New International Version So I will not look on them with pity or spare them, but I will bring down on their own heads what they have done.” New Living Translation So I will not spare them or have any pity on them. I will fully repay them for all they have done.” English Standard Version As for me, my eye will not spare, nor will I have pity; I will bring their deeds upon their heads.” Berean Standard Bible But as for Me, I will not look on them with pity, nor will I spare them. I will bring their deeds down upon their own heads.” Berean Literal Bible And I also—My eye will not show pity, and I will not have pity, their deeds on their own head I have put!” King James Bible And as for me also, mine eye shall not spare, neither will I have pity, but I will recompense their way upon their head. New King James Version And as for Me also, My eye will neither spare, nor will I have pity, but I will recompense their deeds on their own head.” New American Standard Bible But as for Me, My eye will have no pity nor will I spare, but I will bring their conduct upon their heads.” NASB 1995 “But as for Me, My eye will have no pity nor will I spare, but I will bring their conduct upon their heads.” NASB 1977 “But as for Me, My eye will have no pity nor shall I spare, but I shall bring their conduct upon their heads.” Legacy Standard Bible But as for Me, My eye will have no pity, nor will I spare, but I will put their way upon their heads.” Amplified Bible But as for Me, My eye will have no pity, nor will I spare, but I will bring their [wicked] conduct upon their [own] heads.” Berean Annotated Bible But as for Me, I will not look on them with pity, nor will I spare them. I will bring their deeds down upon their own heads. Christian Standard Bible But as for me, I will not show pity or spare them. I will bring their conduct down on their own heads.” Holman Christian Standard Bible But as for Me, I will not show pity or spare them. I will bring their actions down on their own heads.” American Standard Version And as for me also, mine eye shall not spare, neither will I have pity, but I will bring their way upon their head. Contemporary English Version And so I will not have pity on them or forgive them. They will be punished for what they have done." English Revised Version And as for me also, mine eye shall not spare, neither will I have pity, but I will bring their way upon their head. GOD'S WORD® Translation But I will not have compassion or feel sorry. I will do to them what they have done to others." Good News Translation But I will not have pity on them; I will do to them what they have done to others." International Standard Version So as for me, I'm not going to show pity, and I won't look in their direction with mercy. I'm repaying them for what they have done." NET Bible But as for me, my eye will not pity them nor will I spare them; I hereby repay them for what they have done." New Heart English Bible As for me also, my eye shall not spare, neither will I have pity, but I will bring their way on their head." Webster's Bible Translation And as for me also, my eye shall not spare, neither will I have pity, but I will recompense their way upon their head. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleBut as for Me, I will not look on them with pity, nor will I spare them. I will bring their deeds down upon their own heads.” World English Bible As for me also, my eye won’t spare, neither will I have pity, but I will bring their way on their head.” Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd I also, My eye does not pity, nor do I spare; I have put their way on their own head.” Berean Literal Bible And I also—My eye will not show pity, and I will not have pity, their deeds on their own head I have put!” Young's Literal Translation And I also, Mine eye doth not pity, nor do I spare; their way on their own head I have put.' Smith's Literal Translation And also I, mine eye shall not spare, and I will not pity, I gave their way upon their head. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleTherefore neither shall my eye spare, nor will I have pity: I will requite their way upon their head. Catholic Public Domain Version Therefore, my eye will not be lenient, and I will not take pity. I will repay their own way upon their head.” New American Bible My eye, however, will not spare, nor shall I take pity, but I will bring their conduct down upon their heads. New Revised Standard Version As for me, my eye will not spare, nor will I have pity, but I will bring down their deeds upon their heads.” Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd as for me, I will have no mercy upon them, nor will I have pity; but I will recompense their evil ways upon their head. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And I shall not have pity upon them and I shall not be merciful. I shall repay their ways on their heads” OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And as for Me also, Mine eye shall not spare, neither will I have pity, but I will bring their way upon their head.' Brenton Septuagint Translation Therefore mine eye shall not spare, neither will I have any mercy: I have recompensed their ways upon their heads. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible (Voice ▾ Musical ▾) Context Slaughter of the Idolaters…9He replied, “The iniquity of the house of Israel and Judah is exceedingly great. The land is full of bloodshed, and the city is full of perversity. For they say, ‘The LORD has forsaken the land; the LORD does not see.’ 10But as for Me, I will not look on them with pity, nor will I spare them. I will bring their deeds down upon their own heads.” 11Then the man clothed in linen with the writing kit at his side reported back, “I have done as You commanded.”