Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version “Son of man, say to the land, ‘You are a land that has not been cleansed or rained on in the day of wrath.’ New Living Translation “Son of man, give the people of Israel this message: In the day of my indignation, you will be like a polluted land, a land without rain. English Standard Version “Son of man, say to her, You are a land that is not cleansed or rained upon in the day of indignation. Berean Standard Bible “Son of man, say to her, ‘In the day of indignation, you are a land that has not been cleansed, upon which no rain has fallen.’ Berean Literal Bible “Son of man, say to her: ‘You are a land that is not cleansed, nor is rain on her, in the day of anger.’ King James Bible Son of man, say unto her, Thou art the land that is not cleansed, nor rained upon in the day of indignation. New King James Version “Son of man, say to her: ‘You are a land that is not cleansed or rained on in the day of indignation.’ New American Standard Bible “Son of man, say to her, ‘You are a land that is not clean or rained on in the day of indignation.’ NASB 1995 “Son of man, say to her, ‘You are a land that is not cleansed or rained on in the day of indignation.’ NASB 1977 “Son of man, say to her, ‘You are a land that is not cleansed or rained on in the day of indignation.’ Legacy Standard Bible “Son of man, say to her, ‘You are a land that is not cleansed or rained on in the day of indignation.’ Amplified Bible “Son of man, say to her, ‘You [Israel] are a land that is not pronounced clean or rained on in the day of indignation.’ Berean Annotated Bible “Son of man, say to her, ‘In the day of indignation, you are a land that has not been cleansed, upon which no rain has fallen. Christian Standard Bible “Son of man, say to her, ‘You are a land that has not been cleansed, that has not received rain in the day of indignation.’ Holman Christian Standard Bible Son of man, say to her: You are a land that has not been cleansed, that has not received rain in the day of indignation. American Standard Version Son of man, say unto her, Thou art a land that is not cleansed, nor rained upon in the day of indignation. Contemporary English Version Ezekiel, son of man, tell the people of Israel that their country is full of sin, and that I, the LORD, am furious! English Revised Version Son of man, say unto her, thou art a land that is not cleansed, nor rained upon in the day of indignation. GOD'S WORD® Translation "Son of man, tell the city, 'You are an unclean land that has not had rain during the day of my anger. You have not been made clean. Good News Translation "Mortal man," he said, "tell the Israelites that their land is unholy, and so I am punishing it in my anger. International Standard Version "Son of Man, tell her, 'You're a land that hasn't been purified, one that hasn't been rained on in the day of indignation. NET Bible "Son of man, say to her: 'You are a land that receives no rain or showers in the day of my anger.' New Heart English Bible "Son of man, tell her, 'You are a land that is not cleansed, nor rained on in the day of indignation.' Webster's Bible Translation Son of man, say to her, Thou art the land that is not cleansed, nor rained upon in the day of indignation. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard Bible“Son of man, say to her, ‘In the day of indignation, you are a land that has not been cleansed, upon which no rain has fallen.’ World English Bible “Son of man, tell her, ‘You are a land that is not cleansed nor rained on in the day of indignation.’ Literal Translations Literal Standard Version“Son of man, say to it, You [are] a land, "" It [is] not cleansed nor rained on in a day of indignation. Berean Literal Bible “Son of man, say to her: ‘You are a land that is not cleansed, nor is rain on her, in the day of anger.’ Young's Literal Translation Son of man, say to it, Thou art a land, It is not cleansed nor rained on in a day of indignation. Smith's Literal Translation Son of man, say to her, Thou a land not being cleansed; it was not rained upon in the day of anger. