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I will surely repay you for your conduct and for the detestable practices among you. &#8220&#8217Then you will know that I am the LORD.&#8217 <a href="/nlt/ezekiel/7.htm">New Living Translation</a> I will turn my eyes away and show no pity. I will repay you for all your detestable sins. Then you will know that I am the LORD. <a href="/esv/ezekiel/7.htm">English Standard Version</a> And my eye will not spare you, nor will I have pity, but I will punish you for your ways, while your abominations are in your midst. Then you will know that I am the LORD. <a href="/bsb/ezekiel/7.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> I will not look on you with pity, nor will I spare you, but I will punish you for your ways and for the abominations among you. Then you will know that I am the LORD.’ <a href="/kjv/ezekiel/7.htm">King James Bible</a> And mine eye shall not spare thee, neither will I have pity: but I will recompense thy ways upon thee, and thine abominations shall be in the midst of thee: and ye shall know that I am the LORD. <a href="/nkjv/ezekiel/7.htm">New King James Version</a> My eye will not spare you, Nor will I have pity; But I will repay your ways, And your abominations will be in your midst; Then you shall know that I am the LORD!’ <a href="/nasb_/ezekiel/7.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> And My eye will have no pity on you, nor will I spare you, but I will bring your ways upon you, and your abominations will be among you; then you will know that I am the LORD!’ <a href="/nasb/ezekiel/7.htm">NASB 1995</a> For My eye will have no pity on you, nor will I spare you, but I will bring your ways upon you, and your abominations will be among you; then you will know that I am the LORD!&#8217 <a href="/nasb77/ezekiel/7.htm">NASB 1977 </a> ‘For My eye will have no pity on you, nor shall I spare you, but I shall bring your ways upon you, and your abominations will be among you; then you will know that I am the LORD!’ <a href="/lsb/ezekiel/7.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> For My eye will have no pity on you, nor will I spare you, but I will put your ways upon you, and your abominations will be among you; then you will know that I am Yahweh!’ <a href="/amp/ezekiel/7.htm">Amplified Bible</a> For My eye will have no pity on you, nor will I spare you, but I will repay you for your evil ways, while your abominations are among you; and you will know (recognize, understand) [without any doubt] that I am the LORD.’ <a href="/csb/ezekiel/7.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> I will not look on you with pity or spare you, but I will punish you for your ways and for your detestable practices within you. Then you will know that I am the LORD.” <a href="/hcsb/ezekiel/7.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> I will not look on you with pity or spare you, but I will punish you for your ways and for your detestable practices within you. Then you will know that I am Yahweh.&#8221 <a href="/asv/ezekiel/7.htm">American Standard Version</a> And mine eye shall not spare thee, neither will I have pity; but I will bring thy ways upon thee, and thine abominations shall be in the midst of thee: and ye shall know that I am Jehovah. <a href="/cev/ezekiel/7.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> that I will show no pity. I will punish you for the evil you've done, and you will know that I am the LORD. <a href="/erv/ezekiel/7.htm">English Revised Version</a> And mine eye shall not spare thee, neither will I have pity: but I will bring thy ways upon thee, and thine abominations shall be in the midst of thee: and ye shall know that I am the LORD. <a href="/gwt/ezekiel/7.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> I will not have compassion for you or feel sorry for you. I will pay you back for the way you have lived and for the detestable things you have done. Then you will know that I am the LORD. <a href="/gnt/ezekiel/7.htm">Good News Translation</a> I will not spare you or show you any mercy. I am going to punish you for the disgusting things you have done, so that you will know that I am the LORD." <a href="/isv/ezekiel/7.htm">International Standard Version</a> I won't be showing pity on you and I won't be showing compassion. I'm going to turn your own lifestyles against you while your detestable practices remain among you. Then you'll learn that I am the LORD.'" <a href="/msb/ezekiel/7.