Ezekiel 9:7
Ezekiel 9:7 in Multiple Translations
Then 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.
And he said unto them, Defile the house, and fill the courts with the slain: go ye forth. And they went forth, and slew in the city.
And he said unto them, Defile the house, and fill the courts with the slain: go ye forth. And they went forth, and smote in the city.
And he said to them, Make the house unclean, make the open places full of dead: go forward and send destruction on the town.
Then he told them, “Make the Temple unclean and fill the courtyards with dead bodies. Go ahead and do it!” So they went and started killing all through the city.
And he sayde vnto them, Defile the house, and fill the courtes with the slaine, then goe foorth: and they went out, and slewe them in the citie.
And they begin among the aged men who [are] before the house, and He saith unto them, 'Defile the house, and fill the courts with the wounded, go forth.' And they have gone forth and have smitten in the city.
He said to them, “Defile the house, and fill the courts with the slain. Go out!” They went out, and struck in the city.
And he said to them, Defile the house, and fill the courts with the slain: go ye forth. And they went forth, and slew in the city.
And he said to them: Defile the house, and ill the courts with the slain: go ye forth. And they went forth, and slew them that were in the city.
Then Yahweh said to those men, “Pollute the temple by filling the courtyardwith the corpses of those whom you kill! Start now!” So they went out and starting killing people throughout the city.
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Study Notes — Ezekiel 9:7
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- Ezekiel 9:7 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Ezekiel 9:7
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Ezekiel 9:7
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Ezekiel 9:7
- Trapp's Commentary on Ezekiel 9:7
- Ellicott's Commentary on Ezekiel 9:7
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Ezekiel 9:7
- Cambridge Bible on Ezekiel 9:7
- Barnes' Notes on Ezekiel 9:7
- Whedon's Commentary on Ezekiel 9:7
- Sermons on Ezekiel 9:7
Context — Execution of the Idolaters
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.
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.’Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | 2 Chronicles 36:17 | So He brought up against them the king of the Chaldeans, who put their young men to the sword in the sanctuary, sparing neither young men nor young women, neither elderly nor infirm. God gave them all into the hand of Nebuchadnezzar, |
| 2 | Ezekiel 7:20–22 | His beautiful ornaments they transformed into pride and used them to fashion their vile images and detestable idols. Therefore I will make these into something unclean for them. And I will hand these things over as plunder to foreigners and loot to the wicked of the earth, who will defile them. I will turn My face away from them, and they will defile My treasured place. Violent men will enter it, and they will defile it. |
| 3 | Lamentations 2:4–7 | He has bent His bow like an enemy; His right hand is positioned. Like a foe He has killed all who were pleasing to the eye; He has poured out His wrath like fire on the tent of the Daughter of Zion. The Lord is like an enemy; He has swallowed up Israel. He has swallowed up all her palaces and destroyed her strongholds. He has multiplied mourning and lamentation for the Daughter of Judah. He has laid waste His tabernacle like a garden booth; He has destroyed His place of meeting. The LORD has made Zion forget her appointed feasts and Sabbaths. In His fierce anger He has despised both king and priest. The Lord has rejected His altar; He has abandoned His sanctuary; He has delivered the walls of her palaces into the hand of the enemy. They have raised a shout in the house of the LORD as on the day of an appointed feast. |
| 4 | Psalms 79:1–3 | The nations, O God, have invaded Your inheritance; they have defiled Your holy temple and reduced Jerusalem to rubble. They have given the corpses of Your servants as food to the birds of the air, the flesh of Your saints to the beasts of the earth. They have poured out their blood like water all around Jerusalem, and there is no one to bury the dead. |
| 5 | Luke 13:1 | At that time some of those present told Jesus about the Galileans whose blood Pilate had mixed with their sacrifices. |
Ezekiel 9:7 Summary
[Ezekiel 9:7 shows us that God is serious about sin and will not tolerate it in His presence. Just as the temple was defiled by the sins of the people, our lives can be defiled by our own sin. But God is also a God of mercy and forgiveness, as seen in Psalm 103:12 and 1 John 1:9. By repenting and turning to Him, we can be cleansed and made new.]
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean to 'defile the temple' in Ezekiel 9:7?
To defile the temple means to make it unclean or polluted, which is a serious offense against God, as seen in Jeremiah 7:30 and Ezekiel 5:11.
Why were the elders before the temple the first to be slain, as mentioned in Ezekiel 9:6?
The elders were likely targeted first because of their prominent role in the spiritual leadership of Israel, and their failure to lead the people in righteousness, as warned in Isaiah 3:14 and Ezekiel 22:6.
Is God being cruel or unjust in commanding the slaughter of innocent people in Ezekiel 9:7?
While it may seem that way, God's judgment is always just and righteous, as stated in Genesis 18:25 and Deuteronomy 32:4, and is a response to the deep-seated sin and rebellion of the people, as seen in Ezekiel 9:9.
How does this verse relate to the concept of God's wrath?
Ezekiel 9:7 illustrates God's wrath as a response to the sins of His people, as also seen in Romans 1:18 and Revelation 6:16-17, highlighting the importance of repentance and obedience to God's commands.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways that I may be contributing to the 'defilement' of God's temple, my body, through my thoughts, words, or actions, and how can I repent and seek cleansing?
- How can I ensure that I am not among those who are 'slain' spiritually, but rather among those who are marked for salvation, as mentioned in Ezekiel 9:4 and Revelation 7:3?
- In what ways can I be a voice of warning and repentance to those around me, as Ezekiel was to the people of Israel, and how can I trust God to use me in this way?
- What are some areas in my life where I need to surrender to God's judgment and purification, and how can I trust in His goodness and mercy even in difficult times?
Gill's Exposition on Ezekiel 9:7
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Ezekiel 9:7
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Ezekiel 9:7
Trapp's Commentary on Ezekiel 9:7
Ellicott's Commentary on Ezekiel 9:7
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Ezekiel 9:7
Cambridge Bible on Ezekiel 9:7
Barnes' Notes on Ezekiel 9:7
Whedon's Commentary on Ezekiel 9:7
Sermons on Ezekiel 9:7
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(Through the Bible) 2 Chronicles 28-36 by Chuck Smith | In this sermon, the speaker tells the story of Balaam and his donkey from the Bible. Balaam is tempted by the king's offer of wealth and power, but his donkey keeps veering off the |
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Progress of Redemption #03 by David Shirley | In this sermon, the preacher focuses on the story of Solomon in the book of 1 Kings. He highlights how Solomon's disobedience to God's commands led to the decline and division of t |
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Daniel and His Times by Sir Robert Anderson | Sir Robert Anderson delves into the life of the prophet Daniel, highlighting his unique role as a recipient of divine revelations rather than an inspired prophet. Daniel, living in |
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A Psalm of Asaph by Chuck Smith | In this sermon, Pastor Chuck Smith discusses the destruction of Jerusalem by the Babylonian army. He describes the defilement of the holy temple and the suffering of the people. Th |
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The Burden of the Hour by Phil Beach Jr. | Phil Beach Jr. emphasizes the urgency of recognizing the spiritual state of God's people as reflected in Psalms 79 and 80. He highlights the importance of humility and the cry for |
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Repentance - Part 1 by Derek Prince | In this sermon, Derek Prince discusses the importance of repentance in the message of salvation. He highlights the role of John the Baptist as the forerunner who prepared the heart |
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Accidents, Not Punishments by C.H. Spurgeon | In this sermon, the preacher reflects on a tragic incident where a couple is crushed and killed in an accident. The preacher emphasizes that this event should not be seen as a puni |






