Ezekiel 36:10

Ezekiel 36:10 in Multiple Translations

Berean Standard Bible BSB

I will multiply the people upon you—the house of Israel in its entirety. The cities will be inhabited and the ruins rebuilt.

King James Version KJV

And I will multiply men upon you, all the house of Israel, even all of it: and the cities shall be inhabited, and the wastes shall be builded:

American Standard Version ASV

and I will multiply men upon you, all the house of Israel, even all of it; and the cities shall be inhabited, and the waste places shall be builded;

Bible in Basic English BBE

And I will let your numbers be increased, all the children of Israel, even all of them: and the towns will be peopled and the waste places will have buildings;

Free Bible Version FBV

You will support the people of Israel as they return and grow in number. People will live in the towns again and rebuild the ruins.

Geneva Bible 1599 GNV

And I wil multiply the men vpon you, euen all the house of Israel wholly, and the cities shalbe inhabited, and the desolate places shalbe builded.

Young's Literal Translation YLT

And I have multiplied on you men, All the house of Israel — all of it, And the cities have been inhabited, And the wastes are built.

World English Bible WEB

I will multiply men on you, all the house of Israel, even all of it. The cities will be inhabited and the waste places will be built.

Noah Webster Bible WBS

And I will multiply men upon you, all the house of Israel, even all of it: and the cities shall be inhabited, and the wastes shall be built.

Douay-Rheims 1899 DRV

And I will multiply men upon you, and all the house of Israel: and the cities shall be inhabited, and the ruinous places shall be repaired.

Translation for Translators T4T

I will cause the number of people who live on you mountains and everywhere else in Israel to greatly increase. People will live in the towns and rebuild houses where there are now only ruins.

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Ezekiel 36:10 Interlinear (Deep Study)

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HEB וְ/הִרְבֵּיתִ֤י עֲלֵי/כֶם֙ אָדָ֔ם כָּל בֵּ֥ית יִשְׂרָאֵ֖ל כֻּלֹּ֑/ה וְ/נֹֽשְׁבוּ֙ הֶֽ/עָרִ֔ים וְ/הֶ/חֳרָב֖וֹת תִּבָּנֶֽינָה

וְ/הִרְבֵּיתִ֤י râbâh H7235 to multiply Conj | V-Hiphil-1cs

עֲלֵי/כֶם֙ ʻal H5921 upon Prep | Suff

אָדָ֔ם ʼâdâm H120 the man (Adam) N-ms

כָּל kôl H3605 all N-ms

בֵּ֥ית bayith H1004 place N-ms

יִשְׂרָאֵ֖ל Yisrâʼêl H3478 Israel N-proper

כֻּלֹּ֑/ה kôl H3605 all N-ms | Suff

וְ/נֹֽשְׁבוּ֙ yâshab H3427 to dwell Conj | V-Niphal-3cp

הֶֽ/עָרִ֔ים ʻîyr H5892 excitement Art | N-fp

וְ/הֶ/חֳרָב֖וֹת chorbâh H2723 desolation Conj | Art | N-fp

תִּבָּנֶֽינָה bânâh H1129 to build V-Niphal-Imperf-3fp

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Hebrew Word Reference — Ezekiel 36:10

וְ/הִרְבֵּיתִ֤י râbâh H7235 "to multiply" Conj | V-Hiphil-1cs

This word means to increase or grow, like a plant shooting up. It is used in the Bible to describe something getting bigger or more abundant. The KJV translates it as abundance or bring up.

Definition: 1) be or become great, be or become many, be or become much, be or become numerous 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to become many, become numerous, multiply (of people, animals, things) 1a2) to be or grow great 1b) (Piel) to make large, enlarge, increase, become many 1c) (Hiphil) 1c1) to make much, make many, have many 1c1a) to multiply, increase 1c1b) to make much to do, do much in respect of, transgress greatly 1c1c) to increase greatly or exceedingly 1c2) to make great, enlarge, do much Aramaic equivalent: re.vah (רְבָה "to grow great" H7236)

Usage: Occurs in 215 OT verses. KJV: (bring in) abundance ([idiom] -antly), [phrase] archer (by mistake for H7232 (רָבַב)), be in authority, bring up, [idiom] continue, enlarge, excel, exceeding(-ly), be full of, (be, make) great(-er, -ly, [idiom] -ness), grow up, heap, increase, be long, (be, give, have, make, use) many (a time), (any, be, give, give the, have) more (in number), (ask, be, be so, gather, over, take, yield) much (greater, more), (make to) multiply, nourish, plenty(-eous), [idiom] process (of time), sore, store, thoroughly, very. See also: Genesis 1:22; 2 Chronicles 33:6; Psalms 16:4.

עֲלֵי/כֶם֙ ʻal H5921 "upon" Prep | Suff

This Hebrew word means on or above something, like a physical object or a situation. It can also imply a sense of responsibility or accountability, as in being on behalf of someone.

Definition: prep 1) upon, on the ground of, according to, on account of, on behalf of, concerning, beside, in addition to, together with, beyond, above, over, by, on to, towards, to, against 1a) upon, on the ground of, on the basis of, on account of, because of, therefore, on behalf of, for the sake of, for, with, in spite of, notwithstanding, concerning, in the matter of, as regards 1b) above, beyond, over (of excess) 1c) above, over (of elevation or pre-eminence) 1d) upon, to, over to, unto, in addition to, together with, with (of addition) 1e) over (of suspension or extension) 1f) by, adjoining, next, at, over, around (of contiguity or proximity) 1g) down upon, upon, on, from, up upon, up to, towards, over towards, to, against (with verbs of motion) 1h) to (as a dative)

Usage: Occurs in 4493 OT verses. KJV: above, according to(-ly), after, (as) against, among, and, [idiom] as, at, because of, beside (the rest of), between, beyond the time, [idiom] both and, by (reason of), [idiom] had the charge of, concerning for, in (that), (forth, out) of, (from) (off), (up-) on, over, than, through(-out), to, touching, [idiom] with. See also: Genesis 1:2; Genesis 24:13; Genesis 41:33.

אָדָ֔ם 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.

כָּל kôl H3605 "all" N-ms

The Hebrew word for 'all' or 'everything' is used throughout the Bible, like in Genesis 1:31, where God sees all He has made as very good. It encompasses the entirety of something, whether people, things, or situations.

Definition: 1) all, the whole 1a) all, the whole of 1b) any, each, every, anything 1c) totality, everything Aramaic equivalent: kol (כֹּל "all" H3606)

Usage: Occurs in 4242 OT verses. KJV: (in) all (manner, (ye)), altogether, any (manner), enough, every (one, place, thing), howsoever, as many as, (no-) thing, ought, whatsoever, (the) whole, whoso(-ever). See also: Genesis 1:21; Genesis 17:10; Genesis 41:40.

בֵּ֥ית bayith H1004 "place" N-ms

The Hebrew word for house refers to a dwelling place, including a family home, temple, or even the human body. It appears in various contexts, such as the temple in Jerusalem or the household of a family. In the Bible, it is often used to describe a place of worship or a family's living space.

Definition: nm place, origin, between

Usage: Occurs in 1712 OT verses. KJV: court, daughter, door, [phrase] dungeon, family, [phrase] forth of, [idiom] great as would contain, hangings, home(born), (winter) house(-hold), inside(-ward), palace, place, [phrase] prison, [phrase] steward, [phrase] tablet, temple, web, [phrase] within(-out). See also: Genesis 6:14; Exodus 8:5; Numbers 1:45.

יִשְׂרָאֵ֖ל Yisrâʼêl H3478 "Israel" N-proper

Israel is the symbolic name of Jacob, also referring to his descendants. Jacob, son of Isaac and Rebekah, had 12 sons who became the tribes of Israel, as told in Genesis 25:26. His story is crucial to the Bible's narrative.

Definition: A man living at the time of the Patriarchs, first mentioned at Gen.25.26; son of: Isaac (H3327) and Rebekah (H7259); brother of: Esau (H6215); married to Rachel (H7354), Leah (H3812), Zilpah (H2153) and Bilhah (H1090A); father of: Reuben (H7205), Simeon (H8095), Levi (H3878), Judah (H3063), Dan (H1835H), Naphtali (H5321), Gad (H1410), Asher (H0836), Issachar (H3485), Zebulun (H2074), Dinah (H1783), Joseph (H3130) and Benjamin (H1144); also called Jacob frequently § Israel = "God prevails" 1) the second name for Jacob given to him by God after his wrestling with the angel at Peniel 2) the name of the descendants and the nation of the descendants of Jacob 2a) the name of the nation until the death of Solomon and the split 2b) the name used and given to the northern kingdom consisting of the 10 tribes under Jeroboam; the southern kingdom was known as Judah 2c) the name of the nation after the return from exile

Usage: Occurs in 2231 OT verses. KJV: Israel. See also: Genesis 32:29; Exodus 13:18; Exodus 40:38.

כֻּלֹּ֑/ה kôl H3605 "all" N-ms | Suff

Definition: 1) all, the whole 1a) all, the whole of 1b) any, each, every, anything 1c) totality, everything Aramaic equivalent: kol (כֹּל "all" H3606)

וְ/נֹֽשְׁבוּ֙ yâshab H3427 "to dwell" Conj | V-Niphal-3cp

This verb means to sit or dwell, and can also mean to remain or abide. It's used in the Bible to describe people living in a place or staying with someone, like in the book of Genesis.

