Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Every hand will go limp; every leg will be wet with urine. New Living Translation Their hands will hang limp, their knees will be weak as water. English Standard Version All hands are feeble, and all knees turn to water. Berean Standard Bible Every hand will go limp, and every knee will turn to water. King James Bible All hands shall be feeble, and all knees shall be weak as water. New King James Version Every hand will be feeble, And every knee will be as weak as water. New American Standard Bible All hands will hang limp, and all knees will drip with water. NASB 1995 All hands will hang limp and all knees will become like water. NASB 1977 ‘All hands will hang limp, and all knees will become like water. Legacy Standard Bible All hands will hang limp, and all knees will become like water. Amplified Bible All hands will hang limp and all knees will be as weak as water. Christian Standard Bible All their hands will become weak, and all their knees will run with urine. Holman Christian Standard Bible All their hands will become weak, and all their knees will turn to water. American Standard Version All hands shall be feeble, and all knees shall be weak as water. Contemporary English Version Your hands will tremble, and your knees go limp. English Revised Version All hands shall be feeble, and all knees shall be weak as water. GOD'S WORD® Translation Every hand will hang limp, and every knee will be as weak as water. Good News Translation Everyone's hands will be weak, and their knees will shake. International Standard Version Every hand will be limp. Every knee will glisten with sweat." Majority Standard Bible Every hand will go limp, and every knee will turn to water. NET Bible All of their hands will hang limp; their knees will be wet with urine. New Heart English Bible All hands shall be feeble, and all knees shall be weak as water. Webster's Bible Translation All hands shall be feeble, and all knees shall be weak as water. World English Bible All hands will be feeble, and all knees will be weak as water. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAll the hands are feeble, and all knees go [as] waters. Young's Literal Translation All the hands are feeble, and all knees go -- waters. Smith's Literal Translation All hands shall be relaxed, and all knees shall go into water. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAll hands shall be made feeble, and all knees shall run with water. Catholic Public Domain Version All hands will be weakened, and all knees will flow with water. New American Bible All their hands will hang limp, and all their knees turn to water. New Revised Standard Version All hands shall grow feeble, all knees turn to water. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAll hands shall be feeble and all knees shall be weak. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated All hands shall be paralyzed and all knees shall be water OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917All hands shall be slack, and all knees shall drip with water. Brenton Septuagint Translation All hands shall be completely weakened, and all thighs shall be defiled with moisture. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Desolation of Israel…16The survivors will escape and live in the mountains, moaning like doves of the valley, each for his own iniquity. 17Every hand will go limp, and every knee will turn to water. 18They will put on sackcloth, and terror will overwhelm them. Shame will cover all their faces, and all their heads will be shaved.… Cross References Isaiah 13:7 Therefore all hands will fall limp, and every man’s heart will melt. Jeremiah 6:24 We have heard the report; our hands hang limp. Anguish has gripped us, pain like that of a woman in labor. Nahum 2:10 She is emptied! Yes, she is desolate and laid waste! Hearts melt, knees knock, bodies tremble, and every face grows pale! Joshua 2:11 When we heard this, our hearts melted and everyone’s courage failed because of you, for the LORD your God is God in the heavens above and on the earth below. Isaiah 19:1 This is the burden against Egypt: Behold, the LORD rides on a swift cloud; He is coming to Egypt. The idols of Egypt will tremble before Him, and the hearts of the Egyptians will melt within them. Jeremiah 50:43 The king of Babylon has heard the report, and his hands hang limp. Anguish has gripped him, pain like that of a woman in labor. Leviticus 26:36 As for those of you who survive, I will send a faintness into their hearts in the lands of their enemies, so that even the sound of a windblown leaf will put them to flight. And they will flee as one flees the sword, and fall when no one pursues them. Deuteronomy 20:8 Then the officers shall speak further to the army, saying, “Is any man afraid or fainthearted? Let him return home, so that the hearts of his brothers will not melt like his own.” Isaiah 21:3-4 Therefore my body is filled with anguish. Pain grips me, like the pains of a woman in labor. I am bewildered to hear, I am dismayed to see. / My heart falters; fear makes me tremble. The twilight I desired has turned to horror. Isaiah 35:3-4 Strengthen the limp hands and steady the feeble knees! / Say to those with anxious hearts: “Be strong, do not fear! Behold, your God will come with vengeance. With divine retribution He will come to save you.” Isaiah 13:8 Terror, pain, and anguish will seize them; they will writhe like a woman in labor. They will look at one another, their