Ezekiel 9:10
Ezekiel 9:10 in Multiple Translations
But as for Me, I will not look on them with pity, nor will I spare them. I will bring their deeds down upon their own heads.”
And as for me also, mine eye shall not spare, neither will I have pity, but I will recompense their way upon their head.
And as for me also, mine eye shall not spare, neither will I have pity, but I will bring their way upon their head.
And as for me, my eye will not have mercy, and I will have no pity, but I will send the punishment of their ways on their heads.
But I certainly won't be kind to them or have mercy on them. I will make sure they suffer the consequences of what they've done.”
As touching me also, mine eye shall not spare them, neither will I haue pitie, but will recompence their wayes vpon their heades.
And I also, Mine eye doth not pity, nor do I spare; their way on their own head I have put.'
As for me also, my eye won’t spare, neither will I have pity, but I will bring their way on their head.”
And as for me also, my eye shall not spare, neither will I have pity, but I will recompense their way upon their head.
Therefore neither shall my eye spare, nor will I have pity: I will requite their way upon their head.
So I will not pity them or act mercifully toward them. I will do to them the evil things that they have done to other people.”
Berean Amplified Bible — Ezekiel 9:10
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Ezekiel 9:10 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וְ/גַ֨ם
אֲנִ֔י
לֹא
תָח֥וֹס
עֵינִ֖/י
וְ/לֹ֣א
אֶחְמֹ֑ל
דַּרְכָּ֖/ם
בְּ/רֹאשָׁ֥/ם
נָתָֽתִּי
וְ/גַ֨ם
gam
H1571
also
Conj | DirObjM
אֲנִ֔י
ʼănîy
H589
I
Pron
לֹא
lôʼ
H3808
not
Part
תָח֥וֹס
chûwç
H2347
to pity
V-Qal-Imperf-3fs
עֵינִ֖/י
ʻayin
H5869
eye
N-cs | Suff
וְ/לֹ֣א
lôʼ
H3808
not
Conj | Part
אֶחְמֹ֑ל
châmal
H2550
to spare
V-Qal-Imperf-1cs
דַּרְכָּ֖/ם
derek
H1870
way
N-cs | Suff
בְּ/רֹאשָׁ֥/ם
rôʼsh
H7218
head
Prep | N-ms | Suff
נָתָֽתִּי
nâthan
H5414
to give
V-Qal-Perf-1cs
Hebrew Word Study
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Hebrew Word Reference — Ezekiel 9:10
וְ/גַ֨ם
gam
H1571
"also"
Conj | DirObjM
Also means 'even' or 'too', used for emphasis or to connect ideas, like 'both...and' or 'neither...nor'. It can introduce a climax or show contrast.
Definition: 1) also, even, indeed, moreover, yea 1a) also, moreover (giving emphasis) 1b) neither, neither...nor (with negative) 1c) even (for stress) 1d) indeed, yea (introducing climax) 1e) also (of correspondence or retribution) 1f) but, yet, though (adversative) 1g) even, yea, yea though (with 'when' in hypothetical case) 2) (TWOT) again, alike
Usage: Occurs in 661 OT verses. KJV: again, alike, also, (so much) as (soon), both (so)...and, but, either...or, even, for all, (in) likewise (manner), moreover, nay...neither, one, then(-refore), though, what, with, yea. See also: Genesis 3:6; Exodus 19:9; 1 Samuel 14:21.
אֲנִ֔י
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.
לֹא
lôʼ
H3808
"not"
Part
The Hebrew word for not or no is used to indicate absence or negation, as when God says no to the Israelites' requests, or when they disobey His commands.
Definition: 1) not, no 1a) not (with verb-absolute prohibition) 1b) not (with modifier-negation) 1c) nothing (subst) 1d) without (with particle) 1e) before (of time) Aramaic equivalent: la (לָא "not" H3809)
Usage: Occurs in 3967 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] before, [phrase] or else, ere, [phrase] except, ig(-norant), much, less, nay, neither, never, no((-ne), -r, (-thing)), ([idiom] as though...,(can-), for) not (out of), of nought, otherwise, out of, [phrase] surely, [phrase] as truly as, [phrase] of a truth, [phrase] verily, for want, [phrase] whether, without. See also: Genesis 2:5; Genesis 31:15; Exodus 4:9.
תָח֥וֹס
chûwç
H2347
"to pity"
V-Qal-Imperf-3fs
To pity or have compassion on someone means to show kindness and care for their well-being, like God's compassion for his people. It involves covering or protecting them from harm.
Definition: (Qal) to pity, have compassion, spare, look upon with compassion
Usage: Occurs in 24 OT verses. KJV: pity, regard, spare. See also: Genesis 45:20; Ezekiel 5:11; Psalms 72:13.
