Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version I will make the land a desolate waste, and her proud strength will come to an end, and the mountains of Israel will become desolate so that no one will cross them. New Living Translation I will completely destroy the land and demolish her pride. Her arrogant power will come to an end. The mountains of Israel will be so desolate that no one will even travel through them. English Standard Version And I will make the land a desolation and a waste, and her proud might shall come to an end, and the mountains of Israel shall be so desolate that none will pass through. Berean Standard Bible I will make the land a desolate waste, and the pride of her strength will come to an end. The mountains of Israel will become desolate, so that no one will pass through. King James Bible For I will lay the land most desolate, and the pomp of her strength shall cease; and the mountains of Israel shall be desolate, that none shall pass through. New King James Version For I will make the land most desolate, her arrogant strength shall cease, and the mountains of Israel shall be so desolate that no one will pass through. New American Standard Bible And I will make the land a desolation and a waste, and the pride of her power will be brought to an end; and the mountains of Israel will be deserted so that no one will pass through. NASB 1995 “I will make the land a desolation and a waste, and the pride of her power will cease; and the mountains of Israel will be desolate so that no one will pass through. NASB 1977 “And I shall make the land a desolation and a waste, and the pride of her power will cease; and the mountains of Israel will be desolate, so that no one will pass through. Legacy Standard Bible I will make the land a desolation and a desecration, and the lofty pride of her strength will cease; and the mountains of Israel will be desolate so that no one will pass through. Amplified Bible And I will make the land [of Israel] a desolation and a ruin, and her pride in her power will be brought to an end; and the mountains of Israel will be so deserted that no one will pass through. Christian Standard Bible I will make the land a desolate waste, and its proud strength will come to an end. The mountains of Israel will become desolate, with no one passing through. Holman Christian Standard Bible I will make the land a desolate waste, and its proud strength will come to an end. The mountains of Israel will become desolate, with no one passing through. American Standard Version And I will make the land a desolation and an astonishment; and the pride of her power shall cease; and the mountains of Israel shall be desolate, so that none shall pass through. Contemporary English Version I will make the whole country an empty wasteland and crush the power in which you take such pride. Even the mountains will be bare, and no one will try to cross them. English Revised Version And I will make the land a desolation and an astonishment, and the pride of her power shall cease; and the mountains of Israel shall be desolate, that none shall pass through. GOD'S WORD® Translation I will turn the land into a barren wasteland. People will no longer brag about its power. The mountains of Israel will become so ruined that no one will travel through them. Good News Translation I will make the country a desolate wasteland, and the power they were so proud of will come to an end. The mountains of Israel will be so wild that no one will be able to travel through them. International Standard Version Then I'll turn the land into a desolate ruin and her arrogant strength will come to an abrupt end. The mountains of Israel will become so desolate that no one will be able to travel over them." NET Bible I will turn the land into a desolate ruin; her confident pride will come to an end. The mountains of Israel will be so desolate no one will pass through them. New Heart English Bible I will make the land a desolation and an astonishment; and the pride of her power shall cease; and the mountains of Israel shall be desolate, so that none shall pass through. Webster's Bible Translation For I will lay the land most desolate, and the pomp of her strength shall cease; and the mountains of Israel shall be desolate, that none shall pass through. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleI will make the land a desolate waste, and the pride of her strength will come to an end. The mountains of Israel will become desolate, so that no one will pass through. World English Bible I will make the land a desolation and an astonishment. The pride of her power will cease. The mountains of Israel will be desolate, so that no one will pass through. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd I have made the land a desolation and an astonishment, "" And the excellence of its strength has ceased, "" And mountains of Israel have been desolated, "" Without anyone passing through. Young's Literal Translation And I have made the land a desolation and an astonishment, And ceased hath the excellency of its strength, And desolated have been mountains of Israel, Without any one passing through. Smith's Literal Translation And I gave the land a desolation and an amazement, and I caused the pride of her strength to cease; and the mountains of Israel were desolate from none passing through. