Ezekiel 7:25
Ezekiel 7:25 in Multiple Translations
Anguish is coming! They will seek peace, but find none.
Destruction cometh; and they shall seek peace, and there shall be none.
Destruction cometh; and they shall seek peace, and there shall be none.
Shaking fear is coming; and they will be looking for peace, and there will be no peace.
Absolutely terrified, the people will look for peace, but won't find it.
When destruction commeth, they shall seeke peace, and shall not haue it.
Destruction hath come, And they have sought peace, and there is none.
Destruction comes! They will seek peace, and there will be none.
Destruction cometh; and they shall seek peace, and there shall be none.
When distress cometh upon them, they will seek for peace and there shall be none.
When your enemies cause you to be terrified, you will plead for them to make peace, but there will be no peace.
Berean Amplified Bible — Ezekiel 7:25
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Ezekiel 7:25 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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קְפָ֖דָה
בָ֑א
וּ/בִקְשׁ֥וּ
שָׁל֖וֹם
וָ/אָֽיִן
קְפָ֖דָה
qᵉphâdâh
H7089
anguish
N-fs
בָ֑א
bôwʼ
H935
Lebo
V-Qal-Perf-3ms
וּ/בִקְשׁ֥וּ
bâqash
H1245
to seek
Conj | V-Piel-3cp
שָׁל֖וֹם
shâlôwm
H7965
Peace
N-ms
וָ/אָֽיִן
ʼayin
H369
nothing
Conj | Part
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Hebrew Word Reference — Ezekiel 7:25
קְפָ֖דָה
qᵉphâdâh
H7089
"anguish"
N-fs
This word refers to a feeling of intense fear or anguish, like shuddering or terror, as seen in Isaiah 21:4. It describes a strong emotional response to a situation. The KJV translates it as destruction or anguish.
Definition: shuddering, anguish
Usage: Occurs in 1 OT verses. KJV: destruction. See also: Ezekiel 7:25.
בָ֑א
bôwʼ
H935
"Lebo"
V-Qal-Perf-3ms
This verb means to go or come, and is used in many contexts, such as entering a place or approaching someone, as seen in the book of Genesis. It can also mean to abide or apply, and is translated in various ways in the KJV Bible. This term is related to the name Lebo Hamath.
Definition: A shortened name of Lebo Hamath complined withcha.mat (חֲמָת "Hamath" H2574) This name means to go in, enter
Usage: Occurs in 2307 OT verses. KJV: abide, apply, attain, [idiom] be, befall, [phrase] besiege, bring (forth, in, into, to pass), call, carry, [idiom] certainly, (cause, let, thing for) to come (against, in, out, upon, to pass), depart, [idiom] doubtless again, [phrase] eat, [phrase] employ, (cause to) enter (in, into, -tering, -trance, -try), be fallen, fetch, [phrase] follow, get, give, go (down, in, to war), grant, [phrase] have, [idiom] indeed, (in-) vade, lead, lift (up), mention, pull in, put, resort, run (down), send, set, [idiom] (well) stricken (in age), [idiom] surely, take (in), way. See also: Genesis 2:19; Genesis 32:7; Exodus 1:19.
וּ/בִקְשׁ֥וּ
bâqash
H1245
"to seek"
Conj | V-Piel-3cp
This Hebrew verb means to seek or search for something. In Psalm 105:4, it's used to encourage seeking God's face. It's also used in 1 Samuel 28:8 where Saul seeks a medium.
Definition: 1) to seek, require, desire, exact, request 1a) (Piel) 1a1) to seek to find 1a2) to seek to secure 1a3) to seek the face 1a4) to desire, demand 1a5) to require, exact 1a6) to ask, request 1b) (Pual) to be sought
Usage: Occurs in 215 OT verses. KJV: ask, beg, beseech, desire, enquire, get, make inquisition, procure, (make) request, require, seek (for). See also: Genesis 31:39; Esther 7:7; Psalms 4:3.
שָׁל֖וֹם
shâlôwm
H7965
"Peace"
N-ms
This Hebrew word for peace, shalom, means completeness, wellness, and friendship, and is often used to describe God's relationship with humanity, as seen in the covenant with the Israelites. It encompasses physical and spiritual health, prosperity, and harmony.
Definition: This name means completeness, peace Another name of ye.ho.vah (יהוה "LORD" H3068G)
Usage: Occurs in 209 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] do, familiar, [idiom] fare, favour, [phrase] friend, [idiom] great, (good) health, ([idiom] perfect, such as be at) peace(-able, -ably), prosper(-ity, -ous), rest, safe(-ty), salute, welfare, ([idiom] all is, be) well, [idiom] wholly. See also: Genesis 15:15; Esther 2:11; Psalms 4:9.
