New International Version Because of all your detestable idols, I will do to you what I have never done before and will never do again. New Living Translation Because of your detestable idols, I will punish you like I have never punished anyone before or ever will again. English Standard Version And because of all your abominations I will do with you what I have never yet done, and the like of which I will never do again. Berean Standard Bible Because of all your abominations, I will do to you what I have never done before and will never do again. Berean Literal Bible and I will do among you what I have not done, and that which I will do not like it again, because of all your abominations! King James Bible And I will do in thee that which I have not done, and whereunto I will not do any more the like, because of all thine abominations. New King James Version And I will do among you what I have never done, and the like of which I will never do again, because of all your abominations. New American Standard Bible And because of all your abominations I will do among you what I have not done, and the like of which I will never do again. NASB 1995 ‘And because of all your abominations, I will do among you what I have not done, and the like of which I will never do again. NASB 1977 ‘And because of all your abominations, I will do among you what I have not done, and the like of which I will never do again. Legacy Standard Bible And I will do among you what I have not done and the like of which I will never do again because of all your abominations. Amplified Bible And because of all your abominations, I will do among you that which I have not done, and the like of which I will not do again. Berean Annotated Bible Because of all your abominations, I will do to you what I have never done before and will never do again. Christian Standard Bible Because of all your detestable practices, I will do to you what I have never done before and what I will never do again. Holman Christian Standard Bible Because of all your detestable practices, I will do to you what I have never done before and what I will never do again. American Standard Version And I will do in thee that which I have not done, and whereunto I will not do any more the like, because of all thine abominations. Contemporary English Version for your sins. Your punishment will be more horrible than anything I've ever done or will ever do again. English Revised Version And I will do in thee that which I have not done, and whereunto I will not do any more the like, because of all thine abominations. GOD'S WORD® Translation Because of all the detestable things that you do, I will do things to you that I have never done before and will never do again. Good News Translation Because of all the things you do that I hate, I will punish Jerusalem as I have never done before and will never do again. International Standard Version In fact, I'm going to do what I've never done before and what I'll never again do, because of all of your loathsome behavior: NET Bible I will do to you what I have never done before and will never do again because of all your abominable practices. New Heart English Bible I will do in you that which I have not done, and whereunto I will not do any more the like, because of all your abominations. Webster's Bible Translation And I will do in thee that which I have not done, and the like to which I will not do any more, because of all thy abominations. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleBecause of all your abominations, I will do to you what I have never done before and will never do again. World English Bible I will do in you that which I have not done, and which I will not do anything like it any more, because of all your abominations. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd I have done in you that which I have not done, "" And the like of which I do not do again, "" Because of all your abominations. Berean Literal Bible and I will do among you what I have not done, and that which I will do not like it again, because of all your abominations! Young's Literal Translation And I have done in thee that which I have not done, And that which I do not its like again, Because of all thine abominations. Smith's Literal Translation And I did in thee what I did not, and what I will no more do like, because of all thine abominations. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd I will do in thee that which I have not done: and the like to which I will do no more, because of all thy abominations. Catholic Public Domain Version And I will do in you what I have not done before, and the likes of which I will not do again, because of all your abominations. New American Bible Because of all your abominations I will do to you what I have never done before, the like of which I will never do again. New Revised Standard Version And because of all your abominations, I will do to you what I have never yet done, and the like of which I will never do again. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd I will do in you that which I have never done before, and the like of which I will never do again, because of all your abominations. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And I shall do in you a thing that I have not done and a thing the like of which I shall not do again, because of all your abominations OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And I will do in thee that which I have not done, and whereunto I will not do any more the like, because of all thine abominations. Brenton Septuagint Translation And I will do in thee things which I have not done, and the like of which I will not do again, for all thine abominations. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible (Voice ▾ Musical ▾) Context Judgment Against Jerusalem…8Therefore this is what the Lord GOD says: ‘Behold, I Myself am against you, Jerusalem, and I will execute judgments among you in the sight of the nations. 