Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version So I poured out my wrath on them because they had shed blood in the land and because they had defiled it with their idols. New Living Translation They polluted the land with murder and the worship of idols, so I poured out my fury on them. English Standard Version So I poured out my wrath upon them for the blood that they had shed in the land, for the idols with which they had defiled it. Berean Standard Bible So I poured out My wrath upon them because of the blood they had shed on the land, and because they had defiled it with their idols. King James Bible Wherefore I poured my fury upon them for the blood that they had shed upon the land, and for their idols wherewith they had polluted it: New King James Version Therefore I poured out My fury on them for the blood they had shed on the land, and for their idols with which they had defiled it. New American Standard Bible Therefore I poured out My wrath on them for the blood which they had shed on the land, because they had defiled it with their idols. NASB 1995 “Therefore I poured out My wrath on them for the blood which they had shed on the land, because they had defiled it with their idols. NASB 1977 “Therefore, I poured out My wrath on them for the blood which they had shed on the land, because they had defiled it with their idols. Legacy Standard Bible Therefore I poured out My wrath on them for the blood which they had shed on the land, because they had defiled it with their idols. Amplified Bible So I poured out My wrath on them for the blood which they had shed on the land and because they had defiled it with their idols. Christian Standard Bible So I poured out my wrath on them because of the blood they had shed on the land, and because they had defiled it with their idols. Holman Christian Standard Bible So I poured out My wrath on them because of the blood they had shed on the land, and because they had defiled it with their idols. American Standard Version Wherefore I poured out my wrath upon them for the blood which they had poured out upon the land, and because they had defiled it with their idols; Contemporary English Version They committed murders and worshiped idols, which made the land even worse. So in my anger, I punished my people English Revised Version Wherefore I poured out my fury upon them for the blood which they had poured out upon the land, and because they had defiled it with their idols: GOD'S WORD® Translation So I poured out my fury on them because they poured out blood on the land and they dishonored the land with their idols. Good News Translation I let them feel the force of my anger because of the murders they had committed in the land and because of the idols by which they had defiled it. International Standard Version So I poured out my anger on them because of all the bloodshed throughout the land and because they had defiled it with their idolatry. NET Bible So I poured my anger on them because of the blood they shed on the land and because of the idols with which they defiled it. New Heart English Bible Therefore I poured out my wrath on them for the blood which they had poured out on the land, and because they had defiled it with their idols; Webster's Bible Translation Wherefore I poured my fury upon them for the blood that they had shed upon the land, and for their idols with which they had polluted it: Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleSo I poured out My wrath upon them because of the blood they had shed on the land, and because they had defiled it with their idols. World English Bible Therefore I poured out my wrath on them for the blood which they had poured out on the land, and because they had defiled it with their idols. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd I pour out My fury on them "" For the blood that they shed on the land, "" And they have defiled it with their idols. Young's Literal Translation And I do pour out My fury upon them For the blood that they shed on the land, And with their idols they have defiled it. Smith's Literal Translation And I will pour out my wrath upon them upon the blood which they poured out upon the land, and they defiled it by their blocks: Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd I poured out my indignation upon them for the blood which they had shed upon the land, and with their idols they defiled it. Catholic Public Domain Version And so I poured out my indignation upon them, because of the blood which they shed upon the land, and because they defiled it with their idols. New American Bible So I poured out my fury upon them for the blood they poured out on the ground and for the idols with which they defiled it. New Revised Standard Version So I poured out my wrath upon them for the blood that they had shed upon the land, and for the idols with which they had defiled it. