Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Then they will know that I am the LORD, when I have made the land a desolate waste because of all the detestable things they have done.’ New Living Translation When I have completely destroyed the land because of their detestable sins, then they will know that I am the LORD.’ English Standard Version Then they will know that I am the LORD, when I have made the land a desolation and a waste because of all their abominations that they have committed. Berean Standard Bible Then they will know that I am the LORD, when I have made the land a desolate waste because of all the abominations they have committed.’ King James Bible Then shall they know that I am the LORD, when I have laid the land most desolate because of all their abominations which they have committed. New King James Version Then they shall know that I am the LORD, when I have made the land most desolate because of all their abominations which they have committed.” ’ New American Standard Bible Then they will know that I am the LORD, when I make the land a desolation and a waste because of all their abominations which they have committed.”’ NASB 1995 “Then they will know that I am the LORD, when I make the land a desolation and a waste because of all their abominations which they have committed."’ NASB 1977 “Then they will know that I am the LORD, when I make the land a desolation and a waste because of all their abominations which they have committed.”’ Legacy Standard Bible Then they will know that I am Yahweh, when I make the land a desolation and a desecration because of all their abominations which they have done.”’ Amplified Bible Then they will know [without any doubt] that I am the LORD, when I make the land a desolation and a ruin because of all the atrocities which they have committed.”’ Christian Standard Bible They will know that I am the LORD when I make the land a desolate waste because of all the detestable acts they have committed.’ Holman Christian Standard Bible They will know that I am Yahweh when I make the land a desolate waste because of all the detestable acts they have committed.” American Standard Version Then shall they know that I am Jehovah, when I have made the land a desolation and an astonishment, because of all their abominations which they have committed. Contemporary English Version I will punish you because of your sins, and I will turn your nation into a barren desert. Then you will know that I am the LORD. English Revised Version Then shall they know that I am the LORD, when I have made the land a desolation and an astonishment, because of all their abominations which they have committed. GOD'S WORD® Translation Then people will know that I am the LORD, when I make the land a barren wasteland because of all the disgusting things that they have done.' Good News Translation When I punish the people for their sins and make the country a wasteland, then they will know that I am the LORD." International Standard Version Then they'll learn that I am the LORD, when I've turned their land into a desolate wasteland because of all of the loathsome deeds that they've committed.'" Majority Standard Bible Then they will know that I am the LORD, when I have made the land a desolate waste because of all the abominations they have committed.? NET Bible Then they will know that I am the LORD when I turn the land into a desolate ruin because of all the abominable deeds they have committed.' New Heart English Bible Then shall they know that I am the LORD, when I have made the land a desolation and an astonishment, because of all their abominations which they have committed."' Webster's Bible Translation Then shall they know that I am the LORD, when I have laid the land most desolate because of all their abominations which they have committed. World English Bible Then they will know that I am Yahweh, when I have made the land a desolation and an astonishment because of all their abominations which they have committed.”’ Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd they have known that I [am] YHWH, "" In My making the land a desolation and an astonishment, "" For all their abominations that they have done. Young's Literal Translation And they have known that I am Jehovah, In My making the land a desolation and an astonishment, For all their abominations that they have done. Smith's Literal Translation And they shall know that I am Jehovah in my giving the land a desolation and an astonishment for all their abominations which they did. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd they shall know that I am the Lord, when I shall have made their land waste and desolate, for all their abominations which they have committed. Catholic Public Domain Version And they shall know that I am the Lord, when I will have make their land desolate and deserted, because of all their abominations, which they have worked. New American Bible Thus they shall know that I am the LORD, when I make the land a desolate waste because of all the abominations they committed. New Revised Standard Version Then they shall know that I am the LORD, when I have made the land a desolation and a waste because of all their abominations that they have committed. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleThen shall they know that I am the LORD, when I have laid the land desolate and waste because of their abominations which they have committed. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And they shall know that I AM LORD JEHOVAH, whenever I have made the land a desolation and astonishment, because of all the abominations that they have done’ OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Then shall they know that I am the LORD, when I have made the land most desolate, because of all their abominations which they have committed. Brenton Septuagint Translation And they shall know that I am the Lord; and I will make their land desert, and it shall be made desolate because of all their abominations which they have wrought. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Word of Jerusalem's Fall…28I will make the land a desolate waste, and the pride of her strength will come to an end. The mountains of Israel will become desolate, so that no one will pass through. 29Then they will know that I am the LORD, when I have made the land a desolate waste because of all the abominations they have committed.’ 30As for you, son of man, your people are talking about you near the city walls and in the doorways of their houses. One speaks to another, each saying to his brother, ‘Come and hear the message that has come from the LORD!’… Cross References Leviticus 26:31-33 I will reduce your cities to rubble and lay waste your sanctuaries, and I will refuse to smell the pleasing aroma of your sacrifices. / And I will lay waste the land, so that your enemies who dwell in it will be appalled. / But I will scatter you among the nations and will draw out a sword after you as your land becomes desolate and your cities are laid waste. Deuteronomy 28:49-52 The LORD will bring a nation from afar, from the ends of the earth, to swoop down upon you like an eagle—a nation whose language you will not understand, / a ruthless nation with no respect for the old and no pity for the young. / They will eat the offspring of your livestock and the produce of your land until you are destroyed. They will leave you no grain or new wine or oil, no calves of your herds or lambs of your flocks, until they have caused you to perish. ... Jeremiah 6:8 Be forewarned, O Jerusalem, or I will turn away from you; I will make you a desolation, a land without inhabitant.” Jeremiah 7:34 I will remove from the cities of Judah and the streets of Jerusalem the sounds of joy and gladness and the voices of the bride and bridegroom, for the land will become a wasteland.” Jeremiah 25:9-11 behold, I will summon all the families of the north, declares the LORD, and I will send for My servant Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon, whom I will bring against this land, against its residents, and against all the surrounding nations. So I will devote them to destruction and make them an object of horror and contempt, an everlasting desolation. / Moreover, I will banish from them the sounds of joy and gladness, the voices of the bride and bridegroom, the sound of the millstones, and the light of the lamp. / And this whole land will become a desolate wasteland, and these nations will serve the king of Babylon for seventy years. Jeremiah 44:22 So the LORD could no longer endure the evil deeds and detestable acts you committed, and your land became a desolation, a horror, and an object of cursing, without inhabitant, as it is this day. 2 Kings 25:9-11 He burned down the house of the LORD, the royal palace, and all the houses of Jerusalem—every significant building. / And the whole army of the Chaldeans under the captain of the guard broke down the walls around Jerusalem. / Then Nebuzaradan captain of the guard carried into exile the people who remained in the city, along with the deserters who had defected to the king of Babylon and the rest of the population. Isaiah 6:11-12 Then I asked: “How long, O Lord?” And He replied: “Until the cities lie ruined and without inhabitant, until the houses are left unoccupied and the land is desolate and ravaged, / until the LORD has driven men far away and the land is utterly forsaken. Isaiah 64:10 Your holy cities have become a wilderness. Zion has become a wasteland and Jerusalem a desolation. Micah 3:12 Therefore, because of you, Zion will be plowed like a field, Jerusalem will become a heap of rubble, and the temple mount a wooded ridge. Zephaniah 1:2-3 “I will completely sweep away everything from the face of the earth,” declares the LORD. / “I will sweep away man and beast; I will sweep away the birds of the air, and the fish of the sea, and the idols with their wicked worshipers. I will cut off mankind from the face of the earth,” declares the LORD. 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 19:43-44 For the days will come upon you when your enemies will barricade you and surround you and hem you in on every side. / They will level you to the ground—you and the children within your walls. They will not leave one stone on another, because you did not recognize the time of your visitation from God.” Luke 21:20-24 But when you see Jerusalem surrounded by armies, you will know that her desolation is near. / Then let those who are in Judea flee to the mountains, let those in the city get out, and let those in the country stay out of the city. / For these are the days of vengeance, to fulfill all that is written. ... Romans 11:7-10 What then? What Israel was seeking, it failed to obtain, but the elect did. The others were hardened, / as it is written: “God gave them a spirit of stupor, eyes that could not see, and ears that could not hear, to this very day.” / And David says: “May their table become a snare and a trap, a stumbling block and a retribution to them. ... Treasury of Scripture Then shall they know that I am the LORD, when I have laid the land most desolate because of all their abominations which they have committed. shall Ezekiel 6:7 And the slain shall fall in the midst of you, and ye shall know that I am