Ezekiel 7:2
New International Version
“Son of man, this is what the Sovereign LORD says to the land of Israel: “’The end! The end has come upon the four corners of the land!

New Living Translation
“Son of man, this is what the Sovereign LORD says to Israel: “The end is here! Wherever you look— east, west, north, or south— your land is finished.

English Standard Version
“And you, O son of man, thus says the Lord GOD to the land of Israel: An end! The end has come upon the four corners of the land.

Berean Standard Bible
“O son of man, this is what the Lord GOD says to the land of Israel: ‘The end! The end has come upon the four corners of the land.

King James Bible
Also, thou son of man, thus saith the Lord GOD unto the land of Israel; An end, the end is come upon the four corners of the land.

New King James Version
“And you, son of man, thus says the Lord GOD to the land of Israel: ‘An end! The end has come upon the four corners of the land.

New American Standard Bible
“And you, son of man, this is what the Lord GOD says to the land of Israel: ‘An end! The end is coming on the four corners of the land.

NASB 1995
“And you, son of man, thus says the Lord GOD to the land of Israel, ‘An end! The end is coming on the four corners of the land.

NASB 1977
“And you, son of man, thus says the Lord GOD to the land of Israel, ‘An end! The end is coming on the four corners of the land.

Legacy Standard Bible
“Now as for you, son of man, thus says Lord Yahweh to the land of Israel, ‘An end! The end is coming on the four corners of the earth.

Amplified Bible
“Also, son of man, thus says the Lord GOD to the land of Israel, ‘An end! The end is coming on the four corners of the land.

Christian Standard Bible
“Son of man, this is what the Lord GOD says to the land of Israel: An end! The end has come on the four corners of the earth.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Son of man, this is what the Lord GOD says to the land of Israel: An end! The end has come on the four corners of the land.

American Standard Version
And thou, son of man, thus saith the Lord Jehovah unto the land of Israel, An end: the end is come upon the four corners of the land.

Contemporary English Version
Ezekiel, son of man, tell the people of Israel that I am saying: Israel will soon come to an end! Your whole country is about to be destroyed

English Revised Version
And thou, son of man, thus saith the Lord GOD unto the land of Israel, An end: the end is come upon the four corners of the land.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
"Son of man, this is what the Almighty LORD says to [the people in] the land of Israel: The end is coming! The end is coming to the four corners of the earth.

Good News Translation
"Mortal man," he said, "this is what I, the Sovereign LORD, am saying to the land of Israel: This is the end for the whole land!

International Standard Version
"Son of Man, this is what Lord GOD says to the land of Israel: 'It's over! All four corners of the land are out of time!

Majority Standard Bible
“O son of man, this is what the Lord GOD says to the land of Israel: ‘The end! The end has come upon the four corners of the land.

NET Bible
"You, son of man--this is what the sovereign LORD says to the land of Israel: An end! The end is coming on the four corners of the land!

New Heart English Bible
"You, son of man, say, 'Thus says the Lord GOD to the land of Israel, An end has come. The end has come on the four quarters of the land.

Webster's Bible Translation
Also, thou son of man, thus saith the Lord GOD to the land of Israel; An end, the end is come upon the four corners of the land.

World English Bible
“You, son of man, the Lord Yahweh says to the land of Israel, ‘An end! The end has come on the four corners of the land.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
An end, the end has come on the four corners of the land.

Young's Literal Translation
An end, come hath the end on the four corners of the land.

Smith's Literal Translation
And thou son of man, thus said the Lord Jehovah to the land of Israel: An end, the end came upon the four corners of the land.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And thou son of man, thus saith the Lord God to the land of Israel: The end is come, the end is come upon the four quarters of the land.

Catholic Public Domain Version
“And as for you, son of man: Thus says the Lord God to the land of Israel: The end is coming, the end is coming, over the four regions of the earth.

New American Bible
Son of man, now say: Thus says the Lord GOD to the land of Israel: An end! The end comes upon the four corners of the land!