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> I will not look on you with pity, nor will I spare you, but I will punish you for your ways and for the abominations among you. Then you will know that I am the LORD.? <a href="/net/ezekiel/7.htm">NET Bible</a> My eye will not pity you; I will not spare you. For I will hold you responsible for your behavior, and you will suffer the consequences of your abominable practices. Then you will know that I am the LORD! <a href="/nheb/ezekiel/7.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> My eye shall not spare you, neither will I have pity; but I will bring your ways on you, and your abominations shall be in the midst of you: and you shall know that I am the LORD.'" <a href="/wbt/ezekiel/7.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And my eye shall not spare thee, neither will I have pity: but I will recompense thy ways upon thee, and thy abominations shall be in the midst of thee: and ye shall know that I am the LORD. <a href="/web/ezekiel/7.htm">World English Bible</a> My eye will not spare you, neither will I have pity; but I will bring your ways on you, and your abominations will be among you. Then you will know that I am Yahweh.’ <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/ezekiel/7.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> And My eye has no pity on you, nor do I spare, "" For I set your ways against you, "" And your abominations are in your midst, "" And you have known that I [am] YHWH. <a href="/ylt/ezekiel/7.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> And no pity on thee hath Mine eye, nor do I spare, For thy ways against thee I do set, And thine abominations are in thy midst, And ye have known that I am Jehovah. <a href="/slt/ezekiel/7.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And mine eye shall not spare upon thee, and I will not pity: for I will give thy ways upon thee, and thine abominations shall be in the midst of thee: and ye knew that I am Jehovah.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/ezekiel/7.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And my eye shall not spare thee, and I will shew thee no pity: but I will lay thy ways upon thee, and thy abominations shall be in the midst of thee: and you shall know that I am the Lord. <a href="/cpdv/ezekiel/7.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> And my eye will not be lenient over you, and I will not take pity. Instead, I will set your ways upon you, and your abominations will be in your midst. And you shall know that I am the Lord.” <a href="/nabre/ezekiel/7.htm">New American Bible</a> My eye will not spare you, nor will I have pity; but I will hold your conduct against you, since your abominations remain within you; then shall you know that I am the LORD. <a href="/nrsvce/ezekiel/7.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> My eye will not spare you, I will have no pity. I will punish you for your ways, while your abominations are among you. Then you shall know that I am the LORD.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/ezekiel/7.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> And my eye shall not spare you, neither will I have pity; but I will recompense you according to your ways, and your abominations shall be in your midst; and you shall know that I am the LORD. <a href="/hpbt/ezekiel/7.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> And my eye shall not have pity upon you, and I shall not show mercy, because I shall put your ways upon you, and your abominations shall be within you, and you shall know that I AM LORD JEHOVAH<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/ezekiel/7.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> And Mine eye shall not spare thee, neither will I have pity; but I will bring thy ways upon thee, and thine abominations shall be in the midst of thee; and ye shall know that I am the LORD. <a href="/sep/ezekiel/7.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> Mine eye shall not spare, nor will I have any mercy: for I will recompense thy way upon thee, and thine abominations shall be in the midst of thee; and thou shalt know that I am the Lord. <a href="/parallel/ezekiel/7-4.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/vET3Gmwku4s?start=1335" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/ezekiel/7.htm">The Hour of Doom</a> …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. 4<a href="/hebrew/3808.htm" title="3808: wə·lō- (Conj-w:: Adv-NegPrt) -- Not. Or lowi; or loh; a primitive particle; not; by implication, no; often used with other particles.">I will not</a> <a href="/hebrew/5921.htm" title="5921: ‘ā·la·yiḵ (Prep:: 2fs) -- Properly, the same as al used as a preposition; above, over, upon, or against in a great variety of applications.">look on you</a> <a href="/hebrew/5869.htm" title="5869: ‘ê·nî (N-csc:: 1cs) -- An eye. Probably a primitive word; an eye; by analogy, a fountain."