Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version So I will pour out my wrath on them and consume them with my fiery anger, bringing down on their own heads all they have done, declares the Sovereign LORD.” New Living Translation So now I will pour out my fury on them, consuming them with the fire of my anger. I will heap on their heads the full penalty for all their sins. I, the Sovereign LORD, have spoken!” English Standard Version Therefore I have poured out my indignation upon them. I have consumed them with the fire of my wrath. I have returned their way upon their heads, declares the Lord GOD.” Berean Standard Bible So I have poured out My indignation upon them and consumed them with the fire of My fury. I have brought their ways down upon their own heads, declares the Lord GOD.” King James Bible Therefore have I poured out mine indignation upon them; I have consumed them with the fire of my wrath: their own way have I recompensed upon their heads, saith the Lord GOD. New King James Version Therefore I have poured out My indignation on them; I have consumed them with the fire of My wrath; and I have recompensed their deeds on their own heads,” says the Lord GOD. New American Standard Bible So I have poured out My indignation on them; I have consumed them with the fire of My wrath; I have brought their way upon their heads,” declares the Lord GOD. NASB 1995 “Thus I have poured out My indignation on them; I have consumed them with the fire of My wrath; their way I have brought upon their heads,” declares the Lord GOD. NASB 1977 “Thus I have poured out My indignation on them; I have consumed them with the fire of My wrath; their way I have brought upon their heads,” declares the Lord GOD. Legacy Standard Bible Thus I have poured out My indignation on them; I have consumed them with the fire of My fury; their way I have brought upon their heads,” declares Lord Yahweh. Amplified Bible Therefore I have poured out My indignation on them; I have consumed them with the fire of My wrath; I have repaid their way [by bringing it] upon their own heads,” says the Lord GOD. Christian Standard Bible So I have poured out my indignation on them and consumed them with the fire of my fury. I have brought their conduct down on their own heads.” This is the declaration of the Lord GOD. Holman Christian Standard Bible So I have poured out My indignation on them and consumed them with the fire of My fury. I have brought their actions down on their own heads.” This is the declaration of the Lord GOD. American Standard Version Therefore have I poured out mine indignation upon them; I have consumed them with the fire of my wrath: their own way have I brought upon their heads, saith the Lord Jehovah. Contemporary English Version So in my fierce anger, I will punish the Israelites for what they have done, and they will know that I am furious. I, the LORD, have spoken. English Revised Version Therefore have I poured out mine indignation upon them; I have consumed them with the fire of my wrath: their own way have I brought upon their heads, saith the Lord GOD. GOD'S WORD® Translation So I will pour out my anger on you, and with my fiery anger I will consume you. This is because of all the things you have done,' declares the Almighty LORD." Good News Translation So I will turn my anger loose on them, and like a fire I will destroy them for what they have done." The Sovereign LORD has spoken. International Standard Version so I poured my indignation over them. With my fierce anger, I've consumed them. I brought the consequences of their behavior upon them,' declares the Lord GOD." Majority Standard Bible So I have poured out My indignation upon them and consumed them with the fire of My fury. I have brought their ways down upon their own heads, declares the Lord GOD.? NET Bible So I have poured my anger on them, and destroyed them with the fire of my fury. I hereby repay them for what they have done, declares the sovereign LORD." New Heart English Bible Therefore have I poured out my indignation on them; I have consumed them with the fire of my wrath: their own way have I brought on their heads, says the Lord GOD." Webster's Bible Translation Therefore have I poured out my indignation upon them; I have consumed them with the fire of my wrath: their own way have I recompensed upon their heads, saith the Lord GOD. World English Bible Therefore I have poured out my indignation on them. I have consumed them with the fire of my wrath. I have brought their own way on their heads,” says the Lord Yahweh. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd I pour out My indignation on them, "" I have consumed them by [the] fire of My wrath, "" I have put their way on their own head, "" A declaration of Lord YHWH!” Young's Literal Translation And I pour out on them mine indignation, By fire of My wrath I have consumed them, Their way on their own head I have put, An affirmation of the Lord Jehovah!' Smith's Literal Translation I will pour out my wrath upon them; I consumed them in the fire of mine anger: I gave their way upon their head, says the Lord Jehovah. