Ezekiel 34:9

9 therefore, you shepherds, hear the word of the LORD:

Ezekiel 34:9 Meaning and Commentary

Ezekiel 34:9

Therefore, O ye shepherds, hear the word of the Lord.
] This is repeated, that it might be observed, and for the confirmation of it; it might be depended upon that what follows would be accomplished, unless they changed their conduct and behaviour; and, to leave them inexcusable, they are again called upon to hear what the Lord should say unto them. The Targum is,

``therefore, O ye wicked governors, return to the law, and I will have mercy on you; hearken to the doctrine of the law, and receive the word of the Lord.''

Ezekiel 34:9 In-Context

7 Therefore, you shepherds, hear the word of the LORD :

8 "As I live," declares the Lord GOD, "surely because My flock has become a prey, My flock has even become food for all the beasts of the field for lack of a shepherd, and My shepherds did not search for My flock, but rather the shepherds fed themselves and did not feed My flock;

9 therefore, you shepherds, hear the word of the LORD :

10 'Thus says the Lord GOD, "Behold, I am against the shepherds, and I will demand My sheep from them and make them cease from feeding sheep. So the shepherds will not feed themselves anymore, but I will deliver My flock from their mouth, so that they will not be food for them.""'

11 For thus says the Lord GOD, "Behold, I Myself will search for My sheep and seek them out.