Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version I will drive you out of the city and deliver you into the hands of foreigners and inflict punishment on you. New Living Translation I will drive you out of Jerusalem and hand you over to foreigners, who will carry out my judgments against you. English Standard Version And I will bring you out of the midst of it, and give you into the hands of foreigners, and execute judgments upon you. Berean Standard Bible I will bring you out of the city and deliver you into the hands of foreigners, and I will execute judgments against you. Berean Literal Bible And I will bring you? out from her midst, and I will give you? into the hands of strangers, and I will execute judgments against you?. King James Bible And I will bring you out of the midst thereof, and deliver you into the hands of strangers, and will execute judgments among you. New King James Version “And I will bring you out of its midst, and deliver you into the hands of strangers, and execute judgments on you. New American Standard Bible “And I will bring you out of the midst of the city, and hand you over to strangers, and execute judgments against you. NASB 1995 “And I will bring you out of the midst of the city and deliver you into the hands of strangers and execute judgments against you. NASB 1977 “And I shall bring you out of the midst of the city, and I shall deliver you into the hands of strangers and execute judgments against you. Legacy Standard Bible “And I will bring you out of the midst of the city and give you into the hands of strangers and execute judgments against you. Amplified Bible “And I will bring you out of the midst of the city and hand you over to strangers and execute judgment against you. Berean Annotated Bible I will bring you? out of the city and deliver you? into the hands of foreigners, and I will execute judgments against you?. Christian Standard Bible I will take you out of the city and hand you over to foreigners; I will execute judgments against you. Holman Christian Standard Bible I will bring you out of the city and hand you over to foreigners; I will execute judgments against you. American Standard Version And I will bring you forth out of the midst thereof, and deliver you into the hands of strangers, and will execute judgments among you. Contemporary English Version Then you will be captured and punished by foreign enemies. English Revised Version And I will bring you forth out of the midst thereof, and deliver you into the hands of strangers, and will execute judgments among you. GOD'S WORD® Translation I will force you out of the city. I will hand you over to foreigners, and I will punish you. Good News Translation I will take you out of the city and hand you over to foreigners. I have sentenced you to death, International Standard Version "I'm bringing you out from the middle of it and I'm going to deliver you into the hands of strangers, because I'm going to carry out my sentence against you. NET Bible But I will take you out of the city. And I will hand you over to foreigners. I will execute judgments on you. New Heart English Bible 'I will bring you forth out of its midst, and deliver you into the hands of strangers, and will execute judgments among you. Webster's Bible Translation And I will bring you out of the midst of it, and deliver you into the hands of strangers, and will execute judgments among you. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleI will bring you out of the city and deliver you into the hands of foreigners, and I will execute judgments against you. World English Bible “I will bring you out of the middle of it, and deliver you into the hands of strangers, and will execute judgments among you. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd I have brought you out of its midst, "" And given you into the hand of strangers, "" And I have done judgments among you. Berean Literal Bible And I will bring you? out from her midst, and I will give you? into the hands of strangers, and I will execute judgments against you?. Young's Literal Translation And I have brought you out of its midst, And given you into the hand of strangers, And I have done among you judgments. Smith's Literal Translation And I brought you from its midst, and I gave you into the hand of strangers and I did judgment upon you. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd I will cast you out of the midst thereof, and I will deliver you into the hand of the enemies, and I will execute judgments upon you. Catholic Public Domain Version And I will cast you out of its midst, and I will give you over to the hand of the enemies, and I will execute judgments among you. New American Bible I will bring you out of the city, hand you over to foreigners, and execute judgments against you. New Revised Standard Version I will take you out of it and give you over to the hands of foreigners, and execute judgments upon you. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd I will bring you out of the midst of it and deliver you into the hands of strangers, and I will execute judgments upon you. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And I shall bring you out from within her, and I shall deliver you into the hand of foreigners, and I shall execute judgments of you. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And I will bring you forth out of the midst thereof, and deliver you into the hands of strangers, and will execute judgments among you. Brenton Septuagint Translation And I will bring you forth out of the midst of it, and will deliver you into the hands of strangers, and will execute judgements among you. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Evil in High Places…8You fear the sword, so I will bring the sword against you, declares the Lord GOD. 9I will bring you out of the city and deliver you into the hands of foreigners, and I will execute judgments against you. 10You 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.… Cross References I will bring you out of the city Ezekiel 12:12 And at dusk the prince among them will lift his bags to his shoulder and go out. They will dig through the wall to bring him out. He will cover his face so he cannot see the land. Jeremiah 39:4-7 When Zedekiah king of Judah and all the soldiers saw them, they fled. They left the city at night by way of the king’s garden, through the gate between the two walls, and they went out along the route to the Arabah. / But the army of the Chaldeans pursued them and overtook Zedekiah in the plains of Jericho. They seized him and brought him up to Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon at Riblah in the land of Hamath, where he pronounced judgment on him. / There at Riblah the king of Babylon slaughtered the sons of Zedekiah before his eyes, and he also killed all the nobles of Judah. … 2 Kings 25:4-7 Then the city was breached; and though the Chaldeans had surrounded the city, all the men of war fled by night by way of the gate between the two walls near the king’s garden. They headed toward the Arabah, / but the army of the Chaldeans pursued the king and overtook him in the plains of Jericho, and his whole army deserted him. / The Chaldeans seized the king and brought him up to the king of Babylon at Riblah, where they pronounced judgment on him. … and deliver you into the hands of foreigners, Ezekiel 7:21 And I will hand these things over as plunder to foreigners and loot to the wicked of the earth, who will defile them. Jeremiah 5:19 And when the people ask, ‘For what offense has the LORD our God done all these things to us?’ You are to tell them, ‘Just as you have forsaken Me and served foreign gods in your land, so will you serve foreigners in a land that is not your own.’” Psalm 106:41-42 He delivered them into the hand of the nations, and those who hated them ruled over them. / Their enemies oppressed them and subdued them under their hand. and I will execute judgments against you. Ezekiel 5:8-10 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. / Because of all your abominations, I will do to you what I have never done before and will never do again. / As a result, fathers among you will eat their sons, and sons will eat their fathers. I will execute judgments against you and scatter all your remnant to every wind.’ Ezekiel 7:8-9 Very soon I will pour out My wrath upon you and vent My anger against you; I will judge you according to your ways and repay you for all your abominations. / 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 it is I, the LORD, who strikes the blow. 2 Chronicles 36:16-17 But they mocked the messengers of God, despising His words and scoffing at His prophets, until the wrath of the LORD against His people was stirred up beyond remedy. / So He brought up against them the king of the Chaldeans, who put their young men to the sword in the sanctuary, sparing neither young men nor young women, neither elderly nor infirm. God gave them all into the hand of Nebuchadnezzar, Jeremiah 24:9-10 I will make them a horror and an offense to all the kingdoms of the earth, a disgrace and an object of scorn, ridicule, and cursing wherever I have banished them. / And I will send against them sword and famine and plague, until they have perished from the land that I gave to them and their fathers.’” 2 Kings 17:6-23 In the ninth year of Hoshea, the king of Assyria captured Samaria and carried away the Israelites to Assyria, where he settled them in Halah, in Gozan by the Habor River, and in the cities of the Medes. / All this happened because the people of Israel had sinned against the LORD their God, who had brought them out of the land of Egypt from under the hand of Pharaoh king of Egypt. They had worshiped other gods / and walked in the customs of the nations that the LORD had driven out before the Israelites, as well as in the practices introduced by the kings of Israel. … 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. Deuteronomy 28:64-68 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. / Among those nations you will find no repose, not even a resting place for the sole of your foot. There the LORD will give you a trembling heart, failing eyes, and a despairing soul. / So your life will hang in doubt before you, and you will