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This is what the Sovereign LORD says: I am furious that you have suffered shame before the surrounding nations. <a href="/esv/ezekiel/36.htm">English Standard Version</a> Therefore prophesy concerning the land of Israel, and say to the mountains and hills, to the ravines and valleys, Thus says the Lord GOD: Behold, I have spoken in my jealous wrath, because you have suffered the reproach of the nations. <a href="/bsb/ezekiel/36.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> Therefore, prophesy concerning the land of Israel and tell the mountains and hills, the ravines and valleys, that this is what the Lord GOD says: Behold, I have spoken in My burning zeal because you have endured the reproach of the nations. <a href="/kjv/ezekiel/36.htm">King James Bible</a> Prophesy therefore concerning the land of Israel, and say unto the mountains, and to the hills, to the rivers, and to the valleys, Thus saith the Lord GOD; Behold, I have spoken in my jealousy and in my fury, because ye have borne the shame of the heathen: <a href="/nkjv/ezekiel/36.htm">New King James Version</a> “Therefore prophesy concerning the land of Israel, and say to the mountains, the hills, the rivers, and the valleys, ‘Thus says the Lord GOD: “Behold, I have spoken in My jealousy and My fury, because you have borne the shame of the nations.” <a href="/nasb_/ezekiel/36.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> Therefore prophesy in regard to the land of Israel and say to the mountains and to the hills, to the ravines and to the valleys, “This is what the Lord GOD says: ‘Behold, I have spoken in My jealousy and in My wrath because you have endured the insults of the nations.’ <a href="/nasb/ezekiel/36.htm">NASB 1995</a> &#8216Therefore prophesy concerning the land of Israel and say to the mountains and to the hills, to the ravines and to the valleys, &#8220Thus says the Lord GOD, &#8216Behold, I have spoken in My jealousy and in My wrath because you have endured the insults of the nations.&#8217 <a href="/nasb77/ezekiel/36.htm">NASB 1977 </a> ‘Therefore, prophesy concerning the land of Israel, and say to the mountains and to the hills, to the ravines and to the valleys, “Thus says the Lord GOD, ‘Behold, I have spoken in My jealousy and in My wrath because you have endured the insults of the nations.’ <a href="/lsb/ezekiel/36.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> Therefore prophesy concerning the land of Israel and say to the mountains and to the hills, to the ravines and to the valleys, “Thus says Lord Yahweh, ‘Behold, I have spoken in My jealousy and in My wrath because you have borne the dishonor of the nations.’ <a href="/amp/ezekiel/36.htm">Amplified Bible</a> Therefore prophesy concerning the land of Israel and say to the mountains and to the hills, to the ravines and to the valleys, “Thus says the Lord GOD, ‘Behold, I have spoken in My jealousy (love for that which is Mine) and in My wrath because you have endured the [shameful] insults of the nations.’ <a href="/csb/ezekiel/36.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> Therefore, prophesy concerning Israel’s land, and say to the mountains and hills, to the ravines and valleys: This is what the Lord GOD says: Look, I speak in my burning zeal because you have endured the insults of the nations. <a href="/hcsb/ezekiel/36.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> Therefore, prophesy concerning the land of Israel and say to the mountains and hills, to the ravines and valleys: This is what the Lord GOD says: Look, I speak in My burning zeal because you have endured the insults of the nations. <a href="/asv/ezekiel/36.htm">American Standard Version</a> Therefore prophesy concerning the land of Israel, and say unto the mountains and to the hills, to the watercourses and to the valleys, Thus saith the Lord Jehovah: Behold, I have spoken in my jealousy and in my wrath, because ye have borne the shame of the nations: <a href="/cev/ezekiel/36.