9Because of all your abominations, I will do to you what I have never done before and will never do again. 10As a result, fathers among you will eat their sons, and sons will eat their fathers. I will execute judgments against you and scatter all your remnant to every wind.’… Cross References Because of all your abominations, Leviticus 18:27-28 For the men who were in the land before you committed all these abominations, and the land has become defiled. / So if you defile the land, it will vomit you out as it spewed out the nations before you. Deuteronomy 18:12 For whoever does these things is detestable to the LORD. And because of these detestable things, the LORD your God is driving out the nations before you. 2 Kings 21:11 “Since Manasseh king of Judah has committed all these abominations, acting more wickedly than the Amorites who preceded him, and with his idols has caused Judah to sin, I will do to you what I have never done before Exodus 10:14 The locusts swarmed across the land and settled over the entire territory of Egypt. Never before had there been so many locusts, and never again will there be. Daniel 9:12 You have carried out the words spoken against us and against our rulers by bringing upon us a great disaster. For under all of heaven, nothing has ever been done like what has been done to Jerusalem. Jeremiah 19:3 saying, ‘Hear the word of the LORD, O kings of Judah and residents of Jerusalem. This is what the LORD of Hosts, the God of Israel, says: I am going to bring such disaster on this place that the ears of all who hear of it will ring, and will never do again. Exodus 11:6 Then a great cry will go out over all the land of Egypt. Such an outcry has never been heard before and will never be heard again. Nahum 1:9 Whatever you plot against the LORD, He will bring to an end. Affliction will not rise up a second time. Genesis 9:15 I will remember My covenant between Me and you and every living creature of every kind. Never again will the waters become a flood to destroy all life. Jeremiah 19:8 I will make this city a desolation and an object of scorn. All who pass by will be appalled and will scoff at all her wounds. Lamentations 4:6 The punishment of the daughter of my people is greater than that of Sodom, which was overthrown in an instant without a hand turned to help her. Amos 3:2 “Only you have I known from all the families of the earth; therefore I will punish you for all your iniquities.” Deuteronomy 28:59-61 He will bring upon you and your descendants extraordinary disasters, severe and lasting plagues, and terrible and chronic sicknesses. / He will afflict you again with all the diseases you dreaded in Egypt, and they will cling to you. / The LORD will also bring upon you every sickness and plague not recorded in this Book of the Law, until you are destroyed. Isaiah 64:10-11 Your holy cities have become a wilderness. Zion has become a wasteland and Jerusalem a desolation. / Our holy and beautiful temple, where our fathers praised You, has been burned with fire, and all that was dear to us lies in ruins. Leviticus 26:29-33 You will eat the flesh of your own sons and daughters. / I will destroy your high places, cut down your incense altars, and heap your lifeless bodies on the lifeless remains of your idols; and My soul will despise you. / I will reduce your cities to rubble and lay waste your sanctuaries, and I will refuse to smell the pleasing aroma of your sacrifices. … 2 Kings 21:12-13 this is what the LORD, the God of Israel, says: ‘Behold, I am bringing such calamity upon Jerusalem and Judah that the news will reverberate in the ears of all who hear it. / I will stretch out over Jerusalem the measuring line used against Samaria and the plumb line used against the house of Ahab, and I will wipe out Jerusalem as one wipes out a bowl—wiping it and turning it upside down. Treasury of Scripture And I will do in you that which I have not done, and whereunto I will not do any more the like, because of all your abominations. that which Lamentations 4:6,9 For the punishment of the iniquity of the daughter of my people is greater than the punishment of the sin of Sodom, that was overthrown as in a moment, and no hands stayed on her… Daniel 9:12 And he hath confirmed his words, which he spake against us, and against our judges that judged us, by bringing upon us a great evil: for under the whole heaven hath not been done as hath been done upon Jerusalem. Amos 3:2 You only have I known of all the families of the earth: therefore I will punish you for all your iniquities. Jump to Previous Abominations Detestable Disgusting Idols Ways WhereuntoJump to Next Abominations Detestable Disgusting Idols Ways WhereuntoEzekiel 5 1. Under the type of hair5. is shown the judgment of Jerusalem for their rebellion 12. by famine, sword, and dispersion Because of all your abominations, Jerusalem’s idolatry, child sacrifice, bloodshed, and covenant rebellion had filled the city with corruption. The people had rejected the Lord despite repeated warnings through His prophets. Lev 18:27-28 For the men who were in the land before you… I will do to you what I have never done before The Babylonian destruction of Jerusalem in 586 BC would bring unprecedented suffering, famine, siege, and devastation. The judgment reflected the full seriousness of Judah’s persistent rebellion against God. Exo 10:14 The locusts swarmed across the land and settled… and will never do again. The catastrophe would stand as a singular act of judgment upon Jerusalem for its covenant unfaithfulness, leaving the city, temple, and kingdom desolate. Exo 11:6 Then a great cry will go out over all the land of Egypt.… Persons / Places / Events 1. EzekielA prophet and priest during the Babylonian exile, Ezekiel is tasked with delivering God's messages to the Israelites, often through symbolic acts and vivid visions. 