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Give up your violence and oppression and do what is just and right. Stop dispossessing my people, declares the Sovereign LORD. <a href="/nlt/ezekiel/45.htm">New Living Translation</a> “For this is what the Sovereign LORD says: Enough, you princes of Israel! Stop your violence and oppression and do what is just and right. Quit robbing and cheating my people out of their land. Stop expelling them from their homes, says the Sovereign LORD. <a href="/esv/ezekiel/45.htm">English Standard Version</a> “Thus says the Lord GOD: Enough, O princes of Israel! Put away violence and oppression, and execute justice and righteousness. Cease your evictions of my people, declares the Lord GOD. <a href="/bsb/ezekiel/45.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> For this is what the Lord GOD says: ‘Enough, O princes of Israel! Cease your violence and oppression, and do what is just and right. Stop dispossessing My people, declares the Lord GOD.’ <a href="/kjv/ezekiel/45.htm">King James Bible</a> Thus saith the Lord GOD; Let it suffice you, O princes of Israel: remove violence and spoil, and execute judgment and justice, take away your exactions from my people, saith the Lord GOD. <a href="/nkjv/ezekiel/45.htm">New King James Version</a> ‘Thus says the Lord GOD: “Enough, O princes of Israel! Remove violence and plundering, execute justice and righteousness, and stop dispossessing My people,” says the Lord GOD. <a href="/nasb_/ezekiel/45.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> ‘This is what the Lord GOD says: “Enough, you princes of Israel; get rid of violence and destruction, and practice justice and righteousness. Revoke your evictions of My people,” declares the Lord GOD. <a href="/nasb/ezekiel/45.htm">NASB 1995</a> &#8216Thus says the Lord GOD, &#8220Enough, you princes of Israel; put away violence and destruction, and practice justice and righteousness. Stop your expropriations from My people,&#8221 declares the Lord GOD. <a href="/nasb77/ezekiel/45.htm">NASB 1977 </a> ‘Thus says the Lord GOD, “Enough, you princes of Israel; put away violence and destruction, and practice justice and righteousness. Stop your expropriations from My people,” declares the Lord GOD. <a href="/lsb/ezekiel/45.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> ‘Thus says Lord Yahweh, “Enough, you princes of Israel; put away violence and devastation, and do justice and righteousness. Stop your eviction of My people,” declares Lord Yahweh. <a href="/amp/ezekiel/45.htm">Amplified Bible</a> ‘Thus says the Lord GOD, “Enough, O princes of Israel! Put away violence and destruction, and practice justice and righteousness. Stop your forceful seizure of property from My people,” says the Lord GOD. <a href="/csb/ezekiel/45.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> “This is what the Lord GOD says: You have gone too far, princes of Israel! Put away violence and oppression and do what is just and right. Put an end to your evictions of my people.” This is the declaration of the Lord GOD. <a href="/hcsb/ezekiel/45.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> This is what the Lord GOD says: You have gone too far, princes of Israel! Put away violence and oppression and do what is just and right. Put an end to your evictions of My people.&#8221 This is the declaration of the Lord GOD.&#8221 <a href="/asv/ezekiel/45.htm">American Standard Version</a> Thus saith the Lord Jehovah: Let it suffice you, O princes of Israel: remove violence and spoil, and execute justice and righteousness; take away your exactions from my people, saith the Lord Jehovah. <a href="/cev/ezekiel/45.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> The LORD God said: You leaders of Israel have cheated and abused my people long enough! I want you to stop sinning and start doing what is right and fair. You must never again force my people off their own land. I, the LORD, have spoken. <a href="/erv/ezekiel/45.htm">English Revised Version</a> Thus saith the Lord GOD: Let it suffice you, O princes of Israel: remove violence and spoil, and execute judgment and justice; take away your exactions from my people, saith the Lord GOD. <a href="/gwt/ezekiel/45.