עֵינִ֖/י
ʻayin
H5869
"eye"
N-cs | Suff
This word can mean a spring or fountain, but also refers to the eye or a source of something. It is often translated as affliction, outward appearance, or countenance, and is used in various contexts throughout the Bible.
Definition: : eye 1) eye 1a) eye 1a1) of physical eye 1a2) as showing mental qualities 1a3) of mental and spiritual faculties (fig.)
Usage: Occurs in 828 OT verses. KJV: affliction, outward appearance, [phrase] before, [phrase] think best, colour, conceit, [phrase] be content, countenance, [phrase] displease, eye((-brow), (-d), -sight), face, [phrase] favour, fountain, furrow (from the margin), [idiom] him, [phrase] humble, knowledge, look, ([phrase] well), [idiom] me, open(-ly), [phrase] (not) please, presence, [phrase] regard, resemblance, sight, [idiom] thee, [idiom] them, [phrase] think, [idiom] us, well, [idiom] you(-rselves). See also: Genesis 3:5; Exodus 34:9; Deuteronomy 28:67.
וְ/לֹ֣א
lôʼ
H3808
"not"
Conj | Part
The Hebrew word for not or no is used to indicate absence or negation, as when God says no to the Israelites' requests, or when they disobey His commands.
Definition: 1) not, no 1a) not (with verb-absolute prohibition) 1b) not (with modifier-negation) 1c) nothing (subst) 1d) without (with particle) 1e) before (of time) Aramaic equivalent: la (לָא "not" H3809)
Usage: Occurs in 3967 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] before, [phrase] or else, ere, [phrase] except, ig(-norant), much, less, nay, neither, never, no((-ne), -r, (-thing)), ([idiom] as though...,(can-), for) not (out of), of nought, otherwise, out of, [phrase] surely, [phrase] as truly as, [phrase] of a truth, [phrase] verily, for want, [phrase] whether, without. See also: Genesis 2:5; Genesis 31:15; Exodus 4:9.
אֶחְמֹ֑ל
châmal
H2550
"to spare"
V-Qal-Imperf-1cs
To spare or have pity is the meaning of this Hebrew verb, as seen in Genesis 43:14, where Joseph spares his brothers. It shows compassion and mercy towards others.
Definition: (Qal) to spare, pity, have compassion on
Usage: Occurs in 40 OT verses. KJV: have compassion, (have) pity, spare. See also: Exodus 2:6; Jeremiah 21:7; Proverbs 6:34.
דַּרְכָּ֖/ם
derek
H1870
"way"
N-cs | Suff
Derek refers to a road or path, and can also mean a way of life or manner of action. It is often used to describe a journey or direction, and can be used figuratively to describe a person's character or moral path.
Definition: : road/route 1) way, road, distance, journey, manner 1a) road, way, path 1b) journey 1c) direction 1d) manner, habit, way 1e) of course of life (fig.) 1f) of moral character (fig.)
Usage: Occurs in 626 OT verses. KJV: along, away, because of, [phrase] by, conversation, custom, (east-) ward, journey, manner, passenger, through, toward, (high-) (path-) way(-side), whither(-soever). See also: Genesis 3:24; Deuteronomy 28:29; 1 Kings 15:34.
בְּ/רֹאשָׁ֥/ם
rôʼsh
H7218
"head"
Prep | N-ms | Suff
This Hebrew word means chief or prince, and is used to describe leaders in the Bible, such as in the book of 1 Samuel. It signifies a position of authority and importance.
Definition: : head 1) head, top, summit, upper part, chief, total, sum, height, front, beginning 1a) head (of man, animals) 1b) top, tip (of mountain) 1c) height (of stars) 1d) chief, head (of man, city, nation, place, family, priest) 1e) head, front, beginning 1f) chief, choicest, best 1g) head, division, company, band 1h) sum
Usage: Occurs in 547 OT verses. KJV: band, beginning, captain, chapiter, chief(-est place, man, things), company, end, [idiom] every (man), excellent, first, forefront, (be-)head, height, (on) high(-est part, (priest)), [idiom] lead, [idiom] poor, principal, ruler, sum, top. See also: Genesis 2:10; Numbers 17:18; 2 Samuel 4:7.
נָתָֽתִּי
nâthan
H5414
"to give"
V-Qal-Perf-1cs
This word means to give, put, or set something, with a wide range of applications. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus, describing God's actions and human interactions. The word is used to convey giving, selling, or exchanging something.