וָ/אָֽיִן
ʼayin
H369
"nothing"
Conj | Part
This word means nothing or not, often used to indicate the absence of something, as in Genesis 1:2 where the earth was without form. It emphasizes the idea of something lacking or non-existent.
Definition: 1) nothing, not, nought n 1a) nothing, nought neg 1b) not 1c) to have not (of possession) adv 1d) without w/prep 1e) for lack of
Usage: Occurs in 686 OT verses. KJV: else, except, fail, (father-) less, be gone, in(-curable), neither, never, no (where), none, nor, (any, thing), not, nothing, to nought, past, un(-searchable), well-nigh, without. Compare H370 (אַיִן). See also: Genesis 2:5; Deuteronomy 14:27; 1 Kings 15:22.
Study Notes — Ezekiel 7:25
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- Context
- Cross References
- Ezekiel 7:25 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Ezekiel 7:25
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Ezekiel 7:25
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Ezekiel 7:25
- Trapp's Commentary on Ezekiel 7:25
- Ellicott's Commentary on Ezekiel 7:25
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Ezekiel 7:25
- Cambridge Bible on Ezekiel 7:25
- Sermons on Ezekiel 7:25
Context — The Desolation of Israel
23Forge the chain, for the land is full of crimes of bloodshed, and the city is full of violence.
24So I will bring the most wicked of nations to take possession of their houses. I will end the pride of the mighty, and their holy places will be profaned.
25Anguish is coming! They will seek peace, but find none.
26Disaster upon disaster will come, and rumor after rumor. Then they will seek a vision from a prophet, but instruction from the priests will perish, as will counsel from the elders. 27The king will mourn, the prince will be clothed with despair, and the hands of the people of the land will tremble. I will deal with them according to their conduct, and I will judge them by their own standards. Then they will know that I am the LORD.’”Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Jeremiah 8:15–16 | We hoped for peace, but no good has come, for a time of healing, but there was only terror. The snorting of enemy horses is heard from Dan. At the sound of the neighing of mighty steeds, the whole land quakes. They come to devour the land and everything in it, the city and all who dwell in it. |
| 2 | Isaiah 57:21 | “There is no peace,” says my God, “for the wicked.” |
| 3 | Lamentations 4:17–18 | All the while our eyes were failing as we looked in vain for help. We watched from our towers for a nation that could not save us. They stalked our every step, so that we could not walk in our streets. Our end drew near, our time ran out, for our end had come! |
| 4 | Isaiah 59:8–12 | The way of peace they have not known, and there is no justice in their tracks. They have turned them into crooked paths; no one who treads on them will know peace. Therefore justice is far from us, and righteousness does not reach us. We hope for light, but there is darkness; for brightness, but we walk in gloom. Like the blind, we feel our way along the wall, groping like those without eyes. We stumble at midday as in the twilight; among the vigorous we are like the dead. We all growl like bears and moan like doves. We hope for justice, but find none, for salvation, but it is far from us. For our transgressions are multiplied before You, and our sins testify against us. Our transgressions are indeed with us, and we know our iniquities: |
| 5 | Ezekiel 13:10 | Because they have led My people astray, saying, ‘Peace,’ when there is no peace, and whitewashing any flimsy wall that is built, |
| 6 | Micah 1:12 | For the dwellers of Maroth pined for good, but calamity came down from the LORD, even to the gate of Jerusalem. |
| 7 | Ezekiel 13:16 | those prophets of Israel who prophesied to Jerusalem and saw a vision of peace for her when there was no peace, declares the Lord GOD.’ |
Ezekiel 7:25 Summary
Ezekiel 7:25 tells us that a time of great distress is coming, and even though people will look for peace, they won't be able to find it. This is because they have turned away from God, who is the only true source of peace (as seen in Philippians 4:7). When we try to find peace in things other than God, we will always come up empty, but when we turn to Him, we can experience His peace, even in difficult times (John 16:33). By putting our trust in God, we can find the peace that the world cannot give us.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Bible mean by 'anguish' in Ezekiel 7:25?
The term 'anguish' refers to a state of intense distress or suffering, as seen in other scriptures like Jeremiah 30:7, which speaks of a time of trouble for Jacob. In Ezekiel 7:25, it signifies a period of great hardship and pain for the people of Israel.
Why will the people seek peace but find none in Ezekiel 7:25?
The people will seek peace but find none because they have turned away from God and His ways, as stated in Ezekiel 7:24, where God says He will bring the most wicked of nations to take possession of their houses. This is in line with the principle found in Isaiah 48:22, which says that there is no peace for the wicked.
