Ezekiel 38:20
New International Version
The fish in the sea, the birds in the sky, the beasts of the field, every creature that moves along the ground, and all the people on the face of the earth will tremble at my presence. The mountains will be overturned, the cliffs will crumble and every wall will fall to the ground.

New Living Translation
All living things—the fish in the sea, the birds of the sky, the animals of the field, the small animals that scurry along the ground, and all the people on earth—will quake in terror at my presence. Mountains will be thrown down; cliffs will crumble; walls will fall to the earth.

English Standard Version
The fish of the sea and the birds of the heavens and the beasts of the field and all creeping things that creep on the ground, and all the people who are on the face of the earth, shall quake at my presence. And the mountains shall be thrown down, and the cliffs shall fall, and every wall shall tumble to the ground.

Berean Standard Bible
The fish of the sea, the birds of the air, the beasts of the field, every creature that crawls upon the ground, and all mankind on the face of the earth will tremble at My presence. The mountains will be thrown down, the cliffs will collapse, and every wall will fall to the ground.

King James Bible
So that the fishes of the sea, and the fowls of the heaven, and the beasts of the field, and all creeping things that creep upon the earth, and all the men that are upon the face of the earth, shall shake at my presence, and the mountains shall be thrown down, and the steep places shall fall, and every wall shall fall to the ground.

New King James Version
so that the fish of the sea, the birds of the heavens, the beasts of the field, all creeping things that creep on the earth, and all men who are on the face of the earth shall shake at My presence. The mountains shall be thrown down, the steep places shall fall, and every wall shall fall to the ground.’

New American Standard Bible
The fish of the sea, the birds of the sky, the animals of the field, all the crawling things that crawl on the earth, and all mankind who are on the face of the earth will shake at My presence; and the mountains will be thrown down, the steep pathways will collapse, and every wall will fall to the ground.

NASB 1995
“The fish of the sea, the birds of the heavens, the beasts of the field, all the creeping things that creep on the earth, and all the men who are on the face of the earth will shake at My presence; the mountains also will be thrown down, the steep pathways will collapse and every wall will fall to the ground.

NASB 1977
“And the fish of the sea, the birds of the heavens, the beasts of the field, all the creeping things that creep on the earth, and all the men who are on the face of the earth will shake at My presence; the mountains also will be thrown down, the steep pathways will collapse, and every wall will fall to the ground.

Legacy Standard Bible
And the fish of the sea, the birds of the sky, the beasts of the field, all the creeping things that creep on the ground, and all the men who are on the face of the earth will quake at My presence; the mountains also will be pulled down, the steep pathways will fall, and every wall will fall to the earth.

Amplified Bible
so that the fishes of the sea, the birds of the sky, the animals of the field, all the creatures that crawl on the earth, and all the men that are on the face of the earth will tremble and shake at My presence; the mountains will crumble, the steep places will fall, and every wall will fall to the ground.

Christian Standard Bible
The fish of the sea, the birds of the sky, the animals of the field, every creature that crawls on the ground, and every human being on the face of the earth will tremble before me. The mountains will be demolished, the cliffs will collapse, and every wall will fall to the ground.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
The fish of the sea, the birds of the sky, the animals of the field, every creature that crawls on the ground, and every human being on the face of the earth will tremble before Me. The mountains will be thrown down, the cliffs will collapse, and every wall will fall to the ground.

American Standard Version
so that the fishes of the sea, and the birds of the heavens, and the beasts of the field, and all creeping things that creep upon the earth, and all the men that are upon the face of the earth, shall shake at my presence, and the mountains shall be thrown down, and the steep places shall fall, and every wall shall fall to the ground.

Contemporary English Version
Every living thing on earth will tremble in fear of me--every fish and bird, every wild animal and reptile, and every human. Mountains will crumble, cliffs will fall, and cities will collapse.

English Revised Version
so that the fishes of the sea, and the fowls of the heaven, and the beasts of the field, and all creeping things that creep upon the earth, and all the men that are upon the face of the earth, shall shake at my presence, and the mountains shall be thrown down, and the steep places shall fall, and every wall shall fall to the ground.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Fish, birds, wild animals, everything that crawls on the ground, and every person on earth will tremble in my presence. The mountains will be torn down, the cliffs will crumble, and every wall will fall to the ground.

