Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version “This is what the Sovereign LORD says: Once again I will yield to Israel’s plea and do this for them: I will make their people as numerous as sheep, New Living Translation “This is what the Sovereign LORD says: I am ready to hear Israel’s prayers and to increase their numbers like a flock. English Standard Version “Thus says the Lord GOD: This also I will let the house of Israel ask me to do for them: to increase their people like a flock. Berean Standard Bible This is what the Lord GOD says: Once again I will hear the plea of the house of Israel and do for them this: I will multiply their people like a flock. Berean Literal Bible Thus says the Lord YHWH: Again in this I will be sought out by the house of Israel, to do this for them; I will increase them like a flock of people. King James Bible Thus saith the Lord GOD; I will yet for this be inquired of by the house of Israel, to do it for them; I will increase them with men like a flock. New King James Version ‘Thus says the Lord GOD: “I will also let the house of Israel inquire of Me to do this for them: I will increase their men like a flock. New American Standard Bible ‘This is what the Lord GOD says: “This too I will let the house of Israel ask Me to do for them: I will increase their people like a flock. NASB 1995 ‘Thus says the Lord GOD, “This also I will let the house of Israel ask Me to do for them: I will increase their men like a flock. NASB 1977 ‘Thus says the Lord GOD, “This also I will let the house of Israel ask Me to do for them: I will increase their men like a flock. Legacy Standard Bible ‘Thus says Lord Yahweh, “This also I will let the house of Israel inquire of Me to do for them: I will increase their men like a flock. Amplified Bible ‘Thus says the Lord GOD, “This too I will let the house of Israel ask Me to do for them: I will increase their people like a flock. Berean Annotated Bible This is what the Lord GOD {Adonai YHWH} says: Once again I will hear the plea of the house of Israel (he wrestles with God) and do for them this: I will multiply their people like a flock. Christian Standard Bible “ ‘This is what the Lord GOD says: I will respond to the house of Israel and do this for them: I will multiply them in number like a flock. Holman Christian Standard Bible This is what the Lord GOD says: I will respond to the house of Israel and do this for them: I will multiply them in number like a flock. American Standard Version Thus saith the Lord Jehovah: For this, moreover, will I be inquired of by the house of Israel, to do it for them: I will increase them with men like a flock. Contemporary English Version I will once again answer your prayers, and I will let your nation grow until you are like a large flock of sheep. English Revised Version Thus saith the Lord GOD: For this moreover will I be inquired of by the house of Israel; to do it for them; I will increase them with men like a flock. GOD'S WORD® Translation "This is what the Almighty LORD says: I will also let the people of Israel ask me to make them as numerous as sheep. Good News Translation The Sovereign LORD says, "I will once again let the Israelites ask me for help, and I will let them increase in numbers like a flock of sheep. International Standard Version "This is what the Lord GOD has to say: 'I'm going to allow the house of Israel to ask anything they want from me, including this: I'm going to increase their population as a shepherd increases his flock. NET Bible "This is what the sovereign LORD says: I will allow the house of Israel to ask me to do this for them: I will multiply their people like sheep. New Heart English Bible "Thus says the Lord GOD: 'For this, moreover, will I be inquired of by the house of Israel, to do it for them: I will increase them with men like a flock. Webster's Bible Translation Thus saith the Lord GOD; I will yet for this be inquired of by the house of Israel, to do it for them; I will increase them with men like a flock. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleThis is what the Lord GOD says: Once again I will hear the plea of the house of Israel and do for them this: I will multiply their people like a flock. World English Bible “‘The Lord Yahweh says: “For this, moreover, I will be inquired of by the house of Israel, to do it for them: I will increase them with men like a flock. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionThus said Lord YHWH: Yet this I am inquired of by the house of Israel to do for them: I multiply them as a flock of men, Berean Literal Bible Thus says the Lord YHWH: Again in this I will be sought out by the house of Israel, to do this for them; I will increase them like a flock of people. Young's Literal Translation Thus said the Lord Jehovah: Yet this I am required, By the house of Israel to do to them, I multiply them as a flock of men, Smith's Literal Translation Thus said the Lord Jehovah: Yet this will I be sought out to the house of Israel, to do to them; I will multiply them with men as sheep. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleThus saith the Lord God: Moreover in this shall the house of Israel find me, that I will do it for them: I will multiply them as a flock of men, Catholic Public Domain Version Thus says the Lord God: Even in this time, the house of Israel shall find me, so that I may act for them. I will multiply them like a flock of men, New American Bible Thus says the Lord GOD: This also I will be persuaded to do for the house of Israel: to multiply them like sheep. New Revised Standard Version Thus says the Lord GOD: I will also let the house of Israel ask me to do this for them: to increase their population like a flock. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleThus says the LORD God: Moreover in this shall I avenge the house of Israel, to do these things for them; and I will increase them with men like a flock. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated Thus says THE LORD OF LORDS: in this I again avenge those of the house of Israel, for I shall do for them, and I shall multiply them like flocks of children of men OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Thus saith the Lord GOD: I will yet for this be inquired of by the house of Israel, to do it for them; I will increase them with men like a flock. Brenton Septuagint Translation Thus saith the Lord God; Yet for this will I be sought by the house of Israel, to establish them; I will multiply them even men as sheep; Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context A New Heart and Spirit…36Then the nations around you that remain will know that I, the LORD, have rebuilt what was destroyed, and I have replanted what was desolate. I, the LORD, have spoken, and I will do it. 37This is what the Lord GOD says: Once again I will hear the plea of the house of Israel and do for them this: I will multiply their people like a flock. 38Like the numerous flocks for sacrifices at Jerusalem during her appointed feasts, so the ruined cities will be filled with flocks of people. Then they will know that I am the LORD.”… Cross References This is what the Lord GOD says: Ezekiel 37:21 you are to tell them that this is what the Lord GOD says: ‘I will take the Israelites out of the nations to which they have gone, and I will gather them from all around and bring them into their own land. Ezekiel 39:25 Therefore this is what the Lord GOD says: Now I will restore Jacob from captivity and will have compassion on the whole house of Israel, and I will be jealous for My holy name. Ezekiel 11:17 Therefore declare that this is what the Lord GOD says: ‘I will gather you from the peoples and assemble you from the countries to which you have been scattered, and I will give back to you the land of Israel.’ Once again I will hear the plea of the house of Israel 1 Kings 8:49 then may You hear from heaven, Your dwelling place, their prayer and petition, and may You uphold their cause. Zechariah 10:6 I will strengthen the house of Judah and save the house of Joseph. I will restore them because I have compassion on them, and they will be as though I had not rejected them. For I am the LORD their God, and I will answer them. Jeremiah 29:12 Then you will call upon Me and come and pray to Me, and I will listen to you. and do for them this: Jeremiah 24:6 I will keep My eyes on them for good and will return them to this land. I will build them up and not tear them down; I will plant them and not uproot them. Jeremiah 30:18 This is what the LORD says: “I will restore the fortunes of Jacob’s tents and have compassion on his dwellings. And the city will be rebuilt on her own ruins, and the palace will stand in its rightful place. Deuteronomy 30:3 then He will restore you from captivity and have compassion on you and gather you from all the nations to which the LORD your God has scattered you. I will multiply their people like a flock. Jeremiah 23:3 Then I Myself will gather the remnant of My flock from all the lands to which I have banished them, and I will return them to their pasture, where they will be fruitful and multiply. Leviticus 26:9 I will turn toward you and make you fruitful and multiply you, and I will establish My covenant with you. Jeremiah 31:27 “The days are coming,” declares the LORD, “when I will sow the house of Israel and the house of Judah with the seed of man and of beast. Isaiah 45:11 Thus says the LORD, the Holy One of Israel, and its Maker: “Concerning things to come, do you question Me about My sons, or instruct Me in the work of My hands? Jeremiah 33:3 Call to Me, and I will answer and show you great and unsearchable things you do not know. Psalm 2:8 Ask Me, and I will make the nations Your inheritance, the ends of the earth Your possession. Matthew 7:7-8 Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and the door will be opened to you. / For everyone who asks receives; he who seeks finds; and to him who knocks, the door will be opened. Treasury of Scripture Thus said the Lord GOD; I will yet for this be inquired of by the house of Israel, to do it for them; I will increase them with men like a flock. I will yet Ezekiel 