be afraid night and day, never certain of survival. … 2 Chronicles 36:17-21 So He brought up against them the king of the Chaldeans, who put their young men to the sword in the sanctuary, sparing neither young men nor young women, neither elderly nor infirm. God gave them all into the hand of Nebuchadnezzar, / who carried off everything to Babylon—all the articles of the house of God, both large and small, and the treasures of the house of the LORD and of the king and his officials. / Then the Chaldeans set fire to the house of God and broke down the wall of Jerusalem. They burned down all the palaces and destroyed every article of value. … Jeremiah 15:4 I will make them a horror to all the kingdoms of the earth because of what Manasseh son of Hezekiah king of Judah did in Jerusalem. Jeremiah 29:18-19 I will pursue them with sword and famine and plague. I will make them a horror to all the kingdoms of the earth—a curse, a desolation, and an object of scorn and reproach among all the nations to which I banish them. / I will do this because they have not listened to My words, declares the LORD, which I sent to them again and again through My servants the prophets. And neither have you exiles listened, declares the LORD.” Treasury of Scripture And I will bring you out of the middle thereof, and deliver you into the hands of strangers, and will execute judgments among you. and deliver Ezekiel 21:31 And I will pour out mine indignation upon thee, I will blow against thee in the fire of my wrath, and deliver thee into the hand of brutish men, and skilful to destroy. Deuteronomy 28:36,49,50 The LORD shall bring thee, and thy king which thou shalt set over thee, unto a nation which neither thou nor thy fathers have known; and there shalt thou serve other gods, wood and stone… 2 Kings 24:4 And also for the innocent blood that he shed: for he filled Jerusalem with innocent blood; which the LORD would not pardon. and will Ezekiel 5:8,10,15 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… Ezekiel 16:38,41 And I will judge thee, as women that break wedlock and shed blood are judged; and I will give thee blood in fury and jealousy… Ezekiel 30:19 Thus will I execute judgments in Egypt: and they shall know that I am the LORD. Jump to Previous City Deliver Drive Execute Foreigners Forth Hand Hands Inflict Inside Judgments Lands Midst Punishment Strangers ThereofJump to Next City Deliver Drive Execute Foreigners Forth Hand Hands Inflict Inside Judgments Lands Midst Punishment Strangers ThereofEzekiel 11 1. The presumption of the princes4. Their sin and judgment 13. Ezekiel complaining, God shows him his purpose in saving a remnant 22. The glory of God leaves the city 24. Ezekiel is returned to the captivity I will bring you out of the city This phrase refers to God's intention to remove the inhabitants of Jerusalem from their place of security. Historically, this is a reference to the Babylonian exile, where the people of Judah were taken from Jerusalem by force. The city, often seen as a place of divine protection, would no longer serve as a refuge due to the people's disobedience. This act of removal is a fulfillment of earlier warnings given by prophets like Jeremiah (Jeremiah 25:8-11) and is a demonstration of God's sovereignty over nations and cities. and deliver you into the hands of foreigners and I will execute judgments against you Persons / Places / Events 1. EzekielA prophet during the Babylonian exile, Ezekiel is tasked with delivering God's messages of judgment and hope to the Israelites. 2. Jerusalem The city from which God promises to bring out the rebellious leaders and people, symbolizing the center of Israel's spiritual and political life. 3. Foreigners Refers to the Babylonians, who are used by God as instruments of judgment against Israel for their disobedience. 4. Judgment The divine retribution that God promises to execute against the Israelites for their idolatry and rebellion. 5. Exile The event of being taken from one's homeland, which serves as both punishment and a call to repentance for the Israelites. Teaching Points Divine SovereigntyGod is in control of nations and uses them to fulfill His purposes, even when it involves judgment. Consequences of Disobedience Persistent rebellion against God leads to severe consequences, including loss of security and freedom. Call to Repentance Judgment serves as a wake-up call for repentance and return to God. Hope Beyond Judgment While judgment is severe, it is not the end; God’s ultimate plan includes restoration and redemption. Faithfulness in Exile Even in difficult circumstances, believers are called to remain faithful and trust in God's plan. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Ezekiel 11:9?2. How does Ezekiel 11:9 demonstrate God's judgment on disobedience and rebellion? 3. What can we learn about God's sovereignty from Ezekiel 11:9? 4. How does Ezekiel 11:9 connect with other instances of divine judgment in Scripture? 5. In what ways can we apply the lessons of Ezekiel 11:9 today? 6. How does understanding Ezekiel 11:9 deepen our reverence for God's authority and justice? 