Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version “’This is what the Sovereign LORD says: Strike your hands together and stamp your feet and cry out “Alas!” because of all the wicked and detestable practices of the people of Israel, for they will fall by the sword, famine and plague. New Living Translation “This is what the Sovereign LORD says: Clap your hands in horror, and stamp your feet. Cry out because of all the detestable sins the people of Israel have committed. Now they are going to die from war and famine and disease. English Standard Version Thus says the Lord GOD: “Clap your hands and stamp your foot and say, Alas, because of all the evil abominations of the house of Israel, for they shall fall by the sword, by famine, and by pestilence. Berean Standard Bible This is what the Lord GOD says: Clap your hands, stomp your feet, and cry out “Alas!” because of all the wicked abominations of the house of Israel, who will fall by sword and famine and plague. Berean Literal Bible Thus says the Lord YHWH: Strike with your hand, and stomp with your foot, and say, “Ah!” For all the evils of the abominations of the house of Israel! For by the sword, by the famine, and by the pestilence they will fall! King James Bible Thus saith the Lord GOD; Smite with thine hand, and stamp with thy foot, and say, Alas for all the evil abominations of the house of Israel! for they shall fall by the sword, by the famine, and by the pestilence. New King James Version ‘Thus says the Lord GOD: “Pound your fists and stamp your feet, and say, ‘Alas, for all the evil abominations of the house of Israel! For they shall fall by the sword, by famine, and by pestilence. New American Standard Bible “This is what the Lord GOD says: ‘Clap your hands, stamp your foot and say, “Woe, because of all the evil abominations of the house of Israel, which will fall by the sword, famine, and plague! NASB 1995 “Thus says the Lord GOD, ‘Clap your hand, stamp your foot and say, “Alas, because of all the evil abominations of the house of Israel, which will fall by sword, famine and plague! NASB 1977 “Thus says the Lord GOD, ‘Clap your hand, stamp your foot, and say, “Alas, because of all the evil abominations of the house of Israel, which will fall by sword, famine, and plague! Legacy Standard Bible “Thus says Lord Yahweh, ‘Strike your hands together, stamp your foot and say, “Alas, because of all the evil abominations of the house of Israel, which will fall by the sword, by the famine, and by the plague! Amplified Bible “Thus says the Lord GOD, ‘Strike with your fist, stamp with your foot and say, “Alas, because of all the evil atrocities of the house of Israel, which will fall by sword, by famine, and by virulent disease! Berean Annotated Bible This is what the Lord GOD {Adonai YHWH} says: Clap your hands, stomp your feet, and cry out “Alas! because of all the wicked abominations of the house of Israel (he wrestles with God), who will fall by sword and famine and plague. Christian Standard Bible “This is what the Lord GOD says: Clap your hands, stamp your feet, and cry out over all the evil and detestable practices of the house of Israel, who will fall by the sword, famine, and plague. Holman Christian Standard Bible This is what the Lord GOD says: Clap your hands, stamp your feet, and cry out over all the evil and detestable practices of the house of Israel, who will fall by the sword, famine, and plague. American Standard Version Thus saith the Lord Jehovah: Smite with thy hand, and stamp with thy foot, and say, Alas! because of all the evil abominations of the house of Israel; for they shall fall by the sword, by the famine, and by the pestilence. Contemporary English Version The LORD God then said: Ezekiel, beat your fists together and stomp your feet in despair! Moan in sorrow, because the people of Israel have done disgusting things and now will be killed by enemy troops, or they will die from starvation and disease. English Revised Version Thus saith the Lord GOD: Smite with thine hand, and stamp with thy foot, and say, Alas! because of all the evil abominations of the house of Israel: for they shall fall by the sword, by the famine, and by the pestilence. GOD'S WORD® Translation " 'This is what the Almighty LORD says: Clap your hands, stomp your feet, and say, "Oh no!" because the people of Israel have done evil and disgusting things. So they will die in wars, famines, and plagues. Good News Translation The Sovereign LORD said, "Wring your hands! Stamp your feet! Cry in sorrow because of all the evil, disgusting things the Israelites have done. They are going to die in war or of starvation or disease. International Standard Version This is what the Lord GOD says: "Clap your hands and stamp your feet! Say, 'Oh, no!' Because of all