Ezekiel 22:24
New International Version
“Son of man, say to the land, ‘You are a land that has not been cleansed or rained on in the day of wrath.’

New Living Translation
“Son of man, give the people of Israel this message: In the day of my indignation, you will be like a polluted land, a land without rain.

English Standard Version
“Son of man, say to her, You are a land that is not cleansed or rained upon in the day of indignation.

Berean Standard Bible
“Son of man, say to her, ‘In the day of indignation, you are a land that has not been cleansed, upon which no rain has fallen.’

King James Bible
Son of man, say unto her, Thou art the land that is not cleansed, nor rained upon in the day of indignation.

New King James Version
“Son of man, say to her: ‘You are a land that is not cleansed or rained on in the day of indignation.’

New American Standard Bible
“Son of man, say to her, ‘You are a land that is not clean or rained on in the day of indignation.’

NASB 1995
“Son of man, say to her, ‘You are a land that is not cleansed or rained on in the day of indignation.’

NASB 1977
“Son of man, say to her, ‘You are a land that is not cleansed or rained on in the day of indignation.’

Legacy Standard Bible
“Son of man, say to her, ‘You are a land that is not cleansed or rained on in the day of indignation.’

Amplified Bible
“Son of man, say to her, ‘You [Israel] are a land that is not pronounced clean or rained on in the day of indignation.’

Christian Standard Bible
“Son of man, say to her, ‘You are a land that has not been cleansed, that has not received rain in the day of indignation.’

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Son of man, say to her: You are a land that has not been cleansed, that has not received rain in the day of indignation.

American Standard Version
Son of man, say unto her, Thou art a land that is not cleansed, nor rained upon in the day of indignation.

Contemporary English Version
Ezekiel, son of man, tell the people of Israel that their country is full of sin, and that I, the LORD, am furious!

English Revised Version
Son of man, say unto her, thou art a land that is not cleansed, nor rained upon in the day of indignation.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
"Son of man, tell the city, 'You are an unclean land that has not had rain during the day of my anger. You have not been made clean.

Good News Translation
"Mortal man," he said, "tell the Israelites that their land is unholy, and so I am punishing it in my anger.

International Standard Version
"Son of Man, tell her, 'You're a land that hasn't been purified, one that hasn't been rained on in the day of indignation.

Majority Standard Bible
“Son of man, say to her, ‘In the day of indignation, you are a land that has not been cleansed, upon which no rain has fallen.’

NET Bible
"Son of man, say to her: 'You are a land that receives no rain or showers in the day of my anger.'

New Heart English Bible
"Son of man, tell her, 'You are a land that is not cleansed, nor rained on in the day of indignation.'

Webster's Bible Translation
Son of man, say to her, Thou art the land that is not cleansed, nor rained upon in the day of indignation.

World English Bible
“Son of man, tell her, ‘You are a land that is not cleansed nor rained on in the day of indignation.’
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
“Son of man, say to it, You [are] a land, "" It [is] not cleansed nor rained on in a day of indignation.

Young's Literal Translation
Son of man, say to it, Thou art a land, It is not cleansed nor rained on in a day of indignation.

Smith's Literal Translation
Son of man, say to her, Thou a land not being cleansed; it was not rained upon in the day of anger.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
Son of man, say to her: Thou art a land that is unclean, and not rained upon in the day of wrath.

Catholic Public Domain Version
“Son of man, say to her: You are a land unclean and not rained upon, in the day of fury.

New American Bible
Son of man, say to her: You are an unclean land receiving no rain at the time of my fury.

New Revised Standard Version
Mortal, say to it: You are a land that is not cleansed, not rained upon in the day of indignation.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
Son of man, say to her, You are the land that is not cleansed, and have refused to receive moisture, nor has rain come down upon you.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
“Son of man, say to her: ‘You, the land, are not clean, and you are not acceptable and rain did not come down upon you
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
Son of man, say unto her: Thou art a land that is not cleansed, nor rained upon in the day of indignation.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
Son of man, say to her, Thou art the land that is not rained upon, neither has rain come upon thee in the day of wrath;

Additional Translations ...
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Context
The Sins of Prophets, Priests, Princes
23And the word of the LORD came to me, saying, 24“Son of man, say to her, ‘In the day of indignation, you are a land that has not been cleansed, upon which no rain has fallen.’ 25The conspiracy of the princes in her midst is like a roaring lion tearing its prey. They devour the people, seize the treasures and precious things, and multiply the widows within her.…

Cross References
Jeremiah 23:10
For the land is full of adulterers—because of the curse, the land mourns and the pastures of the wilderness have dried up—their course is evil and their power is misused.

Isaiah 5:6
I will make it a wasteland, neither pruned nor cultivated, and thorns and briers will grow up. I will command the clouds that rain shall not fall on it.”

Hosea 4:3
Therefore the land mourns, and all who dwell in it will waste away with the beasts of the field and the birds of the air; even the fish of the sea disappear.

Zephaniah 1:15
That day will be a day of wrath, a day of trouble and distress, a day of destruction and desolation, a day of darkness and gloom, a day of clouds and blackness,

Amos 4:7
“I also withheld the rain from you when the harvest was three months away. I sent rain on one city but withheld it from another. One field received rain; another without rain withered.

Deuteronomy 28:23-24
The sky over your head will be bronze, and the earth beneath you iron. / The LORD will turn the rain of your land into dust and powder; it will descend on you from the sky until you are destroyed.

Isaiah 29:6
you will be visited by the LORD of Hosts with thunder and earthquake and loud noise, with windstorm and tempest and consuming flame of fire.

Lamentations 4:9
Those slain by the sword are better off than those who die of hunger, who waste away, pierced with pain because the fields lack produce.