Definition: : give/deliver/send/produce 1) to give, put, set 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to give, bestow, grant, permit, ascribe, employ, devote, consecrate, dedicate, pay wages, sell, exchange, lend, commit, entrust, give over, deliver up, yield produce, occasion, produce, requite to, report, mention, utter, stretch out, extend 1a2) to put, set, put on, put upon, set, appoint, assign, designate 1a3) to make, constitute 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be given, be bestowed, be provided, be entrusted to, be granted to, be permitted, be issued, be published, be uttered, be assigned 1b2) to be set, be put, be made, be inflicted 1c) (Hophal) 1c1) to be given, be bestowed, be given up, be delivered up 1c2) to be put upon
Usage: Occurs in 1816 OT verses. KJV: add, apply, appoint, ascribe, assign, [idiom] avenge, [idiom] be (healed), bestow, bring (forth, hither), cast, cause, charge, come, commit, consider, count, [phrase] cry, deliver (up), direct, distribute, do, [idiom] doubtless, [idiom] without fail, fasten, frame, [idiom] get, give (forth, over, up), grant, hang (up), [idiom] have, [idiom] indeed, lay (unto charge, up), (give) leave, lend, let (out), [phrase] lie, lift up, make, [phrase] O that, occupy, offer, ordain, pay, perform, place, pour, print, [idiom] pull, put (forth), recompense, render, requite, restore, send (out), set (forth), shew, shoot forth (up), [phrase] sing, [phrase] slander, strike, (sub-) mit, suffer, [idiom] surely, [idiom] take, thrust, trade, turn, utter, [phrase] weep, [phrase] willingly, [phrase] withdraw, [phrase] would (to) God, yield. See also: Genesis 1:17; Genesis 40:21; Exodus 30:12.
Study Notes — Ezekiel 9:10
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- Context
- Cross References
- Ezekiel 9:10 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Ezekiel 9:10
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Ezekiel 9:10
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Ezekiel 9:10
- Trapp's Commentary on Ezekiel 9:10
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Ezekiel 9:10
- Cambridge Bible on Ezekiel 9:10
- Whedon's Commentary on Ezekiel 9:10
- Sermons on Ezekiel 9:10
Context — Execution of the Idolaters
8While they were killing, I was left alone. And I fell facedown and cried out, “Oh, Lord GOD, when You pour out Your wrath on Jerusalem, will You destroy the entire remnant of Israel?”
9He replied, “The iniquity of the house of Israel and Judah is exceedingly great. The land is full of bloodshed, and the city is full of perversity. For they say, ‘The LORD has forsaken the land; the LORD does not see.’
10But as for Me, I will not look on them with pity, nor will I spare them. I will bring their deeds down upon their own heads.”
11Then the man clothed in linen with the writing kit at his side reported back, “I have done as You commanded.”Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Ezekiel 7:4 | I will not look on you with pity, nor will I spare you, but I will punish you for your ways and for the abominations among you. Then you will know that I am the LORD.’ |
| 2 | Ezekiel 8:18 | Therefore I will respond with wrath. I will not look on them with pity, nor will I spare them. Although they shout loudly in My ears, I will not listen to them.” |
| 3 | Ezekiel 11:21 | But as for those whose hearts pursue detestable things and abominations, I will bring their conduct down upon their own heads, declares the Lord GOD.” |
| 4 | Isaiah 65:6 | Behold, it is written before Me: I will not keep silent, but I will repay; I will pay it back into their laps, |
| 5 | Hosea 9:7 | The days of punishment have come; the days of retribution have arrived— let Israel know it. The prophet is called a fool, and the inspired man insane, because of the greatness of your iniquity and hostility. |
| 6 | Ezekiel 5:11 | Therefore as surely as I live, declares the Lord GOD, because you have defiled My sanctuary with all your detestable idols and abominations, I Myself will withdraw My favor; I will not look upon you with pity, nor will I spare you. |
| 7 | Deuteronomy 32:41 | when I sharpen My flashing sword, and My hand grasps it in judgment, I will take vengeance on My adversaries and repay those who hate Me. |
| 8 | Hebrews 10:30 | For we know Him who said, “Vengeance is Mine; I will repay,” and again, “The Lord will judge His people.” |
| 9 | 2 Chronicles 6:23 | then may You hear from heaven and act. May You judge Your servants, condemning the wicked man by bringing down on his own head what he has done, and justifying the righteous man by rewarding him according to his righteousness. |
| 10 | Joel 3:4 | Now what do you have against Me, O Tyre, Sidon, and all the regions of Philistia? Are you rendering against Me a recompense? If you retaliate against Me, I will swiftly and speedily return your recompense upon your heads. |
Ezekiel 9:10 Summary
In Ezekiel 9:10, God says that He will not look on the people with pity or spare them because of their extreme wickedness. This means that God will allow the consequences of their actions to fall directly on them. This verse reminds us that our actions have consequences, and that God is just and will hold us accountable for what we do, as seen in (Galatians 6:7-8). It encourages us to live a life that honors God and to seek His mercy and forgiveness when we sin, as seen in (Psalm 103:8-10).
Frequently Asked Questions
Why does God say He will not look on them with pity in Ezekiel 9:10?