Good News Translation
Every fish and bird, every animal large and small, and every human being on the face of the earth will tremble for fear of me. Mountains will fall, cliffs will crumble, and every wall will collapse.

International Standard Version
I'm going to shake the fish in the sea, the birds in the sky, the wild beasts, all the creatures that crawl on the earth, and every single human being who lives on the surface of the earth. Mountains will collapse, as will their mountain passages, and every wall will fall to the ground.

Majority Standard Bible
The fish of the sea, the birds of the air, the beasts of the field, every creature that crawls upon the ground, and all mankind on the face of the earth will tremble at My presence. The mountains will be thrown down, the cliffs will collapse, and every wall will fall to the ground.

NET Bible
The fish of the sea, the birds of the sky, the wild beasts, all the things that creep on the ground, and all people who live on the face of the earth will shake at my presence. The mountains will topple, the cliffs will fall, and every wall will fall to the ground.

New Heart English Bible
so that the fish of the sea, and the birds of the sky, and the animals of the field, and all crawling creatures who crawl on the earth, and all the men who are on the surface of the earth, shall shake at my presence, and the mountains shall be thrown down, and the steep places shall fall, and every wall shall fall to the ground.

Webster's Bible Translation
So that the fishes of the sea, and the fowls of the heaven, and the beasts of the field, and all creeping animals that creep upon the earth, and all the men that are upon the face of the earth, shall shake at my presence, and the mountains shall be overturned, and the steep places shall fall, and every wall shall fall to the ground.

World English Bible
so that the fish of the sea, the birds of the sky, the animals of the field, all creeping things who creep on the earth, and all the men who are on the surface of the earth will shake at my presence. Then the mountains will be thrown down, the steep places will fall, and every wall will fall to the ground.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And rushed from My presence have fishes of the sea, "" And the bird of the heavens, "" And the beast of the field, "" And every creeping thing that is creeping on the ground, "" And all men who [are] on the face of the ground, "" And the mountains have been thrown down, "" And the ascents have fallen, "" And every wall falls to the earth.

Young's Literal Translation
And rushed from My presence have fishes of the sea, And the fowl of the heavens, And the beast of the field, And every creeping thing that is creeping on the ground, And all men who are on the face of the ground, And thrown down have been the mountains, And fallen have the ascents, And every wall to the earth falleth.

Smith's Literal Translation
And from my face shall shake the fish of the sea, and the birds of the heavens, and the beasts of the field, and every creeping thing creeping upon the earth, and every man which is upon the face of the earth; and the mountains were overthrown, and the precipices fell, and every wall shall fall to the earth.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
So that the fishes of the sea, and the birds of the air, and the beasts of the field, and every creeping thing that creepeth upon the ground, and all men that are upon the face of the earth, shall be moved at my presence: and the mountains shall be thrown down, and the hedges shall fall, and every wall shall fall to the ground.

Catholic Public Domain Version
And before my face there shall be stirred up: the fish of the sea, and the flying things of the air, and the beasts of the field, and every crawling thing that moves across the soil, and all the men who are upon the face of the earth. And the mountains will be overturned, and the hedges will fall, and every wall will fall in ruin to the ground.

New American Bible
Before me will tremble the fish of the sea and the birds of the air, the beasts of the field and everything that crawls on the ground, and everyone on the face of the earth. Mountains will be overturned, terraces will collapse, and every wall will fall to the ground.

New Revised Standard Version
the fish of the sea, and the birds of the air, and the animals of the field, and all creeping things that creep on the ground, and all human beings that are on the face of the earth, shall quake at my presence, and the mountains shall be thrown down, and the cliffs shall fall, and every wall shall tumble to the ground.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
So that even the fish of the sea and the fowls of the air and the beasts of the field and all creeping things that creep upon the earth and all the men that are upon the face of the earth shall shake at my presence, and the mountains shall be thrown down and the towers shall fall and every wall shall tumble to the ground.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And the fish of the sea shall be shaken from before him, and the birds of the sky, and the animals of the wilderness, and every creeping thing that creeps in the earth, and all the children of men that are upon the face of the Earth, and the mountains shall be thrown down, and the towers shall fall, and all the walls in the earth shall fall
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
so that the fishes of the sea, and the fowls of the heaven, and the beasts of the field and all creeping things that creep upon the ground, and all the men that are upon the face of the earth, shall shake at My presence, and the mountains shall be thrown down, and the steep places shall fall, and every wall shall fall to the ground.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
and the fish of the sea shall quake at the presence of the Lord, and the birds of the sky and the wild beasts of the field, and all the reptiles that creep upon the earth, and all the men that are on the face of the earth; and the mountains shall be rent, and the valleys shall fall, and every wall on the land shall fall.