the detestable evil that has come from Israel's house, they'll fall by the sword, famine, and pestilence. NET Bible "'This is what the sovereign LORD says: Clap your hands, stamp your feet, and say, "Ah!" because of all the evil, abominable practices of the house of Israel, for they will fall by the sword, famine, and pestilence. New Heart English Bible "Thus says the Lord GOD: 'Strike with your hand, and stamp with your foot, and say, "Alas." because of all the evil abominations of the house of Israel; for they shall fall by the sword, by the famine, and by the pestilence. Webster's Bible Translation Thus saith the Lord GOD; Smite with thy hand, and stamp with thy foot, and say, Alas, for all the evil abominations of the house of Israel! for they shall fall by the sword, by the famine, and by the pestilence. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleThis is what the Lord GOD says: Clap your hands, stomp your feet, and cry out “Alas!” because of all the wicked abominations of the house of Israel, who will fall by sword and famine and plague. World English Bible “The Lord Yahweh says: ‘Strike with your hand, and stamp with your foot, and say, “Alas!”, because of all the evil abominations of the house of Israel; for they will fall by the sword, by the famine, and by the pestilence. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionThus said Lord YHWH: Strike with your palm, and stamp with your foot, "" And say: Aah! For all the evil abominations of the house of Israel, "" Which falls by sword, by famine, and by pestilence. Berean Literal Bible Thus says the Lord YHWH: Strike with your hand, and stomp with your foot, and say, “Ah!” For all the evils of the abominations of the house of Israel! For by the sword, by the famine, and by the pestilence they will fall! Young's Literal Translation Thus said the Lord Jehovah: 'Smite with thy palm, and stamp with thy foot, And say: Alas, for all the evil abominations of the house of Israel, Who by sword, by famine, and by pestilence do fall. Smith's Literal Translation Thus said the Lord Jehovah: Strike with thy hand and stamp with thy foot, and say, Alas, for all the evil abominations of the house of Israel! for they shall fall by the famine and by the sword and by death. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleThus saith the Lord God: Strike with thy hand, and stamp with thy foot, and say: Alas, for all the abominations of the evils of the house of Israel: for they shall fall by the sword, by the famine and by the pestilence. Catholic Public Domain Version Thus says the Lord God: “Strike with your hand, and stomp with your foot, and say: ‘Alas, to all the abominations of the evils of the house of Israel!’ For they will fall by the sword, by famine, and by pestilence. New American Bible Thus says the Lord GOD: Clap your hands, stamp your feet, and cry “Alas!” for all the evil abominations of the house of Israel! They shall fall by the sword, starvation, and disease. New Revised Standard Version Thus says the Lord GOD: Clap your hands and stamp your foot, and say, Alas for all the vile abominations of the house of Israel! For they shall fall by the sword, by famine, and by pestilence. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleThus says the LORD God, Strike with your hand, and stamp with your foot, and say, Alas for all the evil abominations of the house of Israel! for they shall fall by the sword, by famine, and by pestilence. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated Thus says THE LORD OF LORDS: “Strike with your fist and stomp with your foot, and say, ‘Save us!’, because of all the impurity and the evil of the house of Israel, because by the sword and by starvation and by plague they will fall! OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Thus saith the Lord GOD: Smite with thy hand, and stamp with thy foot, and say: Alas! because of all the evil abominations of the house of Israel; for they shall fall by the sword, by the famine, and by the pestilence. Brenton Septuagint Translation Thus saith the Lord; Clap with thy hand, and stamp with thy foot and say, Aha, aha! for all the abominations of the house of Israel: they shall fall by the sword, and by pestilence, and by famine. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context A Remnant to be Blessed…10And they will know that I am the LORD; I did not declare in vain that I would bring this calamity upon them. 11This is what the Lord GOD says: Clap your hands, stomp your feet, and cry out “Alas!” because of all the wicked abominations of the house of Israel, who will fall by sword and famine and plague. 12He who is far off will die by the plague, he who is near will fall by the sword, and he who remains will die by famine. So I will vent My fury upon them.