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleSon of man, say to her: Thou art a land that is unclean, and not rained upon in the day of wrath. Catholic Public Domain Version “Son of man, say to her: You are a land unclean and not rained upon, in the day of fury. New American Bible Son of man, say to her: You are an unclean land receiving no rain at the time of my fury. New Revised Standard Version Mortal, say to it: You are a land that is not cleansed, not rained upon in the day of indignation. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleSon of man, say to her, You are the land that is not cleansed, and have refused to receive moisture, nor has rain come down upon you. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated “Son of man, say to her: ‘You, the land, are not clean, and you are not acceptable and rain did not come down upon you OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Son of man, say unto her: Thou art a land that is not cleansed, nor rained upon in the day of indignation. Brenton Septuagint Translation Son of man, say to her, Thou art the land that is not rained upon, neither has rain come upon thee in the day of wrath; Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Sins of Prophets, Priests, Princes23And the word of the LORD came to me, saying, 24“Son of man, say to her, ‘In the day of indignation, you are a land that has not been cleansed, upon which no rain has fallen.’ 25The conspiracy of the princes in her midst is like a roaring lion tearing its prey. They devour the people, seize the treasures and precious things, and multiply the widows within her.… Cross References Son of man, Ezekiel 2:1 “Son of man,” He said to me, “stand up on your feet and I will speak to you.” Ezekiel 3:1 “Son of man,” He said to me, “eat what you find here. Eat this scroll, then go and speak to the house of Israel.” Daniel 8:17 As he came near to where I stood, I was terrified and fell facedown. “Son of man,” he said to me, “understand that the vision concerns the time of the end.” say to her, Ezekiel 16:3 and tell her that this is what the Lord GOD says to Jerusalem: Your origin and your birth were in the land of the Canaanites. Your father was an Amorite and your mother a Hittite. Isaiah 62:11 Behold, the LORD has proclaimed to the ends of the earth, “Say to Daughter Zion: See, your Savior comes! Look, His reward is with Him, and His recompense goes before Him.” Isaiah 40:2 “Speak tenderly to Jerusalem, and proclaim to her that her forced labor has been completed; her iniquity has been pardoned. For she has received from the hand of the LORD double for all her sins.” ‘In the day of indignation, Nahum 1:6 Who can withstand His indignation? Who can endure His burning anger? His wrath is poured out like fire; even rocks are shattered before Him. Zephaniah 1:15 That day will be a day of wrath, a day of trouble and distress, a day of destruction and desolation, a day of darkness and gloom, a day of clouds and blackness, Romans 2:5 But because of your hard and unrepentant heart, you are storing up wrath against yourself for the day of wrath, when God’s righteous judgment will be revealed. you are a land that has not been cleansed, Numbers 35:33 Do not pollute the land where you live, for bloodshed pollutes the land, and no atonement can be made for the land on which the blood is shed, except by the blood of the one who shed it. Jeremiah 2:7 I brought you into a fertile land to eat its fruit and bounty, but you came and defiled My land and made My inheritance detestable. Leviticus 18:25 Even the land has become defiled, so I am punishing it for its sin, and the land will vomit out its inhabitants. upon which no rain has fallen.’ 1 Kings 17:1 Now Elijah the Tishbite, who was among the settlers of Gilead, said to Ahab, “As surely as the LORD, the God of Israel, lives, before whom I stand, there will be neither dew nor rain in these years except at my word!” Jeremiah 14:1 This is the word of the LORD that came to Jeremiah concerning the drought: Deuteronomy 11:17 or the anger of the LORD will be kindled against you. He will shut the heavens so that there will be no rain, nor will the land yield its produce, and you will soon perish from the good land that the LORD is giving you. Jeremiah 23:10 For the land is full of adulterers—because of the curse, the land mourns and the pastures of the wilderness have dried up—their course is evil and their power is misused. Treasury of Scripture Son of man, say to her, You are the land that is not cleansed, nor rained on in the day of indignation. 