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleWherefore I poured out my fury upon them for the blood which they had shed in the land and for the idols with which they had polluted it, Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And I poured my anger upon them, because they poured out blood in the earth, and they defiled it with their idols OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Wherefore I poured out My fury upon them for the blood which they had shed upon the land, and because they had defiled it with their idols; Brenton Septuagint Translation So I poured out my wrath upon them: Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context A New Heart and Spirit…17“Son of man, when the people of Israel lived in their land, they defiled it by their own ways and deeds. Their behavior before Me was like the uncleanness of a woman’s impurity. 18So I poured out My wrath upon them because of the blood they had shed on the land, and because they had defiled it with their idols. 19I dispersed them among the nations, and they were scattered throughout the lands. I judged them according to their ways and deeds.… Cross References 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 63:3-6 “I have trodden the winepress alone, and no one from the nations was with Me. I trampled them in My anger and trod them down in My fury; their blood spattered My garments, and all My clothes were stained. / For the day of vengeance was in My heart, and the year of My redemption had come. / I looked, but there was no one to help; I was appalled that no one assisted. So My arm brought Me salvation, and My own wrath upheld Me. ... Lamentations 4:13-14 But this was for the sins of her prophets and the guilt of her priests, who shed the blood of the righteous in her midst. / They wandered blind in the streets, defiled by this blood, so that no one dared to touch their garments. Hosea 4:1-3 Hear the word of the LORD, O children of Israel, for the LORD has a case against the people of the land: “There is no truth, no loving devotion, and no knowledge of God in the land! / Cursing and lying, murder and stealing, and adultery are rampant; one act of bloodshed follows another. / Therefore the land mourns, and all who dwell in it will waste away with the beasts of the field and the birds of the air; even the fish of the sea disappear. Micah 3:10-12 who build Zion with bloodshed and Jerusalem with iniquity. / Her leaders judge for a bribe, her priests teach for a price, and her prophets practice divination for money. Yet they lean upon the LORD, saying, “Is not the LORD among us? No disaster can come upon us.” / Therefore, because of you, Zion will be plowed like a field, Jerusalem will become a heap of rubble, and the temple mount a wooded ridge. Psalm 79:5-7 How long, O LORD? Will You be angry forever? Will Your jealousy burn like fire? / Pour out Your wrath on the nations that do not acknowledge You, on the kingdoms that refuse to call on Your name, / for they have devoured Jacob and devastated his homeland. Jeremiah 44:22 So the LORD could no longer endure the evil deeds and detestable acts you committed, and your land became a desolation, a horror, and an object of cursing, without inhabitant, as it is this day. Isaiah 59:2-3 But your iniquities have built barriers between you and your God, and your sins have hidden His face from you, so that He does not hear. / For your hands are stained with blood, and your fingers with iniquity; your lips have spoken lies, and your tongue mutters injustice. 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 18:25-28 Even the land has become defiled, so I am punishing it for its sin, and the land will vomit out its inhabitants. / But you are to keep My statutes and ordinances, and you must not commit any of these abominations—neither your native-born nor the foreigner who lives among you. / For the men who were in the land before you committed all these abominations, and the land has become defiled. ... Romans 1:18 The wrath of God is being revealed from heaven against all the godlessness and wickedness of men who suppress the truth by their wickedness. Revelation 16:6 For they have spilled the blood of saints and prophets, and You have given them blood to drink, as they deserve.” Matthew 23:35 And so upon you will come all the righteous blood shed on earth, from the blood of righteous Abel to the blood of Zechariah son of Berechiah, whom you murdered between the temple and the altar. Romans 3:15-17 “Their feet are swift to shed blood; / ruin and misery lie in their wake, / and the way of peace they have not known.” Hebrews 10:29-31 How much more severely do you think one deserves to be punished who has trampled on the Son of God, profaned the blood of the covenant that sanctified him, and insulted the Spirit of grace? / For we know Him who said, “Vengeance is Mine; I will repay,” and again, “The Lord will judge His people.” / It is a fearful thing to fall into the hands of the living God. Treasury of Scripture Why I poured my fury on them for the blood that they had shed on the land, and for their idols with which they had polluted it: I poured Ezekiel 7:8 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 14:19 Or if I send a pestilence into that land, and pour out my fury upon it in blood, to cut off from it man and beast: 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. for the Ezekiel 16:36-38 Thus saith the Lord GOD; Because thy filthiness was poured out, and thy nakedness discovered through thy whoredoms with thy lovers, and with all the idols of thy abominations, and by the blood