Definition: 1) to dwell, remain, sit, abide 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to sit, sit down 1a2) to be set 1a3) to remain, stay 1a4) to dwell, have one's abode 1b) (Niphal) to be inhabited 1c) (Piel) to set, place 1d) (Hiphil) 1d1) to cause to sit 1d2) to cause to abide, set 1d3) to cause to dwell 1d4) to cause (cities) to be inhabited 1d5) to marry (give an dwelling to) 1e) (Hophal) 1e1) to be inhabited 1e2) to make to dwell Aramaic equivalent: ye.tiv (יְתִב "to dwell" H3488)

Usage: Occurs in 977 OT verses. KJV: (make to) abide(-ing), continue, (cause to, make to) dwell(-ing), ease self, endure, establish, [idiom] fail, habitation, haunt, (make to) inhabit(-ant), make to keep (house), lurking, [idiom] marry(-ing), (bring again to) place, remain, return, seat, set(-tle), (down-) sit(-down, still, -ting down, -ting (place) -uate), take, tarry. See also: Genesis 4:16; Leviticus 25:18; Joshua 13:6.

הֶֽ/עָרִ֔ים ʻîyr H5892 "excitement" Art | N-fp

In the Bible, this word refers to a city or town, often a place with a wall or a watchman. It is used to describe a settlement or encampment, like the city of Ai, which is mentioned in the book of Joshua. The word is used to identify specific locations in the Bible.

Definition: 1) excitement, anguish 1a) of terror

Usage: Occurs in 936 OT verses. KJV: Ai (from margin), city, court (from margin), town. See also: Genesis 4:17; Deuteronomy 3:6; Joshua 14:12.

וְ/הֶ/חֳרָב֖וֹת chorbâh H2723 "desolation" Conj | Art | N-fp

This word refers to a place that has been laid waste or destroyed, often due to war or disaster. In the Bible, it is used to describe the consequences of sin and disobedience. The prophet Ezekiel used this word to describe a desolate city.

Definition: a place laid waste, ruin, waste, desolation

Usage: Occurs in 42 OT verses. KJV: decayed place, desolate (place, -tion), destruction, (laid) waste (place). See also: Leviticus 26:31; Jeremiah 27:17; Psalms 9:7.

תִּבָּנֶֽינָה bânâh H1129 "to build" V-Niphal-Imperf-3fp

The Hebrew word bânâh means to build something, like a house or a family. It can also mean to establish or repair something, and is used in various contexts throughout the Bible.

Definition: 1) to build, rebuild, establish, cause to continue 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to build, rebuild 1a2) to build a house (ie, establish a family) 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be built 1b2) to be rebuilt 1b3) established (of restored exiles) (fig.) 1b4) established (made permanent) 1b5) to be built up (of childless wife becoming the mother of a family through the children of a concubine) Aramaic equivalent: be.nah (בְּנָה "to build" H1124)

Usage: Occurs in 345 OT verses. KJV: (begin to) build(-er), obtain children, make, repair, set (up), [idiom] surely. See also: Genesis 2:22; 1 Kings 8:48; 2 Chronicles 20:8.

Study Notes — Ezekiel 36:10

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Ezekiel 36:10 Summary
Frequently Asked Questions
Reflection Questions
Gill's Exposition on Ezekiel 36:10
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Ezekiel 36:10
Trapp's Commentary on Ezekiel 36:10
Cambridge Bible on Ezekiel 36:10
Whedon's Commentary on Ezekiel 36:10
Sermons on Ezekiel 36:10

Context — A Prophecy to the Mountains of Israel

8But you, O mountains of Israel, will produce branches and bear fruit for My people Israel, for they will soon come home. 9For behold, I am on your side; I will turn toward you, and you will be tilled and sown.

10I will multiply the people upon you—the house of Israel in its entirety. The cities will be inhabited and the ruins rebuilt.

11I will fill you with people and animals, and they will multiply and be fruitful. I will make you as inhabited as you once were, and I will make you prosper more than before. Then you will know that I am the LORD. 12Yes, I will cause My people Israel to walk upon you; they will possess you, and you will be their inheritance, and you will no longer deprive them of their children.