Additional Translations ...
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Context
A Prophecy Against Gog
19In My zeal and fiery rage I proclaim that on that day there will be a great earthquake in the land of Israel. 20The fish of the sea, the birds of the air, the beasts of the field, every creature that crawls upon the ground, and all mankind on the face of the earth will tremble at My presence. The mountains will be thrown down, the cliffs will collapse, and every wall will fall to the ground. 21And I will summon a sword against Gog on all My mountains, declares the Lord GOD, and every man’s sword will be against his brother.…

Cross References
Revelation 16:18
And there were flashes of lightning, rumblings, peals of thunder, and a great earthquake the likes of which had not occurred since men were upon the earth—so mighty was the great quake.

Isaiah 2:19-21
Men will flee to caves in the rocks and holes in the ground, away from the terror of the LORD and from the splendor of His majesty, when He rises to shake the earth. / In that day men will cast away to the moles and bats their idols of silver and gold—the idols they made to worship. / They will flee to caverns in the rocks and crevices in the cliffs, away from the terror of the LORD and from the splendor of His majesty, when He rises to shake the earth.

Joel 2:10-11
Before them the earth quakes; the heavens tremble. The sun and moon grow dark, and the stars lose their brightness. / The LORD raises His voice in the presence of His army. Indeed, His camp is very large, for mighty are those who obey His command. For the Day of the LORD is great and very dreadful. Who can endure it?

Haggai 2:6-7
For this is what the LORD of Hosts says: “Once more, in a little while, I will shake the heavens and the earth, the sea and the dry land. / I will shake all the nations, and they will come with all their treasures, and I will fill this house with glory, says the LORD of Hosts.

Revelation 6:12-14
And I watched as the Lamb opened the sixth seal, and there was a great earthquake, and the sun became black like sackcloth of goat hair, and the whole moon turned blood red, / and the stars of the sky fell to the earth like unripe figs dropping from a tree shaken by a great wind. / The sky receded like a scroll being rolled up, and every mountain and island was moved from its place.

Jeremiah 4:24-26
I looked at the mountains, and behold, they were quaking; all the hills were swaying. / I looked, and no man was left; all the birds of the air had fled. / I looked, and the fruitful land was a desert. All its cities were torn down before the LORD, before His fierce anger.

Nahum 1:5
The mountains quake before Him, and the hills melt away; the earth trembles at His presence—the world and all its dwellers.

Zechariah 14:4-5
On that day His feet will stand on the Mount of Olives, east of Jerusalem, and the Mount of Olives will be split in two from east to west, forming a great valley, with half the mountain moving to the north and half to the south. / You will flee by My mountain valley, for it will extend to Azal. You will flee as you fled from the earthquake in the days of Uzziah king of Judah. Then the LORD my God will come, and all the holy ones with Him.

Matthew 24:29
Immediately after the tribulation of those days: ‘The sun will be darkened, and the moon will not give its light; the stars will fall from the sky, and the powers of the heavens will be shaken.’

Isaiah 13:13
Therefore I will make the heavens tremble, and the earth will be shaken from its place at the wrath of the LORD of Hosts on the day of His burning anger.

Revelation 11:13
And in that hour there was a great earthquake, and a tenth of the city collapsed. Seven thousand were killed in the quake, and the rest were terrified and gave glory to the God of heaven.

Amos 8:8
Will not the land quake for this, and all its dwellers mourn? All of it will swell like the Nile; it will surge and then subside like the Nile in Egypt.

