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⇱ Ezekiel 5:8 Therefore this is what the Lord GOD says: 'Behold, I Myself am against you, Jerusalem, and I will execute judgments among you in the sight of the nations.

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New International Version
“Therefore this is what the Sovereign LORD says: I myself am against you, Jerusalem, and I will inflict punishment on you in the sight of the nations.

New Living Translation
Therefore, I myself, the Sovereign LORD, am now your enemy. I will punish you publicly while all the nations watch.

English Standard Version
therefore thus says the Lord GOD: Behold, I, even I, am against you. And I will execute judgments in your midst in the sight of the nations.

Berean Standard Bible
Therefore this is what the Lord GOD says: ‘Behold, I Myself am against you, Jerusalem, and I will execute judgments among you in the sight of the nations.

King James Bible
Therefore thus saith the Lord GOD; Behold, I, even I, am against thee, and will execute judgments in the midst of thee in the sight of the nations.

New King James Version
therefore thus says the Lord GOD: ‘Indeed I, even I, am against you and will execute judgments in your midst in the sight of the nations.

New American Standard Bible
therefore, this is what the Lord GOD says: ‘Behold, I, even I, am against you, and I will execute judgments among you in the sight of the nations.

NASB 1995
therefore, thus says the Lord GOD, ‘Behold, I, even I, am against you, and I will execute judgments among you in the sight of the nations.

NASB 1977
therefore, thus says the Lord GOD, ‘Behold, I, even I, am against you, and I will execute judgments among you in the sight of the nations.

Legacy Standard Bible
therefore, thus says Lord Yahweh, ‘Behold, I, even I, am against you, and I will execute judgments among you in the sight of the nations.

Amplified Bible
therefore, thus says the Lord GOD, ‘Behold, I, I Myself, am against you, and I will execute judgments among you in the sight of the nations.

Christian Standard Bible
therefore, this is what the Lord GOD says: See, I myself am against you, Jerusalem, and I will execute judgments within you in the sight of the nations.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
therefore, this is what the Lord GOD says: See, I am against you, Jerusalem, and I will execute judgments within you in the sight of the nations.

American Standard Version
therefore thus saith the Lord Jehovah: Behold, I, even I, am against thee; and I will execute judgments in the midst of thee in the sight of the nations.

Contemporary English Version
Now all those nations will watch as I turn against you and punish you

English Revised Version
therefore thus saith the Lord GOD: Behold, I, even I, am against thee; and I will execute judgments in the midst of thee in the sight of the nations.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
"So this is what the Almighty LORD says: I, too, am against you, and I will punish you in front of the nations.

Good News Translation
And so I, the Sovereign LORD, am telling you that I am your enemy. I will pass judgment on you where all the nations can see it.

International Standard Version
"Therefore this is what the Lord GOD says: 'Watch out! I—that's right, even I—am against you. I'll carry out my sentence among you right in front of the nations.

NET Bible
"Therefore this is what the sovereign LORD says: I--even I--am against you, and I will execute judgment among you while the nations watch.

New Heart English Bible
therefore thus says the Lord GOD: 'Look, I, even I, am against you; and I will execute judgments in the midst of you in the sight of the nations.

Webster's Bible Translation
Therefore thus saith the Lord GOD; Behold, I, even I, am against thee, and will execute judgments in the midst of thee in the sight of the nations.
Majority Text Translations
Majority Standard Bible
Therefore this is what the Lord GOD says: ‘Behold, I Myself am against you, Jerusalem, and I will execute judgments among you in the sight of the nations.

World English Bible
therefore the Lord Yahweh says: ‘Behold, I, even I, am against you; and I will execute judgments among you in the sight of the nations.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
Therefore, thus said Lord YHWH: “Behold, I [am] against you, even I, "" And I have done judgments in your midst, "" Before the eyes of the nations.

Young's Literal Translation
Therefore, thus said the Lord Jehovah: Lo, I am against thee, even I, And I have done in thy midst judgments, Before the eyes of the nations.

Smith's Literal Translation
For this, thus said the Lord Jehovah: Behold me, me also, against thee, and I did judgments in the midst of thee before the eyes of the nations.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
Therefore thus saith the Lord God: Behold I come against thee, and I myself will execute judgments in the midst of thee in the sight of the Gentiles.

Catholic Public Domain Version
therefore, thus says the Lord God: Behold, I am against you, and I myself will accomplish judgments in your midst, in the sight of the Gentiles.

New American Bible
therefore, thus says the Lord GOD: See, I am coming against you! I will carry out judgments among you while the nations look on.

