Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Everyone will see that I the LORD have kindled it; it will not be quenched.’” New Living Translation And everyone in the world will see that I, the LORD, have set this fire. It will not be put out.’” English Standard Version All flesh shall see that I the LORD have kindled it; it shall not be quenched.” Berean Standard Bible Then all people will see that I, the LORD, have kindled it; it will not be quenched.” Berean Literal Bible And all flesh will see that I, YHWH, have kindled it l it will not be quenched.” King James Bible And all flesh shall see that I the LORD have kindled it: it shall not be quenched. New King James Version All flesh shall see that I, the LORD, have kindled it; it shall not be quenched.” ’ ” New American Standard Bible And all mankind will see that I, the LORD, have kindled it; it will not go out.”’” NASB 1995 “All flesh will see that I, the LORD, have kindled it; it shall not be quenched."’” NASB 1977 “And all flesh will see that I, the LORD, have kindled it; it shall not be quenched.”’” Legacy Standard Bible And all flesh will see that I, Yahweh, have made it burn; it shall not be quenched.”’” Amplified Bible All flesh will see that I the LORD have kindled it; it will not be quenched.”’” Berean Annotated Bible Then all people will see that I, the LORD {YHWH}, have kindled it; it will not be quenched. Christian Standard Bible Then all humanity will see that I, the LORD, have kindled it. It will not be extinguished.’ ” Holman Christian Standard Bible Then all people will see that I, Yahweh, have kindled it. It will not be extinguished.” American Standard Version And all flesh shall see that I, Jehovah, have kindled it; it shall not be quenched. Contemporary English Version Everyone will know that I started it, and that it cannot be stopped." English Revised Version And all flesh shall see that I the LORD have kindled it: it shall not be quenched. GOD'S WORD® Translation Then everyone will know that I, the LORD, started the fire. It will never be put out.'" Good News Translation They will all see that I, the LORD, set it on fire and that no one can put it out." International Standard Version Then everyone will see that I, the LORD, have kindled it, because it won't be extinguished."'" NET Bible And everyone will see that I, the LORD, have burned it; it will not be extinguished.'" New Heart English Bible All flesh shall see that I, the LORD, have kindled it; it shall not be quenched."'" Webster's Bible Translation And all flesh shall see that I the LORD have kindled it: it shall not be quenched. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleThen all people will see that I, the LORD, have kindled it; it will not be quenched.” World English Bible All flesh will see that I, Yahweh, have kindled it. It will not be quenched.”’” Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd all flesh has seen, that I, YHWH, have kindled it—it is not quenched.” Berean Literal Bible And all flesh will see that I, YHWH, have kindled it l it will not be quenched.” Young's Literal Translation And seen have all flesh, that I, Jehovah, have kindled it -- it is not quenched.' Smith's Literal Translation And all flesh saw that I Jehovah kindled it: it shall not be quenched. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd all flesh shall see, that I the Lord have kindled it, and it shall not be quenched. Catholic Public Domain Version And all flesh will see that I, the Lord, have kindled it, and that it will not be extinguished.” New American Bible All flesh shall see that I, the LORD, have kindled it; it shall not be quenched. New Revised Standard Version All flesh shall see that I the LORD have kindled it; it shall not be quenched. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd all flesh shall see that I the LORD have kindled it; it shall not be quenched. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And everybody shall see it, that I, LORD JEHOVAH, set fire to it, and you shall not put it out” OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917All flesh shall see that I the LORD have kindled it; it shall not be quenched.' Brenton Septuagint Translation And all flesh shall know that I the Lord have kindled it: it shall not be quenched. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context A Prophecy Against the South…47Say to the forest of the Negev: Hear the word of the LORD! This is what the Lord GOD says: I am about to ignite in you a fire, and it will devour all your trees, both green and dry. The blazing flame will not be quenched, and by it every face from south to north will be scorched. 48Then all people will see that I, the LORD, have kindled it; it will not be quenched.” 49Then I said, “Ah, Lord GOD, they are saying of me, ‘Is he not just telling parables?’ ”… Cross References Then all people will see Isaiah 40:5 And the glory of the LORD will be revealed, and all humanity together will see it.” For the mouth of the LORD has spoken. Ezekiel 39:21 I will display My glory among the nations, and all the nations will see the judgment that I execute and the hand that I lay upon them. Isaiah 66:18 “And I, knowing their deeds and thoughts, am coming to gather all nations and tongues, and they will come and see My glory. that I, the LORD, Ezekiel 36:23 I will show the holiness of My great name, which has been profaned among the nations—the name you have profaned among them. Then the nations will know that I am the LORD, declares the Lord GOD, when I show My holiness in you before their eyes. Ezekiel 38:23 I will magnify and sanctify Myself, and I will reveal Myself in the sight of many nations. Then they will know that I am the LORD. 1 Kings 8:60 so that all the peoples of the earth may know that the LORD is God. There is no other! have kindled it; Jeremiah 15:14 Then I will enslave you to your enemies in a land you do not know, for My anger will kindle a fire that will burn against you.” Deuteronomy 32:22 For a fire has been kindled by My anger, and it burns to the depths of Sheol; it consumes the earth and its produce, and scorches the foundations of the mountains. Lamentations 4:11 The LORD has exhausted His wrath; He has poured out His fierce anger; He has kindled a fire in Zion, and it has consumed her foundations. it will not be quenched.” Jeremiah 17:27 But if you do not listen to Me to keep the Sabbath day holy by not carrying a load while entering the gates of Jerusalem on the Sabbath day, then I will kindle an unquenchable fire in its gates to consume the citadels of Jerusalem.’” Jeremiah 7:20 Therefore this is what the Lord GOD says: Behold, My anger and My fury will be poured out on this place, on man and beast, on the trees of the field and the produce of the land, and it will burn and not be extinguished. Isaiah 66:24 “As they go forth, they will see the corpses of the men who have rebelled against Me; for their worm will never die, their fire will never be quenched, and they will be a horror to all mankind.” Isaiah 66:15-16 For behold, the LORD will come with fire—His chariots are like a whirlwind—to execute His anger with fury and His rebuke with flames of fire. / For by fire and by His sword, the LORD will execute judgment on all flesh, and many will be slain by the LORD. 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.’” Isaiah 9:18-19 For wickedness burns like a fire that consumes the thorns and briers and kindles the forest thickets, which roll upward in billows of smoke. / By the wrath of the LORD of Hosts the land is scorched, and the people are fuel for the fire. No man even spares his brother. Isaiah 10:17-18 And the Light of Israel will become a fire, and its Holy One a flame. In a single day it will burn and devour Assyria’s thorns and thistles. / The splendor of its forests and orchards, both soul and body, it will completely destroy, as a sickness consumes a man. Treasury of Scripture And all flesh shall see that I the LORD have kindled it: it shall not be quenched. Deuteronomy 29:24-28 Even all nations shall say, Wherefore hath the LORD done thus unto this land? what meaneth the heat of this great anger? … 2 Chronicles 7:20-22 Then will I pluck them up by the roots out of my land which I have given them; and this house, which I have sanctified for my name, will I cast out of my sight, and will make it to be a proverb and a byword among all nations… Isaiah 26:11 LORD, when thy hand is lifted up, they will not see: but they shall see, and be ashamed for their envy at the people; yea, the fire of thine enemies shall devour them. Jump to Previous Flesh Kindled Lighted QuenchedJump to Next Flesh Kindled Lighted QuenchedEzekiel 20 1. God refuses to be consulted by the elders of Israel4. He shows the story of their rebellions in Egypt 19. in the desert 27. and in the land 33. He promises to gather them by the Gospel 45. Under the name of a forest he shows the destruction of Jerusalem Then all people will see This phrase emphasizes the universal scope of God's actions and judgments. In the context of Ezekiel, God is addressing the Israelites, but the impact of His actions is meant to be a testimony to all nations. This reflects the biblical theme that God's dealings with Israel are a witness to the world, as seen in passages like Isaiah 49:6, where Israel is called to be a light to the nations. that I, the LORD, have kindled it; it will not be quenched.” Persons / Places / Events 1. EzekielA prophet during the Babylonian exile, tasked with delivering God's messages to the Israelites. 2. The LORD (Yahweh) The covenant God of Israel, who is speaking through Ezekiel. 3. Israel The nation to whom the prophecy is directed, representing God's chosen people. 4. The Forest of the South Symbolic of the land of Judah, which is subject to God's judgment. 