… Cross References But as for Me, Deuteronomy 32:39 See now that I am He; there is no God besides Me. I bring death and I give life; I wound and I heal, and there is no one who can deliver from My hand. Deuteronomy 32:41 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 not look on them with pity, Ezekiel 7:4 I will not look on you with pity, nor will I spare you, but I will punish you for your ways and for the abominations among you. Then you will know that I am the LORD.’ Jeremiah 13:14 I will smash them against one another, fathers and sons alike, declares the LORD. I will allow no mercy or pity or compassion to keep Me from destroying them.’” nor will I spare them. Ezekiel 5:11 Therefore as surely as I live, declares the Lord GOD, because you have defiled My sanctuary with all your detestable idols and abominations, I Myself will withdraw My favor; I will not look upon you with pity, nor will I spare you. Jeremiah 21:7 ‘After that,’ declares the LORD, ‘I will hand over Zedekiah king of Judah, his officers, and the people in this city who survive the plague and sword and famine, to Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon and to their enemies who seek their lives. He will put them to the sword; he will not spare them or show pity or compassion.’ I will bring their deeds down upon their own heads.” Obadiah 1:15 For the Day of the LORD is near for all the nations. As you have done, it will be done to you; your recompense will return upon your own head. Psalm 7:16 His trouble recoils on himself, and his violence falls on his own head. Jeremiah 11:11 Therefore this is what the LORD says: ‘I am about to bring upon them a disaster that they cannot escape. They will cry out to Me, but I will not listen to them. Isaiah 13:11 I will punish the world for its evil and the wicked for their iniquity. I will end the haughtiness of the arrogant and lay low the pride of the ruthless. Jeremiah 21:14 I will punish you as your deeds deserve, declares the LORD. I will kindle a fire in your forest that will consume everything around you.’” Proverbs 1:24-31 Because you refused my call, and no one took my outstretched hand, / because you neglected all my counsel, and wanted none of my correction, / in turn I will mock your calamity; I will sneer when terror strikes you, … Isaiah 65:6-7 Behold, it is written before Me: I will not keep silent, but I will repay; I will pay it back into their laps, / both for your iniquities and for those of your fathers,” says the LORD. “Because they burned incense on the mountains and scorned Me on the hills, I will measure into their laps full payment for their former deeds.” Jeremiah 7:16 As for you, do not pray for these people, do not offer a plea or petition on their behalf, and do not beg Me, for I will not listen to you. 2 Kings 22:17 because they have forsaken Me and burned incense to other gods, that they might provoke Me to anger with all the works of their hands. My wrath will be kindled against this place and will not be quenched.’ Hosea 9:9 They have deeply corrupted themselves as in the days of Gibeah; He will remember their guilt; He will punish their sins. Treasury of Scripture And as for me also, my eye shall not spare, neither will I have pity, but I will recompense their way on their head. mine Ezekiel 9:5 And to the others he said in mine hearing, Go ye after him through the city, and smite: let not your eye spare, neither have ye pity: Ezekiel 5:11 Wherefore, as I live, saith the Lord GOD; Surely, because thou hast defiled my sanctuary with all thy detestable things, and with all thine abominations, therefore will I also diminish thee; neither shall mine eye spare, neither will I have any pity. Ezekiel 7:4 And mine eye shall not spare thee, neither will I have pity: but I will recompense thy ways upon thee, and thine abominations shall be in the midst of thee: and ye shall know that I am the LORD. but Ezekiel 7:8,9 Now will I shortly pour out my fury upon thee, and accomplish mine anger upon thee: and I will judge thee according to thy ways, and will recompense thee for all thine abominations… Ezekiel 11:21 But as for them whose heart walketh after the heart of their detestable things and their abominations, I will recompense their way upon their own heads, saith the Lord GOD. Ezekiel 22:31 Therefore have I poured out mine indignation upon them; I have consumed them with the fire of my wrath: their own way have I recompensed upon their heads, saith the Lord GOD. Jump to Previous Conduct Deeds Eye Head Heads Mercy Pity Punishment Recompense Requite Spare Way WaysJump to Next Conduct Deeds Eye Head Heads Mercy Pity Punishment Recompense Requite Spare Way WaysEzekiel 9 1. A vision, whereby is shown the preservation of some5. and the destruction of the rest 8. God cannot be entreated for them But as for Me, The Lord personally assumes responsibility for the judgment announced through Ezekiel. Jerusalem’s coming destruction would not be an accident of war or merely Babylon’s ambition, but God’s righteous response to covenant rebellion. Deu 32:39 See now that I am He; there is no God besides Me… I will not look on them with pity, Persistent idolatry, bloodshed, and corruption in the temple had brought the nation to a point of judgment. Those who refused to grieve over the city’s abominations would not receive the protecting mark given to the faithful remnant. Ezk 7:4 I will not look on you with pity, nor will I spare you… nor will I spare them. The Babylonian destruction of Jerusalem would be comprehensive, fulfilling the covenant warnings of Deuteronomy 28 and the repeated appeals of prophets such as Jeremiah. God’s patience had been long, but continued rebellion demanded accountability. Ezk 5:11 Therefore as surely as I live, declares the Lord GOD,… I will bring their deeds down upon their own heads.” The people would bear the consequences of the sins they had chosen. Their violence, idolatry, and injustice would return upon them in judgment, demonstrating that the holy God does not overlook evil while preserving those who turn to Him in faithful repentance. Oba 1:15 For the Day of the LORD is near for all the nations.