXX. and read: and ye are my flock … pasture, and I am your God.
Whedon's Commentary on Ezekiel 34:31
23-31. The Messianic hope of the coming of my servant David — the ideal prince (compare Ezekiel 37:22; Ezekiel 37:24; Psalms 78:70-71; Isaiah 56:3-8; 1 Kings 9:9; 1 Kings 11:4) — who shall shepherd
Sermons on Ezekiel 34:31
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The Character of a Ruler Over Men: Just, Ruling in the Fear of God; Found With Christ. by John Gill | John Gill emphasizes the essential qualities of a ruler over men, highlighting the need for justice and the fear of God in leadership. He explains that rulers should treat their su |
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Intimacy by H.J. Vine | H.J. Vine preaches about the deep ties of Divine love that bind the Lord to His people and His people to Him, emphasizing the intimate oneness believers have with Jesus as their He |
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Psalm 103: Bless the Lord by Stephen Kaung | In this sermon, the speaker focuses on Psalm 103 and its message of praising and worshiping God. The psalm is divided into three parts. The first part, from verse 1 to 5, highlight |
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Meditate on the Greatness and Love of God by Hans R. Waldvogel | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the privilege and honor bestowed upon believers by God to worship Him. The Father seeks those who worship Him in spirit and truth, desiring |
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Christian Life According to John (Part 4) by Denny Kenaston | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the challenge Jesus faced in meeting the demands of thousands of people seeking his attention. Jesus recognized that he couldn't physically r |
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Love Flowing Down by Don Godfrey | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of having a leader and shepherd in our lives. He compares human beings to sheep, highlighting our need for guidance and direct |
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Of Thankfulness to God. by John Gill | John Gill emphasizes the vital role of thankfulness in the life of a believer, asserting that true thankfulness stems from a heart of contentment and godliness. He explains that th |