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> " 'This is what the Almighty LORD says: I've had enough of you, you princes of Israel. Stop your violence and looting, and do what is fair and right. Stop evicting my people, declares the Almighty LORD. <a href="/gnt/ezekiel/45.htm">Good News Translation</a> The Sovereign LORD said, "You have sinned too long, you rulers of Israel! Stop your violence and oppression. Do what is right and just. You must never again drive my people off their land. I, the Sovereign LORD, am telling you this. <a href="/isv/ezekiel/45.htm">International Standard Version</a> "This is what the Lord GOD says, 'Enough of you, you regent princes of Israel! Abandon your violence and destruction. Practice what is just and right instead! Stop confiscating property from my people!' declares the Lord GOD. <a href="/msb/ezekiel/45.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> For this is what the Lord GOD says: ?Enough, O princes of Israel! Cease your violence and oppression, and do what is just and right. Stop dispossessing My people, declares the Lord GOD.? <a href="/net/ezekiel/45.htm">NET Bible</a> "'This is what the sovereign LORD says: Enough, you princes of Israel! Put away violence and destruction, and do what is just and right. Put an end to your evictions of my people, declares the sovereign LORD. <a href="/nheb/ezekiel/45.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> "Thus says the Lord GOD: 'Let it suffice you, princes of Israel: remove violence and spoil, and execute justice and righteousness; dispossessing my people, says the Lord GOD. <a href="/wbt/ezekiel/45.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> Thus saith the Lord GOD; Let it suffice you, O princes of Israel: remove violence and spoil, and execute judgment and justice, take away your exactions from my people, saith the Lord GOD. <a href="/web/ezekiel/45.htm">World English Bible</a> “‘The Lord Yahweh says: “Enough you, princes of Israel! Remove violence and plunder, and execute justice and righteousness! Stop dispossessing my people!” says the Lord Yahweh. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/ezekiel/45.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> Thus said Lord YHWH: “Enough from you—princes of Israel; turn violence and spoil aside, and do judgment and righteousness; lift up your exactions from off My people—a declaration of Lord YHWH. <a href="/ylt/ezekiel/45.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> 'Thus said the Lord Jehovah: Enough to you -- princes of Israel; violence and spoil turn aside, and judgment and righteousness do; lift up your exactions from off My people -- an affirmation of the Lord Jehovah. <a href="/slt/ezekiel/45.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> Thus said the Lord Jehovah: Enough to you, O princes of Israel: remove ye violence and oppression, and do judgment and justice, lift up your expulsions from off my people, says the Lord Jehovah.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/ezekiel/45.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> Thus saith the Lord God: Let it suffice you, O princes of Israel: cease from iniquity and robberies, and execute judgment and justice, separate your confines from my people, saith the Lord God. <a href="/cpdv/ezekiel/45.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> Thus says the Lord God: Let this be sufficient for you, O princes of Israel! Cease from iniquity and robberies, and execute judgment and justice. Separate your confines from my people, says the Lord God. <a href="/nabre/ezekiel/45.htm">New American Bible</a> Thus says the Lord GOD: Enough, you princes of Israel! Put away violence and oppression, and do what is just and right! Stop evicting my people!—oracle of the Lord GOD. <a href="/nrsvce/ezekiel/45.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> Thus says the Lord GOD: Enough, O princes of Israel! Put away violence and oppression, and do what is just and right. Cease your evictions of my people, says the Lord GOD.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/ezekiel/45.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> Thus says the LORD God: It is enough, O princes of Israel; remove violence and plunder, and execute justice and righteousness, cease your oppression from my people, says the LORD God. <a href="/hpbt/ezekiel/45.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> Thus says THE LORD OF LORDS: “It is enough for you Princes of Israel! Put away from you plunder and spoil and execute judgment and righteousness and remove your oppression from my people, says THE LORD OF LORDS!<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/ezekiel/45.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> Thus saith the Lord GOD: Let it suffice you, O princes of Israel; remove violence and spoil, and execute justice and righteousness; take away your exactions from My people, saith the Lord GOD. <a href="/sep/ezekiel/45.