Ezekiel 39:22-23

22 "And the house of Israel will 1know that I am the LORD their God from that day onward.
23 "The nations will know that the house of Israel went into exile for their 2iniquity because * they acted treacherously against Me, and I 3hid My face from them; so I gave them into the hand of their adversaries, and all of them fell by the sword.

Ezekiel 39:22-23 Meaning and Commentary

INTRODUCTION TO EZEKIEL 39

This chapter is a continuation of the prophecy of the destruction of Gog, which is both repeated, and more largely described, Eze 39:1-8, then follows an account of the burning of his weapons of war, which will last seven years in burning, during which time there will be no need of the use of wood, Eze 39:9,10, and of the burial of him, and many of his army; the place where, and the time that will be taken up in doing this, even seven months, are observed, Eze 39:11-16, and every feathered fowl and beast of the field are called upon to feed on the flesh of those that are left unburied, Eze 39:17-20 and by all this the glory of the Lord will be seen, known, and acknowledged, both by the Heathens, and by the house of Israel, Eze 39:21,22, and the former will also be informed that the present captivity of the Jews has been for their sins and transgressions, Eze 39:23,24, and the chapter is concluded with a promise of their return from captivity, when they shall know the Lord, and their interest in him; who will after this no more hide his face from them, but pour out his Spirit upon them, under whose influence they shall ever continue, Eze 39:25-29.

Cross References 3

  • 1. Jeremiah 24:7
  • 2. Jeremiah 22:8, 9; Jeremiah 44:22; Ezekiel 36:18, 19
  • 3. Isaiah 1:15; Isaiah 59:2; Ezekiel 39:29
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