Joel 1:17-20
The seeds lie shriveled beneath the clods; the storehouses are in ruins; the granaries are broken down, for the grain has withered away. / How the cattle groan! The herds wander in confusion because they have no pasture. Even the flocks of sheep are suffering. / To You, O LORD, I call, for fire has consumed the open pastures and flames have scorched all the trees of the field. ...

Zechariah 14:17
And should any of the families of the earth not go up to Jerusalem to worship the King, the LORD of Hosts, then the rain will not fall on them.

Matthew 23:37-38
O Jerusalem, Jerusalem, who kills the prophets and stones those sent to her, how often I have longed to gather your children together, as a hen gathers her chicks under her wings, but you were unwilling! / Look, your house is left to you desolate.

Luke 13:34-35
O Jerusalem, Jerusalem, who kills the prophets and stones those sent to her, how often I have longed to gather your children together as a hen gathers her chicks under her wings, but you were unwilling! / Look, your house is left to you desolate. And I tell you that you will not see Me again until you say, ‘Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord.’”

Romans 8:20-22
For the creation was subjected to futility, not by its own will, but because of the One who subjected it, in hope / that the creation itself will be set free from its bondage to decay and brought into the glorious freedom of the children of God. / We know that the whole creation has been groaning together in the pains of childbirth until the present time.

Revelation 11:6
These witnesses have power to shut the sky so that no rain will fall during the days of their prophecy, and power to turn the waters into blood and to strike the earth with every kind of plague as often as they wish.

Revelation 16:9
And the people were scorched by intense heat, and they cursed the name of God, who had authority over these plagues. Yet they did not repent and give Him glory.


Treasury of Scripture

Son of man, say to her, You are the land that is not cleansed, nor rained on in the day of indignation.

2 Chronicles 28:22
And in the time of his distress did he trespass yet more against the LORD: this is that king Ahaz.

2 Chronicles 36:14-16
Moreover all the chief of the priests, and the people, transgressed very much after all the abominations of the heathen; and polluted the house of the LORD which he had hallowed in Jerusalem…

Isaiah 1:5
Why should ye be stricken any more? ye will revolt more and more: the whole head is sick, and the whole heart faint.

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Ezekiel 22
1. A catalogue of sins in Jerusalem, and the dispersion of the Jews in consequence
17. God will burn them as dross in his furnace
23. The general corruption of prophets, priests, princes, and the people














Son of man
This phrase is a frequent designation for Ezekiel, emphasizing his humanity and role as a representative of the people. In Hebrew, "ben adam" underscores the prophet's connection to mankind, serving as a bridge between God and Israel. It reminds us of the humility and responsibility inherent in being chosen to deliver God's message.

say to her
The directive to "say to her" indicates a personal and direct communication from God to the land of Israel. The use of "her" personifies the land, suggesting a deep, covenantal relationship between God and His people. This phrase calls to mind the intimate and often familial language used throughout the Bible to describe God's relationship with Israel.

You are a land
Here, the "land" symbolizes the nation of Israel, both its physical territory and its people. In biblical terms, the land is a gift from God, a place of promise and blessing. However, it also becomes a witness to the people's faithfulness or unfaithfulness. This phrase sets the stage for understanding the spiritual condition of Israel at this time.

that has not been cleansed
The lack of cleansing implies spiritual and moral impurity. In the Hebrew context, cleansing is often associated with ritual purity and the removal of sin. This phrase suggests that Israel has failed to repent and purify itself, remaining in a state of defilement. It serves as a call to self-examination and repentance.

not rained on
Rain in the Bible is frequently a symbol of God's blessing and favor. The absence of rain indicates divine displeasure and judgment. In an agrarian society, rain was essential for survival, and its absence would be a clear sign of God's withholding of blessing. This phrase underscores the seriousness of Israel's spiritual drought.

in the day of indignation
"Indignation" refers to God's righteous anger and judgment against sin. The "day of indignation" is a time of reckoning, when God addresses the sins of His people. This phrase serves as a warning of impending judgment, urging the people to recognize the gravity of their situation and turn back to God.

(24) That is not cleansed.--The third and last Divine communication of this chapter begins with Ezekiel 22:23, and contains a further enumeration of the sins of Israel, showing that they have been committed by all classes alike, and ending, like the others, with the prophecy of the outpouring of God's wrath. There is much difference of opinion as to the meaning of the clause "that is not cleansed;" the most probable view is that it speaks of the land as neglected and uncared for--the stones not gathered up and the weeds allowed to grow. It has had neither human care, nor has it received the Divine blessing of rain.



Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
“Son
בֶּן־ (ben-)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 1121: A son

of man,
אָדָ֕ם (’ā·ḏām)
Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 120: Ruddy, a human being

say
אֱמָר־ (’ĕ·mār-)
Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine singular
Strong's 559: To utter, say

to her,
לָ֕הּ (lāh)
Preposition | third person feminine singular
Strong's Hebrew

‘In the day
בְּי֥וֹם (bə·yō·wm)
Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 3117: A day

of indignation,
זָֽעַם׃ (zā·‘am)
Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 2195: Froth at the mouth, fury

you
אַ֣תְּ (’at)
Pronoun - second person feminine singular
Strong's 859: Thou and thee, ye and you

are a land
אֶ֔רֶץ (’e·reṣ)
Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 776: Earth, land

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

been cleansed,
מְטֹהָרָ֖ה (mə·ṭō·hā·rāh)
Verb - Pual - Participle - feminine singular
Strong's 2891: To be clean or pure

upon which
הִ֑יא (hî)
Pronoun - third person feminine singular
Strong's 1931: He, self, the same, this, that, as, are

[no] rain has fallen.’
גֻשְׁמָ֖הּ (ḡuš·māh)
Noun - masculine singular construct | third person feminine singular
Strong's 1656: Rained upon


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