2. Jerusalem The city of Jerusalem is the focal point of God's judgment in this passage. It represents the spiritual and political center of Israel, which has fallen into idolatry and sin. 3. God's Judgment This event refers to the unprecedented judgment that God declares He will bring upon Jerusalem due to their abominations, highlighting the severity of their sins. Teaching Points The Severity of SinSin has serious consequences, and God's response to sin is just and righteous. We must recognize the weight of our actions and the holiness of God. God's Faithfulness to His Word God is faithful to His promises, both in blessings and in judgment. We can trust that He will fulfill His word, which calls us to live in obedience. The Call to Repentance Even in judgment, there is an implicit call to repentance. God's desire is for His people to turn back to Him, highlighting His mercy amidst justice. The Uniqueness of God's Actions The unprecedented nature of God's judgment serves as a warning and a reminder of His sovereignty. We should be mindful of the unique ways God may work in our lives. The Role of the Prophet Ezekiel's role as a prophet underscores the importance of listening to God's messengers. We should be attentive to those who speak God's truth into our lives. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Ezekiel 5:9?2. How does Ezekiel 5:9 illustrate God's response to Israel's disobedience? 3. What lessons can we learn about God's justice from Ezekiel 5:9? 4. How does Ezekiel 5:9 connect to God's covenant with Israel? 5. In what ways can Ezekiel 5:9 guide our personal repentance today? 6. How should Ezekiel 5:9 influence our understanding of divine consequences for sin? 7. How does Ezekiel 5:9 align with the concept of a loving and merciful God? 8. What historical events might Ezekiel 5:9 be referencing with its unprecedented judgment? 9. How should Christians interpret the severe consequences described in Ezekiel 5:9? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Ezekiel 5? (9) That which I have not done, and where-unto I will not do any more the like.--Our Lord uses similar language (Matthew 24:21) in foretelling the final destruction of Jerusalem by the Romans. But all question whether Ezekiel here looks forward to that calamity, and all comparison between that and the destruction under Nebuchadnezzar, are out of place. What the prophet here intends is not a comparison between different judgments upon the Jews, but between God's treatment of them and of others. As they had received at His hand higher opportunities and privileges than He had before given or would afterwards give to any other nation, so must the punishment for their sin be more severe and more conspicuous than He had inflicted or would inflict on any other. All the Divine judgments upon them through all time may therefore be considered as here coming into view. The present captivity and the impending destruction of the temple were but single features of a long series of judgments, in the course of which the terrible particulars mentioned in Ezekiel 5:10 should have place, ending with what is the present condition of the people before our eyes, scattered "into all the winds." Such evils had been foretold by their prophets all through their history as the consequence of disobedience (see Leviticus 26:29; Deuteronomy 28:53--the sons eating their fathers is a fearful addition here; Jeremiah 19:9), and from time to time had in some degree come to pass (2Kings 6:28-29; Lamentations 2:20), although the culmination of the punishment, like the culmination of the sin, was still future. . . . Verse 9. - I will do in thee, etc. The like words were spoken by our Lord of the destruction of the city that was then future (Matthew 24:21); but the war, Is of Ezekiel manifestly refer to that which was within the horizon of his vision, and find their parallel in Daniel 9:12; Lamentations 1:12; Lamentations 2:13. Ezekiel 5:9 is God’s solemn verdict on Jerusalem: your deliberate, accumulated abominations have compelled Me to act, and the judgment you are about to receive will be unparalleled in Israel’s history—never before, never again in the same measure. The verse reveals a holy God who keeps His Word, whether in blessing or in curse, and who disciplines His people so that, purified and humbled, they can yet share in His promised future. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Because ofיַ֖עַן (ya·‘an) Adverb Strong's 3282: Heed, purpose, to indicate the reason, cause all כָּל־ (kāl-) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every your abominations, תּוֹעֲבֹתָֽיִךְ׃ (tō·w·‘ă·ḇō·ṯā·yiḵ) Noun - feminine plural construct | second person feminine singular Strong's 8441: Something disgusting, an abhorrence, idolatry, an idol I will do וְעָשִׂ֣יתִי (wə·‘ā·śî·ṯî) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - first person common singular Strong's 6213: To do, make to you what אֲשֶׁ֣ר (’ă·šer) Pronoun - relative Strong's 834: Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that I have never לֹֽא־ (lō-) Adverb - Negative particle Strong's 3808: Not, no done before עָשִׂ֔יתִי (‘ā·śî·ṯî) Verb - Qal - Perfect - first person common singular Strong's 6213: To do, make and אֲשֶֽׁר־ (’ă·šer-) Pronoun - relative Strong's 834: Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that will never לֹֽא־ (lō-) Adverb - Negative particle Strong's 3808: Not, no do אֶעֱשֶׂ֥ה (’e·‘ĕ·śeh) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - first person common singular Strong's 6213: To do, make again. ע֑וֹד (‘ō·wḏ) Adverb Strong's 5750: Iteration, continuance, again, repeatedly, still, more Additonal Resources Ezekiel 5:9 Blue Letter BibleEzekiel 5:9 Bible Gateway Ezekiel 5:9 Bible.com Ezekiel 5:9 NIV |
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