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd I will make the land a wilderness, and a desert, and the proud strength thereof shall fail, and the mountains of Israel shall be desolate, because there is none to pass by them. Catholic Public Domain Version And I will make the land into a wilderness and a desert. And its arrogant strength will fail. And the mountains of Israel will be desolate; for there will be no one who crosses through them. New American Bible I will make the land a desolate waste, so that its proud strength will come to an end, and the mountains of Israel shall be so desolate that no one will cross them. New Revised Standard Version I will make the land a desolation and a waste, and its proud might shall come to an end; and the mountains of Israel shall be so desolate that no one will pass through. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleFor I will lay the land desolate and waste, and the pomp of her strength shall cease; and the mountains of Israel shall be desolate, that none shall pass through. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And I shall make the land a desolation and an astonishment, and the praise of its strength shall cease from it, and the mountains of Israel shall be a waste without a passerby OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And I will make the land most desolate, and the pride of her power shall cease; and the mountains of Israel shall be desolate, so that none shall pass through. Brenton Septuagint Translation And I will make the land desert, and the pride of her strength shall perish; and the mountains of Israel shall be made desolate by reason of no man passing through. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Word of Jerusalem's Fall…27Tell them that this is what the Lord GOD says: ‘As surely as I live, those in the ruins will fall by the sword, those in the open field I will give to be devoured by wild animals, and those in the strongholds and caves will die by plague. 28I will make the land a desolate waste, and the pride of her strength will come to an end. The mountains of Israel will become desolate, so that no one will pass through. 29Then they will know that I am the LORD, when I have made the land a desolate waste because of all the abominations they have committed.’… Cross References Leviticus 26:31-33 I will reduce your cities to rubble and lay waste your sanctuaries, and I will refuse to smell the pleasing aroma of your sacrifices. / And I will lay waste the land, so that your enemies who dwell in it will be appalled. / But I will scatter you among the nations and will draw out a sword after you as your land becomes desolate and your cities are laid waste. Jeremiah 25:11 And this whole land will become a desolate wasteland, and these nations will serve the king of Babylon for seventy years. Isaiah 6:11-12 Then I asked: “How long, O Lord?” And He replied: “Until the cities lie ruined and without inhabitant, until the houses are left unoccupied and the land is desolate and ravaged, / until the LORD has driven men far away and the land is utterly forsaken. Jeremiah 4:7 A lion has gone up from his thicket, and a destroyer of nations has set out. He has left his lair to lay waste your land. Your cities will be reduced to ruins and lie uninhabited. Jeremiah 9:11 “And I will make Jerusalem a heap of rubble, a haunt for jackals; and I will make the cities of Judah a desolation, without inhabitant.” Jeremiah 12:10-11 Many shepherds have destroyed My vineyard; they have trampled My plot of ground. They have turned My pleasant field into a desolate wasteland. / They have made it a desolation; desolate before Me, it mourns. All the land is laid waste, but no man takes it to heart. Isaiah 1:7 Your land is desolate; your cities are burned with fire. Foreigners devour your fields before you—a desolation demolished by strangers. Isaiah 24:3 The earth will be utterly laid waste and thoroughly plundered. For the LORD has spoken this word. Micah 3:12 Therefore, because of you, Zion will be plowed like a field, Jerusalem will become a heap of rubble, and the temple mount a wooded ridge. Zephaniah 1:2-3 “I will completely sweep away everything from the face of the earth,” declares the LORD. / “I will sweep away man and beast; I will sweep away the birds of the air, and the fish of the sea, and the idols with their wicked worshipers. I will cut off mankind from the face of the earth,” declares the LORD. Matthew 23:38 Look, your house is left to you desolate. Luke 21:20-24 But when you see Jerusalem surrounded by armies, you will know that her desolation is near. / Then let those who are in Judea flee to the mountains, let those in the city get out, and let those in the country stay out of the city. / For these are the days of vengeance, to fulfill all that is written. ... Revelation 18:2 And he cried out in a mighty voice: “Fallen, fallen is Babylon the great! She has become a lair for demons and a haunt for every unclean spirit, every unclean bird, and every detestable beast. Matthew 24:15-22 So when you see standing in the holy place ‘the abomination of desolation,’ spoken of by the prophet Daniel (let the reader understand), / then let those who are in Judea flee to the mountains. / Let no one on the housetop come down to retrieve anything from his house. ... Mark 13:14-20 So when you see the abomination of desolation standing where it should not be (let the reader understand), then let those who are in Judea flee to the mountains. / Let no one on the housetop go back inside to retrieve anything from his house. / And let no one in the field return for his cloak. ... Treasury of Scripture For I will lay the