Ezekiel 34:28
New International Version
They will no longer be plundered by the nations, nor will wild animals devour them. They will live in safety, and no one will make them afraid.

New Living Translation
They will no longer be prey for other nations, and wild animals will no longer devour them. They will live in safety, and no one will frighten them.

English Standard Version
They shall no more be a prey to the nations, nor shall the beasts of the land devour them. They shall dwell securely, and none shall make them afraid.

Berean Standard Bible
They will no longer be prey for the nations, and the beasts of the earth will not consume them. They will dwell securely, and no one will frighten them.

King James Bible
And they shall no more be a prey to the heathen, neither shall the beast of the land devour them; but they shall dwell safely, and none shall make them afraid.

New King James Version
And they shall no longer be a prey for the nations, nor shall beasts of the land devour them; but they shall dwell safely, and no one shall make them afraid.

New American Standard Bible
They will no longer be plunder to the nations, and the animals of the earth will not devour them; but they will live securely, and no one will make them afraid.

NASB 1995
“They will no longer be a prey to the nations, and the beasts of the earth will not devour them; but they will live securely, and no one will make them afraid.

NASB 1977
“And they will no longer be a prey to the nations, and the beasts of the earth will not devour them; but they will live securely, and no one will make them afraid.

Legacy Standard Bible
They will no longer be plunder to the nations, and the beasts of the earth will not devour them; but they will live securely, and no one will make them tremble.

Amplified Bible
They will no longer be prey to the nations, and the predators of the earth will not devour them; but they will live safely, and no one will make them afraid [in the day of the Messiah’s reign].

Christian Standard Bible
They will no longer be prey for the nations, and the wild creatures of the earth will not consume them. They will live securely, and no one will frighten them.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
They will no longer be prey for the nations, and the wild animals of the land will not consume them. They will live securely, and no one will frighten them.

American Standard Version
And they shall no more be a prey to the nations, neither shall the beasts of the earth devour them; but they shall dwell securely, and none shall make them afraid.

Contemporary English Version
Foreign nations will never again rob them, and wild animals will no longer kill and eat them. They will have nothing to fear.

English Revised Version
And they shall no more be a prey to the heathen, neither shall the beast of the earth devour them; but they shall dwell securely, and none shall make them afraid.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
They will no longer be prey to the nations, and the wild animals will no longer eat them. They will live safely, and no one will frighten them.

Good News Translation
The heathen nations will not plunder them any more, and the wild animals will not kill and eat them. They will live in safety, and no one will terrify them.

International Standard Version
They will no longer be plundered by the nations, and wild animals will no longer devour them. They will settle down confidently, with nothing to frighten them.

Majority Standard Bible
They will no longer be prey for the nations, and the beasts of the earth will not consume them. They will dwell securely, and no one will frighten them.

NET Bible
They will no longer be prey for the nations and the wild beasts will not devour them. They will live securely and no one will make them afraid.

New Heart English Bible
They shall no more be a prey to the nations, neither shall the animals of the earth devour them; but they shall dwell securely, and none shall make them afraid.

Webster's Bible Translation
And they shall no more be a prey to the heathen, neither shall the beast of the land devour them; but they shall dwell safely, and none shall make them afraid.

World English Bible
They will no more be a prey to the nations, neither will the animals of the earth devour them; but they will dwell securely, and no one will make them afraid.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And they are no longer a prey to nations, "" And the beast of the earth does not devour them, "" And they have dwelt confidently, "" And there is none troubling.

Young's Literal Translation
And they are no more a prey to nations, And the beast of the earth devoureth them not, And they have dwelt confidently, And there is none troubling.

Smith's Literal Translation
And they shall no more be plunder to the nations, and the beast of the earth shall not eat them; and they dwelt confidently and none making afraid.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And they shall be no more for a spoil to the nations, neither shall the beasts of the earth devour them: but they shall dwell securely without any terror.

Catholic Public Domain Version
And they will no longer be a prey to the Gentiles, nor will the wild beasts of the earth devour them. Instead, they will live in confidence without any terror.

New American Bible
They shall no longer be plundered by the nations nor will wild beasts devour them, but they shall dwell securely, with no one to frighten them.