2 Chronicles 28:22 And in the time of his distress did he trespass yet more against the LORD: this is that king Ahaz. 2 Chronicles 36:14-16 Moreover all the chief of the priests, and the people, transgressed very much after all the abominations of the heathen; and polluted the house of the LORD which he had hallowed in Jerusalem… Isaiah 1:5 Why should ye be stricken any more? ye will revolt more and more: the whole head is sick, and the whole heart faint. Jump to Previous Cleansed Indignation Rain Rained Showers Thunderstorm WrathJump to Next Cleansed Indignation Rain Rained Showers Thunderstorm WrathEzekiel 22 1. A catalogue of sins in Jerusalem, and the dispersion of the Jews in consequence17. God will burn them as dross in his furnace 23. The general corruption of prophets, priests, princes, and the people Son of man This phrase is a common title used for Ezekiel, emphasizing his humanity and role as a prophet. It is used over 90 times in the book of Ezekiel, highlighting the contrast between the divine message and the human messenger. The title is also significant in the New Testament, where Jesus frequently refers to Himself as the "Son of Man," indicating His role as the representative human and the fulfillment of prophecy. say to her In the day of indignation you are a land that has not been cleansed upon which no rain has fallen Persons / Places / Events 1. EzekielA prophet called by God to deliver messages of judgment and hope to the Israelites during their Babylonian exile. He is often referred to as "son of man" in the book. 2. The Land Refers to the land of Israel, which is depicted as being in a state of spiritual and moral impurity. 3. Day of Indignation A time of God's judgment and wrath due to the persistent sins and rebellion of the people. Teaching Points Spiritual Cleansing is EssentialJust as the land was unclean, our lives can become spiritually defiled. We must seek God's cleansing through repentance and faith in Christ. God's Judgment is Just The "day of indignation" serves as a reminder that God's judgment is a response to persistent sin. We must take His warnings seriously and strive for righteousness. The Importance of Spiritual Rain Just as physical rain is necessary for the land, spiritual nourishment through God's Word and Spirit is essential for our growth and vitality. Intercession for the Land Like Ezekiel, we are called to intercede for our communities and nations, asking God to bring spiritual renewal and healing. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Ezekiel 22:24?2. How does Ezekiel 22:24 describe the spiritual state of the land? 3. What actions can we take to avoid being a "land not cleansed"? 4. How does Ezekiel 22:24 connect with God's judgment in other scriptures? 5. What role does repentance play in transforming a "land not cleansed"? 6. How can we ensure our community remains spiritually "cleansed" and "rained upon"? 7. What does Ezekiel 22:24 reveal about God's judgment on the land of Israel? 8. How does Ezekiel 22:24 reflect the spiritual state of Israel at that time? 9. Why does God describe the land as "not cleansed or rained on" in Ezekiel 22:24? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Ezekiel 22? 11. What does the Bible say about fire and brimstone? 12. Why doesn't Daniel 1 mention any resistance from Judah's religious authorities against the Babylonian cultural assimilation? 13. What is the meaning of Biblical prophecy? 14. What is the order of the Bible's books? What Does Ezekiel 22:24 Mean Son of manEzekiel is repeatedly called “son of man,” signaling both his humanity and his prophetic appointment. This address keeps the spotlight on God as the ultimate Speaker, just as in Ezekiel 2:1 and 3:4 where the prophet is commissioned to relay divine words without alteration. By using this title again, the Lord reminds Ezekiel—and us—that the message is not personal opinion but God’s authoritative revelation, echoing Numbers 23:19, “God is not a man, that He should lie.” Say to her The “her” is the land—Jerusalem and the broader territory of Judah—personified as a woman who must hear a hard truth. Scripture often speaks to cities or nations this way (Isaiah 1:21; Hosea 2:2) to highlight covenant relationship. The command “say” underscores the prophet’s duty to speak plainly, much