14:3 Son of man, these men have set up their idols in their heart, and put the stumblingblock of their iniquity before their face: should I be inquired of at all by them? Ezekiel 20:3,31 Son of man, speak unto the elders of Israel, and say unto them, Thus saith the Lord GOD; Are ye come to inquire of me? As I live, saith the Lord GOD, I will not be inquired of by you… Psalm 10:17 LORD, thou hast heard the desire of the humble: thou wilt prepare their heart, thou wilt cause thine ear to hear: I will increase Ezekiel 36:10 And I will multiply men upon you, all the house of Israel, even all of it: and the cities shall be inhabited, and the wastes shall be builded: Jump to Previous Children Enquired Flock House Increase Increased Inquired Israel Moreover Multiply Numerous Once Plea Prayer Required Sovereign YieldJump to Next Children Enquired Flock House Increase Increased Inquired Israel Moreover Multiply Numerous Once Plea Prayer Required Sovereign YieldEzekiel 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 This is what the Lord GOD says: This phrase emphasizes the authority and divine origin of the message. In the prophetic books, this formula often introduces a direct communication from God, underscoring the importance and certainty of the message. It reflects the role of prophets as God's mouthpieces, delivering His words to the people. This authoritative introduction is common in prophetic literature, such as in Isaiah and Jeremiah, where God directly addresses His people. Once again I will hear the plea of the house of Israel: and do for them this: I will multiply their people like a flock: Persons / Places / Events 1. The Lord GOD (Yahweh)The sovereign and covenant-keeping God of Israel, who speaks through the prophet Ezekiel. 2. The House of Israel The nation of Israel, God's chosen people, who are in exile during Ezekiel's prophetic ministry. 3. Ezekiel A prophet of God who ministered to the Israelites during their Babylonian exile, conveying messages of judgment and restoration. 4. Babylonian Exile The period when the Israelites were taken captive by Babylon, a significant event in Israel's history that serves as the backdrop for Ezekiel's prophecies. 5. Restoration The event prophesied by Ezekiel where God promises to restore Israel, both physically and spiritually. Teaching Points God's Faithfulness to His PromisesDespite Israel's unfaithfulness, God remains committed to His covenant promises, demonstrating His unwavering faithfulness. The Power of Prayer and Intercession God responds to the pleas of His people, highlighting the importance and power of prayer and intercession in the life of believers. Restoration and Hope God's promise to multiply Israel serves as a reminder of His ability to restore and bring hope, even in seemingly hopeless situations. Spiritual Multiplication Just as God promised to multiply Israel, believers are called to spiritual multiplication through discipleship and evangelism. God's Sovereignty and Timing The fulfillment of God's promises occurs in His perfect timing, encouraging believers to trust in His sovereign plan. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Ezekiel 36:37?2. How does Ezekiel 36:37 encourage us to pray for God's promised blessings? 3. What role does prayer play in fulfilling God's promises in Ezekiel 36:37? 4. How does Ezekiel 36:37 connect with other scriptures about God's responsiveness to prayer? 5. How can we apply the principle of seeking God in Ezekiel 36:37 today? 6. What does Ezekiel 36:37 teach about God's willingness to "increase them like a flock"? 7. What does Ezekiel 36:37 reveal about God's willingness to respond to prayer? 8. How does Ezekiel 36:37 fit into the broader theme of restoration in Ezekiel? 9. What historical context surrounds the promise in Ezekiel 36:37? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Ezekiel 36? 11. Could Ezekiel 9 be interpreted as a purely symbolic vision rather than a literal event, and if so, why include graphic details? 12. What is the order of the Bible's books? 13. Is there any historical or archaeological evidence that Ezekiel 37:12-14 was fulfilled by actual physical resurrections in Israel's past? 14. In 1 Samuel 2:30-36, God pronounces judgment on Eli's family--does this contradict later scriptural teachings on individual accountability (e.g., Ezekiel 18)? What Does Ezekiel 36:37 Mean This is what the Lord GOD says– The verse opens by anchoring everything that follows in God’s own voice and authority. • Scripture often prefaces divine promises this way, underscoring that they are certain and irrevocable (Isaiah 55:11; 2 Peter 1:21). • Because the declaration is God’s, the believer can rest in the absolute reliability of the promise (Numbers 23:19). Once again I will hear the plea of the house of Israel – “Once again” signals renewed relationship after judgment and exile. • God had earlier said He would not listen while Israel persisted in rebellion (Ezekiel 8:18), but repentance brings His ear back to His people (2 Chronicles 7:14; Psalm 34:15). • Paul affirms this enduring covenant