Ezekiel 21:5
New International Version
Then all people will know that I the LORD have drawn my sword from its sheath; it will not return again.’

New Living Translation
Everyone in the world will know that I am the LORD. My sword is in my hand, and it will not return to its sheath until its work is finished.’

English Standard Version
And all flesh shall know that I am the LORD. I have drawn my sword from its sheath; it shall not be sheathed again.

Berean Standard Bible
Then all flesh will know that I, the LORD, have taken My sword from its sheath, not to return it again.’

King James Bible
That all flesh may know that I the LORD have drawn forth my sword out of his sheath: it shall not return any more.

New King James Version
that all flesh may know that I, the LORD, have drawn My sword out of its sheath; it shall not return anymore.” ’

New American Standard Bible
So humanity will know that I, the LORD, have drawn My sword from its sheath. It will not return to its sheath again.”’

NASB 1995
“Thus all flesh will know that I, the LORD, have drawn My sword out of its sheath. It will not return to its sheath again."’

NASB 1977
“Thus all flesh will know that I, the LORD, have drawn My sword out of its sheath. It will not return to its sheath again.”’

Legacy Standard Bible
Thus all flesh will know that I, Yahweh, have brought out My sword from its sheath. It will not return to its sheath again.”’

Amplified Bible
and all living will know [without any doubt] that I the LORD have drawn My sword out of its sheath; it will not be sheathed again.”’

Christian Standard Bible
So all humanity will know that I, the LORD, have taken my sword from its sheath—it will not be sheathed again.’

Holman Christian Standard Bible
So all the people will know that I, Yahweh, have taken My sword from its sheath—it will not be sheathed again.”

American Standard Version
and all flesh shall know that I, Jehovah, have drawn forth my sword out of its sheath; it shall not return any more.

Contemporary English Version
knowing that my sword will never be put away.

English Revised Version
and all flesh shall know that I the LORD have drawn forth my sword out of its sheath; it shall not return any more.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Then everyone will know that I, the LORD, have taken my sword from its scabbard, and I will not put it back again.'

Good News Translation
Everyone will know that I, the LORD, have drawn my sword and that I will not put it away.

International Standard Version
Then everyone will know that I am the LORD, who unsheathed my sword, and who won't have to unsheathe it again."'

Majority Standard Bible
Then all flesh will know that I, the LORD, have taken My sword from its sheath, not to return it again.’

NET Bible
Then everyone will know that I am the LORD, who drew my sword from its sheath--it will not be sheathed again!'

New Heart English Bible
and all flesh shall know that I, the LORD, have drawn forth my sword out of its sheath; it shall not return any more."'

Webster's Bible Translation
That all flesh may know that I the LORD have drawn my sword out of its sheath: it shall not return any more.

World English Bible
All flesh will know that I, Yahweh, have drawn my sword out of its sheath. It will not return any more.”’
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And all flesh has known that I, YHWH, "" Have brought out My sword from its scabbard, "" It does not turn back anymore.

Young's Literal Translation
And known have all flesh that I, Jehovah, Have brought out My sword from its scabbard, It doth not turn back any more.

Smith's Literal Translation
And all flesh knew that I Jehovah brought forth my sword from its sheath: it shall no more turn back.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
That all flesh may know that I the Lord have drawn my sword out of its sheath not to be turned back.

Catholic Public Domain Version
So may all flesh know that I, the Lord, have led my sword out of its sheath irrevocably.

New American Bible
and all flesh shall know that I, the LORD, have drawn my sword from its scabbard. It cannot return again.

New Revised Standard Version
and all flesh shall know that I the LORD have drawn my sword out of its sheath; it shall not be sheathed again.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
That all flesh may know that I the LORD have drawn forth my sword out of its sheath; it shall not return any more.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And everybody shall know that I, LORD JEHOVAH, have brought out my sword from its sheath, and it shall not return again
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
and all flesh shall know that I the LORD have drawn forth My sword out of its sheath; it shall not return any more.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
and all flesh shall know that I the Lord have drawn forth my sword out of its sheath: it shall not return any more.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
The LORD's Sword of Judgment
4Because I will cut off both the righteous and the wicked, My sword will be unsheathed against everyone from south to north. 5Then all flesh will know that I, the LORD, have taken My sword from its sheath, not to return it again.’ 6But you, son of man, groan! Groan before their eyes with a broken heart and bitter grief.…

Cross References
Isaiah 45:23
By Myself I have sworn; truth has gone out from My mouth, a word that will not be revoked: Every knee will bow before Me, every tongue will swear allegiance.

Jeremiah 25:29
For behold, I am beginning to bring disaster on the city that bears My Name, so how could you possibly go unpunished? You will not go unpunished, for I am calling down a sword upon all the inhabitants of the earth, declares the LORD of Hosts.’

Isaiah 55:11
so My word that proceeds from My mouth will not return to Me empty, but it will accomplish what I please, and it will prosper where I send it.

Jeremiah 23:20
The anger of the LORD will not turn back until He has fully accomplished the purposes of His heart. In the days to come you will understand this clearly.

Numbers 23:19
God is not a man, that He should lie, or a son of man, that He should change His mind. Does He speak and not act? Does He promise and not fulfill?

Isaiah 14:24
The LORD of Hosts has sworn: “Surely, as I have planned, so will it be; as I have purposed, so will it stand.

Jeremiah 44:28
Those who escape the sword will return from Egypt to Judah, few in number, and the whole remnant of Judah who went to dwell in the land of Egypt will know whose word will stand, Mine or theirs!