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> You have suffered long enough, and, I, the LORD God, am very angry! Nations have insulted you, <a href="/erv/ezekiel/36.htm">English Revised Version</a> Therefore prophesy concerning the land of Israel, and say unto the mountains and to the hills, to the watercourses and to the valleys, Thus saith the Lord GOD: Behold, I have spoken in my jealousy and in my fury, because ye have borne the shame of the heathen: <a href="/gwt/ezekiel/36.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> "So prophesy about Israel. Tell the mountains and hills and the ravines and valleys, 'This is what the Almighty LORD says: I am speaking in my anger and fury because you have been insulted by the nations. <a href="/gnt/ezekiel/36.htm">Good News Translation</a> "So prophesy to the land of Israel; tell the mountains, hills, brooks, and valleys what I, the Sovereign LORD, am saying in jealous anger because of the way the nations have insulted and humiliated them. <a href="/isv/ezekiel/36.htm">International Standard Version</a> "Therefore prophesy concerning the land of Israel and speak to its mountains, hills, ravines, and valleys. Tell them, 'This is what the Lord GOD says: "Pay attention! In my zealous anger I'm speaking because you've had to endure the mockery of the world's nations."'" <a href="/msb/ezekiel/36.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> Therefore, prophesy concerning the land of Israel and tell the mountains and hills, the ravines and valleys, that this is what the Lord GOD says: Behold, I have spoken in My burning zeal because you have endured the reproach of the nations. <a href="/net/ezekiel/36.htm">NET Bible</a> "Therefore prophesy concerning the land of Israel, and say to the mountains and hills, the ravines and valleys, 'This is what the sovereign LORD says: Look, I have spoken in my zeal and in my anger, because you have endured the insults of the nations. <a href="/nheb/ezekiel/36.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> "Therefore prophesy concerning the land of Israel, and tell the mountains and to the hills, to the watercourses and to the valleys, 'Thus says the Lord GOD: "Look, I have spoken in my jealousy and in my wrath, because you have borne the shame of the nations: <a href="/wbt/ezekiel/36.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> Prophesy therefore concerning the land of Israel, and say to the mountains, and to the hills, to the rivers, and to the valleys, Thus saith the Lord GOD; Behold, I have spoken in my jealousy and in my fury, because ye have borne the shame of the heathen: <a href="/web/ezekiel/36.htm">World English Bible</a> Therefore prophesy concerning the land of Israel, and tell the mountains, the hills, the watercourses and the valleys, ‘The Lord Yahweh says: “Behold, I have spoken in my jealousy and in my wrath, because you have borne the shame of the nations.” <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/ezekiel/36.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> Therefore, prophesy concerning the ground of Israel, "" And you have said to mountains, and to hills, "" To streams, and to valleys, "" Thus said Lord YHWH: Behold, I, in My jealousy and in My fury, have spoken, "" Because you have borne the shame of nations. <a href="/ylt/ezekiel/36.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> Therefore, prophesy concerning the ground of Israel, And thou hast said to mountains, and to hills, To streams, and to valleys, Thus said the Lord Jehovah: Lo, I, in My jealousy, and in My fury, I have spoken, Because the shame of nations ye have borne. <a href="/slt/ezekiel/36.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> For this, prophesy against the land of Israel, and say to the mountains and to the hills, and to the torrents and to the valleys, Thus said the Lord Jehovah: Behold me, in my jealousy and in my wrath did I speak because ye bore the shame of the nations.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/ezekiel/36.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> Prophesy therefore concerning the land of Israel, and say to the mountains, and to the hills, to the ridges, and to the valleys: Thus saith the Lord God: Behold I have spoken in my zeal, and in my indignation, because you have borne the shame of the Gentiles. <a href="/cpdv/ezekiel/36.