></a> <a href="/hebrew/2347.htm" title="2347: ṯā·ḥō·ws (V-Qal-Imperf-3fs) -- To pity, look upon with compassion. A primitive root; properly, to cover, i.e. to compassionate.">with pity,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3808.htm" title="3808: wə·lō (Conj-w:: Adv-NegPrt) -- Not. Or lowi; or loh; a primitive particle; not; by implication, no; often used with other particles.">nor</a> <a href="/hebrew/2550.htm" title="2550: ’eḥ·mō·wl (V-Qal-Imperf-1cs) -- To spare. A primitive root; to commiserate; by implication, to spare.">will I spare you,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3588.htm" title="3588: kî (Conj) -- That, for, when. ">but I will punish you for</a> <a href="/hebrew/1870.htm" title="1870: ḏə·rā·ḵa·yiḵ (N-cpc:: 2fs) -- Way, road, distance, journey, manner. From darak; a road; figuratively, a course of life or mode of action, often adverb.">your ways</a> <a href="/hebrew/5921.htm" title="5921: ‘ā·la·yiḵ (Prep:: 2fs) -- Properly, the same as al used as a preposition; above, over, upon, or against in a great variety of applications."></a> <a href="/hebrew/5414.htm" title="5414: ’et·tên (V-Qal-Imperf-1cs) -- To give, put, set. A primitive root; to give, used with greatest latitude of application."></a> <a href="/hebrew/8441.htm" title="8441: wə·ṯō·w·‘ă·ḇō·w·ṯa·yiḵ (Conj-w:: N-fpc:: 2fs) -- Or tonebah; feminine active participle of ta'ab; properly, something disgusting, i.e. an abhorrence; especially idolatry or an idol.">and for the abominations</a> <a href="/hebrew/8432.htm" title="8432: bə·ṯō·w·ḵêḵ (Prep-b:: N-msc:: 2fs) -- Midst. From an unused root meaning to sever; a bisection, i.e. the centre.">among you.</a> <a href="/hebrew/1961.htm" title="1961: tih·ye·nā (V-Qal-Imperf-3fp) -- To fall out, come to pass, become, be. A primitive root; to exist, i.e. Be or become, come to pass."></a> <a href="/hebrew/3045.htm" title="3045: wî·ḏa‘·tem (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConjPerf-2mp) -- A primitive root; to know; used in a great variety of senses, figuratively, literally, euphemistically and inferentially.">Then you will know</a> <a href="/hebrew/3588.htm" title="3588: kî- (Conj) -- That, for, when. ">that</a> <a href="/hebrew/589.htm" title="589: ’ă·nî (Pro-1cs) -- I. Contracted from 'anokiy; I.">I</a> <a href="/hebrew/3068.htm" title="3068: Yah·weh (N-proper-ms) -- The proper name of the God of Israel. From hayah; self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God.">am the LORD.’</a> 5This is what the Lord GOD says: ‘Disaster! An unprecedented disaster—behold, it is coming!…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/jeremiah/21-14.htm">Jeremiah 21:14</a> I will punish you as your deeds deserve, declares the LORD. I will kindle a fire in your forest that will consume everything around you.’” <a href="/isaiah/13-11.htm">Isaiah 13:11</a> I will punish the world for its evil and the wicked for their iniquity. I will end the haughtiness of the arrogant and lay low the pride of the ruthless. <a href="/jeremiah/17-10.htm">Jeremiah 17:10</a> I, the LORD, search the heart; I examine the mind to reward a man according to his way, by what his deeds deserve. <a href="/romans/2-6.htm">Romans 2:6-8</a> God “will repay each one according to his deeds.” / To those who by perseverance in doing good seek glory, honor, and immortality, He will give eternal life. / But for those who are self-seeking and who reject the truth and follow wickedness, there will be wrath and anger. <a href="/revelation/22-12.htm">Revelation 22:12</a> “Behold, I am coming soon, and My reward is with Me, to give to each one according to what he has done. <a href="/jeremiah/32-19.htm">Jeremiah 32:19</a> the One great in counsel and mighty in deed, whose eyes are on all the ways of the sons of men, to reward each one according to his ways and according to the fruit of his deeds. <a href="/2_corinthians/5-10.htm">2 Corinthians 5:10</a> For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ, that each one may receive his due for the things done in the body, whether good or bad. <a href="/isaiah/3-11.htm">Isaiah 3:11</a> Woe to the wicked; disaster is upon them! For they will be repaid with what their hands have done. <a href="/galatians/6-7.htm">Galatians 6:7-8</a> Do not be deceived: God is not to be mocked. Whatever a man sows, he will reap in return. / The one who sows to please his flesh, from the flesh will reap destruction; but the one who sows to please the Spirit, from the Spirit will reap eternal life. <a href="/revelation/20-12.htm">Revelation 20:12</a> And I saw the dead, great and small, standing before the throne. And books were opened, and one of them was the Book of Life. And the dead were judged according to their deeds, as recorded in the books. <a href="/jeremiah/25-29.htm">Jeremiah 25:29</a> For behold, I am beginning to bring disaster on the city that bears My Name, so how could you possibly go unpunished? You will not go unpunished, for I am calling down a sword upon all the inhabitants of the earth, declares the LORD of Hosts.’ <a href="/isaiah/59-18.htm">Isaiah 59:18</a> So He will repay according to their deeds: fury to His enemies, retribution to His foes, and recompense to the islands. <a href="/matthew/16-27.htm">Matthew 16:27</a> For the Son of Man will come in His Father’s glory with His angels, and then He will repay each one according to what he has done. <a href="/jeremiah/16-17.htm">Jeremiah 16:17</a> For My eyes are on all their ways. They are not hidden from My face, and their guilt is not concealed from My eyes. <a href="/romans/14-12.htm">Romans 14:12</a> So then, each of us will give an account of himself to God.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And my eye shall not spare you, neither will I have pity: but I will recompense your ways on you, and your abominations shall be in the middle of you: and you shall know that I am the LORD.mine<a href="/ezekiel/7-9.htm">Ezekiel 7:9</a> And mine eye shall not spare, neither will I have pity: I will recompense thee according to thy ways and thine abominations that are in the midst of thee; and ye shall know that I am the LORD that smiteth.<a href="/ezekiel/5-11.htm">Ezekiel 5:11</a> Wherefore, as I live, saith the Lord GOD; Surely, because thou hast defiled my sanctuary with all thy detestable things, and with all thine abominations, therefore will I also diminish thee; neither shall mine eye spare, neither will I have any pity.<a href="/ezekiel/8-18.htm">Ezekiel 8:18</a> Therefore will I also deal in fury: mine eye shall not spare, neither will I have pity: and though they cry in mine ears with a loud voice, yet will I not hear them.but<a href="/ezekiel/11-21.htm">Ezekiel 11:21</a> But as for them whose heart walketh after the heart of their detestable things and their abominations, I will recompense their way upon their own heads, saith the Lord GOD.<a href="/ezekiel/16-43.htm">Ezekiel 16:43</a> Because thou hast not remembered the days of thy youth, but hast fretted me in all these things; behold, therefore I also will recompense thy way upon thine head, saith the Lord GOD: and thou shalt not commit this lewdness above all thine abominations.<a href="/ezekiel/23-31.htm">Ezekiel 23:31</a> Thou hast walked in the way of thy sister; therefore will I give her cup into thine hand.and ye<a href="/ezekiel/7-27.htm">Ezekiel 7:27</a> The king shall mourn, and the prince shall be clothed with desolation, and the hands of the people of the land shall be troubled: I will do unto them after their way, and according to their deserts will I judge them; and they shall know that I am the LORD.<a href="/ezekiel/6-7.htm">Ezekiel 6:7,14</a> And the slain shall fall in the midst of you, and ye shall know that I am the LORD… <a href="/ezekiel/12-20.htm">Ezekiel 12:20</a> And the cities that are inhabited shall be laid waste, and the land shall be desolate; and ye shall know that I am the LORD.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/ezekiel/7-3.htm">Abominations</a> <a href="/ezekiel/7-3.htm">Conduct</a> <a href="/ezekiel/7-3.htm">Detestable</a> <a href="/ezekiel/7-3.htm">Disgusting</a> <a href="/ezekiel/5-11.htm">Eye</a> <a href="/lamentations/2-21.htm">Mercy</a> <a href="/ezekiel/6-7.htm">Midst</a> <a href="/ezekiel/5-11.htm">Pity</a> <a href="/ezekiel/7-3.htm">Practices</a> <a href="/ezekiel/7-3.htm">Punish</a> <a href="/ezekiel/7-3.htm">Punishment</a> <a href="/ezekiel/7-3.htm">Recompense</a> <a href="/ezekiel/7-3.htm">Repay</a> <a href="/ezekiel/6-8.htm">Spare</a> <a href="/ezekiel/5-11.htm">Surely</a> <a href="/ezekiel/7-3.htm">Ways</a> <a href="/ezekiel/6-6.htm">Works</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/ezekiel/7-8.htm">Abominations</a> <a href="/ezekiel/7-8.htm">Conduct</a> <a href="/ezekiel/7-8.htm">Detestable</a> <a href="/ezekiel/7-8.htm">Disgusting</a> <a href="/ezekiel/7-9.htm">Eye</a> <a href="/ezekiel/7-9.htm">Mercy</a> <a href="/ezekiel/7-9.htm">Midst</a> <a href="/ezekiel/7-9.htm">Pity</a> <a href="/ezekiel/7-9.htm">Practices</a> <a