Ezekiel 20:37
New International Version
I will take note of you as you pass under my rod, and I will bring you into the bond of the covenant.

New Living Translation
I will examine you carefully and hold you to the terms of the covenant.

English Standard Version
I will make you pass under the rod, and I will bring you into the bond of the covenant.

Berean Standard Bible
I will make you pass under the rod and will bring you into the bond of the covenant.

King James Bible
And I will cause you to pass under the rod, and I will bring you into the bond of the covenant:

New King James Version
“I will make you pass under the rod, and I will bring you into the bond of the covenant;

New American Standard Bible
“I will make you pass under the rod, and I will bring you into the bond of the covenant;

NASB 1995
“I will make you pass under the rod, and I will bring you into the bond of the covenant;

NASB 1977
“And I shall make you pass under the rod, and I shall bring you into the bond of the covenant;

Legacy Standard Bible
“And I will make you pass under the rod, and I will bring you into the bond of the covenant;

Amplified Bible
“I will make you pass under the rod [as the shepherd does with his sheep when he counts them, and I will count you as Mine and constrain you] and bring you into the bond of the covenant [to which you are permanently bound].

Christian Standard Bible
I will make you pass under the rod and will bring you into the bond of the covenant.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
I will make you pass under the rod and will bring you into the bond of the covenant.

American Standard Version
And I will cause you to pass under the rod, and I will bring you into the bond of the covenant;

Contemporary English Version
I will force each of you to obey the regulations of our solemn agreement.

English Revised Version
And I will cause you to pass under the rod, and I will bring you into the bond of the covenant;

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Then I will make you suffer punishment and make you keep the terms of the promise.

Good News Translation
"I will take firm control of you and make you obey my covenant.

International Standard Version
"I'll cause you to pass under the rod until I will have brought you into the bond of the covenant.

Majority Standard Bible
I will make you pass under the rod and will bring you into the bond of the covenant.

NET Bible
I will make you pass under the shepherd's staff, and I will bring you into the bond of the covenant.

New Heart English Bible
"I will cause you to pass under the rod, and I will bring you into the bond of the covenant;

Webster's Bible Translation
And I will cause you to pass under the rod, and I will bring you into the bond of the covenant.

World English Bible
“I will cause you to pass under the rod, and I will bring you into the bond of the covenant.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And I have caused you to pass under the rod, "" And brought you into the bond of the covenant,

Young's Literal Translation
And I have caused you to pass under the rod, And brought you into the bond of the covenant,

Smith's Literal Translation
And I caused you to pass under the rod I brought you into the bond of the covenant.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And I will make you subject to my sceptre, and will bring you into the bands of the covenant.

Catholic Public Domain Version
And I will subject you to my scepter, and I will lead you into the bonds of the covenant.

New American Bible
Thus I will make you pass under the staff and will impose on you the terms of the covenant.

New Revised Standard Version
I will make you pass under the staff, and will bring you within the bond of the covenant.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And I will cause you to be subject to my scepter, and will bring you into the discipline of the covenant;

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And I shall pass you under the scepter and I shall introduce you into the instruction of the covenant
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
And I will cause you to pass under the rod, and I will bring you into the bond of the covenant;

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And I will cause you to pass under my rod, and I will bring you in by number.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Judgment and Restoration
36Just as I entered into judgment with your fathers in the wilderness of the land of Egypt, so I will enter into judgment with you, declares the Lord GOD. 37I will make you pass under the rod and will bring you into the bond of the covenant. 38And I will purge you of those who rebel and transgress against Me. I will bring them out of the land in which they dwell, but they will not enter the land of Israel. Then you will know that I am the LORD.…

Cross References
Leviticus 26:40-42
But if they will confess their iniquity and that of their fathers in the unfaithfulness that they practiced against Me, by which they have also walked in hostility toward Me— / and I acted with hostility toward them and brought them into the land of their enemies—and if their uncircumcised hearts will be humbled and they will make amends for their iniquity, / then I will remember My covenant with Jacob and My covenant with Isaac and My covenant with Abraham, and I will remember the land.