land most desolate, and the pomp of her strength shall cease; and the mountains of Israel shall be desolate, that none shall pass through. I will lay Ezekiel 6:14 So will I stretch out my hand upon them, and make the land desolate, yea, more desolate than the wilderness toward Diblath, in all their habitations: and they shall know that I am the LORD. Ezekiel 12:20 And the cities that are inhabited shall be laid waste, and the land shall be desolate; and ye shall know that I am the LORD. Ezekiel 15:8 And I will make the land desolate, because they have committed a trespass, saith the Lord GOD. Ezekiel 7:24 Wherefore I will bring the worst of the heathen, and they shall possess their houses: I will also make the pomp of the strong to cease; and their holy places shall be defiled. Ezekiel 24:21 Speak unto the house of Israel, Thus saith the Lord GOD; Behold, I will profane my sanctuary, the excellency of your strength, the desire of your eyes, and that which your soul pitieth; and your sons and your daughters whom ye have left shall fall by the sword. Ezekiel 30:6,7 Thus saith the LORD; They also that uphold Egypt shall fall; and the pride of her power shall come down: from the tower of Syene shall they fall in it by the sword, saith the Lord GOD… and the mountains Ezekiel 6:2-6 Son of man, set thy face toward the mountains of Israel, and prophesy against them, … Ezekiel 36:4 Therefore, ye mountains of Israel, hear the word of the Lord GOD; Thus saith the Lord GOD to the mountains, and to the hills, to the rivers, and to the valleys, to the desolate wastes, and to the cities that are forsaken, which became a prey and derision to the residue of the heathen that are round about; Jump to Previous Astonishment Cause Cease Ceased Desolate Desolated Desolation End Excellency Israel Lay Mountains Passing Pomp Power Pride Proud Strength WasteJump to Next Astonishment Cause Cease Ceased Desolate Desolated Desolation End Excellency Israel Lay Mountains Passing Pomp Power Pride Proud Strength WasteEzekiel 33 1. According to the duty of a watchman in warning the people7. Ezekiel is admonished of his duty 10. God shows the justice of his ways toward the penitent and toward revolters 17. He maintains his justice 21. Upon the news of the taking of Jerusalem 25. he prophecies the desolation of the land 30. God's judgment upon the mockers of the prophets I will make the land a desolate waste This phrase reflects God's judgment upon the land of Israel due to the people's persistent disobedience and idolatry. The concept of desolation is a recurring theme in the prophetic books, symbolizing the removal of God's blessing and protection. Historically, this prophecy was fulfilled during the Babylonian conquest when the land was ravaged, and the people were taken into exile. The desolation serves as a stark reminder of the consequences of turning away from God, echoing the warnings given in Leviticus 26:31-33 and Deuteronomy 28:49-52. and the pride of her strength will come to an end The mountains of Israel will become desolate so that no one will pass through Persons / Places / Events 1. EzekielA prophet called by God to deliver His messages to the Israelites during their exile in Babylon. He is known for his vivid visions and symbolic acts. 2. The Land of Israel The geographical area promised to the descendants of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. In this context, it refers to the land that will become desolate due to the people's disobedience. 3. The Mountains of Israel Symbolic of the strength and pride of the nation. They are mentioned as becoming desolate, indicating the complete devastation that will occur. 4. Desolation A state of emptiness and destruction that God declares will come upon the land due to the people's sins and rebellion. 5. Proud Strength Refers to the self-reliance and arrogance of the Israelites, which will be humbled by God's judgment. Teaching Points The Consequences of DisobedienceGod's warnings are clear; persistent disobedience leads to judgment and desolation. We must heed His commands and live in obedience. The Futility of Pride Human strength and pride are nothing before God. True strength comes from humility and reliance on Him. God's Sovereignty in Judgment God is just and sovereign, and His judgments are righteous. We must trust in His wisdom and submit to His authority. The Call to Repentance Even in judgment, there is a call to repentance. God desires restoration and relationship with His people. Hope Beyond Desolation While the immediate message is one of desolation, God's ultimate plan includes restoration and hope for those who turn back to Him. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Ezekiel 33:28?2. How does Ezekiel 33:28 illustrate the consequences of disobedience to God's commands? 3. What lessons can we learn from the desolation described in Ezekiel 33:28? 4. How does Ezekiel 33:28 connect with God's warnings in Deuteronomy 28? 5. How can we apply the warnings in Ezekiel 33:28 to our lives today? 6. What role does repentance play in preventing outcomes like those in Ezekiel 33:28? 7. How does Ezekiel 33:28 reflect God's judgment on disobedience? 8. What historical events align with the desolation described in Ezekiel 33:28? 9. How does Ezekiel 33:28 challenge the concept of divine justice? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Ezekiel 33? 11. Why does Ezekiel 28 present Tyre's prince or king with traits that mirror those of Adam or Satan, yet no clear explanation is given for this blending of identities? 