the LORD. Ezekiel 7:27 The king shall mourn, and the prince shall be clothed with desolation, and the hands of the people of the land shall be troubled: I will do unto them after their way, and according to their deserts will I judge them; and they shall know that I am the LORD. Ezekiel 23:49 And they shall recompense your lewdness upon you, and ye shall bear the sins of your idols: and ye shall know that I am the Lord GOD. because Ezekiel 6:11 Thus saith the Lord GOD; Smite with thine hand, and stamp with thy foot, and say, Alas for all the evil abominations of the house of Israel! for they shall fall by the sword, by the famine, and by the pestilence. Ezekiel 8:6-15 He said furthermore unto me, Son of man, seest thou what they do? even the great abominations that the house of Israel committeth here, that I should go far off from my sanctuary? but turn thee yet again, and thou shalt see greater abominations… Ezekiel 22:2-15,25-31 Now, thou son of man, wilt thou judge, wilt thou judge the bloody city? yea, thou shalt shew her all her abominations… Jump to Previous Abominations Astonishment Cause Committed Desolate Desolation Detestable Disgusting Laid Making Waste WonderJump to Next Abominations Astonishment Cause Committed Desolate Desolation Detestable Disgusting Laid Making Waste WonderEzekiel 33 1. According to the duty of a watchman in warning the people7. Ezekiel is admonished of his duty 10. God shows the justice of his ways toward the penitent and toward revolters 17. He maintains his justice 21. Upon the news of the taking of Jerusalem 25. he prophecies the desolation of the land 30. God's judgment upon the mockers of the prophets Then they will know that I am the LORD This phrase emphasizes the recognition of God's sovereignty and authority. Throughout the book of Ezekiel, this statement is repeated to underscore that the events prophesied are meant to reveal God's power and holiness. The acknowledgment of God as LORD is a central theme in the Old Testament, often following acts of judgment or deliverance (Exodus 6:7, 1 Kings 20:13). It signifies a deeper understanding and acceptance of God's identity and His rightful place as the ruler over all creation. when I have made the land a desolate waste because of all the abominations they have committed. Persons / Places / Events 1. EzekielA prophet called by God to deliver His messages to the Israelites during their exile in Babylon. He is known for his vivid visions and symbolic acts. 2. The Israelites The chosen people of God who are in exile due to their disobedience and idolatry. They are the primary audience of Ezekiel's prophecies. 3. The Land Refers to the land of Israel, which is prophesied to become desolate due to the people's abominations and sins. 4. Abominations The sinful acts and idolatry committed by the Israelites, which have provoked God's judgment. 5. The LORD (YHWH) The covenant name of God, emphasizing His sovereignty and faithfulness to His promises, even in judgment. Teaching Points God's Sovereignty in JudgmentGod's actions in making the land desolate demonstrate His control over nations and history. He is not indifferent to sin and will act to uphold His holiness. The Consequences of Sin The desolation of the land serves as a stark reminder of the serious consequences of turning away from God. Sin leads to destruction and separation from God's blessings. Recognition of the LORD Through judgment, God aims to bring His people to a recognition of His lordship. Even in discipline, His desire is for repentance and restoration. Call to Repentance The passage calls believers to examine their own lives for any "abominations" or sins that may lead to spiritual desolation. Repentance is key to restoring fellowship with God. Hope in Restoration While the immediate context is judgment, the broader account of Scripture assures us of God's ultimate plan for restoration and redemption through Christ. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Then they will knowוְיָדְע֖וּ (wə·yā·ḏə·‘ū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - third person common plural Strong's 3045: To know that כִּֽי־ (kî-) Conjunction Strong's 3588: A relative conjunction I אֲנִ֣י (’ă·nî) Pronoun - first person common singular Strong's 589: I am the LORD, יְהוָ֑ה (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel when I have made בְּתִתִּ֤י (bə·ṯit·tî) Preposition-b | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct | first person common singular Strong's 5414: To give, put, set the land הָאָ֙רֶץ֙ (hā·’ā·reṣ) Article | Noun - feminine singular Strong's 776: Earth, land a desolate שְׁמָמָ֣ה (šə·mā·māh) Noun - feminine singular Strong's 8077: Devastation, astonishment waste וּמְשַׁמָּ֔ה (ū·mə·šam·māh) Conjunctive waw | Noun - feminine singular Strong's 4923: Devastation, waste, horror because of עַ֥ל (‘al) Preposition Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against all כָּל־ (kāl-) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every the abominations תּוֹעֲבֹתָ֖ם (tō·w·‘ă·ḇō·ṯām) Noun - feminine plural construct | third person masculine plural Strong's 8441: Something disgusting, an abhorrence, idolatry, an idol they have committed.’ עָשֽׂוּ׃ (‘ā·śū) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person common plural Strong's 6213: To do, make Links Ezekiel 33:29 NIVEzekiel 33:29 NLT Ezekiel 33:29 ESV Ezekiel 33:29 NASB Ezekiel 33:29 KJV Ezekiel 33:29 BibleApps.com Ezekiel 33:29 Biblia Paralela Ezekiel 33:29 Chinese Bible Ezekiel 33:29 French Bible Ezekiel 33:29 Catholic Bible OT Prophets: Ezekiel 33:29 Then shall they know that (Ezek. 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