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> Therefore, prophesy over the soil of Israel, and you shall say to the mountains, and to the hills, to the ridges, and to the valleys: Thus says the Lord God: Behold, I have spoken in my zeal and in my fury, because you have endured the shame of the Gentiles. <a href="/nabre/ezekiel/36.htm">New American Bible</a> Therefore, prophesy concerning the land of Israel and say to the mountains and hills, to the ravines and valleys: Thus says the Lord GOD: See! in my jealous fury I speak, because you endured the reproach of the nations. <a href="/nrsvce/ezekiel/36.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> Therefore prophesy concerning the land of Israel, and say to the mountains and hills, to the watercourses and valleys, Thus says the Lord GOD: I am speaking in my jealous wrath, because you have suffered the insults of the nations;<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/ezekiel/36.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> Prophesy therefore concerning the land of Israel and say to the mountains and to the hills, to the streams and to the valleys, Thus says the LORD God: Behold, I have spoken in my indignation and in my fury, because you have borne the shame of the nations; <a href="/hpbt/ezekiel/36.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> Because of this, prophesy against the land of Israel, and say to the mountains, and to the hills, and to the rivers, and to the valleys:, ‘Thus says THE LORD OF LORDS: ”Behold, I have spoken in my zeal and in my anger, because you have borne the reproach of the nations"’<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/ezekiel/36.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> therefore prophesy concerning the land of Israel, and say unto the mountains and to the hills, to the streams and to the valleys: Thus saith the Lord GOD: Behold, I have spoken in My jealousy and in My fury, because ye have borne the shame of the nations; <a href="/sep/ezekiel/36.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> therefore prophesy concerning the land of Israel, and say to the mountains, and to the hills, and to the valleys, and to the forests, Thus saith the Lord; Behold, I have spoken in my jealousy and in my wrath, because ye have borne the reproaches of the heathen: <a href="/parallel/ezekiel/36-6.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=10535" 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/36.htm">A Prophecy to the Mountains of Israel</a> …5Therefore this is what the Lord GOD says: Surely in My burning zeal I have spoken against the rest of the nations, and against all Edom, who took My land as their own possession with wholehearted joy and utter contempt, so that its pastureland became plunder. 6<a href="/hebrew/3651.htm" title="3651: lā·ḵên (Adv) -- So, thus. From kuwn; properly, set upright; hence just; but usually rightly or so.">Therefore,</a> <a href="/hebrew/5012.htm" title="5012: hin·nā·ḇê (V-Nifal-Imp-ms) -- To prophesy. A primitive root; to prophesy, i.e. Speak by inspiration.">prophesy</a> <a href="/hebrew/5921.htm" title="5921: ‘al- (Prep) -- Properly, the same as al used as a preposition; above, over, upon, or against in a great variety of applications.">concerning</a> <a href="/hebrew/127.htm" title="127: ’aḏ·maṯ (N-fsc) -- Ground, land. From 'adam; soil.">the land</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/559.htm" title="559: wə·’ā·mar·tā (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConjPerf-2ms) -- To utter, say. A primitive root; to say.">and tell</a> <a href="/hebrew/2022.htm" title="2022: le·hā·rîm (Prep-l, Art:: N-mp) -- Mountain, hill, hill country. A shortened form of harar; a mountain or range of hills.">the mountains</a> <a href="/hebrew/1389.htm" title="1389: wə·lag·gə·ḇā·‘ō·wṯ (Conj-w, Prep-l, Art:: N-fp) -- A hill. Feminine from the same as Geba'; a hillock.">and hills,</a> <a href="/hebrew/650.htm" title="650: lā·’ă·p̄î·qîm (Prep-l, Art:: N-mp) -- A channel. From 'acaph; properly, containing, i.e. A tube; also a bed or valley of a stream; also a strong thing or a hero.">the ravines</a> <a href="/hebrew/1516.htm" title="1516: wə·lag·gê·’ā·yō·wṯ (Conj-w, Prep-l, Art:: N-cp) -- A valley. Or gay; probably from the same root as gevah; a gorge.">and valleys,</a> <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.">that 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/2005.htm" title="2005: hin·nî (Interjection:: 1cs) -- Lo! behold! A primitive particle; lo!; also if.">Behold,</a> <a href="/hebrew/1696.htm" title="1696: dib·bar·tî (V-Piel-Perf-1cs) -- To speak. A primitive root; perhaps properly, to arrange; but used figuratively, to speak; rarely to subdue.">I have spoken</a> <a href="/hebrew/2534.htm" title="2534: ū·ḇa·ḥă·mā·ṯî (Conj-w, Prep-b:: N-fsc:: 1cs) -- Heat, rage. Or chemac; from yacham; heat; figuratively, anger, poison.">in My burning</a> <a href="/hebrew/7068.htm" title="7068: ḇə·qin·’ā·ṯî (Prep-b:: N-fsc:: 1cs) -- Ardor, zeal, jealousy. From qana'; jealousy or envy.">zeal</a> <a href="/hebrew/3282.htm" title="3282: ya·‘an (Adv) -- From an unused root meaning to pay attention; properly, heed; by implication, purpose; used adverbially to indicate the reason or cause.">because</a> <a href="/hebrew/5375.htm" title="5375: nə·śā·ṯem (V-Qal-Perf-2mp) -- Or nacah ('abad); a primitive root; to lift, in a great variety of applications, literal and figurative, absol. And rel.">you have endured</a> <a href="/hebrew/3639.htm" title="3639: kə·lim·maṯ (N-fsc) -- Insult, reproach, ignominy. From kalam; disgrace.">the reproach</a> <a href="/hebrew/1471.htm" title="1471: gō·w·yim (N-mp) -- Rarely goy; apparently from the same root as gevah; a foreign nation; hence, a Gentile; also a troop of animals, or a flight of locusts.">of the nations.</a> 7Therefore this is what the Lord GOD says: I have sworn with an uplifted hand that surely the nations around you will endure reproach of their own.…<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/62-4.htm">Isaiah 62:4</a> No longer will you be called Forsaken, nor your land named Desolate; but you will be called Hephzibah, and your land Beulah; for the LORD will take delight in you, and your land will be His bride. <a href="/isaiah/61-7.htm">Isaiah 61:7</a> Instead of shame, My people will have a double portion, and instead of humiliation, they will rejoice in their share; and so they will inherit a double portion in their land, and everlasting joy will be theirs. <a href="/jeremiah/32-41.htm">Jeremiah 32:41</a> Yes, I will rejoice in doing them good, and I will faithfully plant them in this land with all My heart and with all My soul. <a href="/joel/2-21.htm">Joel 2:21-22</a> Do not be afraid, O land; rejoice and be glad, for the LORD has done great things. / Do not be afraid, O beasts of the field, for the open pastures have turned green, the trees bear their fruit, and the fig tree and vine yield their best. <a href="/zechariah/8-12.htm">Zechariah 8:12</a> “For the seed will be prosperous, the vine will yield its fruit, the ground will yield its produce, and the skies will give their dew. To the remnant of this people I will give all these things as an inheritance. <a href="/isaiah/49-19.htm">Isaiah 49:19</a> For your ruined and desolate places and your ravaged land will now indeed be too small for your people, and those who devoured you will be far away. <a href="/isaiah/54-1.htm">Isaiah 54:1-3</a> “Shout for joy, O barren woman, who bears no children; break forth in song and cry aloud, you who have never travailed; because more are the children of the desolate woman than of her who has a husband,” says the LORD. / “Enlarge the site of your tent, stretch out the curtains of your dwellings, do not hold back. Lengthen your ropes and drive your stakes in deep. / For you will spread out to the right and left; your descendants will dispossess the nations and inhabit the desolate cities. <a href="/jeremiah/31-12.htm">Jeremiah 31:12</a> They will come and shout for joy on the heights of Zion; they will be radiant over the bounty of the LORD—the grain, new wine, and oil, and the young of the flocks and herds. Their life will be like a well-watered garden, and never again will they languish. <a href="/amos/9-13.htm">Amos 9:13-15</a> “Behold, the days are coming,” declares the LORD, “when the plowman will overtake the reaper and the treader of