New Revised Standard Version
therefore thus says the Lord GOD: I, I myself, am coming against you; I will execute judgments among you in the sight of the nations.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
Therefore thus says the LORD God: Behold I, even I, am against you, and will execute judgments in your midst in the sight of the nations.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
Because of this, thus says THE LORD OF LORDS: “Behold, I am against you, and I shall make judgments within you before the eyes of all the nations
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
therefore thus saith the Lord GOD: Behold, I, even I, am against thee, and I will execute judgments in the midst of thee in the sight of the nations.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
Behold, I am against thee, and I will execute judgement in the midst of thee in the sight of the nations.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Judgment Against Jerusalem
…7Therefore this is what the Lord GOD says: ‘You have been more insubordinate than the nations around you; you have not walked in My statutes or kept My ordinances, nor have you even conformed to the ordinances of the nations around you.’ 8Therefore this is what the Lord GOD says: ‘Behold, I Myself am against you, Jerusalem, and I will execute judgments among you in the sight of the nations. 9Because of all your abominations, I will do to you what I have never done before and will never do again.…

Cross References
Jeremiah 21:5
And I Myself will fight against you with an outstretched hand and a mighty arm, with anger, fury, and great wrath.

Lamentations 2:4
He has bent His bow like an enemy; His right hand is positioned. Like a foe He has killed all who were pleasing to the eye; He has poured out His wrath like fire on the tent of the Daughter of Zion.

Isaiah 63:10
But they rebelled and grieved His Holy Spirit. So He turned and became their enemy, and He Himself fought against them.

Leviticus 26:28
then I will walk in fury against you, and I, even I, will punish you sevenfold for your sins.

Deuteronomy 32:41-42
when I sharpen My flashing sword, and My hand grasps it in judgment, I will take vengeance on My adversaries and repay those who hate Me. / I will make My arrows drunk with blood, while My sword devours flesh—the blood of the slain and captives, the heads of the enemy leaders.”

2 Kings 22:13
“Go and inquire of the LORD for me, for the people, and for all Judah concerning the words in this book that has been found. For great is the wrath of the LORD that burns against us because our fathers have not obeyed the words of this book by doing all that is written about us.”

Jeremiah 30:23-24
Behold, the storm of the LORD has gone out with fury, a whirlwind swirling down upon the heads of the wicked. / The fierce anger of the LORD will not turn back until He has fully accomplished the purposes of His heart. In the days to come you will understand this.

Isaiah 1:24
Therefore the Lord GOD of Hosts, the Mighty One of Israel, declares: “Ah, I will be relieved of My foes and avenge Myself on My enemies.

Amos 3:2
“Only you have I known from all the families of the earth; therefore I will punish you for all your iniquities.”

Nahum 1:2
The LORD is a jealous and avenging God; the LORD is avenging and full of wrath. The LORD takes vengeance on His foes and reserves wrath for His enemies.

Revelation 16:19
The great city was split into three parts, and the cities of the nations collapsed. And God remembered Babylon the great and gave her the cup of the wine of the fury of His wrath.

Romans 1:18
The wrath of God is being revealed from heaven against all the godlessness and wickedness of men who suppress the truth by their wickedness.

Hebrews 10:30-31
For we know Him who said, “Vengeance is Mine; I will repay,” and again, “The Lord will judge His people.” / It is a fearful thing to fall into the hands of the living God.

Revelation 19:15
And from His mouth proceeds a sharp sword with which to strike down the nations, and He will rule them with an iron scepter. He treads the winepress of the fury of the wrath of God the Almighty.

Matthew 24:21
For at that time there will be great tribulation, unseen from the beginning of the world until now, and never to be seen again.


Ezekiel 15:7
And I will set my face against them; they shall go out from one fire, and another fire shall devour them; and ye shall know that I am the LORD, when I set my face against them.

Ezekiel 21:3
And say to the land of Israel, Thus saith the LORD; Behold, I am against thee, and will draw forth my sword out of his sheath, and will cut off from thee the righteous and the wicked.

Ezekiel 26:3
Therefore thus saith the Lord GOD; Behold, I am against thee, O Tyrus, and will cause many nations to come up against thee, as the sea causeth his waves to come up.