href="/ezekiel/7-8.htm">Punish</a> <a href="/ezekiel/7-8.htm">Punishment</a> <a href="/ezekiel/7-8.htm">Recompense</a> <a href="/ezekiel/7-8.htm">Repay</a> <a href="/ezekiel/7-9.htm">Spare</a> <a href="/ezekiel/14-16.htm">Surely</a> <a href="/ezekiel/7-8.htm">Ways</a> <a href="/ezekiel/7-9.htm">Works</a><div class="vheading2">Ezekiel 7</div>1. <a href="/ezekiel/7-1.htm">The final desolation of Israel</a> 16. <a href="/ezekiel/7-16.htm">The mournful repentance from that escape</a> 20. <a href="/ezekiel/7-20.htm">The enemies defile the sanctuary because of the Israelites' abominations</a> 23. <a href="/ezekiel/7-23.htm">Under the type of a chain is shown the miserable captivity of all orders of men</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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In the context of Ezekiel, God is addressing the Israelites who have persistently turned away from Him despite numerous warnings. The absence of pity signifies a divine response to their hardened hearts and continuous rebellion. This reflects the principle found in <a href="/proverbs/1-24.htm">Proverbs 1:24-28</a>, where wisdom warns of the consequences of ignoring divine counsel.nor will I spare you The lack of sparing indicates the certainty and completeness of the impending judgment. Historically, this is set during the Babylonian siege of Jerusalem, a time when the Israelites faced the consequences of their idolatry and disobedience. This phrase echoes the warnings given in <a href="/deuteronomy/28.htm">Deuteronomy 28</a>, where blessings and curses are outlined based on Israel's obedience or disobedience to God's commandments.but I will punish you for your ways This highlights the justice of God, who holds individuals accountable for their actions. The "ways" refer to the habitual sins and lifestyle choices that are contrary to God's laws. This is consistent with the biblical theme of reaping what one sows, as seen in <a href="/galatians/6-7.htm">Galatians 6:7-8</a>. The punishment is not arbitrary but a direct result of their chosen path.and for the abominations among you "Abominations" refer to detestable practices, often associated with idolatry and moral corruption. In Ezekiel's time, these included the worship of foreign gods and the adoption of pagan customs. This connects to <a href="/leviticus/18.htm">Leviticus 18</a>, where God outlines practices that are considered abominable. The presence of such abominations signifies a deep spiritual decay within the community.Then you will know that I am the LORD. This phrase underscores the ultimate purpose of God's judgment: to bring recognition of His sovereignty and holiness. Throughout the book of Ezekiel, this refrain is repeated, emphasizing that the knowledge of God is both relational and revelatory. It points to the hope of restoration and reconciliation, as knowing the LORD is the beginning of wisdom (<a href="/proverbs/9-10.htm">Proverbs 9:10</a>) and the foundation of a restored relationship with Him.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/e/ezekiel.htm">Ezekiel</a> A prophet during the Babylonian exile, tasked with delivering God's messages of judgment and hope to the Israelites. 2. <a href="/topical/i/israel.htm">Israel</a> The nation to whom Ezekiel is prophesying, specifically the people of Judah who are facing imminent judgment due to their persistent idolatry and rebellion against God. 3. <a href="/topical/b/babylonian_exile.htm">Babylonian Exile</a> The period during which the Israelites were taken captive by Babylon, serving as a backdrop for Ezekiel's prophecies of judgment and eventual restoration.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/d/divine_justice.htm">Divine Justice</a> God's judgment is a response to persistent sin and rebellion. He is just and will not overlook sin indefinitely. <a href="/topical/p/personal_responsibility.htm">Personal Responsibility</a> The phrase "I will bring your ways upon you" emphasizes that individuals and nations are accountable for their actions. <a href="/topical/r/recognition_of_god.htm">Recognition of God</a> The ultimate purpose of God's judgment is that people "will know that I am the LORD," highlighting the importance of acknowledging God's sovereignty. <a href="/topical/c/call_to_repentance.htm">Call to Repentance</a> Understanding the certainty of God's judgment should lead to repentance and a turning back to God. <a href="/topical/h/hope_in_restoration.htm">Hope in Restoration</a> While this verse focuses on judgment, the broader context of Ezekiel includes promises of restoration, reminding believers of God's redemptive plan.