Ezekiel 5:8
New International Version
“Therefore this is what the Sovereign LORD says: I myself am against you, Jerusalem, and I will inflict punishment on you in the sight of the nations.

New Living Translation
Therefore, I myself, the Sovereign LORD, am now your enemy. I will punish you publicly while all the nations watch.

English Standard Version
therefore thus says the Lord GOD: Behold, I, even I, am against you. And I will execute judgments in your midst in the sight of the nations.

Berean Standard Bible
Therefore this is what the Lord GOD says: ‘Behold, I Myself am against you, Jerusalem, and I will execute judgments among you in the sight of the nations.

King James Bible
Therefore thus saith the Lord GOD; Behold, I, even I, am against thee, and will execute judgments in the midst of thee in the sight of the nations.

New King James Version
therefore thus says the Lord GOD: ‘Indeed I, even I, am against you and will execute judgments in your midst in the sight of the nations.

New American Standard Bible
therefore, this is what the Lord GOD says: ‘Behold, I, even I, am against you, and I will execute judgments among you in the sight of the nations.

NASB 1995
therefore, thus says the Lord GOD, ‘Behold, I, even I, am against you, and I will execute judgments among you in the sight of the nations.

NASB 1977
therefore, thus says the Lord GOD, ‘Behold, I, even I, am against you, and I will execute judgments among you in the sight of the nations.

Legacy Standard Bible
therefore, thus says Lord Yahweh, ‘Behold, I, even I, am against you, and I will execute judgments among you in the sight of the nations.

Amplified Bible
therefore, thus says the Lord GOD, ‘Behold, I, I Myself, am against you, and I will execute judgments among you in the sight of the nations.

Christian Standard Bible
therefore, this is what the Lord GOD says: See, I myself am against you, Jerusalem, and I will execute judgments within you in the sight of the nations.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
therefore, this is what the Lord GOD says: See, I am against you, Jerusalem, and I will execute judgments within you in the sight of the nations.

American Standard Version
therefore thus saith the Lord Jehovah: Behold, I, even I, am against thee; and I will execute judgments in the midst of thee in the sight of the nations.

Contemporary English Version
Now all those nations will watch as I turn against you and punish you

English Revised Version
therefore thus saith the Lord GOD: Behold, I, even I, am against thee; and I will execute judgments in the midst of thee in the sight of the nations.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
"So this is what the Almighty LORD says: I, too, am against you, and I will punish you in front of the nations.

Good News Translation
And so I, the Sovereign LORD, am telling you that I am your enemy. I will pass judgment on you where all the nations can see it.

International Standard Version
"Therefore this is what the Lord GOD says: 'Watch out! I—that's right, even I—am against you. I'll carry out my sentence among you right in front of the nations.

Majority Standard Bible
Therefore this is what the Lord GOD says: ‘Behold, I Myself am against you, Jerusalem, and I will execute judgments among you in the sight of the nations.

NET Bible
"Therefore this is what the sovereign LORD says: I--even I--am against you, and I will execute judgment among you while the nations watch.

New Heart English Bible
therefore thus says the Lord GOD: 'Look, I, even I, am against you; and I will execute judgments in the midst of you in the sight of the nations.

Webster's Bible Translation
Therefore thus saith the Lord GOD; Behold, I, even I, am against thee, and will execute judgments in the midst of thee in the sight of the nations.

World English Bible
therefore the Lord Yahweh says: ‘Behold, I, even I, am against you; and I will execute judgments among you in the sight of the nations.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
Therefore, thus said Lord YHWH: “Behold, I [am] against you, even I, "" And I have done judgments in your midst, "" Before the eyes of the nations.

Young's Literal Translation
Therefore, thus said the Lord Jehovah: Lo, I am against thee, even I, And I have done in thy midst judgments, Before the eyes of the nations.

Smith's Literal Translation
For this, thus said the Lord Jehovah: Behold me, me also, against thee, and I did judgments in the midst of thee before the eyes of the nations.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
Therefore thus saith the Lord God: Behold I come against thee, and I myself will execute judgments in the midst of thee in the sight of the Gentiles.

Catholic Public Domain Version
therefore, thus says the Lord God: Behold, I am against you, and I myself will accomplish judgments in your midst, in the sight of the Gentiles.

New American Bible
therefore, thus says the Lord GOD: See, I am coming against you! I will carry out judgments among you while the nations look on.