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Ezekiel 25:2-6
Son of man, set thy face against the Ammonites, and prophesy against them; …

Ezekiel 26:2
Son of man, because that Tyrus hath said against Jerusalem, Aha, she is broken that was the gates of the people: she is turned unto me: I shall be replenished, now she is laid waste:

Ezekiel 29:6,7
And all the inhabitants of Egypt shall know that I am the LORD, because they have been a staff of reed to the house of Israel…

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Ezekiel 5
1. Under the type of hair
5. is shown the judgment of Jerusalem for their rebellion
12. by famine, sword, and dispersion














Therefore this is what the Lord GOD says:
This phrase emphasizes the authority and divine origin of the message. The use of "Lord GOD" underscores the sovereignty and ultimate authority of God. In the context of Ezekiel, this phrase often introduces a direct message from God, highlighting the seriousness and certainty of the prophecy. It reflects the prophetic tradition where the prophet serves as a mouthpiece for God's words.

Behold, I Myself am against you, Jerusalem:
The phrase "I Myself am against you" indicates a personal and direct opposition from God, which is significant given that Jerusalem is the city chosen by God for His temple. This reflects the severity of Jerusalem's sin and the breach of covenant relationship. Historically, Jerusalem was the center of Jewish worship and identity, making this pronouncement particularly devastating. Theologically, it serves as a warning of the consequences of idolatry and unfaithfulness.

and I will execute judgments among you:
This phrase indicates that God will actively bring about justice and punishment. The term "judgments" suggests a legal decision, implying that Jerusalem's actions have been weighed and found wanting. This is consistent with the covenantal curses outlined in Deuteronomy 28, where disobedience leads to divine retribution. It also foreshadows the Babylonian siege and destruction of Jerusalem, a historical event that fulfilled this prophecy.

in the sight of the nations:
This phrase highlights the public nature of Jerusalem's judgment. It serves as a testimony to the surrounding nations of God's righteousness and justice. Theologically, it underscores the idea that Israel was meant to be a light to the nations, but their failure resulted in public discipline. This public judgment also serves as a warning to other nations about the consequences of turning away from God. It connects to the broader biblical theme of God's dealings with Israel being a witness to the world, as seen in passages like Isaiah 49:6.

Persons / Places / Events
1. Ezekiel
A prophet and priest during the Babylonian exile, tasked with delivering God's messages to the Israelites.

2. The Lord GOD
The sovereign and holy God of Israel, who is speaking through Ezekiel.

3. Jerusalem
The city representing the heart of Israel, which is the focus of God's judgment in this passage.

4. The Nations
The surrounding peoples who will witness God's judgment on Jerusalem.

5. Judgment
The divine retribution that God declares He will bring upon Jerusalem for their disobedience and idolatry.
Teaching Points
God's Sovereignty and Justice
God is sovereign and just, and His judgments are righteous. He holds His people accountable to the covenant they have entered with Him.

The Seriousness of Sin
Sin has serious consequences, and God does not overlook the rebellion of His people. This passage serves as a sobering reminder of the gravity of turning away from God.

Public Witness of God's Actions
God's actions are not done in secret; they serve as a witness to the nations. Our lives, too, are a testimony to those around us, reflecting either God's glory or our rebellion.

Call to Repentance
While this passage speaks of judgment, it also implicitly calls for repentance. Understanding the consequences of sin should lead us to seek God's mercy and turn back to Him.

Hope in Restoration
Even in judgment, there is hope for restoration. God's ultimate desire is for His people to return to Him, and His judgments are a means to that end.
Bible Study Questions and Answers
1. What is the meaning of Ezekiel 5:8?

2. How does Ezekiel 5:8 illustrate God's judgment against disobedience?

3. What actions led to God's declaration, "I Myself am against you"?

4. How can we avoid behaviors that provoke God's judgment like in Ezekiel 5:8?

5. What other scriptures emphasize God's response to rebellion and sin?

6. How should Ezekiel 5:8 influence our daily walk with God?

7. What does Ezekiel 5:8 reveal about God's judgment on Jerusalem?

8. How does Ezekiel 5:8 reflect God's sovereignty and justice?

9. Why does God declare Himself against Jerusalem in Ezekiel 5:8?

10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Ezekiel 5?

11. What are the key themes in Ezekiel's life story?

12. What are the Babylonian Captivity and Exile?

13. How does Micah 4:8 align with other prophecies about Zion’s future when some passages (e.g., Ezekiel 5) predict destruction rather than restoration?

14. Zechariah 8:13: How could the house of Judah and Israel become blessings to other nations in light of ongoing regional strife?
What Does Ezekiel 5:8 Mean
Therefore this is what the Lord GOD says

God Himself speaks, leaving no doubt about the source or certainty of the message. Throughout Scripture, when the Lord prefaces words this way, He is underscoring divine authority (see Isaiah 1:18; Jeremiah 1:4). The statement “Therefore” reaches back to the rebellion described earlier in Ezekiel 5:5-7—Jerusalem rejected God’s statutes just as Israel had in the wilderness (Numbers 14:11). As a righteous Judge, the Lord now must act in keeping with His own covenant warnings (Leviticus 26:14-17; Deuteronomy 28:15-20).