New Revised Standard Version
You, O mortal, thus says the Lord GOD to the land of Israel: An end! The end has come upon the four corners of the land.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
Also, Son of man, thus says the LORD God to the land of Israel: The end is come upon the land of Israel, the end is come upon the four corners of the land.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
But you, son of man, say, ‘Thus says THE LORD OF LORDS: the end has arrived upon the land of Israel, and the end has arrived on the four borders of the land
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
And thou, son of man, thus saith the Lord GOD concerning the land of Israel: An end! the end is come upon the four corners of the land.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
Thus saith the Lord; An end is come to the land of Israel, the end is come on the four corners of the land.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
The Hour of Doom
1And the word of the LORD came to me, saying, 2“O son of man, this is what the Lord GOD says to the land of Israel: ‘The end! The end has come upon the four corners of the land. 3The end is now upon you, and I will unleash My anger against you. I will judge you according to your ways and repay you for all your abominations.…

Cross References
Jeremiah 4:27
For this is what the LORD says: “The whole land will be desolate, but I will not finish its destruction.

Isaiah 13:6
Wail, for the Day of the LORD is near; it will come as destruction from the Almighty.

Zephaniah 1:14-18
The great Day of the LORD is near—near and coming quickly. Listen, the Day of the LORD! Then the cry of the mighty will be bitter. / That day will be a day of wrath, a day of trouble and distress, a day of destruction and desolation, a day of darkness and gloom, a day of clouds and blackness, / a day of horn blast and battle cry against the fortified cities, and against the high corner towers. ...

Amos 8:2
“Amos, what do you see?” He asked. “A basket of summer fruit,” I replied. So the LORD said to me, “The end has come for My people Israel; I will no longer spare them.”

Joel 1:15
Alas for the day! For the Day of the LORD is near, and it will come as destruction from the Almighty.

Lamentations 4:18
They stalked our every step, so that we could not walk in our streets. Our end drew near, our time ran out, for our end had come!

Isaiah 24:1-3
Behold, the LORD lays waste the earth and leaves it in ruins. He will twist its surface and scatter its inhabitants— / people and priest alike, servant and master, maid and mistress, buyer and seller, lender and borrower, creditor and debtor. / The earth will be utterly laid waste and thoroughly plundered. For the LORD has spoken this word.

Jeremiah 30:7
How awful that day will be! None will be like it! It is the time of Jacob’s distress, but he will be saved out of it.

Daniel 9:26
Then after the sixty-two weeks the Messiah will be cut off and will have nothing. Then the people of the prince who is to come will destroy the city and the sanctuary. The end will come like a flood, and until the end there will be war; desolations have been decreed.

Revelation 6:17
For the great day of Their wrath has come, and who is able to withstand it?”

Matthew 24:14
And this gospel of the kingdom will be preached in all the world as a testimony to all nations, and then the end will come.

Luke 21:25-28
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. / At that time they will see the Son of Man coming in a cloud with power and great glory. ...

1 Thessalonians 5:2-3
For you are fully aware that the Day of the Lord will come like a thief in the night. / While people are saying, “Peace and security,” destruction will come upon them suddenly, like labor pains on a pregnant woman, and they will not escape.

2 Peter 3:10
But the Day of the Lord will come like a thief. The heavens will disappear with a roar, the elements will be destroyed by fire, and the earth and its works will be laid bare.

Revelation 18:10
In fear of her torment, they will stand at a distance and cry out: “Woe, woe to the great city, the mighty city of Babylon! For in a single hour your judgment has come.”


Treasury of Scripture

Also, you son of man, thus said the Lord GOD to the land of Israel; An end, the end is come on the four corners of the land.

unto

Ezekiel 12:22
Son of man, what is that proverb that ye have in the land of Israel, saying, The days are prolonged, and every vision faileth?

Ezekiel 21:2
Son of man, set thy face toward Jerusalem, and drop thy word toward the holy places, and prophesy against the land of Israel,

Ezekiel 40:2
In the visions of God brought he me into the land of Israel, and set me upon a very high mountain, by which was as the frame of a city on the south.

an end.

Ezekiel 7:3,5,6
Now is the end come upon thee, and I will send mine anger upon thee, and will judge thee according to thy ways, and will recompense upon thee all thine abominations…

Ezekiel 11:13
And it came to pass, when I prophesied, that Pelatiah the son of Benaiah died. Then fell I down upon my face, and cried with a loud voice, and said, Ah Lord GOD! wilt thou make a full end of the remnant of Israel?

Genesis 6:13
And God said unto Noah, The end of all flesh is come before me; for the earth is filled with violence through them; and, behold, I will destroy them with the earth.