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> Thus saith the Lord God; Let it suffice you, ye princes of Israel: remove injustice and misery, execute judgment and justice; take away oppression from my people, saith the Lord God. <a href="/parallel/ezekiel/45-9.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=13815" 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/45.htm">The Prince's Portion</a> …8This land will be his possession in Israel. And My princes will no longer oppress My people, but will give the rest of the land to the house of Israel according to their tribes. 9<a href="/hebrew/3541.htm" title="3541: kōh- (Adv) -- Thus, here. From the prefix k and huw'; properly, like this, i.e. By implication, thus; also here; or now.">For this is what</a> <a href="/hebrew/136.htm" title="136: ’ă·ḏō·nāy (N-proper-ms) -- Lord. Am emphatic form of 'adown; the Lord.">the Lord</a> <a href="/hebrew/3069.htm" title="3069: Yah·weh (N-proper-ms) -- YHWH. A variation of Yhovah.">GOD</a> <a href="/hebrew/559.htm" title="559: ’ā·mar (V-Qal-Perf-3ms) -- To utter, say. A primitive root; to say.">says:</a> <a href="/hebrew/7227.htm" title="7227: raḇ- (Adv) -- Much, many, great. By contracted from rabab; abundant.">‘Enough,</a> <a href="/hebrew/lā·ḵem (Prep:: 2mp) -- "></a> <a href="/hebrew/5387.htm" title="5387: nə·śî·’ê (N-mpc) -- Or nasi'; from nasa'; properly, an exalted one, i.e. A king or sheik; also a rising mist.">O princes</a> <a href="/hebrew/3478.htm" title="3478: yiś·rā·’êl (N-proper-ms) -- From sarah and 'el; he will rule as God; Jisrael, a symbolical name of Jacob; also of his posterity.">of Israel!</a> <a href="/hebrew/5493.htm" title="5493: hā·sî·rū (V-Hifil-Imp-mp) -- To turn aside. Or suwr; a primitive root; to turn off.">Cease</a> <a href="/hebrew/2555.htm" title="2555: ḥā·mās (N-ms) -- Violence, wrong. From chamac; violence; by implication, wrong; by meton. Unjust gain.">your violence</a> <a href="/hebrew/7701.htm" title="7701: wā·šōḏ (Conj-w:: N-ms) -- Violence, havoc, devastation, ruin. Or showd; from shuwd; violence, ravage.">and oppression,</a> <a href="/hebrew/6213.htm" title="6213: ‘ă·śū (V-Qal-Imp-mp) -- To do, make. A primitive root; to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application.">and do</a> <a href="/hebrew/4941.htm" title="4941: ū·miš·pāṭ (Conj-w:: N-ms) -- Judgment. ">what is just</a> <a href="/hebrew/6666.htm" title="6666: ū·ṣə·ḏā·qāh (Conj-w:: N-fs) -- Righteousness. From tsadaq; rightness, subjectively, objectively, morally or figuratively.">and right.</a> <a href="/hebrew/7311.htm" title="7311: hā·rî·mū (V-Hifil-Imp-mp) -- To be high or exalted, rise. A primitive root; to be high actively, to rise or raise.">Stop</a> <a href="/hebrew/1646.htm" title="1646: ḡə·ru·šō·ṯê·ḵem (N-fpc:: 2mp) -- Expulsion, violence. Feminine passive participle of garash; dispossession.">dispossessing</a> <a href="/hebrew/5921.htm" title="5921: mê·‘al (Prep-m) -- Properly, the same as al used as a preposition; above, over, upon, or against in a great variety of applications."></a> <a href="/hebrew/5971.htm" title="5971: ‘am·mî (N-msc:: 1cs) -- From amam; a people; specifically, a tribe; hence troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock.">My people,</a> <a href="/hebrew/5002.htm" title="5002: nə·’um (N-msc) -- Utterance. From na'am; an oracle.">declares</a> <a href="/hebrew/136.htm" title="136: ’ă·ḏō·nāy (N-proper-ms) -- Lord. Am emphatic form of 'adown; the Lord.">the Lord</a> <a href="/hebrew/3069.htm" title="3069: Yah·weh (N-proper-ms) -- YHWH. A variation of Yhovah.">GOD.’</a> <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="/isaiah/1-17.htm">Isaiah 1:17</a> Learn to do right; seek justice and correct the oppressor. Defend the fatherless and plead the case of the widow.” <a href="/jeremiah/22-3.htm">Jeremiah 22:3</a> This is what the LORD says: Administer justice and righteousness. Rescue the victim of robbery from the hand of his oppressor. Do no wrong or violence to the foreigner, the fatherless, or the widow. Do not shed innocent blood in this place. <a href="/amos/5-15.htm">Amos 5:15</a> Hate evil and love good; establish justice in the gate. Perhaps the LORD, the God of Hosts, will be gracious to the remnant of Joseph.” <a href="/micah/6-8.htm">Micah 6:8</a> He has shown you, O man, what is good. And what does the LORD require of you but to act justly, to love mercy, and to walk humbly with your God? <a href="/proverbs/21-3.htm">Proverbs 21:3</a> To do righteousness and justice is more desirable to the LORD than sacrifice. <a href="/isaiah/56-1.htm">Isaiah 56:1</a> This is what the LORD says: “Maintain justice and do what is right, for My salvation is coming soon, and My righteousness will be revealed. <a href="/zechariah/7-9.htm">Zechariah 7:9-10</a> “This is what the LORD of Hosts says: ‘Administer true justice. Show loving devotion and compassion to one another. / Do not oppress the widow or the fatherless, the foreigner or the poor. And do not plot evil in your hearts against one another.’ <a href="/leviticus/19-35.htm">Leviticus 19:35-36</a> You must not use dishonest measures of length, weight, or volume. / You shall maintain honest scales and weights, an honest ephah, and an honest hin. I am the LORD your God, who brought you out of the land of Egypt. <a href="/deuteronomy/25-13.htm">Deuteronomy 25:13-16</a> You shall not have two differing weights in your bag, one heavy and one light. / You shall not have two differing measures in your house, one large and one small. / You must maintain accurate and honest weights and measures, so that you may live long in the land that the LORD your God is giving you. ... <a href="/psalms/82-3.htm">Psalm 82:3-4</a> Defend the cause of the weak and fatherless; uphold the rights of the afflicted and oppressed. / Rescue the weak and needy; save them from the hand of the wicked. <a href="/isaiah/58-6.htm">Isaiah 58:6</a> Isn’t this the fast that I have chosen: to break the chains of wickedness, to untie the cords of the yoke, to set the oppressed free and tear off every yoke? <a href="/matthew/23-23.htm">Matthew 23:23</a> Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, you hypocrites! You pay tithes of mint, dill, and cumin. But you have disregarded the weightier matters of the law: justice, mercy, and faithfulness. You should have practiced the latter, without neglecting the former. <a href="/luke/11-42.htm">Luke 11:42</a> Woe to you Pharisees! For you pay tithes of mint, rue, and every herb, but you disregard justice and the love of God. You should have practiced the latter without neglecting the former. <a href="/james/1-27.htm">James 1:27</a> Pure and undefiled religion before our God and Father is this: to care for orphans and widows in their distress, and to keep oneself from being polluted by the world. <a href="/romans/13-7.htm">Romans 13:7</a> Pay everyone what you owe him: taxes to whom taxes are due, revenue to whom revenue is due, respect to whom respect is due, honor to whom honor is due.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>Thus said the Lord GOD; Let it suffice you, O princes of Israel: remove violence and spoil, and execute judgment and justice, take away your exactions from my people, said the Lord GOD.Let it<a href="/ezekiel/44-6.htm">Ezekiel 44:6</a> And thou shalt say to the rebellious, even to the house of Israel, Thus saith the Lord GOD; O ye house of Israel, let it suffice you of all your abominations,<a href="/1_peter/4-3.htm">1 Peter 4:3</a> For the time past of our life may suffice us to have wrought the will of the Gentiles, when we walked in lasciviousness, lusts, excess of wine, revellings, banquetings, and abominable idolatries:remove<a href="/nehemiah/5-10.htm">Nehemiah 5:10</a> I likewise, and my brethren, and my servants, might exact of them money and corn: I pray you, let us leave off this usury.<a href="/psalms/82-2.htm">Psalm 82:2-5</a> How long will ye judge unjustly, and accept the persons of the wicked? Selah… <a href="/isaiah/1-17.htm">Isaiah 1:17</a> Learn to do well; seek judgment, relieve the oppressed, judge the fatherless, plead for the widow.execute<a href="/ezekiel/43-14.htm">Ezekiel 43:14-16</a> And from the bottom upon the ground even to the lower settle shall be two cubits, and the breadth one cubit; and from the lesser settle even to the greater settle shall be four cubits, and the breadth one cubit… take away<a href="/nehemiah/5-1.htm">Nehemiah 5:1-13</a> And there was a great cry of the people and of their wives against their brethren the Jews… <a href="/1_corinthians/6-7.htm">1 Corinthians 6:7,8</a> Now therefore there is utterly a fault among you, because ye go to law one with another. Why do ye not rather take wrong? why do ye not rather suffer yourselves to be defrauded? … exactions [heb] expulsions<a href="/job/20-19.htm">Job 20:19</a> Because he hath oppressed and hath forsaken the poor; because he hath violently taken away an house which he builded not;<a href="/job/22-9.htm">Job 22:9</a> Thou hast sent widows away empty, and the arms of the fatherless have been broken.