grapes, the sower of seed. The mountains will drip with sweet wine, with which all the hills will flow. / I will restore My people Israel from captivity; they will rebuild and inhabit the ruined cities. They will plant vineyards and drink their wine; they will make gardens and eat their fruit. / I will firmly plant them in their own land, never again to be uprooted from the land that I have given them,” says the LORD your God. <a href="/isaiah/35-1.htm">Isaiah 35:1-2</a> The wilderness and the dry land will be glad; the desert will rejoice and blossom like a rose. / It will bloom profusely and rejoice with joy and singing. The glory of Lebanon will be given to it, the splendor of Carmel and Sharon. They will see the glory of the LORD, the splendor of our God. <a href="/romans/8-19.htm">Romans 8:19-21</a> The creation waits in eager expectation for the revelation of the sons of God. / For the creation was subjected to futility, not by its own will, but because of the One who subjected it, in hope / that the creation itself will be set free from its bondage to decay and brought into the glorious freedom of the children of God. <a href="/romans/11-26.htm">Romans 11:26-27</a> And so all Israel will be saved, as it is written: “The Deliverer will come from Zion; He will remove godlessness from Jacob. / And this is My covenant with them when I take away their sins.” <a href="/2_corinthians/1-20.htm">2 Corinthians 1:20</a> For all the promises of God are “Yes” in Christ. And so through Him, our “Amen” is spoken to the glory of God. <a href="/hebrews/6-13.htm">Hebrews 6:13-15</a> When God made His promise to Abraham, since He had no one greater to swear by, He swore by Himself, / saying, “I will surely bless you and multiply your descendants.” / And so Abraham, after waiting patiently, obtained the promise. <a href="/revelation/21-1.htm">Revelation 21:1-4</a> Then I saw a new heaven and a new earth, for the first heaven and earth had passed away, and the sea was no more. / I saw the holy city, the new Jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from God, prepared as a bride adorned for her husband. / And I heard a loud voice from the throne saying: “Behold, the dwelling place of God is with man, and He will dwell with them. They will be His people, and God Himself will be with them as their God. ...</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>Prophesy therefore concerning the land of Israel, and say to the mountains, and to the hills, to the rivers, and to the valleys, Thus said the Lord GOD; Behold, I have spoken in my jealousy and in my fury, because you have borne the shame of the heathen:<a href="/ezekiel/36-4.htm">Ezekiel 36:4,5,15</a> Therefore, ye mountains of Israel, hear the word of the Lord GOD; Thus saith the Lord GOD to the mountains, and to the hills, to the rivers, and to the valleys, to the desolate wastes, and to the cities that are forsaken, which became a prey and derision to the residue of the heathen that are round about; … <a href="/ezekiel/34-29.htm">Ezekiel 34:29</a> And I will raise up for them a plant of renown, and they shall be no more consumed with hunger in the land, neither bear the shame of the heathen any more.<a href="/psalms/74-10.htm">Psalm 74:10,18,23</a> O God, how long shall the adversary reproach? shall the enemy blaspheme thy name for ever? … <div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/ezekiel/32-25.htm">Borne</a> <a href="/ezekiel/30-15.htm">Fury</a> <a href="/ezekiel/36-5.htm">Heathen</a> <a href="/ezekiel/36-4.htm">Hills</a> <a href="/ezekiel/36-4.htm">Israel</a> <a href="/ezekiel/36-5.htm">Jealousy</a> <a href="/ezekiel/36-4.htm">Mountains</a> <a href="/ezekiel/36-5.htm">Nations</a> <a href="/ezekiel/36-3.htm">Prophesy</a> <a href="/ezekiel/36-4.htm">Rivers</a> <a href="/ezekiel/34-29.htm">Shame</a> <a href="/ezekiel/36-4.htm">Streams</a> <a href="/ezekiel/36-4.htm">Valleys</a> <a href="/ezekiel/36-4.htm">Watercourses</a> <a href="/ezekiel/35-11.htm">Wrath</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/ezekiel/39-26.htm">Borne</a> <a href="/ezekiel/36-18.htm">Fury</a> <a href="/ezekiel/36-7.htm">Heathen</a> <a href="/hosea/4-13.htm">Hills</a> <a href="/ezekiel/36-8.htm">Israel</a> <a