Ezekiel 9:5
Ezekiel 9:5 in Multiple Translations
And as I listened, He said to the others, “Follow him through the city and start killing; do not show pity or spare anyone!
¶ And to the others he said in mine hearing, Go ye after him through the city, and smite: let not your eye spare, neither have ye pity:
And to the others he said in my hearing, Go ye through the city after him, and smite: let not your eye spare, neither have ye pity;
And to these he said in my hearing, Go through the town after him using your axes: do not let your eyes have mercy, and have no pity:
Then I heard him tell the others, “Follow him all through the city and start killing people. Don't be kind or merciful to anyone!
And to the other he said, that I might heare, Goe ye after him through the citie, and smite: let your eye spare none, neither haue pitie.
And to the others he said in mine ears, 'Pass on into the city after him, and smite; your eye doth not pity, nor do ye spare;
To the others he said in my hearing, “Go through the city after him, and strike. Don’t let your eye spare, neither have pity.
And to the others he said in my hearing, Go ye after him through the city, and smite: let not your eye spare, neither have ye pity:
And to the others he said in my hearing: Go ye after him through the city, and strike: let not your eyes spare, nor be ye moved with pity.
While I was listening, he said to the other six men, “Follow the man wearing the white robe, and kill people. Do not pity them or act mercifully toward them.
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Study Notes — Ezekiel 9:5
- Context
- Cross References
- Ezekiel 9:5 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Ezekiel 9:5
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Ezekiel 9:5
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Ezekiel 9:5
- Trapp's Commentary on Ezekiel 9:5
- Ellicott's Commentary on Ezekiel 9:5
- Cambridge Bible on Ezekiel 9:5
- Whedon's Commentary on Ezekiel 9:5
- Sermons on Ezekiel 9:5
Context — Execution of the Idolaters
5And as I listened, He said to the others, “Follow him through the city and start killing; do not show pity or spare anyone!
6Slaughter the old men, the young men and maidens, the women and children; but do not go near anyone who has the mark. Now begin at My sanctuary.” So they began with the elders who were before the temple. 7Then He told them, “Defile the temple and fill the courts with the slain. Go forth!” So they went out and began killing throughout the city.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | 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. |
| 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 7:9 | 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 it is I, the LORD, who strikes the blow. |
| 4 | Isaiah 22:14 | The LORD of Hosts has revealed in my hearing: “Until your dying day, this sin of yours will never be atoned for,” says the Lord GOD of Hosts. |
| 5 | Numbers 25:7–8 | On seeing this, Phinehas son of Eleazar, the son of Aaron the priest, got up from the assembly, took a spear in his hand, followed the Israelite into his tent, and drove the spear through both of them—through the Israelite and on through the belly of the woman. So the plague against the Israelites was halted, |
| 6 | 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.’ |
| 7 | 1 Samuel 9:15 | Now on the day before Saul’s arrival, the LORD had revealed to Samuel, |
| 8 | 1 Kings 18:40 | Then Elijah ordered them, “Seize the prophets of Baal! Do not let a single one escape.” So they seized them, and Elijah brought them down to the Kishon Valley and slaughtered them there. |
| 9 | Exodus 32:27 | He told them, “This is what the LORD, the God of Israel, says: ‘Each of you men is to fasten his sword to his side, go back and forth through the camp from gate to gate, and slay his brother, his friend, and his neighbor.’” |
| 10 | Ezekiel 9:10 | 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.” |
Ezekiel 9:5 Summary
[Ezekiel 9:5 shows us that God is serious about sin and will judge those who refuse to repent, just like He warned in Deuteronomy 28:63 and Leviticus 26:30. He wants us to understand that our actions have consequences, and He will not tolerate evil forever. As it says in Psalm 89:14, God's justice and righteousness are the foundation of His throne, and He will not compromise on these principles. This verse should motivate us to seek God's mercy and forgiveness, and to live lives that are pleasing to Him, as encouraged in Romans 11:22.]
Frequently Asked Questions
Why did God instruct the executioners to show no pity or spare anyone in Ezekiel 9:5?
God's instruction to show no pity reflects the severity of Jerusalem's sin and the importance of holiness, as seen in Deuteronomy 28:63 and Leviticus 26:30, where God warns of judgment for disobedience.
Who are the 'others' that God spoke to in Ezekiel 9:5?
The 'others' are likely a group of angelic executioners, given the context of Ezekiel 9:1-11, where God commands them to follow the man clothed in linen and carry out judgment on the city.
How can a loving God command such violence and destruction in Ezekiel 9:5?
This verse highlights the tension between God's justice and mercy, as seen in Psalm 89:14, where God's justice and righteousness are the foundation of His throne, and Romans 11:22, which notes that God's kindness and severity are both part of His character.
What is the significance of the command to 'follow him through the city' in Ezekiel 9:5?
This command emphasizes the thoroughness of God's judgment, ensuring that all parts of the city are reached, much like the instructions for the conquest of Canaan in Deuteronomy 20:16-18, where God commands the Israelites to destroy all the inhabitants of the land.
Reflection Questions
- How does the concept of God's judgment in Ezekiel 9:5 challenge or comfort me in my own life?
- In what ways can I, like the man clothed in linen, be a vessel for God's mercy and mark of protection for others?
- What are the 'abominations' in my own life or community that I should be 'sighing and groaning' over, as in Ezekiel 9:4?
- How can I balance the attributes of God's justice and mercy in my own understanding of His character?
Gill's Exposition on Ezekiel 9:5
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Ezekiel 9:5
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Ezekiel 9:5
Trapp's Commentary on Ezekiel 9:5
Ellicott's Commentary on Ezekiel 9:5
Cambridge Bible on Ezekiel 9:5
Whedon's Commentary on Ezekiel 9:5
Sermons on Ezekiel 9:5
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Freedom From Denominationalism by Zac Poonen | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of seeking God's truth and total freedom from anything that binds us. He encourages humility, servanthood, and having a father |
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(Through the Bible) Ezekiel 6-10 by Chuck Smith | In this sermon, the speaker discusses the difficulty of describing heavenly things in human language. He uses the example of Ezekiel's vision of heavenly beings with four faces to |
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Judgment Begins at the House of God by Andrew Murray | Andrew Murray emphasizes that God's judgment begins within His own house, as illustrated by Peter's reflection on Ezekiel 9:5-6. He points out that before God pronounces judgment o |
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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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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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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 |
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Then the Fire of the Lord Fell by Duncan Campbell | In this sermon transcript, the preacher emphasizes the need for conviction and the fear of God in our lives. He describes a powerful experience of God's presence during a church se |







