Ezekiel 24:8

8 "That it may ¹cause wrath to come up to take vengeance, I have put her blood on the bare rock, That it may not be covered."

Ezekiel 24:8 Meaning and Commentary

Ezekiel 24:8

That it might cause fury to come up to take vengeance
Into the heart and mind of God, into his face, speaking after the manner of men; observing such gross and open wickedness, he determined within himself to show his resentment, manifest his wrath and displeasure, and take vengeance on such capital and impudent offenders: I have set her blood upon the top of a rock, that it might not be
covered;
by way of just retaliation; that as her sin was publicly committed, and no repentance shown for it, so her punishment should be open and manifest to all the world, and no forgiveness should be granted her. The Targum is,

``I have revealed their sins, because they have shed innocent blood openly, that it might not be forgiven.''

Ezekiel 24:8 In-Context

6 'Therefore, thus says the Lord GOD, "Woe to the bloody city, To the pot in which there is rust And whose rust has not gone out of it! Take out of it piece after piece, Without making a choice.

7 "For her blood is in her midst; She placed it on the bare rock; She did not pour it on the ground To cover it with dust.

8 "That it may cause wrath to come up to take vengeance, I have put her blood on the bare rock, That it may not be covered."

9 'Therefore, thus says the Lord GOD, "Woe to the bloody city! I also will make the pile great.

10 "Heap on the wood, kindle the fire, Boil the flesh well And mix in the spices, And let the bones be burned.

Cross References

• 1. Isaiah 26:21