7. What does Ezekiel 11:9 reveal about God's judgment on disobedient nations? 8. How does Ezekiel 11:9 reflect God's sovereignty over human affairs? 9. What historical events align with the prophecy in Ezekiel 11:9? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Ezekiel 11? 11. Could Ezekiel 9 be interpreted as a purely symbolic vision rather than a literal event, and if so, why include graphic details? 12. Are there any historical or archeological records supporting a mass execution in Jerusalem as described in Ezekiel 9? 13. Ezekiel 33 (overall) - How do we reconcile the moral and prophetic themes here with other biblical prophecies that appear contradictory or unfulfilled? 14. How does Psalm 11:6's description of raining coals and brimstone fit with other biblical accounts that emphasize mercy over destruction? What Does Ezekiel 11:9 Mean I will bring you out of the city- The Lord Himself promises to uproot the corrupt leaders of Jerusalem, removing them from the false security of its walls (Ezekiel 11:1-4, 7). - This speaks of the Babylonian siege that forced the citizens out through breach and surrender (2 Kings 25:2-7; Jeremiah 52:5-11). - God’s action is deliberate: He is the One “bringing them out,” showing that no fortress, policy, or alliance can shield unrepentant people from divine discipline (Psalm 33:16-17; Proverbs 21:30-31). - The phrase exposes the illusion that Jerusalem was an indestructible “pot” protecting its “meat” (Ezekiel 11:3, 11). God overturns that boast by pulling them out of the “pot” Himself (Ezekiel 24:6-11). deliver you into the hands of foreigners - The “foreigners” are the Babylonians, God’s chosen instrument for chastening Judah (Jeremiah 25:9; Habakkuk 1:6-7). - Handing His people to pagans underscores covenant consequences spelled out in Deuteronomy 28:49-52: disobedience brings foreign domination. - This surrender strips the leaders of all self-reliance and drives home that sin always enslaves, often by means the sinner fears most (Romans 6:16; Proverbs 5:22). - History records three Babylonian deportations (2 Kings 24:10-16; 25:11-12). Ezekiel prophesied from the first wave in exile, confirming God’s word while it was still unfolding (Ezekiel 1:1-3). I will execute judgments against you - “Judgments” (plural) remind us God’s justice is multifaceted—sword, famine, pestilence, and exile (Ezekiel 5:12; 14:21). - The Lord personally oversees these verdicts: “I will…” This is retributive justice, not random tragedy (Lamentations 2:1-4; Isaiah 10:5-6). - Judgments aim at both purging wickedness and preserving a remnant who will know that “I am the LORD” (Ezekiel 11:10-12; 6:8-10). - Even in wrath, God keeps covenant promises: after judgment comes restoration (Ezekiel 11:17-20; Jeremiah 29:10-14), displaying both His holiness and His mercy. summary Ezekiel 11:9 declares three sequential acts of divine discipline: God removes Jerusalem’s leaders from their supposed refuge, hands them to Babylon, and carries out decisive judgments. The verse exposes false security, enforces covenant consequences, and upholds God’s sovereignty and holiness, while preparing the way for future restoration of a humbled, obedient remnant. Verse 9. - The strangers are, of course, the Chaldean invaders, and the prediction finds its fulfilment in the massacre of the princes of Judah at Ritdah (Jeremiah 52:9, 10), which was in Hamath, the northern border of Israel (1 Kings 8:65; 2 Kings 14:25). Then they should see that their defiant speech as to the "caldron" and "the flesh" would be of no avail. Thus they should know that the prophet had spoken in the name of Jehovah, and that their punishment by the heathen was the righteous retribution for their having walked in the ways of the heathen.Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew I will bring youוְהוֹצֵאתִ֤י (wə·hō·w·ṣê·ṯî) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Conjunctive perfect - first person common singular Strong's 3318: To go, bring, out, direct and proxim out of [the city] מִתּוֹכָ֔הּ (mit·tō·w·ḵāh) Preposition-m | Noun - masculine singular construct | third person feminine singular Strong's 8432: A bisection, the centre and hand you over to וְנָתַתִּ֥י (wə·nā·ṯat·tî) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - first person common singular Strong's 5414: To give, put, set foreigners; זָרִ֑ים (zā·rîm) Adjective - masculine plural Strong's 2114: To turn aside, to be a, foreigner, strange, profane, to commit adultery I will execute וְעָשִׂ֛יתִי (wə·‘ā·śî·ṯî) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - first person common singular Strong's 6213: To do, make judgments שְׁפָטִֽים׃ (šə·p̄ā·ṭîm) Noun - masculine plural Strong's 8201: A sentence, infliction against you. בָכֶ֖ם (ḇā·ḵem) Preposition | second person masculine plural Strong's Hebrew Links Ezekiel 11:9 NIVEzekiel 11:9 NLT Ezekiel 11:9 ESV Ezekiel 11:9 NASB Ezekiel 11:9 KJV Ezekiel 11:9 BibleApps.com Ezekiel 11:9 Biblia Paralela Ezekiel 11:9 Chinese Bible Ezekiel 11:9 French Bible Ezekiel 11:9 Catholic Bible OT Prophets: Ezekiel 11:9 I will bring you forth out (Ezek. 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