Is Ezekiel 7:25 talking about a specific historical event or a broader spiritual principle?
While Ezekiel 7:25 is addressed to the ancient Israelites, its message about seeking peace but finding none is a timeless spiritual principle that applies to all people who reject God's offer of peace through faith in Jesus Christ, as seen in Romans 5:1.
How does Ezekiel 7:25 relate to the broader message of the Bible?
Ezekiel 7:25 fits into the Bible's overarching theme of God's justice and mercy, as seen in verses like Psalm 103:8, which describes God as slow to anger and abounding in love. The anguish and lack of peace in Ezekiel 7:25 serve as a warning to turn back to God and seek His peace, which is available through faith in Jesus Christ, as stated in John 14:27.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways that I, like the Israelites, might be seeking peace in all the wrong places, and how can I turn to God to find true peace?
- How does the promise of 'anguish' in Ezekiel 7:25 challenge my understanding of God's character, and what does it teach me about the consequences of sin?
- In what ways can I, as a follower of Jesus Christ, be an ambassador of God's peace in a world that is often seeking peace but finding none, as described in Ezekiel 7:25?
- What role does faith and trust in God play in finding peace, even in the midst of difficult circumstances, and how can I cultivate deeper faith and trust in my own life?
Gill's Exposition on Ezekiel 7:25
Destruction cometh,.... Upon the temple, city, nation, and people; the king of Babylon, the destroyer of the Gentiles, and now of the Jews, being on his way, Jeremiah 4:7; and they shall seek peace,
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Ezekiel 7:25
Destruction cometh; and they shall seek peace, and there shall be none. They shall seek peace, and there shall be none - (1 Thessalonians 5:3).
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Ezekiel 7:25
Destruction; such as an angry, provoked power makes when it cuts off all root and branch. They shall seek peace; either by inquiring of prophets; or rather, suing to Nebuchadnezzar, whom, after so many affronts, they will attempt to pacify. There shall be none; no such thing can be had: they should seek it elsewhere, and appease their God, who could give them peace; as for the Chaldean, he will not, because God doth not.
Trapp's Commentary on Ezekiel 7:25
Ezekiel 7:25 Destruction cometh; and they shall seek peace, and [there shall be] none.Ver. 25. Destruction cometh.] Not εξιλασμοςηκει, Mercy shall come, as the Septuagint ill render it, but utter excision, as when a weaver cutteth the web he hath finished out of the loom. They shall seek peace.] Of God, but all too late; of the Chaldees, but all in vain; for they were cockatrices, and would not be charmed. Note here how Jeremiah and Ezekiel say the same thing, as being acted by the same spirit.
Ellicott's Commentary on Ezekiel 7:25
(25) Destruction cometh.—This is another of the peculiar words occurring only in this chapter. It is generally explained of the dismay and horror accompanying great judgments, and vividly described by our Lord as “men’s hearts failing them for fear” (Luke 21:26).
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Ezekiel 7:25
Verse 25. They shall seek peace] They see now that their ceasing to pay the tribute to the king of Babylon has brought the Chaldeans against them; and now they sue for peace in vain. He will not hear: he is resolved on their destruction.
Cambridge Bible on Ezekiel 7:25
25. Destruction cometh] Or, anguish.
Sermons on Ezekiel 7:25
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Doctrine of the Lamb - Part 2 by J. Sidlow Baxter | In this sermon, the preacher focuses on the significance of Isaiah 53 and the role of the Lamb in the redemption of humanity. He highlights seven key points from the scripture: the |
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(The Church in the Last Days) 12 - the Harlot Church by Milton Green | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of following the Word of God rather than the traditions of men. He encourages listeners to listen to the entire series of tape |
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Blessed Are the Peacemaker by Dwight Pentecost | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of maintaining unity within the body of believers. He refers to a parable in Matthew's Gospel where Jesus speaks of a shepher |
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The Centrality of the Lamb - Part 2 by J. Sidlow Baxter | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of recognizing the sinful nature of humanity and the need for a savior. He notes that there is a growing interest in the Bibl |
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Studies in Isaiah - Part 10 by Harry Ironside | In this sermon, the preacher focuses on the last three verses of Isaiah chapter 52. He begins by discussing the image of beautiful feet upon a mountain, representing the remnant co |
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The Saviour's Tears Over the Lost by Robert Murray M'Cheyne | Robert Murray M'Cheyne emphasizes the deep compassion of Christ, who weeps over the lost, just as He did for Jerusalem. He highlights that the gospel is essential for peace, offeri |
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Justified! by J.C. Ryle | J.C. Ryle emphasizes the profound significance of being justified by faith, which grants true peace with God through Jesus Christ. He outlines four key points: the privilege of pea |