New Revised Standard Version
therefore thus says the Lord GOD: I, I myself, am coming against you; I will execute judgments among you in the sight of the nations.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
Therefore thus says the LORD God: Behold I, even I, am against you, and will execute judgments in your midst in the sight of the nations.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
Because of this, thus says THE LORD OF LORDS: “Behold, I am against you, and I shall make judgments within you before the eyes of all the nations
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
therefore thus saith the Lord GOD: Behold, I, even I, am against thee, and I will execute judgments in the midst of thee in the sight of the nations.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
Behold, I am against thee, and I will execute judgement in the midst of thee in the sight of the nations.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Judgment Against Jerusalem
7Therefore this is what the Lord GOD says: ‘You have been more insubordinate than the nations around you; you have not walked in My statutes or kept My ordinances, nor have you even conformed to the ordinances of the nations around you.’ 8Therefore this is what the Lord GOD says: ‘Behold, I Myself am against you, Jerusalem, and I will execute judgments among you in the sight of the nations. 9Because of all your abominations, I will do to you what I have never done before and will never do again.…

Cross References
Jeremiah 21:5
And I Myself will fight against you with an outstretched hand and a mighty arm, with anger, fury, and great wrath.

Lamentations 2:4
He has bent His bow like an enemy; His right hand is positioned. Like a foe He has killed all who were pleasing to the eye; He has poured out His wrath like fire on the tent of the Daughter of Zion.

Isaiah 63:10
But they rebelled and grieved His Holy Spirit. So He turned and became their enemy, and He Himself fought against them.

Leviticus 26:28
then I will walk in fury against you, and I, even I, will punish you sevenfold for your sins.

Deuteronomy 32:41-42
when I sharpen My flashing sword, and My hand grasps it in judgment, I will take vengeance on My adversaries and repay those who hate Me. / I will make My arrows drunk with blood, while My sword devours flesh—the blood of the slain and captives, the heads of the enemy leaders.”

2 Kings 22:13
“Go and inquire of the LORD for me, for the people, and for all Judah concerning the words in this book that has been found. For great is the wrath of the LORD that burns against us because our fathers have not obeyed the words of this book by doing all that is written about us.”

Jeremiah 30:23-24
Behold, the storm of the LORD has gone out with fury, a whirlwind swirling down upon the heads of the wicked. / The fierce anger of the LORD will not turn back until He has fully accomplished the purposes of His heart. In the days to come you will understand this.

Isaiah 1:24
Therefore the Lord GOD of Hosts, the Mighty One of Israel, declares: “Ah, I will be relieved of My foes and avenge Myself on My enemies.

Amos 3:2
“Only you have I known from all the families of the earth; therefore I will punish you for all your iniquities.”

Nahum 1:2
The LORD is a jealous and avenging God; the LORD is avenging and full of wrath. The LORD takes vengeance on His foes and reserves wrath for His enemies.

Revelation 16:19
The great city was split into three parts, and the cities of the nations collapsed. And God remembered Babylon the great and gave her the cup of the wine of the fury of His wrath.

Romans 1:18
The wrath of God is being revealed from heaven against all the godlessness and wickedness of men who suppress the truth by their wickedness.

Hebrews 10:30-31
For we know Him who said, “Vengeance is Mine; I will repay,” and again, “The Lord will judge His people.” / It is a fearful thing to fall into the hands of the living God.

Revelation 19:15
And from His mouth proceeds a sharp sword with which to strike down the nations, and He will rule them with an iron scepter. He treads the winepress of the fury of the wrath of God the Almighty.

Matthew 24:21
For at that time there will be great tribulation, unseen from the beginning of the world until now, and never to be seen again.


Treasury of Scripture

Therefore thus said the Lord GOD; Behold, I, even I, am against you, and will execute judgments in the middle of you in the sight of the nations.

even I

Ezekiel 15:7
And I will set my face against them; they shall go out from one fire, and another fire shall devour them; and ye shall know that I am the LORD, when I set my face against them.

Ezekiel 21:3
And say to the land of Israel, Thus saith the LORD; Behold, I am against thee, and will draw forth my sword out of his sheath, and will cut off from thee the righteous and the wicked.