… Persons / Places / Events 1. EzekielA prophet during the Babylonian exile, Ezekiel is the one receiving the vision from God. His role is to communicate God's messages to the Israelites. 2. God The speaker in this verse, expressing His judgment upon the people of Jerusalem for their sins and idolatry. 3. Jerusalem The city where the events of Ezekiel's vision are centered. It is the focal point of God's judgment due to the people's rebellion and idolatry. 4. The Exile The broader context of Ezekiel's prophecies, where the Israelites are in Babylonian captivity as a consequence of their disobedience to God. 5. The Vision of Judgment This chapter describes a vision where God commands the execution of judgment upon the inhabitants of Jerusalem, sparing only those who lament over the city's abominations. Teaching Points Divine JusticeGod's justice is perfect and impartial. He does not overlook sin, and His judgments are righteous. This should lead us to a healthy fear of the Lord and a desire to live righteously. Personal Responsibility The verse emphasizes personal accountability for one's actions. Believers are called to examine their lives and repent from sin, knowing that God sees all. The Consequences of Sin Sin has real consequences, both spiritually and physically. Understanding this should motivate us to seek God's forgiveness and strive for holiness. God's Patience and Judgment While God is patient, His patience is not infinite. There comes a time when He must act in judgment. This should encourage us to share the gospel and warn others of the coming judgment. Hope for the Righteous Even in judgment, God spares those who are faithful to Him. This offers hope and assurance to believers who remain steadfast in their faith. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Ezekiel 9:10?2. How does Ezekiel 9:10 demonstrate God's justice in dealing with sin? 3. What does "I will not show pity" reveal about God's character? 4. How can Ezekiel 9:10 encourage believers to pursue holiness today? 5. Connect Ezekiel 9:10 with other scriptures on God's judgment and mercy. 6. How should Ezekiel 9:10 influence our understanding of divine accountability? 7. How does Ezekiel 9:10 align with the concept of a loving and merciful God? 8. Why does God choose to show no pity or compassion in Ezekiel 9:10? 9. What historical context explains the harsh judgment in Ezekiel 9:10? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Ezekiel 9? What Does Ezekiel 9:10 Mean But as for MeThe Lord introduces His verdict by setting Himself apart from everyone else in the vision. • His personal pronoun underscores absolute authority (Malachi 3:6; Isaiah 55:8-9; Numbers 23:19). • The statement is literal and final—God alone decides outcomes (Genesis 18:25; Romans 3:4). • Comfort for the faithful: a just God governs history even when judgment falls. I will not look on them with pity Persistent rebellion has exhausted divine patience. • Echoes earlier warnings: “My eye will not spare you, nor will I show pity” (Ezekiel 5:11; 7:4). • Centuries of mercy had been offered (2 Chronicles 36:15-16); spurned grace invites judgment. • Jesus likewise wept over Jerusalem before its fall (Luke 19:41-44), showing love does not cancel justice. nor will I spare them Repetition nails down certainty; no loophole remains. • Jeremiah heard the same sentence (Jeremiah 13:14). • Matches covenant curses promised in Deuteronomy 28. • New-covenant believers are warned: deliberate sin after full light leaves “a fearful expectation of judgment” (Hebrews 10:26-27). I will bring their deeds down upon their own heads Judgment fits the crime; the punishment is self-inflicted. • “His trouble recoils on himself” (Psalm 7:16; Proverbs 26:27). • God’s moral law stands: “Whatever a man sows, he will reap” (Galatians 6:7). • Ultimate fulfillment awaits: “My reward is with Me, to give to each one according to what he has done” (Revelation 22:12). Practical takeaways: - Sin’s payday always arrives. - Mercy spurned becomes fuel for wrath (Romans 2:4-5). - Only in Christ do justice and mercy converge for our rescue (John 3:36). summary Ezekiel 9:10 declares that the unchanging, holy God will personally execute judgment. When pity is withdrawn, no one is spared; every sinner receives exactly what his deeds deserve. The passage proves that God means what He says, underscoring the urgency of genuine repentance and wholehearted trust in His provided salvation. Hebrew But as for Me,וְגַ֨ם־ (wə·ḡam-) Conjunctive waw | Conjunction Strong's 1571: Assemblage, also, even, yea, though, both, and I אֲנִ֔י (’ă·nî) Pronoun - first person common singular Strong's 589: I will not לֹא־ (lō-) Adverb - Negative particle Strong's 3808: Not, no show pity תָח֥וֹס (ṯā·ḥō·ws) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person feminine singular Strong's 2347: To pity, look upon with compassion or spare them. אֶחְמֹ֑ל (’eḥ·mōl) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - first person common singular Strong's 2550: To commiserate, to spare I will bring their deeds דַּרְכָּ֖ם (dar·kām) Noun - common singular construct | third person masculine plural Strong's 1870: A road, a course of life, mode of action down נָתָֽתִּי׃ (nā·ṯāt·tî) Verb - Qal - Perfect - first person common singular Strong's 5414: To give, put, set upon their own heads.” בְּרֹאשָׁ֥ם (bə·rō·šām) Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine plural Strong's 7218: The head Additonal Resources Ezekiel 9:10 Blue Letter BibleEzekiel 9:10 Bible Gateway Ezekiel 9:10 Bible.com Ezekiel 9:10 NIV |
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