Key takeaways

• God’s pronouncements carry absolute weight.

• Divine judgment is never arbitrary; it responds to persistent disobedience.

Behold, I Myself am against you, Jerusalem

“Behold” calls for undivided attention. The shocking declaration that God is “against” His own people echoes passages like Jeremiah 21:13 and James 4:6, where God opposes the proud. Jerusalem—once the city where the Lord’s Name dwelt (1 Kings 11:36)—has become the object of His opposition because she mirrored the nations rather than reflecting His holiness (Ezekiel 5:6).

Consider

• Privilege does not immunize from accountability (Amos 3:2).

• When God sets Himself against someone, no ally can offset that opposition (Psalm 2:1-5).

and I will execute judgments among you

The Lord promises active, visible consequences: famine, plague, sword, and scattering (Ezekiel 5:12). These judgments fulfill earlier covenant stipulations (Leviticus 26:25-33). Similar language appears in Revelation 6:8, reminding us that God’s pattern of righteous judgment spans both covenants.

Notable points

• Judgment is an act of justice; God is not capricious but consistent with His revealed standards (Psalm 89:14).

• The purpose includes correction and the vindication of God’s holiness (Ezekiel 36:22-23).

in the sight of the nations

The discipline of Jerusalem would be public, reversing her intended role as a light to the nations (Isaiah 42:6). God’s open dealings serve two ends: exposing sin and magnifying His own glory among all peoples (Ezekiel 38:23). Similar public judgments occurred at the Exodus (Exodus 9:16) and Calvary, where Christ bore sin “in order that the world may know” the Father’s love and justice (John 17:23).

Highlights

• God educates surrounding nations by how He treats His covenant people (Deuteronomy 29:24-28).

• Public discipline underlines both the severity of sin and the faithfulness of God to His word.

summary

Ezekiel 5:8 is God’s sober declaration that He will personally stand against Jerusalem, carry out covenant-promised judgments, and do so openly before a watching world. The verse reminds us that divine privilege carries responsibility, that God’s justice is certain, and that His ultimate purpose is to display His holiness so that all nations may recognize Him as Lord.

(8) In the sight of the nations.--The conspicuousness of Israel's position (see under Ezekiel 5:5) made it necessary that the punishment for their failure to keep God's law should be as public as their sin. All had seen their unfaithfulness; all must see the consequent judgment.Verse 8. - Therefore, etc. The conjunction is emphatic. It was because Jerusalem, in her high estate had sinned so conspicuously that her punishment was to be equally conspicuous (comp. Lamentations 4:6; Amos 3:2).

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
Therefore,
לָכֵ֗ן (lā·ḵên)
Adverb
Strong's 3651: So -- thus

this is what
כֹּ֤ה (kōh)
Adverb
Strong's 3541: Like this, thus, here, now

the Lord
אֲדֹנָ֣י (’ă·ḏō·nāy)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 136: The Lord

GOD
יְהוִ֔ה (Yah·weh)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3069: YHWH

says:
אָמַר֙ (’ā·mar)
Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 559: To utter, say

‘Behold,
הִנְנִ֥י (hin·nî)
Interjection | first person common singular
Strong's 2005: Lo! behold!

I Myself am
אָ֑נִי (’ā·nî)
Pronoun - first person common singular
Strong's 589: I

against you, [Jerusalem],
עָלַ֖יִךְ (‘ā·la·yiḵ)
Preposition | second person feminine singular
Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against

and I will execute
וְעָשִׂ֧יתִי (wə·‘ā·śî·ṯî)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - first person common singular
Strong's 6213: To do, make

judgments
מִשְׁפָּטִ֖ים (miš·pā·ṭîm)
Noun - masculine plural
Strong's 4941: A verdict, a sentence, formal decree, divine law, penalty, justice, privilege, style

among you
בְתוֹכֵ֛ךְ (ḇə·ṯō·w·ḵêḵ)
Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct | second person feminine singular
Strong's 8432: A bisection, the centre

in the sight
לְעֵינֵ֥י (lə·‘ê·nê)
Preposition-l | Noun - cdc
Strong's 5869: An eye, a fountain

of the nations.
הַגּוֹיִֽם׃ (hag·gō·w·yim)
Article | Noun - masculine plural
Strong's 1471: A foreign nation, a Gentile, a troop of animals, a flight of locusts


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OT Prophets: Ezekiel 5:8 Therefore thus says the Lord Yahweh: Behold (Ezek. Eze Ezk)