href="/ezekiel/38-19.htm">Jealousy</a> <a href="/ezekiel/36-8.htm">Mountains</a> <a href="/ezekiel/36-7.htm">Nations</a> <a href="/ezekiel/37-4.htm">Prophesy</a> <a href="/ezekiel/47-9.htm">Rivers</a> <a href="/ezekiel/36-7.htm">Shame</a> <a href="/joel/1-20.htm">Streams</a> <a href="/micah/1-4.htm">Valleys</a> <a href="/judges/5-15.htm">Watercourses</a> <a href="/ezekiel/36-18.htm">Wrath</a><div class="vheading2">Ezekiel 36</div>1. <a href="/ezekiel/36-1.htm">The land of Israel is comforted, by destruction of the heathen, who spitefully used it</a> 8. <a href="/ezekiel/36-8.htm">and by the blessings of God promised unto it</a> 16. <a href="/ezekiel/36-16.htm">Israel was rejected for their sin</a> 21. <a href="/ezekiel/36-21.htm">and shall be restored without their desert</a> 25. <a href="/ezekiel/36-25.htm">The blessings of Christ's kingdom</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/36.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/36.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>Therefore, prophesy concerning the land of Israel This phrase indicates a divine command to Ezekiel to deliver a message specifically about the land of Israel. The land holds significant covenantal importance, as it was promised to Abraham and his descendants (<a href="/genesis/12-7.htm">Genesis 12:7</a>). The prophecy underscores God's ongoing relationship with Israel despite their exile and judgment. The land is not just a physical territory but a symbol of God's promises and faithfulness.and tell the mountains and hills, the ravines and valleys, The mention of geographical features emphasizes the totality of the land. Mountains and hills often symbolize strength and permanence in biblical literature, while ravines and valleys can represent vulnerability and low points. This comprehensive address signifies that God's message is for the entire land, reflecting its restoration and future blessing. It also echoes the language of creation, where all elements of nature are called to witness God's actions (<a href="/psalms/98-8.htm">Psalm 98:8</a>).that this is what the Lord GOD says: This phrase asserts the authority of the message, coming directly from the sovereign Lord. The use of "Lord GOD" (Adonai Yahweh) highlights both His lordship and covenantal name, emphasizing His power and faithfulness. It assures the audience that the prophecy is not from human origin but divine, demanding attention and reverence.Behold, I have spoken in My burning zeal God's "burning zeal" reflects His passionate commitment to His people and His land. This zeal is often associated with God's holiness and righteousness, driving Him to act against sin and injustice (<a href="/isaiah/9-7.htm">Isaiah 9:7</a>). It conveys the intensity of God's emotions and His determination to restore Israel, contrasting with His previous judgments due to their disobedience.because you have endured the reproach of the nations. This phrase acknowledges the suffering and humiliation Israel faced from surrounding nations. Historically, Israel's exile and the destruction of Jerusalem led to scorn and derision from other peoples (<a href="/lamentations/2-15.htm">Lamentations 2:15-16</a>). The reproach signifies both the consequences of Israel's sin and the nations' misunderstanding of God's purposes. God's response in zeal indicates His intention to vindicate His name and His people, promising restoration and honor (<a href="/ezekiel/36-22.htm">Ezekiel 36:22-23</a>).<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/e/ezekiel.htm">Ezekiel</a> A prophet of God who ministered to the Israelites during their Babylonian exile. He conveyed God's messages of judgment and restoration. 2. <a href="/topical/t/the_land_of_israel.htm">The Land of Israel</a> The geographical region promised to the descendants of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. It holds significant spiritual and historical importance for the Israelites. 3. <a href="/topical/m/mountains,_hills,_ravines,_and_valleys.htm">Mountains, Hills, Ravines, and Valleys</a> These geographical features symbolize the entirety of the land of Israel, emphasizing the comprehensive nature of God's message. 