God's statement that He will not look on them with pity is a result of the extreme wickedness of the people, as seen in Ezekiel 9:9, where it says the iniquity of the house of Israel and Judah is exceedingly great, similar to the conditions that led to God's judgment in Romans 1:28-32.
What does it mean for God to bring their deeds down upon their own heads?
This means that God will cause the consequences of their actions to fall directly on them, a principle seen in Galatians 6:7-8, where it is written that a man reaps what he sows, and in Proverbs 26:27, which says that whoever digs a pit will fall into it.
Is God being cruel or heartless in Ezekiel 9:10?
No, God is a God of justice and righteousness, as seen in Psalm 89:14, and His actions are always in line with His character, which includes both mercy and justice, as seen in Psalm 103:8-10, where it is written that God is slow to anger and abounding in love.
How can we apply the lesson of Ezekiel 9:10 to our own lives?
We can apply this lesson by recognizing that our actions have consequences, and that God is just and will hold us accountable for our deeds, as written in 2 Corinthians 5:10, where it says we will all stand before the judgment seat of Christ to give an account of ourselves.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways I have seen the consequences of sin play out in my own life or in the lives of those around me?
- How can I ensure that my actions are pleasing to God and in line with His will, as expressed in Romans 12:2?
- What are some areas of my life where I need to seek God's mercy and forgiveness, as encouraged in 1 John 1:9?
- How can I use the knowledge of God's justice and righteousness to motivate myself to live a life that honors Him, as seen in Colossians 3:17?
- What does this verse teach me about the importance of repentance and turning away from sin, as seen in Acts 3:19?
Gill's Exposition on Ezekiel 9:10
And as for me also,.... As they have not spared the poor and the needy, the widow and the fatherless, but have perverted their judgment, and shed innocent blood: mine eye shall not spare, neither
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Ezekiel 9:10
And as for me also, mine eye shall not spare, neither will I have pity, but I will recompense their way upon their head.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Ezekiel 9:10
As for me, my resolution is fixed. Mine eye, that eye they thought did not see to govern, shall see to punish. I will recompense; they shall find me a Sovereign to vindicate myself, and do justice against their injustice. See 7:4.
Trapp's Commentary on Ezekiel 9:10
Ezekiel 9:10 And as for me also, mine eye shall not spare, neither will I have pity, [but] I will recompense their way upon their head.Ver. 10. And as for me also.] Quapropter etiam ego, Wherefore also I; and there is a stop by an elegant aposiopesis. Mine eye shall not spare.] Ezekiel 5:11; Ezekiel 7:4; Ezekiel 8:18. See a just commentary upon these words, Jeremiah 9:3-17. A rhetorical artifice, in which the speaker comes to a sudden halt, as if unable or unwilling to proceed. ŒD
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Ezekiel 9:10
Verse 10. Mine eye shall not spare] They say, the Lord seeth not: this is false; I have seen all their iniquities, and do see all their abominations; and I will bring deserved judgment upon them, and then that eye which now sees will neither pity nor spare.
Cambridge Bible on Ezekiel 9:10
10. Cf. ch. Ezekiel 5:11, Ezekiel 7:4, Ezekiel 8:18.
Whedon's Commentary on Ezekiel 9:10
10. Mine eye shall not spare — How constantly this terrible statement is repeated (Ezekiel 5:11; Ezekiel 7:4; Ezekiel 8:18).
Sermons on Ezekiel 9:10
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Marked Men #2 by Gareth Evans | In this sermon, the speaker shares two powerful stories that illustrate the brokenness and suffering in the world. The first story is about a missionary in Haiti who brings doctors |
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Follow Me - Part 2 by Loran Helm | In this sermon, the speaker begins by expressing gratitude for the beautiful music, prayers, and words of truth that have been shared. The main focus of the sermon is on the import |
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The Prophetic Savant by Chip Brogden | Chip Brogden delves into the concept of the prophetic savant, likening them to individuals with a heavenly autism who struggle to relate to others due to their unique connection wi |
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God's Holiness - Part 4 by Richard Owen Roberts | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of holiness and the hatred of sin in the eyes of God. He quotes various Bible verses to support his message, including Luke 1 |
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The Day of Jehovah by Arno Clemens Gaebelein | Arno Clemens Gaebelein preaches about the consistent prophecy throughout the Bible regarding the future day of Jehovah, a day of wrath, judgment, and the manifestation of God's glo |
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The Future Punishment of the Wicked Unavoidable and Intolerable by Jonathan Edwards | Jonathan Edwards preaches a powerful sermon on the future punishment of the wicked, emphasizing the unavoidable, intolerable, and inescapable nature of God's wrath upon impenitent |
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His Dreadful Threatenings! by Thomas Brooks | Thomas Brooks emphasizes the inseparable connection between sin and its consequences, asserting that the wages of sin is death as stated in Romans 6:23. He argues that a just and r |