Isaiah 24:18-20
Whoever flees the sound of panic will fall into the pit, and whoever climbs from the pit will be caught in the snare. For the windows of heaven are open, and the foundations of the earth are shaken. / The earth is utterly broken apart, the earth is split open, the earth is shaken violently. / The earth staggers like a drunkard and sways like a shack. Earth’s rebellion weighs it down, and it falls, never to rise again.

Luke 21:25-26
There will be signs in the sun and moon and stars, and on the earth dismay among the nations, bewildered by the roaring of the sea and the surging of the waves. / Men will faint from fear and anxiety over what is coming upon the earth, for the powers of the heavens will be shaken.

Psalm 18:7
Then the earth shook and quaked, and the foundations of the mountains trembled; they were shaken because He burned with anger.


Treasury of Scripture

So that the fishes of the sea, and the fowls of the heaven, and the beasts of the field, and all creeping things that creep on the earth, and all the men that are on the face of the earth, shall shake at my presence, and the mountains shall be thrown down, and the steep places shall fall, and every wall shall fall to the ground.

the fishes

Jeremiah 4:23-26
I beheld the earth, and, lo, it was without form, and void; and the heavens, and they had no light…

Hosea 4:3
Therefore shall the land mourn, and every one that dwelleth therein shall languish, with the beasts of the field, and with the fowls of heaven; yea, the fishes of the sea also shall be taken away.

Nahum 1:4-6
He rebuketh the sea, and maketh it dry, and drieth up all the rivers: Bashan languisheth, and Carmel, and the flower of Lebanon languisheth…

steep places.

Isaiah 30:25
And there shall be upon every high mountain, and upon every high hill, rivers and streams of waters in the day of the great slaughter, when the towers fall.

2 Corinthians 10:4
(For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal, but mighty through God to the pulling down of strong holds;)

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The fish of the sea
This phrase emphasizes the comprehensive scope of God's power and presence. In Hebrew, "fish" (דָּג, dag) often symbolizes life and abundance, as the sea was a source of sustenance. The inclusion of sea creatures highlights that even the most remote and hidden parts of creation are subject to God's authority. This reflects the omnipresence of God, who is sovereign over all creation, both seen and unseen.

the birds of the air
The Hebrew word for "birds" (עוֹף, oph) signifies creatures that soar above the earth, representing freedom and the heavens. In biblical symbolism, birds often denote messages or divine intervention. Their inclusion here suggests that even those creatures that seem to transcend earthly bounds are under God's dominion. This serves as a reminder of God's ultimate control over all realms of existence.

the beasts of the field
"Beasts" (חַיָּה, chayyah) in Hebrew refers to wild animals, symbolizing untamed nature and the raw power of creation. The phrase underscores that even the most powerful and independent creatures are not beyond God's reach. Historically, beasts were often seen as symbols of chaos, yet here they are depicted as trembling before the Creator, illustrating the order and peace that God's presence brings.

every creature that crawls upon the ground
This phrase includes all terrestrial life, emphasizing the totality of creation. The Hebrew word for "creature" (רֶמֶשׂ, remes) often refers to small, creeping animals, which might be overlooked or deemed insignificant. Their mention signifies that no part of creation is too small to escape God's notice or power. It is a humbling reminder of the Creator's intimate involvement with all life.

and all mankind on the face of the earth
The phrase "all mankind" (אָדָם, adam) encompasses every human being, highlighting the universality of God's judgment and presence. In the biblical context, "face of the earth" (פְּנֵי הָאֲדָמָה, penei ha'adamah) signifies the entirety of the inhabited world. This serves as a sobering reminder that no one is exempt from accountability before God, reinforcing the call to live righteously.

will tremble at My presence
The Hebrew word for "tremble" (רָעַשׁ, ra'ash) conveys a sense of fear and awe. This reaction is not merely physical but also spiritual, as creation recognizes the holiness and majesty of God. The phrase "My presence" (פָּנַי, panai) indicates a direct encounter with the divine, which is both terrifying and transformative. It calls believers to a reverent fear of the Lord, acknowledging His power and holiness.