<a href="/job/24-2.htm">Job 24:2-12</a> Some remove the landmarks; they violently take away flocks, and feed thereof… <div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/ezekiel/34-25.htm">Cease</a> <a href="/ezekiel/43-8.htm">Destruction</a> <a href="/joshua/15-14.htm">Dispossessing</a> <a href="/ezekiel/44-6.htm">Enough</a> <a href="/amos/5-11.htm">Exactions</a> <a href="/ezekiel/44-13.htm">Execute</a> <a href="/ezekiel/45-8.htm">Israel</a> <a href="/ezekiel/44-24.htm">Judgment</a> <a href="/ezekiel/34-16.htm">Justice</a> <a href="/ezekiel/45-8.htm">Princes</a> <a href="/ezekiel/36-26.htm">Remove</a> <a href="/ezekiel/33-19.htm">Righteousness</a> <a href="/ezekiel/44-27.htm">Sovereign</a> <a href="/ezekiel/39-10.htm">Spoil</a> <a href="/ezekiel/39-11.htm">Stop</a> <a href="/ezekiel/44-6.htm">Suffice</a> <a href="/ezekiel/28-16.htm">Violence</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/daniel/9-27.htm">Cease</a> <a href="/daniel/2-12.htm">Destruction</a> <a href="/acts/7-45.htm">Dispossessing</a> <a href="/ezekiel/47-5.htm">Enough</a> <a href="/amos/5-11.htm">Exactions</a> <a href="/daniel/2-24.htm">Execute</a> <a href="/ezekiel/45-15.htm">Israel</a> <a href="/daniel/4-37.htm">Judgment</a> <a href="/daniel/4-37.htm">Justice</a> <a href="/daniel/1-3.htm">Princes</a> <a href="/hosea/2-2.htm">Remove</a> <a href="/daniel/4-27.htm">Righteousness</a> <a href="/ezekiel/45-15.htm">Sovereign</a> <a href="/daniel/11-24.htm">Spoil</a> <a href="/daniel/11-18.htm">Stop</a> <a href="/ezekiel/46-7.htm">Suffice</a> <a href="/daniel/11-14.htm">Violence</a><div class="vheading2">Ezekiel 45</div>1. <a href="/ezekiel/45-1.htm">The portion of land for the sanctuary</a> 6. <a href="/ezekiel/45-6.htm">for the city</a> 7. <a href="/ezekiel/45-7.htm">and for the prince</a> 9. <a href="/ezekiel/45-9.htm">Ordinances for the prince</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'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/ezekiel/45.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/ezekiel/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/ezekiel/45.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>For this is what the Lord GOD says: This phrase emphasizes the authority and divine origin of the message. In the prophetic tradition, the phrase "the Lord GOD says" is a common introduction to a divine oracle, underscoring that the message is not from the prophet himself but from God. This establishes the seriousness and non-negotiable nature of the command.Enough, O princes of Israel! The term "princes of Israel" refers to the leaders and rulers of the nation, likely including both political and religious authorities. Historically, these leaders were responsible for maintaining justice and righteousness in the land. The exclamation "Enough" indicates God's frustration with their continued disobedience and corruption. This echoes earlier prophetic rebukes found in books like Isaiah and Jeremiah, where leaders are often called out for failing to uphold God's standards.Cease your violence and oppression, Violence and oppression were rampant in Israel, often perpetrated by those in power against the vulnerable. This command calls for an end to such practices, aligning with the broader biblical theme of justice and care for the marginalized, as seen in the Law of Moses and the teachings of the prophets. The call to cease these actions is a call to repentance and a return to covenant faithfulness.and do what is just and right. This phrase encapsulates the ethical demands of the covenant between God and Israel. Justice and righteousness are central themes throughout the Old Testament, particularly in the prophetic literature. They are often linked with the character of God Himself, who is described as just and righteous. This call to action is a reminder of the leaders' responsibilities to reflect God's character in their governance.Stop dispossessing My people, Dispossession refers to the unjust taking of land and property, a significant issue in ancient Israel where land was tied to family inheritance and identity. The leaders' actions were not only socially unjust but also a violation of the covenantal laws that protected the rights of individuals and families. This command highlights God's concern for His people's welfare and the importance of maintaining the integrity of the community.declares the Lord GOD. The repetition of "declares the Lord GOD" at the end of the verse reinforces the divine authority behind the message. It serves as a solemn reminder that these are not mere suggestions but commands from the sovereign Creator. This declaration is a call to accountability, reminding the leaders that they are ultimately answerable to God for their actions.<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 to the Israelites. 