Ezekiel 26:3
Therefore thus saith the Lord GOD; Behold, I am against thee, O Tyrus, and will cause many nations to come up against thee, as the sea causeth his waves to come up.

in the

Ezekiel 25:2-6
Son of man, set thy face against the Ammonites, and prophesy against them; …

Ezekiel 26:2
Son of man, because that Tyrus hath said against Jerusalem, Aha, she is broken that was the gates of the people: she is turned unto me: I shall be replenished, now she is laid waste:

Ezekiel 29:6,7
And all the inhabitants of Egypt shall know that I am the LORD, because they have been a staff of reed to the house of Israel…

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Therefore
This word connects the preceding context with the current declaration. In the Hebrew text, it is often used to indicate a conclusion or result. Here, it signifies that the actions and behaviors of Jerusalem have led to a divine response. The use of "therefore" underscores the inevitability of God's judgment as a consequence of the people's persistent disobedience and idolatry.

this is what the Lord GOD says
This phrase emphasizes the authority and sovereignty of God. The Hebrew term "Adonai Yahweh" is used, highlighting God's lordship and covenant relationship with Israel. It is a solemn declaration, indicating that the message is not from Ezekiel himself but from God, who is both just and merciful. This divine pronouncement carries the weight of ultimate authority and truth.

Behold
The Hebrew word "hinneh" is used here, which serves as a call to attention. It is an invitation to the audience to pay close attention to what follows. This word often precedes significant announcements or revelations, indicating that what God is about to declare is of utmost importance and urgency.

I Myself am against you
This phrase is a powerful declaration of God's opposition. The repetition of "I Myself" in Hebrew adds emphasis, indicating that God personally takes action against Jerusalem. It is a sobering reminder of the seriousness of sin and the reality of divine judgment. God's opposition is not arbitrary but a response to the people's rebellion and unfaithfulness.

Jerusalem
Jerusalem, the city chosen by God as His dwelling place, is now the object of His judgment. Historically, Jerusalem was the center of worship and the symbol of God's presence among His people. The mention of Jerusalem highlights the gravity of the situation, as the city that was meant to be holy and set apart has become corrupt and idolatrous.

and I will execute judgments among you
The phrase indicates the certainty and severity of God's actions. The Hebrew word for "execute" conveys the idea of carrying out or performing an action with precision. God's judgments are not random but are deliberate and just responses to the people's sins. This reflects God's holiness and His commitment to uphold righteousness.

in the sight of the nations
This phrase underscores the public nature of God's judgment. The surrounding nations will witness God's actions, serving as a testimony to His justice and sovereignty. It also serves as a warning to other nations about the consequences of turning away from God. The visibility of the judgment highlights the seriousness of sin and the need for repentance.

(8) In the sight of the nations.--The conspicuousness of Israel's position (see under Ezekiel 5:5) made it necessary that the punishment for their failure to keep God's law should be as public as their sin. All had seen their unfaithfulness; all must see the consequent judgment.

Verse 8. - Therefore, etc. The conjunction is emphatic. It was because Jerusalem, in her high estate had sinned so conspicuously that her punishment was to be equally conspicuous (comp. Lamentations 4:6; Amos 3:2).

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
Therefore,
לָכֵ֗ן (lā·ḵên)
Adverb
Strong's 3651: So -- thus

this is what
כֹּ֤ה (kōh)
Adverb
Strong's 3541: Like this, thus, here, now

the Lord
אֲדֹנָ֣י (’ă·ḏō·nāy)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 136: The Lord

GOD
יְהוִ֔ה (Yah·weh)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3069: YHWH

says:
אָמַר֙ (’ā·mar)
Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 559: To utter, say

‘Behold,
הִנְנִ֥י (hin·nî)
Interjection | first person common singular
Strong's 2005: Lo! behold!

I Myself am
אָ֑נִי (’ā·nî)
Pronoun - first person common singular
Strong's 589: I

against you, [Jerusalem],
עָלַ֖יִךְ (‘ā·la·yiḵ)
Preposition | second person feminine singular
Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against

and I will execute
וְעָשִׂ֧יתִי (wə·‘ā·śî·ṯî)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - first person common singular
Strong's 6213: To do, make

judgments
מִשְׁפָּטִ֖ים (miš·pā·ṭîm)
Noun - masculine plural
Strong's 4941: A verdict, a sentence, formal decree, divine law, penalty, justice, privilege, style

among you
בְתוֹכֵ֛ךְ (ḇə·ṯō·w·ḵêḵ)
Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct | second person feminine singular
Strong's 8432: A bisection, the centre

in the sight
לְעֵינֵ֥י (lə·‘ê·nê)
Preposition-l | Noun - cdc
Strong's 5869: An eye, a fountain

of the nations.
הַגּוֹיִֽם׃ (hag·gō·w·yim)
Article | Noun - masculine plural
Strong's 1471: A foreign nation, a Gentile, a troop of animals, a flight of locusts


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