of thy children, which thou didst give unto them; … Ezekiel 23:37 That they have committed adultery, and blood is in their hands, and with their idols have they committed adultery, and have also caused their sons, whom they bare unto me, to pass for them through the fire, to devour them. Jump to Previous Blood Death Defiled Fury Idols Loose Polluted Pour Poured Shed Unclean Violently Wherefore Wherewith WrathJump to Next Blood Death Defiled Fury Idols Loose Polluted Pour Poured Shed Unclean Violently Wherefore Wherewith WrathEzekiel 36 1. The land of Israel is comforted, by destruction of the heathen, who spitefully used it8. and by the blessings of God promised unto it 16. Israel was rejected for their sin 21. and shall be restored without their desert 25. The blessings of Christ's kingdom So I poured out My wrath upon them This phrase indicates God's response to the actions of the Israelites. The concept of divine wrath is consistent throughout the Old Testament, where God’s holiness and justice necessitate punishment for sin (e.g., Deuteronomy 29:24-28). The pouring out of wrath suggests a complete and overwhelming judgment, similar to the imagery used in the flood narrative (Genesis 6-9) and the destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah (Genesis 19). This wrath is not arbitrary but a direct consequence of the covenantal relationship between God and Israel, where disobedience leads to divine retribution (Leviticus 26:14-39). because of the blood they had shed on the land and because they had defiled it with their idols Persons / Places / Events 1. God (Yahweh)The sovereign Lord who is speaking through the prophet Ezekiel, expressing His righteous anger and judgment. 2. Israelites The people of Israel who have sinned against God by shedding blood and worshiping idols, leading to their punishment. 3. The Land of Israel The physical territory given to the Israelites, which they have defiled through their actions. 4. Idols The false gods and images that the Israelites worshiped, contrary to God's commandments. 5. Ezekiel The prophet through whom God delivers His message of judgment and eventual restoration. Teaching Points God's Righteous WrathGod's wrath is a response to sin and injustice. It is not arbitrary but a just reaction to the violation of His holy standards. The Consequences of Idolatry Idolatry leads to spiritual and moral decay. It is essential to identify and remove any idols in our lives, whether they are physical objects or misplaced priorities. The Sanctity of Life The shedding of blood is a grave sin that defiles the land. We must uphold the sanctity of life in our actions and attitudes. Repentance and Restoration While God's wrath is real, His desire is for repentance and restoration. We should seek to turn back to God and align our lives with His will. Holiness in Our Land Just as the Israelites were called to keep their land holy, we are called to be stewards of our environment and communities, promoting justice and righteousness. Lists and Questions Top 10 Lessons from Ezekiel 36Does the portrayal of God's wrath in Revelation 16 conflict with the portrayal of God's mercy elsewhere in the Bible? How does the judgment in Ezekiel 9 align with other biblical passages emphasizing mercy and forgiveness? In Job 36:5, how can God 'despise no one' if other scriptures depict His wrath and judgment against certain people? What does the Bible say about being defiled? Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew So I poured outוָאֶשְׁפֹּ֤ךְ (wā·’eš·pōḵ) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - first person common singular Strong's 8210: To spill forth, to expend, to sprawl out My wrath חֲמָתִי֙ (ḥă·mā·ṯî) Noun - feminine singular construct | first person common singular Strong's 2534: Heat, anger, poison upon them עֲלֵיהֶ֔ם (‘ă·lê·hem) Preposition | third person masculine plural Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against because of עַל־ (‘al-) Preposition Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against the blood הַדָּ֖ם (had·dām) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 1818: Blood, of man, an animal, the juice of the grape, bloodshed they had shed שָׁפְכ֣וּ (šā·p̄ə·ḵū) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person common plural Strong's 8210: To spill forth, to expend, to sprawl out on עַל־ (‘al-) Preposition Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against the land, הָאָ֑רֶץ (hā·’ā·reṣ) Article | Noun - feminine singular Strong's 776: Earth, land and because they had defiled טִמְּאֽוּהָ׃ (ṭim·mə·’ū·hā) Verb - Piel - Perfect - third person common plural | third person feminine singular Strong's 2930: To be or become unclean it with their idols. וּבְגִלּוּלֵיהֶ֖ם (ū·ḇə·ḡil·lū·lê·hem) Conjunctive waw, Preposition-b | Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine plural Strong's 1544: A log, an idol Links Ezekiel 36:18 NIVEzekiel 36:18 NLT Ezekiel 36:18 ESV Ezekiel 36:18 NASB Ezekiel 36:18 KJV Ezekiel 36:18 BibleApps.com Ezekiel 36:18 Biblia Paralela Ezekiel 36:18 Chinese Bible Ezekiel 36:18 French Bible Ezekiel 36:18 Catholic Bible OT Prophets: Ezekiel 36:18 Therefore I poured out my wrath (Ezek. 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