The mountains will be thrown down
Mountains (הָרִים, harim) in scripture often symbolize stability and permanence. Their being "thrown down" signifies a dramatic upheaval, illustrating that even the most enduring aspects of creation are subject to God's will. This imagery serves as a metaphor for the dismantling of human pride and false security, urging believers to place their trust in God alone.

the cliffs will collapse
Cliffs (מַדְרֵגוֹת, madregot) represent natural fortresses and places of refuge. Their collapse signifies the futility of relying on earthly strongholds for protection. This imagery reinforces the message that true security is found only in God. It challenges believers to examine where they place their trust and to seek refuge in the Lord.

and every wall will fall to the ground
Walls (חוֹמָה, chomah) are symbols of human defense and separation. Their falling "to the ground" signifies the removal of barriers between God and humanity, as well as the futility of human defenses against divine judgment. This serves as a powerful reminder of the need for reconciliation with God and the breaking down of walls that separate us from Him and from each other. It calls believers to live in unity and peace, grounded in the love and grace of God.

(20) The mountains shall be thrown down.--In Ezekiel 38:19-22 the whole earth, animate and inanimate, is represented as affected by the terrible judgment of the Almighty upon His enemies. Such, as has been already noted, is the common language of prophecy in describing great moral events, and it is especially used in connection with the judgments of the last day.



Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
The fish
דְּגֵ֣י (də·ḡê)
Noun - masculine plural construct
Strong's 1709: A fish

of the sea,
הַיָּם֩ (hay·yām)
Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 3220: A sea, the Mediterranean Sea, large river, an artifical basin

the birds
וְע֨וֹף (wə·‘ō·wp̄)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 5775: Flying creatures

of the air,
הַשָּׁמַ֜יִם (haš·šā·ma·yim)
Article | Noun - masculine plural
Strong's 8064: Heaven, sky

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

of the field,
הַשָּׂדֶ֗ה (haś·śā·ḏeh)
Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 7704: Field, land

every
וְכָל־ (wə·ḵāl)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every

creature
הָרֶ֙מֶשׂ֙ (hā·re·meś)
Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 7431: A reptile, any other rapidly moving animal

that crawls
הָרֹמֵ֣שׂ (hā·rō·mêś)
Article | Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular
Strong's 7430: To glide swiftly, to crawl, move with short steps, to swarm

upon
עַל־ (‘al-)
Preposition
Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against

the ground,
הָֽאֲדָמָ֔ה (hā·’ă·ḏā·māh)
Article | Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 127: Ground, land

and all
וְכֹל֙ (wə·ḵōl)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every

mankind
הָֽאָדָ֔ם (hā·’ā·ḏām)
Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 120: Ruddy, a human being

on
עַל־ (‘al-)
Preposition
Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against

the face
מִפָּנַ֡י (mip·pā·nay)
Preposition-m | Noun - masculine plural construct | first person common singular
Strong's 6440: The face

of the earth
הָאֲדָמָ֑ה (hā·’ă·ḏā·māh)
Article | Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 127: Ground, land

will tremble
וְרָעֲשׁ֣וּ (wə·rā·‘ă·šū)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - third person common plural
Strong's 7493: To undulate, through fear, to spring

at My presence.
פְּנֵ֣י (pə·nê)
Noun - common plural construct
Strong's 6440: The face

The mountains
הֶהָרִ֗ים (he·hā·rîm)
Article | Noun - masculine plural
Strong's 2022: Mountain, hill, hill country

will be thrown down,
וְנֶהֶרְס֣וּ (wə·ne·her·sū)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Nifal - Conjunctive perfect - third person common plural
Strong's 2040: To pull down, in pieces, break, & destroy

the cliffs
הַמַּדְרֵג֔וֹת (ham·maḏ·rê·ḡō·wṯ)
Article | Noun - feminine plural
Strong's 4095: A step, a steep, inaccessible place

will collapse,
וְנָֽפְלוּ֙ (wə·nā·p̄ə·lū)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - third person common plural
Strong's 5307: To fall, lie

and every
וְכָל־ (wə·ḵāl)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every

wall
חוֹמָ֖ה (ḥō·w·māh)
Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 2346: A wall of protection

will fall
תִּפּֽוֹל׃ (tip·pō·wl)
Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person feminine singular
Strong's 5307: To fall, lie

to the ground.
לָאָ֥רֶץ (lā·’ā·reṣ)
Preposition-l, Article | Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 776: Earth, land


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