New International Version “They will know that I am the LORD, when I disperse them among the nations and scatter them through the countries. New Living Translation And when I scatter them among the nations, they will know that I am the LORD. English Standard Version And they shall know that I am the LORD, when I disperse them among the nations and scatter them among the countries. Berean Standard Bible And they will know that I am the LORD, when I disperse them among the nations and scatter them throughout the countries. Berean Literal Bible And they will know that I am YHWH, in My dispersing them among the nations and scattering them throughout the lands. King James Bible And they shall know that I am the LORD, when I shall scatter them among the nations, and disperse them in the countries. New King James Version “Then they shall know that I am the LORD, when I scatter them among the nations and disperse them throughout the countries. New American Standard Bible So they will know that I am the LORD, when I disperse them among the nations and scatter them among the countries. NASB 1995 “So they will know that I am the LORD when I scatter them among the nations and spread them among the countries. NASB 1977 “So they will know that I am the LORD when I scatter them among the nations, and spread them among the countries. Legacy Standard Bible So they will know that I am Yahweh when I scatter them among the nations and spread them among the countries. Amplified Bible So they will know and understand fully that I am the LORD when I scatter them among the nations and disperse them among the [pagan] countries. Berean Annotated Bible And they will know that I am the LORD {YHWH}, when I disperse them among the nations and scatter them throughout the countries. Christian Standard Bible They will know that I am the LORD when I disperse them among the nations and scatter them among the countries. Holman Christian Standard Bible They will know that I am Yahweh when I disperse them among the nations and scatter them among the countries. American Standard Version And they shall know that I am Jehovah, when I shall disperse them among the nations, and scatter them through the countries. Contemporary English Version The LORD will force the rest of the people in Jerusalem to live in foreign nations, where they will realize that he has done all these things. English Revised Version And they shall know that I am the LORD, when I shall disperse them among the nations, and scatter them through the countries. GOD'S WORD® Translation Then they will know that I am the LORD, because I will scatter them among the nations and force them into other countries. Good News Translation "When I scatter them among the other nations and in foreign countries, they will know that I am the LORD. International Standard Version they'll learn that I am the LORD, when I've dispersed them among the nations and scattered them throughout the earth."'" NET Bible "Then they will know that I am the LORD when I disperse them among the nations and scatter them among foreign countries. New Heart English Bible They shall know that I am the LORD, when I shall disperse them among the nations, and scatter them through the countries. Webster's Bible Translation And they shall know that I am the LORD, when I shall scatter them among the nations, and disperse them in the countries. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleAnd they will know that I am the LORD, when I disperse them among the nations and scatter them throughout the countries. World English Bible “‘They will know that I am Yahweh when I disperse them among the nations and scatter them through the countries. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd they have known that I [am] YHWH, in My scattering them among nations, and I have spread them through lands; Berean Literal Bible And they will know that I am YHWH, in My dispersing them among the nations and scattering them throughout the lands. Young's Literal Translation And they have known that I am Jehovah, in My scattering them among nations, and I have spread them through lands; Smith's Literal Translation And they shall know that I am Jehovah, in my scattering them in the nations; and I scattered them in the lands. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd they shall know that I am the Lord, when I shall have dispersed them among the nations, and scattered them in the countries. Catholic Public Domain Version And they shall know that I am the Lord, when I will have dispersed them among the Gentiles, and will have sowed them among the lands. New American Bible Then they shall know that I am the LORD, when I disperse them among the nations and scatter them throughout the lands. New Revised Standard Version And they shall know that I am the LORD, when I disperse them among the nations and scatter them through the countries. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd they shall know that I am the LORD, when I shall scatter them among the nations and disperse them in the countries. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And they shall know that I AM LORD JEHOVAH, I who scattered them among the nations, and I scattered them into the lands OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And they shall know that I am the LORD, when I shall scatter them among the nations, and disperse them in the countries. Brenton Septuagint Translation And they shall know that I am the Lord, when I have scattered them among the nations; and I will disperse them in the countries. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible (Voice ▾ Musical ▾) Context Signs of the Coming Captivity…14And I will scatter to every wind all the attendants around him and all his troops, and I will draw a sword to chase after them. 15And they will know that I am the LORD, when I disperse them among the nations and scatter them throughout the countries. 16But I will spare a few of them from sword and famine and plague, so that in the nations to which they go, they can recount all their abominations. Then they will know that I am the LORD.”… Cross References And they will know that I am the LORD, Exodus 7:5 And the Egyptians will know that I am the LORD, when I stretch out My hand against Egypt and bring the Israelites out from among them.” Exodus 14:4 And I will harden Pharaoh’s heart so that he will pursue them. But I will gain honor by means of Pharaoh and all his army, and the Egyptians will know that I am the LORD.” So this is what the Israelites did. Ezekiel 6:7 The slain will fall among you, and you will know that I am the LORD. when I disperse them among the nations Deuteronomy 4:27 Then the LORD will scatter you among the peoples, and only a few of you will survive among the nations to which the LORD will drive you. Deuteronomy 28:64 Then the LORD will scatter you among all the nations, from one end of the earth to the other, and there you will worship other gods, gods of wood and stone, which neither you nor your fathers have known. Leviticus 26:33 But I will scatter you among the nations and will draw out a sword after you as your land becomes desolate and your cities are laid waste. and scatter them throughout the countries. Ezekiel 29:12 I will make the land of Egypt a desolation among desolate lands, and her cities will lie desolate for forty years among the ruined cities. And I will disperse the Egyptians among the nations and scatter them throughout the countries. Ezekiel 30:26 I will disperse the Egyptians among the nations and scatter them throughout the lands. Then they will know that I am the LORD.” Ezekiel 22:15 I will disperse you among the nations and scatter you throughout the lands; I will purge your uncleanness. Jeremiah 24:7 I will give them a heart to know Me, that I am the LORD. They will be My people, and I will be their God, for they will return to Me with all their heart. Jeremiah 29:13-14 You will seek Me and find Me when you search for Me with all your heart. / I will be found by you, declares the LORD, and I will restore you from captivity and gather you from all the nations and places to which I have banished you, declares the LORD. I will restore you to the place from which I sent you into exile.” Ezekiel 11:10 You will fall by the sword, and I will judge you even to the borders of Israel. Then you will know that I am the LORD. Ezekiel 20:42 Then you will know that I am the LORD, when I bring you into the land of Israel, the land that I swore to give your fathers. Ezekiel 36:11 I will fill you with people and animals, and they will multiply and be fruitful. I will make you as inhabited as you once were, and I will make you prosper more than before. Then you will know that I am the LORD. Ezekiel 39:28 Then they will know that I am the LORD their God, when I regather them to their own land, not leaving any of them behind after their exile among the nations. Isaiah 49:23 Kings will be your foster fathers, and their queens your nursing mothers. They will bow to you facedown and lick the dust at your feet. Then you will know that I am the LORD; those who hope in Me will never be put to shame.” Treasury of Scripture And they shall know that I am the LORD, when I shall scatter them among the nations, and disperse them in the countries. Ezekiel 12:16,20 But I will leave a few men of them from the sword, from the famine, and from the pestilence; that they may declare all their abominations among the heathen whither they come; and they shall know that I am the LORD… Ezekiel 5:13 Thus shall mine anger be accomplished, and I will cause my fury to rest upon them, and I will be comforted: and they shall know that I the LORD have spoken it in my zeal, when I have accomplished my fury in them. Ezekiel 6:7,14 And the slain shall fall in the midst of you, and ye shall know that I am the LORD… Jump to Previous Countries Disperse Driving Flight Lands Nations Scatter Scattering SpreadJump to Next Countries Disperse Driving Flight Lands Nations Scatter Scattering SpreadEzekiel 12 1. Under the type of Ezekiel's removing8. is shown the captivity of Zedekiah 17. Ezekiel's trembling shows the Jews' desolation 21. The