like Jeremiah 1:7–8, rather than soften God’s warning. Failure to relay the message faithfully would make Ezekiel accountable (Ezekiel 3:18). In the day of indignation This phrase fixes the timing: a season when God’s righteous anger is poured out. Comparable language appears in Ezekiel 7:7–8 and Zephaniah 1:15, pointing to the Babylonian invasion as an outworking of divine judgment. Key reminders: • God’s wrath is never capricious; it answers persistent rebellion (2 Chronicles 36:15–16). • “Day” underscores certainty—judgment is on God’s calendar (Acts 17:31). • Indignation is temporary and purposeful, intended to lead to repentance (Isaiah 26:20–21). You are a land that has not been cleansed The picture is of ceremonial and moral filth remaining unwashed. Despite temple rituals, hearts stayed polluted (Isaiah 1:16; Jeremiah 6:29–30). Notice: • Genuine cleansing is internal, fulfilled ultimately in Ezekiel 36:25–27. • The absence of cleansing shows broken covenant fellowship (Leviticus 26:14–16). • Sin left unchecked defiles not only people but the ground itself (Numbers 35:33–34). Upon which no rain has fallen Rain in Scripture is a covenant blessing (Deuteronomy 11:14). Its withholding signals divine displeasure: • Elijah declared drought in 1 Kings 17:1 as a judgment on idolatry. • Amos 4:7 notes God “withheld the rain” to prompt repentance. • Drought is a preview of exile’s devastation—crops fail, trade collapses, hope dries up. The land’s parched condition mirrors spiritual drought; living water is unavailable when hearts reject the Source (Jeremiah 2:13; John 4:10). summary Ezekiel 22:24 confronts Judah with a triple indictment: God’s prophet must speak; God’s indignation is present; and the land, still filthy and bone-dry, bears visible proof of the nation’s sin. The verse exposes external religion without inward cleansing and underscores that withheld rain is not mere climate but covenant warning. Yet embedded in the rebuke is hope: when cleansing comes and hearts return, the Lord will again send refreshing showers—both physical and spiritual—just as He promises in Ezekiel 36:25–27 and Joel 2:23. (24) That is not cleansed.--The third and last Divine communication of this chapter begins with Ezekiel 22:23, and contains a further enumeration of the sins of Israel, showing that they have been committed by all classes alike, and ending, like the others, with the prophecy of the outpouring of God's wrath. There is much difference of opinion as to the meaning of the clause "that is not cleansed;" the most probable view is that it speaks of the land as neglected and uncared for--the stones not gathered up and the weeds allowed to grow. It has had neither human care, nor has it received the Divine blessing of rain.Hebrew “Sonבֶּן־ (ben-) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 1121: A son of man, אָדָ֕ם (’ā·ḏām) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 120: Ruddy, a human being say אֱמָר־ (’ĕ·mār-) Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine singular Strong's 559: To utter, say to her, לָ֕הּ (lāh) Preposition | third person feminine singular Strong's Hebrew ‘In the day בְּי֥וֹם (bə·yō·wm) Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 3117: A day of indignation, זָֽעַם׃ (zā·‘am) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 2195: Froth at the mouth, fury you אַ֣תְּ (’at) Pronoun - second person feminine singular Strong's 859: Thou and thee, ye and you are a land אֶ֔רֶץ (’e·reṣ) Noun - feminine singular Strong's 776: Earth, land that has not לֹ֥א (lō) Adverb - Negative particle Strong's 3808: Not, no been cleansed, מְטֹהָרָ֖ה (mə·ṭō·hā·rāh) Verb - Pual - Participle - feminine singular Strong's 2891: To be clean or pure upon which הִ֑יא (hî) Pronoun - third person feminine singular Strong's 1931: He, self, the same, this, that, as, are [no] rain has fallen.’ גֻשְׁמָ֖הּ (ḡuš·māh) Noun - masculine singular construct | third person feminine singular Strong's 1656: Rained upon Links Ezekiel 22:24 NIVEzekiel 22:24 NLT Ezekiel 22:24 ESV Ezekiel 22:24 NASB Ezekiel 22:24 KJV Ezekiel 22:24 BibleApps.com Ezekiel 22:24 Biblia Paralela Ezekiel 22:24 Chinese Bible Ezekiel 22:24 French Bible Ezekiel 22:24 Catholic Bible OT Prophets: Ezekiel 22:24 Son of man tell her You (Ezek. 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