concern: “Has God rejected His people? Certainly not!” (Romans 11:1). – The phrase assures Israel—and by extension all who call on Him—that prayer is effective and that God’s mercy is never exhausted (Lamentations 3:22-23). and do for them this – Hearing leads to action. The Lord does not merely sympathize; He intervenes. • Throughout Scripture, divine promises move from word to deed (Jeremiah 33:14; Joshua 21:45). • This reflects His unchanging character: “He who calls you is faithful, and He will do it” (1 Thessalonians 5:24). – The verse prepares us to expect something visible, measurable, and gracious. I will multiply their people like a flock – God pledges explosive population growth, using pastoral imagery familiar to Israel. • Earlier in the chapter He promised, “I will make you inhabited as in former times, and will do more good to you than at first” (Ezekiel 36:11). • Similar language appears in Hosea 1:10, where Israel’s numbers will be “like the sand of the sea,” and Zechariah 10:8, where God whistles and gathers them “for I have redeemed them.” • The “flock” metaphor conveys not only quantity but care; a shepherd watches over his sheep (Psalm 23:1; John 10:14-16). – Historically, the post-exilic return previewed this promise; prophetically, it looks forward to Israel’s ultimate restoration in the kingdom age, when the land will teem with people joyfully worshiping the Messiah (Ezekiel 37:25-28). summary Ezekiel 36:37 assures that God, whose word never fails, will once more listen to repentant Israel, actively answer their petitions, and repopulate the land abundantly under His shepherding care. The verse testifies to God’s faithful love, the power of prayer, and the certainty of Israel’s literal restoration—a promise that also encourages every believer to trust the Lord who both hears and acts. (37) I will yet for this be enquired of.--Comp. Ezekiel 14:3-4; Ezekiel 20:3. Formerly God refused to be inquired of by a people whose hearts were far from Him; now that He has given them a new heart He is ready to hear them.Verse 37. - I will yet for this be inquired of by the house of Israel. On two previous occasions (Ezekiel 14:3; Ezekiel 20:3), Jehovah had declined to be inquired of by the hypocritical and idol-loving elders of Israel, who pretended to consult him through his prophet; now he makes it known that in the future era no barrier of moral and spiritual unfitness on their part will prevent their free approach to his throne, but rather that they will come to him with fervent supplications for the very blessings he has pro-raised. In answer to their prayers, he engages, going back to the language of Ezekiel 34:22, to increase them with men like a flock - incorrectly rendered by Kliefoth to "multiply them so that they shall become the flock of mankind." Thus he meets the despondency of those among the exiles who, fixing their attention on the small number of them who should form the new Israel - those who should return with those, perhaps, who still remained in the land-could not see how Israel's future prosperity was to be secured.Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew This is whatכֹּ֤ה (kōh) Adverb Strong's 3541: Like this, thus, here, now the Lord אֲדֹנָ֣י (’ă·ḏō·nāy) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 136: The Lord GOD יְהוִ֔ה (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3069: YHWH says: אָמַר֙ (’ā·mar) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 559: To utter, say ‘Once again ע֗וֹד (‘ō·wḏ) Adverb Strong's 5750: Iteration, continuance, again, repeatedly, still, more I will hear the plea אִדָּרֵ֥שׁ (’id·dā·rêš) Verb - Nifal - Imperfect - first person common singular Strong's 1875: To tread, frequent, to follow, to seek, ask, to worship of the house לְבֵֽית־ (lə·ḇêṯ-) Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 1004: A house of Israel יִשְׂרָאֵ֖ל (yiś·rā·’êl) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3478: Israel -- 'God strives', another name of Jacob and his desc and do לַעֲשׂ֣וֹת (la·‘ă·śō·wṯ) Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct Strong's 6213: To do, make for them לָהֶ֑ם (lā·hem) Preposition | third person masculine plural Strong's Hebrew this: זֹ֛את (zōṯ) Pronoun - feminine singular Strong's 2063: Hereby in it, likewise, the one other, same, she, so much, such deed, that, I will multiply אַרְבֶּ֥ה (’ar·beh) Verb - Hifil - Imperfect - first person common singular Strong's 7235: To be or become much, many or great their people אָדָֽם׃ (’ā·ḏām) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 120: Ruddy, a human being like a flock. כַּצֹּ֖אן (kaṣ·ṣōn) Preposition-k, Article | Noun - common singular Strong's 6629: Small cattle, sheep and goats, flock Links Ezekiel 36:37 NIVEzekiel 36:37 NLT Ezekiel 36:37 ESV Ezekiel 36:37 NASB Ezekiel 36:37 KJV Ezekiel 36:37 BibleApps.com Ezekiel 36:37 Biblia Paralela Ezekiel 36:37 Chinese Bible Ezekiel 36:37 French Bible Ezekiel 36:37 Catholic Bible OT Prophets: Ezekiel 36:37 Thus says the Lord Yahweh: For this (Ezek. 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