Cross References

	Reference	Text (BSB)
1	Ezekiel 36:33	This is what the Lord GOD says: On the day I cleanse you from all your iniquities, I will cause the cities to be resettled and the ruins to be rebuilt.
2	Jeremiah 33:12	This is what the LORD of Hosts says: In this desolate place, without man or beast, and in all its cities, there will once more be pastures for shepherds to rest their flocks.
3	Ezekiel 36:37	This is what the Lord GOD says: Once again I will hear the plea of the house of Israel and do for them this: I will multiply their people like a flock.
4	Jeremiah 31:27–28	“The days are coming,” declares the LORD, “when I will sow the house of Israel and the house of Judah with the seed of man and of beast. Just as I watched over them to uproot and tear down, to demolish, destroy, and bring disaster, so I will watch over them to build and to plant,” declares the LORD.
5	Isaiah 27:6	In the days to come, Jacob will take root. Israel will bud and blossom and fill the whole world with fruit.
6	Jeremiah 30:19	Thanksgiving will proceed from them, a sound of celebration. I will multiply them, and they will not be decreased; I will honor them, and they will not be belittled.
7	Isaiah 51:3	For the LORD will comfort Zion and will look with compassion on all her ruins; He will make her wilderness like Eden and her desert like the garden of the LORD. Joy and gladness will be found in her, thanksgiving and melodious song.
8	Zechariah 8:3–6	This is what the LORD says: “I will return to Zion and dwell in Jerusalem. Then Jerusalem will be called the City of Truth, and the mountain of the LORD of Hosts will be called the Holy Mountain.” This is what the LORD of Hosts says: “Old men and old women will again sit along the streets of Jerusalem, each with a staff in hand because of great age. And the streets of the city will be filled with boys and girls playing there.” This is what the LORD of Hosts says: “If this is impossible in the eyes of the remnant of this people in these days, should it also be impossible in My eyes?” declares the LORD of Hosts.
9	Amos 9:14	I will restore My people Israel from captivity; they will rebuild and inhabit the ruined cities. They will plant vineyards and drink their wine; they will make gardens and eat their fruit.
10	Isaiah 52:9	Break forth in joy, sing together, O ruins of Jerusalem, for the LORD has comforted His people; He has redeemed Jerusalem.

Ezekiel 36:10 Summary

Ezekiel 36:10 is a promise from God to increase the number of people in Israel and to rebuild and repopulate its cities. This means that God wants to bring life and prosperity back to a land that was once empty and destroyed, much like He promises to do in our own lives when we are feeling empty or broken (see Jeremiah 31:12, Isaiah 58:12). Through this promise, God shows His love and care for His people, Israel, and it reminds us of His power to restore and renew all things (as seen in Romans 8:28). This gives us hope for our own lives and for the world around us, knowing that God can take what is broken and make it new again.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does it mean for God to 'multiply the people' in Ezekiel 36:10?

This refers to God's promise to increase the population of Israel, as seen in other scriptures like Genesis 12:2, where God promises to make Abraham's descendants numerous.

Will the promise in Ezekiel 36:10 be fulfilled only in the future or has it already started?

While the ultimate fulfillment of this promise is yet to come, we see glimpses of its beginning in the return of the Jews to Israel after the Babylonian exile, as described in Ezra 1:1-4 and Nehemiah 1:1-4.

How does Ezekiel 36:10 relate to the New Testament concept of the Church?

The promise of multiplying the people is specifically directed towards the house of Israel, but through Jesus Christ, people from all nations are grafted into the family of God, as explained in Romans 11:11-24 and Galatians 3:7-9.

What is the significance of 'the cities will be inhabited and the ruins rebuilt' in this verse?

This signifies the restoration of Israel to its former glory, where cities once laid waste will be repopulated and rebuilt, echoing the promise in Isaiah 61:4 and Amos 9:14.

Reflection Questions

How does the promise of God to multiply the people of Israel encourage my faith in His ability to fulfill His promises in my life?
In what ways can I, like the mountains of Israel, be a source of spiritual nourishment and fruit for the people of God?
What does the rebuilding of ruins and the inhabitation of cities teach me about God's heart for restoration and redemption?
How does this verse inform my prayers for the nation of Israel and the global Church?

Gill's Exposition on Ezekiel 36:10

And I will multiply men upon you,.... Who should inhabit the cities on the mountains, and increase very much: all the house of Israel, even all of it: not the Heathens should be multiplied on them,

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Ezekiel 36:10

And I will multiply men upon you, all the house of Israel, even all of it: and the cities shall be inhabited, and the wastes shall be builded: The wastes shall be builded - (Isaiah 58:12; Isaiah

Trapp's Commentary on Ezekiel 36:10

Ezekiel 36:10 And I will multiply men upon you, all the house of Israel, [even] all of it: and the cities shall be inhabited, and the wastes shall be builded:Ver. 10. All the house of Israel, even all of it.] The Israel of God in the kingdom of the Messiah, totum totum, quantum quantum, not one of them shall be missing.

Cambridge Bible on Ezekiel 36:10

10. Cf. Ezekiel 36:33; Isaiah 58:12; Isaiah 61:4; Zechariah 8:12.

Whedon's Commentary on Ezekiel 36:10

8-14. Let the mountains of Israel rejoice and bear good crops, for the return of the rightful inhabitants is “at hand” (Ezekiel 36:8, compare Ezekiel 11:17), and Jehovah will again return to the land

Sermons on Ezekiel 36:10

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