2. <a href="/topical/p/princes_of_israel.htm">Princes of Israel</a> The leaders and rulers of Israel who were responsible for the governance and justice in the land. 3. <a href="/topical/i/israel.htm">Israel</a> The nation chosen by God, often called to repentance and adherence to His laws. 4. <a href="/topical/t/the_lord_god.htm">The Lord GOD</a> The sovereign and holy God of Israel, who demands justice and righteousness from His people. 5. <a href="/topical/b/babylonian_exile.htm">Babylonian Exile</a> The period when the Israelites were exiled from their land due to their disobedience, during which Ezekiel prophesied.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/c/call_to_justice.htm">Call to Justice</a> God demands that leaders and individuals practice justice and righteousness. This is a timeless call for all believers to ensure fairness and equity in their dealings. <a href="/topical/r/repentance_from_oppression.htm">Repentance from Oppression</a> The command to "remove violence and plunder" is a call to repentance from any form of oppression or exploitation. Believers are to examine their lives and rid themselves of any unjust practices. <a href="/topical/r/responsibility_of_leadership.htm">Responsibility of Leadership</a> Leaders, whether in the church, community, or family, have a responsibility to lead with integrity and justice, reflecting God's character. <a href="/topical/g/god's_heart_for_the_oppressed.htm">God's Heart for the Oppressed</a> The verse highlights God's concern for those who are dispossessed and oppressed. Christians are called to advocate for and support those who are marginalized. <a href="/topical/h/holistic_righteousness.htm">Holistic Righteousness</a> Righteousness is not just a personal attribute but involves social justice and ethical behavior in all areas of life.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_ezekiel_45.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Ezekiel 45</a> <a href="/q/why_do_ezekiel's_measures_differ.htm">Why do the weights and measures in Ezekiel 45:9–12 differ from earlier biblical standards, creating potential contradictions within the text? </a> <a href="/q/who's_the_prince_in_ezekiel's_prophecy.htm">Who is the prince mentioned in Ezekiel's prophecy?</a> <a href="/q/who_is_the_'prince'_in_ezekiel_45_7-8.htm">Who is the 'prince' in Ezekiel 45:7-8, and why does he appear to play a role distinct from other messianic prophecies in Scripture?</a> <a href="/q/does_psalm_45's_royal_imagery_conflict.htm">Could the royal imagery in Psalm 45 conflict with other Old Testament passages warning against over-glorifying human rulers?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/ezekiel/45.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(9) Take away your exactions.--<a href="/context/ezekiel/45-9.htm" title="Thus said the Lord GOD; Let it suffice you, O princes of Israel: remove violence and spoil, and execute judgment and justice, take away your exactions from my people, said the Lord GOD.">Ezekiel 45:9-12</a> are an exhortation to the princes to observe justice in all their dealings. (Comp. <a href="/jeremiah/22-3.htm" title="Thus said the LORD; Execute you judgment and righteousness, and deliver the spoiled out of the hand of the oppressor: and do no wrong, do no violence to the stranger, the fatherless, nor the widow, neither shed innocent blood in this place.">Jeremiah 22:3</a>.) "Exaction" is, literally, as in the margin, expulsion, or ejection, with allusion to such cases as <a href="/context/1_kings/21-1.htm" title="And it came to pass after these things, that Naboth the Jezreelite had a vineyard, which was in Jezreel, hard by the palace of Ahab king of Samaria.">1Kings 21:1-16</a>. In the following verses the exhortation to justice is extended to the whole people. (Comp. <a href="/context/leviticus/19-35.htm" title="You shall do no unrighteousness in judgment, in length, in weight, or in measure.">Leviticus 19:35-36</a>; <a href="/context/deuteronomy/25-13.htm" title="You shall not have in your bag divers weights, a great and a small.">Deuteronomy 25:13-15</a>.)<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/ezekiel/45.