Ezekiel 39:22
New International Version
From that day forward the people of Israel will know that I am the LORD their God.

New Living Translation
And from that time on the people of Israel will know that I am the LORD their God.

English Standard Version
The house of Israel shall know that I am the LORD their God, from that day forward.

Berean Standard Bible
From that day forward the house of Israel will know that I am the LORD their God.

King James Bible
So the house of Israel shall know that I am the LORD their God from that day and forward.

New King James Version
So the house of Israel shall know that I am the LORD their God from that day forward.

New American Standard Bible
And the house of Israel will know that I am the LORD their God, from that day onward.

NASB 1995
“And the house of Israel will know that I am the LORD their God from that day onward.

NASB 1977
“And the house of Israel will know that I am the LORD their God from that day onward.

Legacy Standard Bible
And the house of Israel will know that I am Yahweh their God from that day onward.

Amplified Bible
So the house of Israel will know [with absolute confidence] that I am the LORD their God from that day forward.

Christian Standard Bible
From that day forward the house of Israel will know that I am the LORD their God.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
From that day forward the house of Israel will know that I am Yahweh their God.

American Standard Version
So the house of Israel shall know that I am Jehovah their God, from that day and forward.

Contemporary English Version
The people of Israel will know from then on that I am the LORD their God.

English Revised Version
So the house of Israel shall know that I am the LORD their God, from that day and forward.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
From that day on, the people of Israel will know that I am the LORD their God.

Good News Translation
The Israelites will know from then on that I am the LORD their God.

International Standard Version
The house of Israel will learn that I am the LORD their God from that day forward!

Majority Standard Bible
From that day forward the house of Israel will know that I am the LORD their God.

NET Bible
Then the house of Israel will know that I am the LORD their God, from that day forward.

New Heart English Bible
So the house of Israel shall know that I am the LORD their God, from that day and forward.

Webster's Bible Translation
So the house of Israel shall know that I am the LORD their God from that day and forward.

World English Bible
So the house of Israel will know that I am Yahweh their God, from that day and forward.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And the house of Israel has known that I [am] their God YHWH, "" From that day and from now on.

Young's Literal Translation
And known have the house of Israel that I am Jehovah their God, From that day and henceforth.

Smith's Literal Translation
And the house of Israel knew that I am Jehovah their God, from this day and farther.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And the house of Israel shall know that I am the Lord their God from that day and forward.

Catholic Public Domain Version
And the house of Israel shall know that I am the Lord, their God, from that day and thereafter.

New American Bible
From that day forward the house of Israel shall know that I am the LORD, their God.

New Revised Standard Version
The house of Israel shall know that I am the LORD their God, from that day forward.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
So the house of Israel shall know that I am the LORD their God from that day and forward.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And they of the house of Israel shall know that I AM LORD JEHOVAH their God, from that day and beyond
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
So the house of Israel shall know that I am the LORD their God, from that day and forward.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And the house of Israel shall know that I am the Lord their God, from this day and onwards.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Israel to Be Restored
21I will display My glory among the nations, and all the nations will see the judgment that I execute and the hand that I lay upon them. 22From that day forward the house of Israel will know that I am the LORD their God. 23And the nations will know that the house of Israel went into exile for their iniquity, because they were unfaithful to Me. So I hid My face from them and delivered them into the hands of their enemies, so that they all fell by the sword.…

Cross References
Ezekiel 36:23
I will show the holiness of My great name, which has been profaned among the nations—the name you have profaned among them. Then the nations will know that I am the LORD, declares the Lord GOD, when I show My holiness in you before their eyes.

Ezekiel 37:28
Then the nations will know that I the LORD sanctify Israel, when My sanctuary is among them forever.’”

Ezekiel 38:23
I will magnify and sanctify Myself, and I will reveal Myself in the sight of many nations. Then they will know that I am the LORD.

Ezekiel 20:42
Then you will know that I am the LORD, when I bring you into the land of Israel, the land that I swore to give your fathers.

Ezekiel 28:26
And there they will dwell securely, build houses, and plant vineyards. They will dwell securely when I execute judgments against all those around them who treat them with contempt. Then they will know that I am the LORD their God.’”

Ezekiel 34:30
Then they will know that I, the LORD their God, am with them, and that they, the house of Israel, are My people,’ declares the Lord GOD.

Ezekiel 16:62
So I will establish My covenant with you, and you will know that I am the LORD,

Isaiah 49:26
I will make your oppressors eat their own flesh; they will be drunk on their own blood, as with wine. Then all mankind will know that I, the LORD, am your Savior and your Redeemer, the Mighty One of Jacob.”

Isaiah 45:6
so that all may know, from where the sun rises to where it sets, that there is none but Me; I am the LORD, and there is no other.

Isaiah 60:16
You will drink the milk of nations and nurse at the breasts of royalty; you will know that I, the LORD, am your Savior and your Redeemer, the Mighty One of Jacob.

Jeremiah 24:7
I will give them a heart to know Me, that I am the LORD. They will be My people, and I will be their God, for they will return to Me with all their heart.

Jeremiah 31:34
No longer will each man teach his neighbor or his brother, saying, ‘Know the LORD,’ because they will all know Me, from the least of them to the greatest, declares the LORD. For I will forgive their iniquities and will remember their sins no more.”