Jeremiah 33:13
In the cities of the hill country, the foothills, and the Negev, in the land of Benjamin and the cities surrounding Jerusalem, and in the cities of Judah, the flocks will again pass under the hands of the one who counts them, says the LORD.

Hosea 2:14-15
“Therefore, behold, I will allure her and lead her to the wilderness, and speak to her tenderly. / There I will give back her vineyards and make the Valley of Achor into a gateway of hope. There she will respond as she did in the days of her youth, as in the day she came up out of Egypt.

Psalm 23:1-4
A Psalm of David. The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want. / He makes me lie down in green pastures; He leads me beside quiet waters. / He restores my soul; He guides me in the paths of righteousness for the sake of His name. ...

Jeremiah 31:31-33
Behold, the days are coming, declares the LORD, when I will make a new covenant with the house of Israel and with the house of Judah. / It will not be like the covenant I made with their fathers when I took them by the hand to lead them out of the land of Egypt—a covenant they broke, though I was a husband to them,” declares the LORD. / “But this is the covenant I will make with the house of Israel after those days, declares the LORD. I will put My law in their minds and inscribe it on their hearts. And I will be their God, and they will be My people.

Isaiah 40:11
He tends His flock like a shepherd; He gathers the lambs in His arms and carries them close to His heart. He gently leads the nursing ewes.

Micah 7:14
Shepherd with Your staff Your people, the flock of Your inheritance. They live alone in a woodland, surrounded by pastures. Let them graze in Bashan and Gilead, as in the days of old.

Zechariah 13:9
This third I will bring through the fire; I will refine them like silver and test them like gold. They will call on My name, and I will answer them. I will say, ‘They are My people,’ and they will say, ‘The LORD is our God.’”

Malachi 3:3
And He will sit as a refiner and purifier of silver; He will purify the sons of Levi and refine them like gold and silver. Then they will present offerings to the LORD in righteousness.

Jeremiah 32:38-40
They will be My people, and I will be their God. / I will give them one heart and one way, so that they will always fear Me for their own good and for the good of their children after them. / I will make an everlasting covenant with them: I will never turn away from doing good to them, and I will put My fear in their hearts, so that they will never turn away from Me.

John 10:14-16
I am the good shepherd. I know My sheep and My sheep know Me, / just as the Father knows Me and I know the Father. And I lay down My life for the sheep. / I have other sheep that are not of this fold. I must bring them in as well, and they will listen to My voice. Then there will be one flock and one shepherd.

Hebrews 13:20-21
Now may the God of peace, who through the blood of the eternal covenant brought back from the dead our Lord Jesus, that great Shepherd of the sheep, / equip you with every good thing to do His will. And may He accomplish in us what is pleasing in His sight through Jesus Christ, to whom be glory forever and ever. Amen.

Romans 11:26-27
And so all Israel will be saved, as it is written: “The Deliverer will come from Zion; He will remove godlessness from Jacob. / And this is My covenant with them when I take away their sins.”

1 Peter 2:25
For “you were like sheep going astray,” but now you have returned to the Shepherd and Overseer of your souls.

Revelation 7:17
For the Lamb in the center of the throne will be their shepherd. ‘He will lead them to springs of living water,’ and ‘God will wipe away every tear from their eyes.’”


Treasury of Scripture

And I will cause you to pass under the rod, and I will bring you into the bond of the covenant:

pass

Ezekiel 34:17
And as for you, O my flock, thus saith the Lord GOD; Behold, I judge between cattle and cattle, between the rams and the he goats.

Leviticus 27:32
And concerning the tithe of the herd, or of the flock, even of whatsoever passeth under the rod, the tenth shall be holy unto the LORD.

Jeremiah 33:13
In the cities of the mountains, in the cities of the vale, and in the cities of the south, and in the land of Benjamin, and in the places about Jerusalem, and in the cities of Judah, shall the flocks pass again under the hands of him that telleth them, saith the LORD.