Jews' presumptuous proverb is reproved 26. The speediness of the vision And they will know that I am the LORD, God’s judgment would confirm His sovereignty before Israel and the surrounding nations. The fulfillment of His warnings would show that He alone rules over His people, their land, and the nations. Exo 7:5 And the Egyptians will know that I am the LORD,… when I disperse them among the nations Israel’s dispersion, or exile, came as judgment for persistent rebellion, idolatry, and covenant unfaithfulness. Babylon’s conquest of Judah would remove many from the land God had given their fathers. Deu 4:27 Then the LORD will scatter you among the peoples,… and scatter them throughout the countries. The people would be carried into foreign lands, losing the security and order of life in Judah. Yet their scattering would not end God’s purposes for Israel; He would preserve a remnant and later bring restoration according to His promise. Ezk 29:12 I will make the land of Egypt a desolation… Persons / Places / Events 1. EzekielA prophet during the Babylonian exile, tasked with delivering God's messages to the Israelites. 2. Israelites The people of Israel, who are being warned of impending judgment due to their disobedience. 3. Babylonian Exile The period when the Israelites were taken captive by Babylon, serving as a backdrop for Ezekiel's prophecies. 4. Nations Refers to the various countries among which the Israelites will be scattered. 5. The LORD (YHWH) The covenant God of Israel, emphasizing His sovereignty and justice. Teaching Points God's Sovereignty and JusticeGod's actions in dispersing the Israelites demonstrate His control over nations and His commitment to justice. Believers are reminded of the importance of living in obedience to God's commands. Recognition of God The ultimate purpose of God's judgment is that people will know He is the LORD. This underscores the importance of acknowledging God's authority in our lives. Consequences of Disobedience The scattering of the Israelites serves as a warning about the serious consequences of turning away from God. It encourages believers to remain faithful and obedient. Hope in Exile Even in judgment, there is hope for restoration. Believers can find comfort in knowing that God's discipline is meant to bring us back to Him. Community and Accountability The dispersion highlights the collective responsibility of the community to uphold God's laws. It encourages believers to support one another in faithfulness. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Ezekiel 12:15?2. How does Ezekiel 12:15 demonstrate God's sovereignty over nations and individuals? 3. What does "know that I am the LORD" reveal about God's character? 4. How can Ezekiel 12:15 deepen our understanding of God's judgment and mercy? 5. In what ways does Ezekiel 12:15 connect with other prophetic warnings in Scripture? 6. How can we apply the lessons of Ezekiel 12:15 in our daily lives? 7. What does Ezekiel 12:15 reveal about God's judgment on Israel? 8. How does Ezekiel 12:15 challenge our understanding of divine justice? 9. What historical events does Ezekiel 12:15 refer to? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Ezekiel 12? Ezekiel 12:15 teaches that exile is God’s purposeful instrument: He scatters His people so they finally recognize Him as the LORD. Judgment is both disciplinary and revelatory, vindicating His holy name, exposing idolatry, and preparing the way for eventual restoration. When God’s people grasp who He is—even through hardship—His ultimate aim is fulfilled. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew And they will knowוְיָדְע֖וּ (wə·yā·ḏə·‘ū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - third person common plural Strong's 3045: To know that כִּֽי־ (kî-) Conjunction Strong's 3588: A relative conjunction I אֲנִ֣י (’ă·nî) Pronoun - first person common singular Strong's 589: I am the LORD יְהוָ֑ה (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel when I disperse בַּהֲפִיצִ֤י (ba·hă·p̄î·ṣî) Preposition-b | Verb - Hifil - Infinitive construct | first person common singular Strong's 6327: To be dispersed or scattered them אוֹתָם֙ (’ō·w·ṯām) Direct object marker | third person masculine plural Strong's 853: Untranslatable mark of the accusative case among the nations בַּגּוֹיִ֔ם (bag·gō·w·yim) Preposition-b, Article | Noun - masculine plural Strong's 1471: A foreign nation, a Gentile, a troop of animals, a flight of locusts and scatter וְזֵרִיתִ֥י (wə·zê·rî·ṯî) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Piel - Conjunctive perfect - first person common singular Strong's 2219: To toss about, to diffuse, winnow them אוֹתָ֖ם (’ō·w·ṯām) Direct object marker | third person masculine plural Strong's 853: Untranslatable mark of the accusative case throughout the countries. בָּאֲרָצֽוֹת׃ (bā·’ă·rā·ṣō·wṯ) Preposition-b, Article | Noun - feminine plural Strong's 776: Earth, land Additonal Resources Ezekiel 12:15 Blue Letter BibleEzekiel 12:15 Bible Gateway Ezekiel 12:15 Bible.com Ezekiel 12:15 NIV |
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