New Revised Standard Version
They shall no more be plunder for the nations, nor shall the animals of the land devour them; they shall live in safety, and no one shall make them afraid.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And they shall no more be a prey to the nations, neither shall the wild beasts of the land devour them; but they shall dwell safely and none shall harm them.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And they shall not be prey again for the nations, neither shall the beasts of the field eat them, and they shall dwell in confidence, and there shall be none harmful to them
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
And they shall no more be a prey to the nations, neither shall the beast of the earth devour them; but they shall dwell safely, and none shall make them afraid.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And they shall no more be a spoil to the nations, and the wild beasts of the land shall no more at all devour them; and they shall dwell safely, and there shall be none to make them afraid.

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Context
The Covenant of Peace
27The trees of the field will give their fruit, and the land will yield its produce; My flock will be secure in their land. Then they will know that I am the LORD, when I have broken the bars of their yoke and delivered them from the hands that enslaved them. 28They will no longer be prey for the nations, and the beasts of the earth will not consume them. They will dwell securely, and no one will frighten them. 29And I will raise up for them a garden of renown, and they will no longer be victims of famine in the land or bear the scorn of the nations.…

Cross References
Jeremiah 23:4
I will raise up shepherds over them who will tend them, and they will no longer be afraid or dismayed, nor will any go missing, declares the LORD.

Isaiah 11:6-9
The wolf will live with the lamb, and the leopard will lie down with the goat; the calf and young lion and fatling will be together, and a little child will lead them. / The cow will graze with the bear, their young will lie down together, and the lion will eat straw like the ox. / The infant will play by the cobra’s den, and the toddler will reach into the viper’s nest. ...

Micah 4:4
And each man will sit under his own vine and under his own fig tree, with no one to frighten him. For the mouth of the LORD of Hosts has spoken.

Zephaniah 3:13
The remnant of Israel will no longer do wrong or speak lies, nor will a deceitful tongue be found in their mouths. But they will feed and lie down, with no one to make them tremble.”

Isaiah 35:9
No lion will be there, and no vicious beast will go up on it. Such will not be found there, but the redeemed will walk upon it.

Jeremiah 30:10
As for you, O Jacob My servant, do not be afraid, declares the LORD, and do not be dismayed, O Israel. For I will surely save you out of a distant place, your descendants from the land of their captivity! Jacob will return to quiet and ease, with no one to make him afraid.

Isaiah 65:25
The wolf and the lamb will feed together, and the lion will eat straw like the ox, but the food of the serpent will be dust. They will neither harm nor destroy on all My holy mountain,” says the LORD.

Leviticus 26:6
And I will give peace to the land, and you will lie down with nothing to fear. I will rid the land of dangerous animals, and no sword will pass through your land.

Zechariah 14:11
People will live there, and never again will there be an utter destruction. So Jerusalem will dwell securely.

Hosea 2:18
On that day I will make a covenant for them with the beasts of the field and the birds of the air and the creatures that crawl on the ground. And I will abolish bow and sword and battle in the land, and will make them lie down in safety.

Revelation 21:4
‘He will wipe away every tear from their eyes,’ and there will be no more death or mourning or crying or pain, for the former things have passed away.”

John 10:28
I give them eternal life, and they will never perish. No one can snatch them out of My hand.

Revelation 7:16-17
‘Never again will they hunger, and never will they thirst; nor will the sun beat down upon them, nor any scorching heat.’ / 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.’”

Romans 8:35-39
Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? Shall trouble or distress or persecution or famine or nakedness or danger or sword? / As it is written: “For Your sake we face death all day long; we are considered as sheep to be slaughtered.” / No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through Him who loved us. ...

Hebrews 13:6
So we say with confidence: “The Lord is my helper; I will not be afraid. What can man do to me?”


Treasury of Scripture

And they shall no more be a prey to the heathen, neither shall the beast of the land devour them; but they shall dwell safely, and none shall make them afraid.

they shall.

Ezekiel 34:8
As I live, saith the Lord GOD, surely because my flock became a prey, and my flock became meat to every beast of the field, because there was no shepherd, neither did my shepherds search for my flock, but the shepherds fed themselves, and fed not my flock;

Ezekiel 36:4
Therefore, ye mountains of Israel, hear the word of the Lord GOD; Thus saith the Lord GOD to the mountains, and to the hills, to the rivers, and to the valleys, to the desolate wastes, and to the cities that are forsaken, which became a prey and derision to the residue of the heathen that are round about;

neither

Ezekiel 34:25,29
And I will make with them a covenant of peace, and will cause the evil beasts to cease out of the land: and they shall dwell safely in the wilderness, and sleep in the woods…

Jeremiah 30:10
Therefore fear thou not, O my servant Jacob, saith the LORD; neither be dismayed, O Israel: for, lo, I will save thee from afar, and thy seed from the land of their captivity; and Jacob shall return, and shall be in rest, and be quiet, and none shall make him afraid.