5. Fire Represents God's judgment and wrath, which is unquenchable and visible to all. Teaching Points God's Sovereignty and JudgmentGod's judgment is inevitable and visible to all. His sovereignty ensures that His purposes will be fulfilled, and His justice will be seen by all flesh. The Seriousness of Sin Sin leads to judgment, and God's fire of judgment is a reminder of the seriousness of turning away from Him. Believers are called to live in holiness and obedience. Repentance and Restoration While God's judgment is severe, His desire is for repentance and restoration. The fire is a call to return to Him with sincere hearts. The Visibility of God's Actions God's actions are meant to be seen and understood by all. As believers, our lives should reflect His glory and serve as a testimony to His power and righteousness. The Unquenchable Nature of God's Judgment The unquenchable fire signifies the eternal nature of God's judgment. It serves as a warning to take His commands seriously and live in accordance with His will. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Ezekiel 20:48?2. How does Ezekiel 20:48 illustrate God's judgment and its inevitability? 3. What does "all flesh will see" reveal about God's power and authority? 4. How does Ezekiel 20:48 connect with God's holiness in Leviticus 10:3? 5. How can we apply the warning in Ezekiel 20:48 to our lives today? 6. What role does fire play in symbolizing God's judgment throughout Scripture? 7. What does Ezekiel 20:48 reveal about God's judgment and its impact on all people? 8. How does the imagery in Ezekiel 20:48 reflect God's power and authority? 9. Why does God use fire as a symbol of judgment in Ezekiel 20:48? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Ezekiel 20? 11. What are the main themes in the Book of Ezekiel? 12. How does the promise of eventual restoration in Ezekiel 20:40-44 stand up to skepticism when some prophecies appear to have remained unfulfilled from a historical standpoint? 13. Ezekiel 20:25 mentions God giving Israel 'statutes that were not good'; how does this align with the concept of a just and unchanging God elsewhere in Scripture? 14. Why does Ezekiel 48 envision a temple layout vastly different from historical records of Solomon's and Zerubbabel's temples? What Does Ezekiel 20:48 Mean Then all people will see• God’s works are never done in secret. When He judges or saves, the scope is public, so that “all the ends of the earth will see the salvation of our God” (Isaiah 52:10). • In Ezekiel’s context the “forest fire” of judgment (20:47) would be visible to surrounding nations, just as later the fall of Jerusalem became common knowledge (2 Kings 25:8-10). • This open display underscores God’s fairness; no one can claim ignorance of His warnings (Ezekiel 33:33). that I, the LORD, • The covenant name “YHWH” stresses personal relationship and absolute authority (Exodus 6:2-3). • Every act—whether mercy or wrath—reveals His character. Compare, “You shall know that I am the LORD when I deal with you for My name’s sake” (Ezekiel 20:44). • By attaching His name, God assures that what follows carries divine weight, echoing “I, the LORD, have spoken” (Isaiah 45:23). have kindled it • The fire is not random calamity; God Himself lights it, fulfilling earlier warnings: “I will kindle an unquenchable fire in the gates of Jerusalem” (Jeremiah 17:27). • He often uses human agents (Babylon, Ezekiel 21:3-5) yet retains full sovereignty. • This removes any thought that Israel’s enemies are in control; they are instruments, not initiators (Habakkuk 1:6). it will not be quenched • Once God’s righteous judgment begins, no human or spiritual power can extinguish it (Isaiah 1:31; Jeremiah 7:20). • The phrase mirrors other irreversible decrees: “My zeal will consume them” (Zephaniah 1:18). • Yet even this severe word pushes toward repentance; when a remnant turns, God later promises restoration (Ezekiel 36:26-28). summary Ezekiel 20:48 assures that the coming judgment is (1) publicly evident, (2) personally authored by the LORD, (3) purposefully ignited to vindicate His holiness, and (4) unstoppable until it accomplishes His righteous ends. Recognizing this drives us to humble reverence and wholehearted obedience, trusting the same sovereign God whose fires refine as surely as they consume. Hebrew Then allכָּל־ (kāl-) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every people בָּשָׂ֔ר (bā·śār) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 1320: Flesh, body, person, the pudenda of a, man will see וְרָאוּ֙ (wə·rā·’ū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - third person common plural Strong's 7200: To see that כִּ֛י (kî) Conjunction Strong's 3588: A relative conjunction I, אֲנִ֥י (’ă·nî) Pronoun - first person common singular Strong's 589: I the LORD, יְהוָ֖ה (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel have kindled it; בִּֽעַרְתִּ֑יהָ (bi·‘ar·tî·hā) Verb - Piel - Perfect - first person common singular | third person feminine singular Strong's 1197: To kindle, consume, to be, brutish it will not לֹ֖א (lō) Adverb - Negative particle Strong's 3808: Not, no be quenched.’” תִּכְבֶּֽה׃ (tiḵ·beh) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person feminine singular Strong's 3518: To be quenched or extinguished, to go out Links Ezekiel 20:48 NIVEzekiel 20:48 NLT Ezekiel 20:48 ESV Ezekiel 20:48 NASB Ezekiel 20:48 KJV Ezekiel 20:48 BibleApps.com Ezekiel 20:48 Biblia Paralela Ezekiel 20:48 Chinese Bible Ezekiel 20:48 French Bible Ezekiel 20:48 Catholic Bible OT Prophets: Ezekiel 20:48 All flesh shall see that I Yahweh (Ezek. 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