4. <a href="/topical/t/the_nations.htm">The Nations</a> Refers to the surrounding peoples and countries that have scorned and oppressed Israel, contributing to its suffering and reproach. 5. <a href="/topical/t/the_lord_god.htm">The Lord GOD</a> The sovereign and covenant-keeping God of Israel, who speaks through His prophet Ezekiel with authority and purpose.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/g/god's_jealousy_and_wrath.htm">God's Jealousy and Wrath</a> God's jealousy is not like human jealousy; it is a righteous zeal for His people and His name. His wrath is a response to injustice and sin. <a href="/topical/e/endurance_of_reproach.htm">Endurance of Reproach</a> The suffering and reproach Israel faced from the nations serve as a reminder of the consequences of turning away from God, but also of His promise to restore. <a href="/topical/p/prophetic_assurance.htm">Prophetic Assurance</a> God's promises through the prophets assure us of His faithfulness. Even when we face trials, we can trust in His ultimate plan for restoration. <a href="/topical/h/holistic_restoration.htm">Holistic Restoration</a> God's message to the land of Israel symbolizes a complete restoration—spiritual, physical, and national. This reflects His desire for holistic renewal in our lives. <a href="/topical/h/hope_in_god's_sovereignty.htm">Hope in God's Sovereignty</a> Despite current circumstances, believers can find hope in God's sovereign control and His commitment to fulfill His promises.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_ezekiel_36.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Ezekiel 36</a> <a href="/q/ezekiel_6_2-3__literal_mountains'_fate.htm">In Ezekiel 6:2-3, how can an address to literal mountains make sense, and is there any historical or archaeological record of a catastrophe specifically targeting these mountains?</a> <a href="/q/why_does_the_region_still_face_droughts.htm">If the land was to become abundantly fruitful (Ezekiel 36:8-9), why does modern agriculture in that region still struggle with droughts and other environmental challenges?</a> <a href="/q/evidence_of_edom_denying_israel_passage.htm">Numbers 20:14-21 - Is there any historical or archaeological evidence supporting Edom's refusal to allow Israel passage?</a> <a href="/q/main_themes_in_ezekiel.htm">What are the main themes in the Book of Ezekiel?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/ezekiel/36.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verses 6, 7. - Because ye have borne the shame of the heathen (i.e. the shame cast upon you by the heathen, see <a href="/ezekiel/34-29.htm">Ezekiel 34:29</a>)... surely the heathen that are about you, they shall bear their shame. Not the shame which should be cast upon them by Israel, which would be retaliation, but their own shame - the shame due to them in virtue of the Divine law of retribution (<a href="/ezekiel/16-52.htm">Ezekiel 16:52</a>), their own curses come home to roost, Ezekiel seeming to distinguish between retaliation and retribution. "The law [of retribution] is demanded by the absolute righteousness of God. The judicial visitations of God cannot possibly be one-sided. Punishment can so much the less strike Israel alone, as precisely in its punishment the deep degradation of heathendom, its apostasy from God and its pride, has set itself forth in the most striking way" (Havernick). The certainty that this law would operate in the case of the heathen no less than in that of Israel, the prophet expresses by representing Jehovah as having lifted up his hand, or sworn that it should be so (comp. <a href="/ezekiel/20-5.htm">Ezekiel 20:5, 6, 15, 23, 28</a>; <a href="/ezekiel/47-14.htm">Ezekiel 47:14</a>; <a href="/exodus/6-8.htm">Exodus 6:8</a>; <a href="/numbers/14-30.htm">Numbers 14:30</a>; <a href="/deuteronomy/32-40.htm">Deuteronomy 32:40</a>; and Virgil, 'AEneid,' 12:195, "Teaditque ad sidera dextram"). <a href="/commentaries/ezekiel/36-6.