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd I poured out my indignation upon them, in the fire of my wrath I consumed them: I have rendered their way upon their own head, saith the Lord God. Catholic Public Domain Version And so I poured out my indignation upon them; in the fire of my wrath I consumed them. I have rendered their own way upon their head, says the Lord God.” New American Bible Therefore I have poured out my fury upon them; with my fiery wrath I have consumed them, bringing down their ways upon their heads—oracle of the Lord GOD. New Revised Standard Version Therefore I have poured out my indignation upon them; I have consumed them with the fire of my wrath; I have returned their conduct upon their heads, says the Lord GOD. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleTherefore have I poured out my indignation upon them; I have consumed them with the fire of my wrath; their own ways have I recompensed upon their heads, says the LORD God. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And I poured upon them my anger, and in the fire of my anger I destroyed them. I have paid their ways on their heads, says THE LORD OF LORDS OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Therefore have I poured out Mine indignation upon them; I have consumed them with the fire of My wrath; their own way have I brought upon their heads, saith the Lord GOD.' Brenton Septuagint Translation So I have poured out my wrath upon her in the fury of mine anger, to accomplish it. I have recompensed their ways on their own heads, saith the Lord God. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Sins of Prophets, Priests, Princes…30I searched for a man among them to repair the wall and stand in the gap before Me on behalf of the land, so that I should not destroy it. But I found no one. 31So I have poured out My indignation upon them and consumed them with the fire of My fury. I have brought their ways down upon their own heads, declares the Lord GOD.” Cross References Jeremiah 6:30 They are called rejected silver, because the LORD has rejected them.” Isaiah 5:25 Therefore the anger of the LORD burns against His people; His hand is raised against them to strike them down. The mountains quake, and the corpses lie like refuse in the streets. Despite all this, His anger is not turned away; His hand is still upraised. Lamentations 2:4 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. Zephaniah 3:8 Therefore wait for Me,” declares the LORD, “until the day I rise to testify. For My decision is to gather nations, to assemble kingdoms, to pour out upon them My indignation—all My burning anger. For all the earth will be consumed by the fire of My jealousy. 2 Kings 22:17 because they have forsaken Me and burned incense to other gods, that they might provoke Me to anger with all the works of their hands. My wrath will be kindled against this place and will not be quenched.’ Jeremiah 7:20 Therefore this is what the Lord GOD says: Behold, My anger and My fury will be poured out on this place, on man and beast, on the trees of the field and the produce of the land, and it will burn and not be extinguished. Isaiah 9:19 By the wrath of the LORD of Hosts the land is scorched, and the people are fuel for the fire. No man even spares his brother. Hosea 8:5 He has rejected your calf, O Samaria. My anger burns against them. How long will they be incapable of innocence? Amos 5:6 Seek the LORD and live, or He will sweep like fire through the house of Joseph; it will devour everything, with no one at Bethel to extinguish it. Nahum 1:6 Who can withstand His indignation? Who can endure His burning anger? His wrath is poured out like fire; even rocks are shattered before Him. Romans 1:18 The wrath of God is being revealed from heaven against all the godlessness and wickedness of men who suppress the truth by their wickedness. Revelation 16:1 Then I heard a loud voice from the temple saying to the seven angels, “Go, pour out on the earth the seven bowls of God’s wrath.” Matthew 23:37-38 O Jerusalem, Jerusalem, who kills the prophets and stones those sent to her, how often I have longed to gather your children together, as a hen gathers her chicks under her wings, but you were unwilling! / Look, your house is left to you desolate. Luke 19:41-44 As Jesus approached Jerusalem and saw the city, He wept over it / and said, “If only you had known on this day what would bring you peace! But now it is hidden from your eyes. / For the days will come upon you when your enemies will barricade you and surround you and hem you in on every side. ... Romans 2:5 But because of your hard and unrepentant heart, you are storing up wrath against yourself for the day of wrath, when God’s righteous judgment will be revealed. Treasury of Scripture Therefore have I poured out my indignation on them; I have consumed them with the fire of my wrath: their own way have I recompensed on their heads, said the Lord GOD. have I pured Ezekiel 22:21,22 Yea, I will gather you, and blow upon you in the fire of my wrath, and ye shall be melted in the midst thereof… their own Ezekiel 7:3,8,9 Now is the end come upon thee, and I will send mine anger upon thee, and will judge thee according to thy ways, and will