I will

Ezekiel 16:59,60
For thus saith the Lord GOD; I will even deal with thee as thou hast done, which hast despised the oath in breaking the covenant…

Leviticus 26:25
And I will bring a sword upon you, that shall avenge the quarrel of my covenant: and when ye are gathered together within your cities, I will send the pestilence among you; and ye shall be delivered into the hand of the enemy.

Psalm 89:30-32
If his children forsake my law, and walk not in my judgments; …

the bond.

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I will make you pass under the rod
The phrase "pass under the rod" is deeply rooted in the pastoral imagery of ancient Israel. The Hebrew word for "rod" is "שֵׁבֶט" (shevet), which can signify authority, discipline, or guidance. Shepherds used a rod to count and inspect their sheep, ensuring each one was accounted for and in good health. In this context, God is portrayed as the divine Shepherd, exercising His authority to examine and discipline His people. This imagery emphasizes God's intimate knowledge and care for His people, as well as His right to judge and correct them. Historically, this reflects the covenant relationship where God holds His people accountable, ensuring they align with His statutes and commandments.

and will bring you
The phrase "will bring you" indicates a deliberate and purposeful action by God. The Hebrew verb "בּוֹא" (bo) suggests movement or coming into a particular state or place. This reflects God's sovereign initiative in guiding His people towards a specific destiny. It is a reminder of God's active role in the lives of His people, leading them towards His divine purposes. This action is not passive but involves God's direct intervention in the history and lives of His people, ensuring they fulfill their covenantal obligations.

into the bond of the covenant
The "bond of the covenant" refers to the binding agreement between God and His people. The Hebrew word for "covenant" is "בְּרִית" (berit), which signifies a solemn and sacred agreement. In the ancient Near Eastern context, covenants were serious commitments that involved promises and obligations. Here, God is reaffirming His commitment to His people, despite their past unfaithfulness. The "bond" implies a connection that is both legal and relational, highlighting the depth of the relationship God desires with His people. This covenant is not merely a contract but a profound relationship characterized by love, loyalty, and mutual commitment. It serves as a reminder of God's faithfulness and the call for His people to respond in obedience and devotion.

(37) To pass under the rod.--A figure taken from the shepherd's way of counting and examining his flock. (Comp. Leviticus 27:32; Jeremiah 33:13; Micah 7:14.) By this the people were to be brought "into the land of the covenant," selected and reconstituted God's covenant people.

Verse 37. - I will cause you to pass under the rod. The "rod" (same word as in Psalm 23:4) is primarily that of chastisement, but it is also that of the shepherd who gathers in his flock (Ezekiel 34:11; Leviticus 27:32; Micah 7:14). Into the bond of the covenant. The word for "bond" (only found here in the Old Testament) is probably cognate with that for "fetter" or "bond" (Isaiah 52:2; Jeremiah 5:5; Jeremiah 27:2). The chastisement was, for those who accepted it, to do its work by restoring the blessings of the covenant which apostasy had forfeited.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
I will make you pass
וְהַעֲבַרְתִּ֥י (wə·ha·‘ă·ḇar·tî)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Conjunctive perfect - first person common singular
Strong's 5674: To pass over, through, or by, pass on

under
תַּ֣חַת (ta·ḥaṯ)
Preposition
Strong's 8478: The bottom, below, in lieu of

the rod
הַשָּׁ֑בֶט (haš·šā·ḇeṭ)
Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 7626: Rod, staff, club, scepter, tribe

and will bring
וְהֵבֵאתִ֥י (wə·hê·ḇê·ṯî)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Conjunctive perfect - first person common singular
Strong's 935: To come in, come, go in, go

you into the bond
בְּמָסֹ֥רֶת (bə·mā·sō·reṯ)
Preposition-b | Noun - feminine singular construct
Strong's 4562: Bond (of the covenant)

of the covenant.
הַבְּרִֽית׃ (hab·bə·rîṯ)
Article | Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 1285: A covenant


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