Hosea 2:20
And I will betroth you in faithfulness, and you will know the LORD.”

Zechariah 14:9
On that day the LORD will become King over all the earth—the LORD alone, and His name alone.

John 17:3
Now this is eternal life, that they may know You, the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom You have sent.


Treasury of Scripture

So the house of Israel shall know that I am the LORD their God from that day and forward.

know

Ezekiel 39:7,28
So will I make my holy name known in the midst of my people Israel; and I will not let them pollute my holy name any more: and the heathen shall know that I am the LORD, the Holy One in Israel…

Ezekiel 28:26
And they shall dwell safely therein, and shall build houses, and plant vineyards; yea, they shall dwell with confidence, when I have executed judgments upon all those that despise them round about them; and they shall know that I am the LORD their God.

Ezekiel 34:30
Thus shall they know that I the LORD their God am with them, and that they, even the house of Israel, are my people, saith the Lord GOD.

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Ezekiel 39
1. God's judgment upon Gog
8. Israel's victory
11. Gog's burial in Hamon-gog
17. The feast of the fowls
21. Israel having been plagued for their sins
25. shall be gathered again with eternal favor














From that day forward
This phrase indicates a significant turning point in the history of Israel. It suggests a future event that will have lasting implications. In the context of Ezekiel, this refers to the aftermath of God's victory over Gog and Magog, a prophetic battle that symbolizes the ultimate defeat of Israel's enemies. This turning point is not just a temporary change but marks a new era in Israel's relationship with God.

the house of Israel
The "house of Israel" refers to the entire nation of Israel, encompassing all twelve tribes. Historically, the term emphasizes the unity of the people of God, despite their division into the northern and southern kingdoms. This phrase underscores the collective identity and destiny of Israel as God's chosen people, who are central to His redemptive plan.

will know
The concept of "knowing" in biblical terms often goes beyond intellectual understanding to include experiential and relational knowledge. This implies a deep, personal recognition and acknowledgment of God's sovereignty and faithfulness. It suggests a transformation in the hearts and minds of the people, leading to a renewed commitment to God.

that I am the LORD
This declaration is a recurring theme throughout the book of Ezekiel, emphasizing God's supreme authority and covenant relationship with Israel. The name "LORD" (YHWH) is the personal name of God, highlighting His eternal, self-existent nature. This phrase serves as a reminder of God's faithfulness to His promises and His ultimate control over history.

their God
This phrase reaffirms the covenant relationship between God and Israel. It emphasizes God's personal and exclusive relationship with His people, distinguishing Him from the false gods of the surrounding nations. This relationship is central to Israel's identity and mission, and it points to the ultimate fulfillment of God's promises through the Messiah, Jesus Christ, who establishes a new covenant with His people.

Persons / Places / Events
1. Ezekiel
A prophet of God who ministered to the Israelites during their Babylonian exile. His prophecies often include visions of judgment and restoration.

2. House of Israel
Refers to the collective people of Israel, God's chosen nation, who are the primary audience of Ezekiel's prophecies.

3. The LORD (Yahweh)
The covenant name of God, emphasizing His eternal, self-existent nature and His relationship with Israel.

4. Gog and Magog
Symbolic of the enemies of God's people, representing a future conflict where God will demonstrate His power and sovereignty.

5. The Day of the LORD
A prophetic time of divine intervention, judgment, and ultimate restoration for Israel and the world.
Teaching Points
God's Sovereignty and Faithfulness
God is in control of history and will fulfill His promises to His people. Trust in His sovereignty, especially in times of uncertainty.

The Importance of Knowing God
Knowing God is not just intellectual but relational. Seek to deepen your relationship with Him through prayer, study, and obedience.

The Reality of Divine Judgment and Restoration
God's judgment is real, but so is His promise of restoration. Live in a way that reflects both the fear of the Lord and the hope of His redemption.

The Role of Prophecy in Strengthening Faith
Prophecies like Ezekiel's are meant to strengthen our faith by showing God's control over the future. Let them encourage you to remain steadfast in your faith.

The Call to Be a Witness
As Israel was to know God and make Him known, so are we called to be witnesses of God's love and truth in the world.(22) The house of Israel shall know.--The knowledge here spoken of is evidently practical, and is expressly declared to remain for ever. It can only be considered as realised, and that still but in germ, in the Christian Church.

Verse 22. - The house of Israel shall know that I am the Lord their God from that day forward. What should convince them of this would be their triumph and deliverance through Gog's annihilation.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
From
מִן־ (min-)
Preposition
Strong's 4480: A part of, from, out of

that
הַה֖וּא (ha·hū)
Article | Pronoun - third person masculine singular
Strong's 1931: He, self, the same, this, that, as, are

day
הַיּ֥וֹם (hay·yō·wm)
Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 3117: A day

forward
וָהָֽלְאָה׃ (wā·hā·lə·’āh)
Conjunctive waw | Adverb
Strong's 1973: To the distance, far away, thus far

the house
בֵּ֣ית (bêṯ)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 1004: A house

of Israel
יִשְׂרָאֵ֔ל (yiś·rā·’êl)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3478: Israel -- 'God strives', another name of Jacob and his desc

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

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

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

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

their God.
אֱלֹֽהֵיהֶ֑ם (’ĕ·lō·hê·hem)
Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine plural
Strong's 430: gods -- the supreme God, magistrates, a superlative


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