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>Therefore, לָכֵ֕ן (lā·ḵên) Adverb <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3651.htm">Strong's 3651: </a> So -- thus prophesy הִנָּבֵ֖א (hin·nā·ḇê) Verb - Nifal - Imperative - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5012.htm">Strong's 5012: </a> To prophesy, speak, by inspiration concerning עַל־ (‘al-) Preposition <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5921.htm">Strong's 5921: </a> Above, over, upon, against the land אַדְמַ֣ת (’aḏ·maṯ) Noun - feminine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_127.htm">Strong's 127: </a> Ground, land of Israel יִשְׂרָאֵ֑ל (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 and tell וְאָמַרְתָּ֡ (wə·’ā·mar·tā) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - second person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_559.htm">Strong's 559: </a> To utter, say the mountains לֶהָרִ֣ים (le·hā·rîm) Preposition-l, Article | Noun - masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2022.htm">Strong's 2022: </a> Mountain, hill, hill country and hills, וְ֠לַגְּבָעוֹת (wə·lag·gə·ḇā·‘ō·wṯ) Conjunctive waw, Preposition-l, Article | Noun - feminine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1389.htm">Strong's 1389: </a> A hillock the ravines לָאֲפִיקִ֨ים (lā·’ă·p̄î·qîm) Preposition-l, Article | Noun - masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_650.htm">Strong's 650: </a> Containing, a tube, a bed, valley of a, stream, a strong thing, a hero and valleys, וְלַגֵּאָי֜וֹת (wə·lag·gê·’ā·yō·wṯ) Conjunctive waw, Preposition-l, Article | Noun - common plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1516.htm">Strong's 1516: </a> A valley that 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: אָמַ֣ר ׀ (’ā·mar) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_559.htm">Strong's 559: </a> To utter, say ‘Behold, הִנְנִ֨י (hin·nî) Interjection | first person common singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2005.htm">Strong's 2005: </a> Lo! behold! I have spoken דִּבַּ֔רְתִּי (dib·bar·tî) Verb - Piel - Perfect - first person common singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1696.htm">Strong's 1696: </a> To arrange, to speak, to subdue in My burning וּבַחֲמָתִי֙ (ū·ḇa·ḥă·mā·ṯî) Conjunctive waw, Preposition-b | Noun - feminine singular construct | first person common singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2534.htm">Strong's 2534: </a> Heat, anger, poison zeal בְקִנְאָתִ֤י (ḇə·qin·’ā·ṯî) Preposition-b | Noun - feminine singular construct | first person common singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7068.htm">Strong's 7068: </a> Ardor, zeal, jealousy because יַ֛עַן (ya·‘an) Adverb <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3282.htm">Strong's 3282: </a> Heed, purpose, to indicate the reason, cause you have endured נְשָׂאתֶֽם׃ (nə·śā·ṯem) Verb - Qal - Perfect - second person masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5375.htm">Strong's 5375: </a> To lift, carry, take the reproach כְּלִמַּ֥ת (kə·lim·maṯ) Noun - feminine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3639.htm">Strong's 3639: </a> Insult, reproach, ignominy of the nations.? גּוֹיִ֖ם (gō·w·yim) Noun - masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1471.htm">Strong's 1471: </a> A foreign nation, a Gentile, a troop of animals, a flight of locusts <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/ezekiel/36-6.htm">Ezekiel 36:6 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/ezekiel/36-6.htm">Ezekiel 36:6 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/ezekiel/36-6.htm">Ezekiel 36:6 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/ezekiel/36-6.htm">Ezekiel 36:6 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/ezekiel/36-6.htm">Ezekiel 36:6 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/ezekiel/36-6.htm">Ezekiel 36:6 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/ezekiel/36-6.htm">Ezekiel 36:6 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/ezekiel/36-6.htm">Ezekiel 36:6 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/ezekiel/36-6.htm">Ezekiel 36:6 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/ezekiel/36-6.htm">Ezekiel 36:6 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/ezekiel/36-6.htm">OT Prophets: Ezekiel 36:6 Therefore prophesy concerning the land of Israel (Ezek. 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