Isaiah 40:8
The grass withers and the flowers fall, but the word of our God stands forever.”

Jeremiah 30:24
The fierce anger of the LORD will not turn back until He has fully accomplished the purposes of His heart. In the days to come you will understand this.

Isaiah 46:10
I declare the end from the beginning, and from ancient times what is still to come. I say, ‘My purpose will stand, and all My good pleasure I will accomplish.’

Matthew 24:35
Heaven and earth will pass away, but My words will never pass away.

Hebrews 4:12
For the word of God is living and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it pierces even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow. It judges the thoughts and intentions of the heart.

Romans 14:11
It is written: “As surely as I live, says the Lord, every knee will bow before Me; every tongue will confess to God.”

Revelation 19:15
And from His mouth proceeds a sharp sword with which to strike down the nations, and He will rule them with an iron scepter. He treads the winepress of the fury of the wrath of God the Almighty.

John 12:48
There is a judge for the one who rejects Me and does not receive My words: The word that I have spoken will judge him on the last day.


Treasury of Scripture

That all flesh may know that I the LORD have drawn forth my sword out of his sheath: it shall not return any more.

all

Ezekiel 20:48
And all flesh shall see that I the LORD have kindled it: it shall not be quenched.

Numbers 14:21-23
But as truly as I live, all the earth shall be filled with the glory of the LORD…

Deuteronomy 29:24-28
Even all nations shall say, Wherefore hath the LORD done thus unto this land? what meaneth the heat of this great anger? …

it shall

Ezekiel 21:30
Shall I cause it to return into his sheath? I will judge thee in the place where thou wast created, in the land of thy nativity.

1 Samuel 3:12
In that day I will perform against Eli all things which I have spoken concerning his house: when I begin, I will also make an end.

Isaiah 45:23
I have sworn by myself, the word is gone out of my mouth in righteousness, and shall not return, That unto me every knee shall bow, every tongue shall swear.

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Then all flesh
The phrase "all flesh" in Hebrew is "kol basar," which signifies all humanity or all living beings. This expression emphasizes the universality of God's actions and judgments. In the context of Ezekiel, it underscores that God's dealings are not limited to Israel alone but extend to all nations. Historically, this reflects the period when Israel was surrounded by powerful empires, and God's actions were meant to demonstrate His sovereignty over all creation.

will know
The Hebrew word for "know" is "yada," which implies an intimate, experiential knowledge rather than mere intellectual awareness. This suggests that the events to unfold will lead to a profound recognition of God's power and authority. In a spiritual sense, it calls believers to seek a deeper relationship with God, understanding His will and purpose through His revealed actions.

that I, the LORD
The use of "I, the LORD" (Yahweh) is a declaration of God's personal involvement and covenantal faithfulness. Yahweh is the personal name of God, emphasizing His eternal presence and unchanging nature. This phrase reassures believers of God's active role in history and His commitment to His promises, serving as a reminder of His ultimate authority and righteousness.

have drawn My sword
The imagery of God drawing His sword is a powerful metaphor for divine judgment and warfare. In ancient Near Eastern culture, the sword was a symbol of power and authority. Here, it signifies God's readiness to execute judgment. This serves as a warning to the nations and a call to repentance, highlighting the seriousness of turning away from God's commands.

from its sheath
The "sheath" represents a place of rest or inactivity for the sword. By stating that the sword is drawn from its sheath, the text conveys the immediacy and inevitability of God's judgment. It reflects a moment of transition from patience to action, urging believers to recognize the urgency of aligning with God's will before judgment is executed.

it will not return again
This phrase indicates the finality and irrevocability of God's judgment once it is set in motion. The assurance that the sword "will not return again" underscores the certainty of God's decrees. For believers, it serves as a sobering reminder of the consequences of sin and the importance of living in obedience to God's commands, while also offering hope in the ultimate fulfillment of God's justice and righteousness.

(5) It shall not return any more--i.e., until it has fully accomplished its purpose. Other judgments upon Israel had been arrested in mercy--the sword had been returned to the scabbard while its work was still incomplete. This will go on to the end.



Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
Then all
כָּל־ (kāl-)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every

flesh
בָּשָׂ֔ר (bā·śār)
Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 1320: Flesh, body, person, the pudenda of a, man

will know
וְיָֽדְעוּ֙ (wə·yā·ḏə·‘ū)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - third person common plural
Strong's 3045: To know

that
כִּ֚י (kî)
Conjunction
Strong's 3588: A relative conjunction

I,
אֲנִ֣י (’ă·nî)
Pronoun - first person common singular
Strong's 589: I

the LORD,
יְהוָ֔ה (Yah·weh)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel

have taken
הוֹצֵ֥אתִי (hō·w·ṣê·ṯî)
Verb - Hifil - Perfect - first person common singular
Strong's 3318: To go, bring, out, direct and proxim

My sword
חַרְבִּ֖י (ḥar·bî)
Noun - feminine singular construct | first person common singular
Strong's 2719: Drought, a cutting instrument, as a, knife, sword

from its sheath,
מִתַּעְרָ֑הּ (mit·ta‘·rāh)
Preposition-m | Noun - masculine singular construct | third person feminine singular
Strong's 8593: A knife, razor, a scabbard

not
לֹ֥א (lō)
Adverb - Negative particle
Strong's 3808: Not, no

to return it
תָשׁ֖וּב (ṯā·šūḇ)
Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person feminine singular
Strong's 7725: To turn back, in, to retreat, again

again.’
עֽוֹד׃ (‘ō·wḏ)
Adverb
Strong's 5750: Iteration, continuance, again, repeatedly, still, more


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