… Cross References This is what the Lord GOD says: Ezekiel 2:4 They are obstinate and stubborn children. I am sending you to them, and you are to say to them, ‘This is what the Lord GOD says.’ Ezekiel 13:8 Therefore this is what the Lord GOD says: Because you have uttered vain words and seen false visions, I am against you, declares the Lord GOD. Amos 3:11 Therefore this is what the Lord GOD says: “An enemy will surround the land; he will pull down your strongholds and plunder your citadels.” Clap your hands, stomp your feet, and cry out “Alas!” Ezekiel 25:6 For this is what the Lord GOD says: ‘Because you clapped your hands and stomped your feet and rejoiced over the land of Israel with a heart full of contempt, Jeremiah 22:18 Therefore this is what the LORD says concerning Jehoiakim son of Josiah king of Judah: “They will not mourn for him: ‘Alas, my brother! Alas, my sister!’ They will not mourn for him: ‘Alas, my master! Alas, his splendor!’ Lamentations 2:15 All who pass by clap their hands at you in scorn. They hiss and shake their heads at the Daughter of Jerusalem: “Is this the city that was called the perfection of beauty, the joy of all the earth?” because of all the wicked abominations of the house of Israel, Ezekiel 8:6 “Son of man,” He said to me, “do you see what they are doing—the great abominations that the house of Israel is committing—to drive Me far from My sanctuary? Yet you will see even greater abominations.” Ezekiel 7:8 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. Ezekiel 5:11 Therefore as surely as I live, declares the Lord GOD, because you have defiled My sanctuary with all your detestable idols and abominations, I Myself will withdraw My favor; I will not look upon you with pity, nor will I spare you. who will fall by sword and famine and plague. Ezekiel 5:12 A third of your people will die by plague or be consumed by famine within you, a third will fall by the sword outside your walls, and a third I will scatter to every wind and unleash a sword behind them. Jeremiah 21:7 ‘After that,’ declares the LORD, ‘I will hand over Zedekiah king of Judah, his officers, and the people in this city who survive the plague and sword and famine, to Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon and to their enemies who seek their lives. He will put them to the sword; he will not spare them or show pity or compassion.’ Ezekiel 14:21 For this is what the Lord GOD says: ‘How much worse will it be when I send against Jerusalem My four dire judgments—sword, famine, wild beasts, and plague—in order to cut off from it both man and beast? Leviticus 26:30-33 I will destroy your high places, cut down your incense altars, and heap your lifeless bodies on the lifeless remains of your idols; and My soul will despise you. / I will reduce your cities to rubble and lay waste your sanctuaries, and I will refuse to smell the pleasing aroma of your sacrifices. / And I will lay waste the land, so that your enemies who dwell in it will be appalled. … Deuteronomy 28:15-20 If, however, you do not obey the LORD your God by carefully following all His commandments and statutes I am giving you today, all these curses will come upon you and overtake you: / You will be cursed in the city and cursed in the country. / Your basket and kneading bowl will be cursed. … Jeremiah 44:11-14 Therefore this is what the LORD of Hosts, the God of Israel, says: I will set My face to bring disaster and to cut off all Judah. / And I will take away the remnant of Judah who have resolved to go to the land of Egypt to reside there; they will meet their end. They will all fall by the sword or be consumed by famine. From the least to the greatest, they will die by sword or famine; and they will become an object of cursing and horror, of vilification and reproach. / I will punish those who live in the land of Egypt, just as I punished Jerusalem, by sword and famine and plague, … Isaiah 1:4-9 Alas, O sinful nation, a people laden with iniquity, a brood of evildoers, children who act corruptly! They have forsaken the LORD; they have despised the Holy One of Israel and turned their backs on Him. / Why do you want more beatings? Why do you keep rebelling? Your head has a massive wound, and your whole heart is afflicted. / From the sole of your foot to the top of your head, there is no soundness—only wounds and welts and festering sores neither cleansed nor bandaged nor soothed with oil. … Treasury of Scripture Thus said the Lord GOD; Smite with your hand, and stamp with your foot, and say, Alas for all the evil abominations of the house of Israel! for they shall fall by the sword, by the famine, and by the pestilence. Smite Ezekiel 21:14-17 Thou therefore, son of man, prophesy, and smite thine hands together, and let