recompense upon thee all thine abominations… 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. Ezekiel 11:21 But as for them whose heart walketh after the heart of their detestable things and their abominations, I will recompense their way upon their own heads, saith the Lord GOD. Jump to Previous Anger Consume Consumed Declares End Fiery Fire Heads Indignation Loose Passion Pour Poured Punishment Recompense Recompensed Requited Way Ways WrathJump to Next Anger Consume Consumed Declares End Fiery Fire Heads Indignation Loose Passion Pour Poured Punishment Recompense Recompensed Requited Way Ways WrathEzekiel 22 1. A catalogue of sins in Jerusalem, and the dispersion of the Jews in consequence17. God will burn them as dross in his furnace 23. The general corruption of prophets, priests, princes, and the people So I have poured out My indignation upon them This phrase indicates God's righteous anger and judgment against the people of Israel. The term "indignation" reflects a deep, divine displeasure with the nation's persistent sin and rebellion. In the context of Ezekiel, this judgment is a response to the idolatry, injustice, and moral corruption prevalent in Jerusalem. The imagery of pouring out suggests a complete and overwhelming action, similar to the pouring out of a liquid, indicating the totality of God's judgment. This is consistent with other instances in the Old Testament where God's wrath is depicted as being poured out, such as in Jeremiah 7:20 and Lamentations 2:4. and consumed them with the fire of My fury. I have brought their ways down upon their own heads, declares the Lord GOD.” Persons / Places / Events 1. EzekielA prophet during the Babylonian exile, tasked with delivering God's messages of judgment and hope to the Israelites. 2. Israel The nation of God's chosen people, who are the recipients of the prophetic message and judgment due to their persistent sin and rebellion. 3. Babylonian Exile The period during which the Israelites were exiled from their land as a consequence of their disobedience to God. 4. The Lord GOD The sovereign and righteous judge who declares judgment upon Israel for their sins. 5. Jerusalem The city that symbolizes the spiritual and moral decay of the nation, often the focal point of God's judgment in Ezekiel's prophecies. Teaching Points The Seriousness of SinSin has severe consequences, and God's judgment is a response to persistent disobedience. We must take sin seriously in our lives and communities. God's Righteous Judgment God's judgments are just and righteous. He holds individuals and nations accountable for their actions, reminding us of the importance of living according to His standards. Repentance and Restoration While judgment is severe, God's desire is for repentance and restoration. We should seek to turn from our sinful ways and return to God. Personal Responsibility The phrase "brought their ways down upon their own heads" emphasizes personal responsibility. We are accountable for our actions and their consequences. Hope in God's Sovereignty Even in judgment, God remains sovereign and in control. We can trust in His ultimate plan for justice and redemption. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew So I have poured outוָאֶשְׁפֹּ֤ךְ (wā·’eš·pōḵ) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - first person common singular Strong's 8210: To spill forth, to expend, to sprawl out My indignation זַעְמִ֔י (za‘·mî) Noun - masculine singular construct | first person common singular Strong's 2195: Froth at the mouth, fury upon them עֲלֵיהֶם֙ (‘ă·lê·hem) Preposition | third person masculine plural Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against and consumed כִּלִּיתִ֑ים (kil·lî·ṯîm) Verb - Piel - Perfect - first person common singular | third person masculine plural Strong's 3615: To be complete, at an end, finished, accomplished, or spent them with the fire בְּאֵ֥שׁ (bə·’êš) Preposition-b | Noun - common singular construct Strong's 784: A fire of My fury. עֶבְרָתִ֖י (‘eḇ·rā·ṯî) Noun - feminine singular construct | first person common singular Strong's 5678: Overflow, arrogance, fury I have brought נָתַ֔תִּי (nā·ṯat·tî) Verb - Qal - Perfect - first person common singular Strong's 5414: To give, put, set their ways דַּרְכָּם֙ (dar·kām) Noun - common singular construct | third person masculine plural Strong's 1870: A road, a course of life, mode of action down upon their own heads, בְּרֹאשָׁ֣ם (bə·rō·šām) Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine plural Strong's 7218: The head declares נְאֻ֖ם (nə·’um) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 5002: An oracle the Lord אֲדֹנָ֥י (’ă·ḏō·nāy) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 136: The Lord GOD.” יְהֹוִֽה׃ (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3069: YHWH Links Ezekiel 22:31 NIVEzekiel 22:31 NLT Ezekiel 22:31 ESV Ezekiel 22:31 NASB Ezekiel 22:31 KJV Ezekiel 22:31 BibleApps.com Ezekiel 22:31 Biblia Paralela Ezekiel 22:31 Chinese Bible Ezekiel 22:31 French Bible Ezekiel 22:31 Catholic Bible OT Prophets: Ezekiel 22:31 Therefore have I poured out my indignation (Ezek. 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