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Ezekiel 7
1. The final desolation of Israel
16. The mournful repentance from that escape
20. The enemies defile the sanctuary because of the Israelites' abominations
23. Under the type of a chain is shown the miserable captivity of all orders of men














And you, son of man
The phrase "son of man" is a title used frequently in the book of Ezekiel, emphasizing the prophet's humanity and his role as a representative of the people. In Hebrew, "ben adam" underscores the connection between Ezekiel and the rest of humanity, highlighting his role as a mediator between God and Israel. This title reminds us of the humility required in serving God and the importance of being grounded in our human experience while being open to divine revelation.

this is what the Lord GOD says
This phrase introduces a divine oracle, underscoring the authority and sovereignty of God. The Hebrew term "Adonai Yahweh" combines the concept of lordship and the covenant name of God, Yahweh, emphasizing His ultimate authority and faithfulness. It is a reminder that the message Ezekiel delivers is not his own but comes directly from God, demanding attention and reverence from the listeners.

to the land of Israel
The "land of Israel" refers to the physical territory promised to the descendants of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. It is a land rich in biblical history and significance, representing God's covenant promises and the place where His people are to live in obedience to Him. This phrase sets the geographical and spiritual context for the prophecy, reminding the audience of their unique relationship with God and the responsibilities that come with it.

The end!
The declaration "The end!" is a stark and emphatic announcement of impending judgment. In Hebrew, "qetz" signifies a conclusion or termination, often associated with divine judgment. This word serves as a wake-up call, urging the people to recognize the seriousness of their situation and the urgency of repentance. It is a reminder that God's patience has limits and that His justice will ultimately prevail.

The end has come
Reiterating the finality of the situation, this phrase emphasizes the certainty and imminence of God's judgment. The repetition of "end" underscores the irreversible nature of what is about to occur. It serves as a sobering reminder that God's warnings are not to be taken lightly and that His prophetic words will come to pass.

upon the four corners of the land
The "four corners of the land" is a phrase that signifies the totality and completeness of the judgment. In ancient Near Eastern cosmology, the earth was often viewed as having four corners, representing the entirety of the known world. This expression indicates that no part of Israel will be exempt from the coming judgment, highlighting the comprehensive nature of God's justice. It serves as a call to the people to recognize the pervasive impact of their disobedience and the need for widespread repentance.

(2) The four corners.--A frequent Scriptural phrase for every part. (Comp. Isaiah 11:12; Revelation 7:1.) The origin of the expression is to be sought, not in any supposed popular belief that the earth was square, but in the fact that so many common things had just four sides or four corners (see Exodus 25:12; Exodus 27:2; Job 1:19; Acts 10:11, &c), that the phrase came naturally to be a common expression of universality. "An end, the end," is a repetition for the sake of emphasis. It occurs again in Ezekiel 7:6, and, in varied words, also in Ezekiel 7:10; Ezekiel 7:12; Ezekiel 7:26. . . . Verse 2. - An end, etc. The iteration of the word once more gives emphasis. The words read like an echo of Amos 8:2. The four corners (Hebrew, "wings") were probably, as with us, the north, east, south, and west. The phrase had been used before in Isaiah 11:12, and the thought meets us again, in the form of the "four winds," in Daniel 11:4; Zechariah 2:6; Matthew 24:31; Mark 13:27. The "end" in this case is either that of the siege of Jerusalem, or that of the existence of Israel as a nation. It was now drawing nigh - was, as we say, within measurable distance.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
“O
וְאַתָּ֣ה (wə·’at·tāh)
Conjunctive waw | Pronoun - second person masculine singular
Strong's 859: Thou and thee, ye and you

son
בֶן־ (ḇen-)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 1121: A son

of man,
אָדָ֗ם (’ā·ḏām)
Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 120: Ruddy, a human being

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

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

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

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

to the land
לְאַדְמַ֥ת (lə·’aḏ·maṯ)
Preposition-l | Noun - feminine singular construct
Strong's 127: Ground, land

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

‘The end!
קֵ֑ץ (qêṣ)
Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 7093: An extremity, after

The end
הַקֵּ֔ץ (haq·qêṣ)
Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 7093: An extremity, after

has come
בָּ֣א (bā)
Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 935: To come in, come, go in, go

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

the four
אַרְבַּ֖ע (’ar·ba‘)
Number - feminine singular construct
Strong's 702: Four

corners
כַּנְפ֥וֹת (kan·p̄ō·wṯ)
Noun - feminine plural construct
Strong's 3671: An edge, extremity, a wing, a flap, a quarter, a pinnacle

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


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