faces flushed with fear. Jeremiah 49:24 Damascus has become feeble; she has turned to flee. Panic has gripped her; anguish and pain have seized her like a woman in labor. Psalm 22:14 I am poured out like water, and all my bones are disjointed. My heart is like wax; it melts away within me. 2 Samuel 4:1 Now when Ish-bosheth son of Saul heard that Abner had died in Hebron, he lost courage, and all Israel was dismayed. Isaiah 7:2 When it was reported to the house of David that Aram was in league with Ephraim, the hearts of Ahaz and his people trembled like trees in the forest shaken by the wind. Treasury of Scripture All hands shall be feeble, and all knees shall be weak as water. hands Ezekiel 21:7 And it shall be, when they say unto thee, Wherefore sighest thou? that thou shalt answer, For the tidings; because it cometh: and every heart shall melt, and all hands shall be feeble, and every spirit shall faint, and all knees shall be weak as water: behold, it cometh, and shall be brought to pass, saith the Lord GOD. Isaiah 13:7,8 Therefore shall all hands be faint, and every man's heart shall melt: … Jeremiah 6:24 We have heard the fame thereof: our hands wax feeble: anguish hath taken hold of us, and pain, as of a woman in travail. be weak as water. Jump to Previous Drip Feeble Hand Hands Hang Knee Knees Limp Melt Slack Strength Water Waters WeakJump to Next Drip Feeble Hand Hands Hang Knee Knees Limp Melt Slack Strength Water Waters WeakEzekiel 7 1. The final desolation of Israel16. The mournful repentance from that escape 20. The enemies defile the sanctuary because of the Israelites' abominations 23. Under the type of a chain is shown the miserable captivity of all orders of men Every hand will go limp This phrase signifies a state of utter helplessness and despair. In the context of Ezekiel's prophecy, it reflects the impending judgment on Israel due to their persistent idolatry and rebellion against God. The imagery of limp hands is often used in the Bible to describe fear and inability to act (Isaiah 13:7, Jeremiah 6:24). Historically, this would resonate with the Israelites who faced the threat of Babylonian invasion, a formidable force that would leave them powerless. Theologically, it underscores the futility of relying on human strength in the face of divine judgment. And every knee will turn to water Persons / Places / Events 1. EzekielA prophet during the Babylonian exile, Ezekiel is the author of the book. He is tasked with delivering God's messages of judgment and hope to the Israelites. 2. Israel The primary audience of Ezekiel's prophecies. At this time, Israel is experiencing the consequences of their disobedience to God, including exile and destruction. 3. Babylonian Exile The historical context of Ezekiel's prophecies. The Babylonian Empire conquered Jerusalem, leading to the exile of many Israelites. 4. God's Judgment The overarching theme of Ezekiel 7, where God declares the impending judgment on Israel due to their idolatry and rebellion. 5. Symbolism of Weakness The imagery of limp hands and knees turning to water symbolizes utter fear, helplessness, and the inability to stand against God's judgment. Teaching Points The Reality of Divine JudgmentGod's judgment is real and inevitable for those who persist in rebellion against Him. This should lead us to a sober reflection on our own lives and the state of our hearts before God. The Consequences of Sin Sin leads to spiritual and sometimes physical weakness. Just as Israel faced the consequences of their actions, we too must be aware of the impact of sin in our lives. The Call to Repentance The imagery of fear and helplessness serves as a call to repentance. We are invited to turn back to God, seeking His mercy and strength. God's Sovereignty and Power The passage reminds us of God's ultimate authority over nations and individuals. Recognizing His power should lead us to trust and reverence Him. Hope in God's Mercy While the passage speaks of judgment, it also implicitly invites us to seek God's mercy, knowing that He is just and compassionate.Verse 17. - All knees shall be weak as water; literally, shall flow with water. So the Vulgate. The LXX. is yet stronger, shall be defiled, etc. The words may point to the cold sweat of terror which paralyzes men's power to act. The phrase is peculiar to Ezekiel, and meets us again in Ezekiel 21:7. The thought finds a parallel in Isaiah 13:7; Jeremiah 6:24. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Everyכָּל־ (kāl-) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every hand הַיָּדַ֖יִם (hay·yā·ḏa·yim) Article | Noun - fd Strong's 3027: A hand will go limp, תִּרְפֶּ֑ינָה (tir·pe·nāh) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person feminine plural Strong's 7503: Sink, relax and every וְכָל־ (wə·ḵāl) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every knee בִּרְכַּ֖יִם (bir·ka·yim) Noun - fd Strong's 1290: The knee will turn to תֵּלַ֥כְנָה (tê·laḵ·nāh) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person feminine plural Strong's 1980: To go, come, walk water. מָּֽיִם׃ (mā·yim) Noun - masculine plural Strong's 4325: Water, juice, urine, semen Links Ezekiel 7:17 NIVEzekiel 7:17 NLT Ezekiel 7:17 ESV Ezekiel 7:17 NASB Ezekiel 7:17 KJV Ezekiel 7:17 BibleApps.com Ezekiel 7:17 Biblia Paralela Ezekiel 7:17 Chinese Bible Ezekiel 7:17 French Bible Ezekiel 7:17 Catholic Bible OT Prophets: Ezekiel 7:17 All hands shall be feeble and all (Ezek. 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