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_ezekiel_7.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Ezekiel 7</a> <a href="/q/how_does_ezekiel_9_align_with_mercy.htm">How does the judgment in Ezekiel 9 align with other biblical passages emphasizing mercy and forgiveness?</a> <a href="/q/why_does_ezekiel_7_3_imply_collective_punishment.htm">Ezekiel 7:3 speaks of God punishing 'according to your ways'--why does this seem to punish everyone collectively, conflicting with other scriptures emphasizing individual accountability?</a> <a href="/q/why_does_god_use_punishment_to_prove_himself.htm">In Ezekiel 6:7 and repeated throughout the chapter, why would an omnipotent God need to prove His identity through punishment rather than other means?</a> <a href="/q/is_ezekiel_9_symbolic,_not_literal.htm">Could Ezekiel 9 be interpreted as a purely symbolic vision rather than a literal event, and if so, why include graphic details?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/ezekiel/7.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 4. - Thine abominations shall be in the midst of thee, etc. These are, of course, primarily the idolatries of Israel. The people are to reap what they have sown. Their sins should be recognized in their punishment. <a href="/commentaries/ezekiel/7-4.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>I will not וְלֹא־ (wə·lō-) Conjunctive waw | Adverb - Negative particle <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3808.htm">Strong's 3808: </a> Not, no look on you עָלַ֖יִךְ (‘ā·la·yiḵ) Preposition | second person feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5921.htm">Strong's 5921: </a> Above, over, upon, against with pity, תָח֥וֹס (ṯā·ḥō·ws) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2347.htm">Strong's 2347: </a> To pity, look upon with compassion nor וְלֹ֣א (wə·lō) Conjunctive waw | Adverb - Negative particle <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3808.htm">Strong's 3808: </a> Not, no will I spare you, אֶחְמ֑וֹל (’eḥ·mō·wl) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - first person common singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2550.htm">Strong's 2550: </a> To commiserate, to spare but I will punish you for כִּ֣י (kî) Conjunction <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> A relative conjunction your ways דְרָכַ֜יִךְ (ḏə·rā·ḵa·yiḵ) Noun - common plural construct | second person feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1870.htm">Strong's 1870: </a> A road, a course of life, mode of action and for the abominations וְתוֹעֲבוֹתַ֙יִךְ֙ (wə·ṯō·w·‘ă·ḇō·w·ṯa·yiḵ) Conjunctive waw | Noun - feminine plural construct | second person feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8441.htm">Strong's 8441: </a> Something disgusting, an abhorrence, idolatry, an idol among you. בְּתוֹכֵ֣ךְ (bə·ṯō·w·ḵêḵ) Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct | second person feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8432.htm">Strong's 8432: </a> A bisection, the centre Then you will know וִידַעְתֶּ֖ם (wî·ḏa‘·tem) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - second person masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3045.htm">Strong's 3045: </a> To know that כִּֽי־ (kî-) Conjunction <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> A relative conjunction I אֲנִ֥י (’ă·nî) Pronoun - first person common singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_589.htm">Strong's 589: </a> I am the LORD.’ יְהוָֽה׃ (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3068.htm">Strong's 3068: </a> LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/ezekiel/7-4.htm">Ezekiel 7:4 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/ezekiel/7-4.htm">Ezekiel 7:4 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/ezekiel/7-4.htm">Ezekiel 7:4 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/ezekiel/7-4.htm">Ezekiel 7:4 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/ezekiel/7-4.htm">Ezekiel 7:4 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/ezekiel/7-4.htm">Ezekiel 7:4 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/ezekiel/7-4.htm">Ezekiel 7:4 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/ezekiel/7-4.htm">Ezekiel 7:4 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/ezekiel/7-4.htm">Ezekiel 7:4 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/ezekiel/7-4.htm">Ezekiel 7:4 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/ezekiel/7-4.htm">OT Prophets: Ezekiel 7:4 My eye shall not spare you neither (Ezek. 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