Jeremiah 46:27
But fear not thou, O my servant Jacob, and be not dismayed, O Israel: for, behold, I will save thee from afar off, and thy seed from the land of their captivity; and Jacob shall return, and be in rest and at ease, and none shall make him afraid.

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Ezekiel 34
1. A reproof of the shepherds
7. God's judgment against them
11. His providence over his flock
20. The kingdom of Christ














They will no longer be prey for the nations
This phrase speaks to the liberation and protection of God's people. The Hebrew word for "prey" (בַּז, baz) implies being plundered or taken advantage of. Historically, Israel had been subject to invasions and exploitation by surrounding nations. This promise signifies a divine intervention where God ensures that His people will no longer be vulnerable to such external threats. It reflects God's covenant faithfulness and His role as a shepherd who protects His flock from harm.

and the beasts of the earth will not consume them
The "beasts of the earth" can be understood both literally and metaphorically. Literally, it refers to wild animals that posed a threat to people and livestock in ancient times. Metaphorically, it can represent chaotic forces or hostile entities that threaten the well-being of God's people. The Hebrew word for "consume" (אָכַל, akal) means to devour or destroy. This assurance of safety from beasts underscores God's comprehensive protection, extending beyond human adversaries to all forms of danger.

They will dwell securely
"Dwell securely" (יָשַׁב לָבֶטַח, yashab lavetach) conveys a sense of peace and stability. The Hebrew root for "securely" (בֶּטַח, betach) implies confidence and trust. This promise of security is a recurring theme in the prophetic literature, often associated with the Messianic age when God restores His people to a state of peace and prosperity. It reflects the ultimate fulfillment of God's promises where His people live without fear, under His sovereign care.

and no one will frighten them
The phrase "no one will frighten them" emphasizes the complete removal of fear and intimidation. The Hebrew word for "frighten" (חָרַד, charad) means to tremble or be terrified. This assurance is significant in a historical context where Israel often faced threats from powerful empires. It highlights the transformative power of God's presence, where His people are emboldened and live in confidence, free from the dread of external threats. This promise is a foretaste of the ultimate peace found in God's kingdom, where His reign brings about perfect security and rest.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
They will no
וְלֹא־ (wə·lō-)
Conjunctive waw | Adverb - Negative particle
Strong's 3808: Not, no

longer
ע֥וֹד (‘ō·wḏ)
Adverb
Strong's 5750: Iteration, continuance, again, repeatedly, still, more

be
יִהְי֨וּ (yih·yū)
Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine plural
Strong's 1961: To fall out, come to pass, become, be

prey
בַּז֙ (baz)
Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 957: Spoiling, robbery, spoil, booty

for the nations,
לַגּוֹיִ֔ם (lag·gō·w·yim)
Preposition-l, Article | Noun - masculine plural
Strong's 1471: A foreign nation, a Gentile, a troop of animals, a flight of locusts

and the beasts
וְחַיַּ֥ת (wə·ḥay·yaṯ)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - feminine singular construct
Strong's 2416: Alive, raw, fresh, strong, life

of the earth
הָאָ֖רֶץ (hā·’ā·reṣ)
Article | Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 776: Earth, land

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

consume them.
תֹאכְלֵ֑ם (ṯō·ḵə·lêm)
Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person feminine singular | third person masculine plural
Strong's 398: To eat

They will dwell securely,
וְיָשְׁב֥וּ (wə·yā·šə·ḇū)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - third person common plural
Strong's 3427: To sit down, to dwell, to remain, to settle, to marry

and no
וְאֵ֥ין (wə·’ên)
Conjunctive waw | Adverb
Strong's 369: A non-entity, a negative particle

one will frighten them.
מַחֲרִֽיד׃ (ma·ḥă·rîḏ)
Verb - Hifil - Participle - masculine singular
Strong's 2729: To shudder with terror, to fear, to hasten


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