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verses 9-17. - The oblations of the people to the prince for the sanctuary. Verse 9. - In continuation of the foregoing thought, the princes of Israel first are reminded that whatever they should obtain from the people for the sanctuary was not to be extorted from them by violence and spoil (comp. <a href="/ezekiel/7-11.htm">Ezekiel 7:11, 23</a>; <a href="/ezekiel/8-17.htm">Ezekiel 8:17</a>: <a href="/jeremiah/6-7.htm">Jeremiah 6:7</a>; <a href="/jeremiah/20-8.htm">Jeremiah 20:8</a>; <a href="/habakkuk/1-3.htm">Habakkuk 1:3</a>) or by exactions - literally, expulsions, or drivings of persons out of their possessions, such as had been practiced on Naboth by Ahab (<a href="/1_kings/21.htm">1 Kings 21</a>.) - but levied with judgment and justice, which, besides, should regulate their whole behavior towards their subjects (comp. <a href="/2_samuel/8-15.htm">2 Samuel 8:15</a>; <a href="/jeremiah/23-5.htm">Jeremiah 23:5</a>; <a href="/jeremiah/32-25.htm">Jeremiah 32:25</a>). <a href="/commentaries/ezekiel/45-9.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>For this is what כֹּֽה־ (kōh-) Adverb <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3541.htm">Strong's 3541: </a> Like this, thus, here, now the Lord אֲדֹנָ֣י (’ă·ḏō·nāy) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_136.htm">Strong's 136: </a> The Lord GOD יְהוִ֗ה (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3069.htm">Strong's 3069: </a> YHWH says: אָמַ֞ר (’ā·mar) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_559.htm">Strong's 559: </a> To utter, say ‘Enough, רַב־ (raḇ-) Adverb <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7227.htm">Strong's 7227: </a> Much, many, great O princes נְשִׂיאֵ֣י (nə·śî·’ê) Noun - masculine plural construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5387.htm">Strong's 5387: </a> An exalted one, a king, sheik, a rising mist of Israel! יִשְׂרָאֵ֔ל (yiś·rā·’êl) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3478.htm">Strong's 3478: </a> Israel -- 'God strives', another name of Jacob and his desc Cease הָסִ֔ירוּ (hā·sî·rū) Verb - Hifil - Imperative - masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5493.htm">Strong's 5493: </a> To turn aside your violence חָמָ֤ס (ḥā·mās) Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2555.htm">Strong's 2555: </a> Violence, wrong, by meton, unjust gain and oppression, וָשֹׁד֙ (wā·šōḏ) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7701.htm">Strong's 7701: </a> Violence, havoc, devastation, ruin and do עֲשׂ֑וּ (‘ă·śū) Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6213.htm">Strong's 6213: </a> To do, make what is just וּמִשְׁפָּ֥ט (ū·miš·pāṭ) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4941.htm">Strong's 4941: </a> A verdict, a sentence, formal decree, divine law, penalty, justice, privilege, style and right. וּצְדָקָ֖ה (ū·ṣə·ḏā·qāh) Conjunctive waw | Noun - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6666.htm">Strong's 6666: </a> Rightness, subjectively, objectively Stop הָרִ֤ימוּ (hā·rî·mū) Verb - Hifil - Imperative - masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7311.htm">Strong's 7311: </a> To be high actively, to rise, raise dispossessing גְרֻשֹֽׁתֵיכֶם֙ (ḡə·ru·šō·ṯê·ḵem) Noun - feminine plural construct | second person masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1646.htm">Strong's 1646: </a> Expulsion, violence My people, עַמִּ֔י (‘am·mî) Noun - masculine singular construct | first person common singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5971.htm">Strong's 5971: </a> A people, a tribe, troops, attendants, a flock declares נְאֻ֖ם (nə·’um) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5002.htm">Strong's 5002: </a> An oracle the Lord אֲדֹנָ֥י (’ă·ḏō·nāy) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_136.htm">Strong's 136: </a> The Lord GOD.’ יְהוִֽה׃ (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3069.htm">Strong's 3069: </a> YHWH <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/ezekiel/45-9.htm">Ezekiel 45:9 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/ezekiel/45-9.htm">Ezekiel 45:9 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/ezekiel/45-9.htm">Ezekiel 45:9 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/ezekiel/45-9.htm">Ezekiel 45:9 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/ezekiel/45-9.htm">Ezekiel 45:9 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/ezekiel/45-9.htm">Ezekiel 45:9 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/ezekiel/45-9.htm">Ezekiel 45:9 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/ezekiel/45-9.htm">Ezekiel 45:9 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/ezekiel/45-9.htm">Ezekiel 45:9 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/ezekiel/45-9.htm">Ezekiel 45:9 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/ezekiel/45-9.htm">OT Prophets: Ezekiel 45:9 Thus says the Lord Yahweh: Let it (Ezek. 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