12. Who is Lucifer also known as Satan? 13. How can Ezekiel 28:11-19 describe the ruler of Tyre as a supernatural being if historical evidence points to a human king? 14. What is Satan's identity? What Does Ezekiel 33:28 Mean I will make the land a desolate waste“I will make the land a desolate waste” (Ezekiel 33:28) • This is a clear promise of judgment: God Himself will actively reduce the land to ruin. • Desolation is a covenant warning fulfilled (see Deuteronomy 29:23; Jeremiah 9:11). The people had broken faith, so the land bears the consequences. • The statement underscores God’s sovereignty; He is not merely allowing devastation—He is bringing it about, just as He earlier foretold through Moses (Leviticus 26:31-33). • For the original hearers in exile, these words verified that God’s word stands even when national strength seems lost (Isaiah 24:3). and the pride of her strength will come to an end “and the pride of her strength will come to an end” (Ezekiel 33:28) • “Pride” points to self-reliance—confidence in fortified cities, fertile fields, armies, or alliances (Amos 6:8). • God’s goal is not merely punishment but the shattering of every false security, bringing hearts back to humble dependence (Leviticus 26:19; Jeremiah 13:9). • The phrase reminds us that all human power is fragile before the Lord of hosts; He alone “brings princes to nothing” (Isaiah 40:23). The mountains of Israel will become desolate “The mountains of Israel will become desolate” (Ezekiel 33:28) • Mountains were both places of refuge and of idolatrous worship (Ezekiel 6:3-6). Their desolation removes hiding places and idol sites alike. • This matches earlier prophecies: “I will make your high places desolate” (Leviticus 26:30). • Creation itself echoes the people’s spiritual condition; when worship is corrupt, even the landscape is stripped of blessing (Romans 8:20-22). • Yet later God promises the same mountains will “shoot forth your branches” when restoration comes (Ezekiel 36:8), showing judgment is not His final word. so that no one will pass through “so that no one will pass through” (Ezekiel 33:28) • A land without travelers signals utter devastation—commerce stops, pilgrimage ceases, daily life collapses (Jeremiah 9:12; Zephaniah 3:6). • This fulfills the curse of being a horror and a hiss to surrounding nations (1 Kings 9:8-9). • The silence of empty roads speaks loudly: sin isolates, but God’s holiness demands separation until repentance occurs (Isaiah 24:10). summary Ezekiel 33:28 paints a layered picture of divine judgment: God personally renders the land barren, breaks Israel’s proud strength, empties the mountains, and leaves the pathways deserted. Each stroke underscores His faithfulness to His word—blessing for obedience, desolation for rebellion. Yet even in this stern sentence, later promises of restoration shine more brightly, proving that when God humbles, He ultimately aims to heal all who return to Him in humble trust. (28) Most desolate.--When the people of the northern kingdom had been carried into captivity, the land had been re-populated by colonies brought from various quarters by the king of Assyria, for the ten tribes were not to return; but now the land of Judah was to be left utterly desolate and uninhabited, that it might yet be re-occupied by the returning exiles. The complete dispersion of the people, not to be effected even by war and conquest, was finally accomplished by the flight of the remnant into Egypt (Jeremiah 43:5-7), in consequence of their fears.Hebrew I will makeוְנָתַתִּ֤י (wə·nā·ṯat·tî) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - first person common singular Strong's 5414: To give, put, set the land הָאָ֙רֶץ֙ (hā·’ā·reṣ) Article | Noun - feminine singular Strong's 776: Earth, land a desolate שְׁמָמָ֣ה (šə·mā·māh) Noun - feminine singular Strong's 8077: Devastation, astonishment waste, וּמְשַׁמָּ֔ה (ū·mə·šam·māh) Conjunctive waw | Noun - feminine singular Strong's 4923: Devastation, waste, horror and the pride גְּא֣וֹן (gə·’ō·wn) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 1347: Arrogance, majesty, ornament of her strength עֻזָּ֑הּ (‘uz·zāh) Noun - masculine singular construct | third person feminine singular Strong's 5797: Strength, might will come to an end. וְנִשְׁבַּ֖ת (wə·niš·baṯ) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Nifal - Conjunctive perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 7673: To repose, desist from exertion The mountains הָרֵ֥י (hā·rê) Noun - masculine plural construct Strong's 2022: Mountain, hill, hill country of Israel יִשְׂרָאֵ֖ל (yiś·rā·’êl) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3478: Israel -- 'God strives', another name of Jacob and his desc will become desolate, וְשָֽׁמְמ֛וּ (wə·šā·mə·mū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - third person common plural Strong's 8074: To stun, devastate, stupefy so that no one מֵאֵ֥ין (mê·’ên) Preposition-m | Adverb Strong's 369: A non-entity, a negative particle will pass through. עוֹבֵֽר׃ (‘ō·w·ḇêr) Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular Strong's 5674: To pass over, through, or by, pass on Links Ezekiel 33:28 NIVEzekiel 33:28 NLT Ezekiel 33:28 ESV Ezekiel 33:28 NASB Ezekiel 33:28 KJV Ezekiel 33:28 BibleApps.com Ezekiel 33:28 Biblia Paralela Ezekiel 33:28 Chinese Bible Ezekiel 33:28 French Bible Ezekiel 33:28 Catholic Bible OT Prophets: Ezekiel 33:28 I will make the land a desolation (Ezek. 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