the sword be doubled the third time, the sword of the slain: it is the sword of the great men that are slain, which entereth into their privy chambers… Numbers 24:10 And Balak's anger was kindled against Balaam, and he smote his hands together: and Balak said unto Balaam, I called thee to curse mine enemies, and, behold, thou hast altogether blessed them these three times. Isaiah 58:1 Cry aloud, spare not, lift up thy voice like a trumpet, and shew my people their transgression, and the house of Jacob their sins. Alas Ezekiel 9:4 And the LORD said unto him, Go through the midst of the city, through the midst of Jerusalem, and set a mark upon the foreheads of the men that sigh and that cry for all the abominations that be done in the midst thereof. Jeremiah 30:7 Alas! for that day is great, so that none is like it: it is even the time of Jacob's trouble; but he shall be saved out of it. Joel 1:15 Alas for the day! for the day of the LORD is at hand, and as a destruction from the Almighty shall it come. fall Ezekiel 5:12 A third part of thee shall die with the pestilence, and with famine shall they be consumed in the midst of thee: and a third part shall fall by the sword round about thee; and I will scatter a third part into all the winds, and I will draw out a sword after them. Ezekiel 14:21 For thus saith the Lord GOD; How much more when I send my four sore judgments upon Jerusalem, the sword, and the famine, and the noisome beast, and the pestilence, to cut off from it man and beast? Jeremiah 15:2,3 And it shall come to pass, if they say unto thee, Whither shall we go forth? then thou shalt tell them, Thus saith the LORD; Such as are for death, to death; and such as are for the sword, to the sword; and such as are for the famine, to the famine; and such as are for the captivity, to the captivity… Jump to Previous Abominations Alas Clap Cry Detestable Evil Fall Famine Feet Foot Hand Hands House Israel Pestilence Plague Smite Sovereign Stamp Strike Sword Together WickedJump to Next Abominations Alas Clap Cry Detestable Evil Fall Famine Feet Foot Hand Hands House Israel Pestilence Plague Smite Sovereign Stamp Strike Sword Together WickedEzekiel 6 1. The judgment of Israel for their idolatry8. A remnant shall be blessed 11. The faithful are exhorted to lament their abominations and calamities This is what the Lord GOD says: This phrase emphasizes the divine authority behind the message. It is a common prophetic introduction, underscoring that the words are not Ezekiel's own but are directly from God. This establishes the seriousness and authenticity of the prophecy, aligning with similar introductions in other prophetic books such as Isaiah and Jeremiah. Clap your hands, stomp your feet, and cry out “Alas!” because of all the wicked abominations of the house of Israel, who will fall by sword and famine and plague. Persons / Places / Events 1. The Lord GODThe sovereign and holy God of Israel, who is speaking through the prophet Ezekiel. 2. Ezekiel A prophet called by God to deliver messages of judgment and hope to the Israelites during their exile in Babylon. 3. The House of Israel Refers to the people of Israel, God's chosen nation, who have turned away from Him and engaged in idolatry and other abominations. 4. Sword, Famine, and Plague These are the instruments of judgment that God declares will come upon Israel due to their sins. 5. Exile in Babylon The historical context in which Ezekiel prophesied, where the Israelites were living in captivity due to their disobedience to God. Teaching Points The Seriousness of SinSin is not a trivial matter to God. The abominations of Israel led to severe consequences, reminding us of the gravity of turning away from God's commands. God's Righteous Judgment God's judgment is just and righteous. He does not punish without cause, and His actions are always in line with His holy nature. Call to Repentance The dramatic actions of clapping and stomping are calls to attention and repentance. We are urged to recognize our sins and turn back to God with sincere hearts. The Role of a Prophet Ezekiel's role as a prophet was to deliver God's message, regardless of its popularity. We are called to speak truth in love, even when it is difficult. Hope Beyond Judgment While this passage focuses on judgment, the broader context of Ezekiel includes promises of restoration. God's ultimate desire is for reconciliation and renewal. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Ezekiel 6:11?2. How does Ezekiel 6:11 illustrate God's response to idolatry and rebellion? 3. What actions does God command in Ezekiel 6:11, and why are they significant? 4. How can Ezekiel 6:11 deepen our understanding of God's holiness and justice? 5. What parallels exist between Ezekiel 6:11 and other biblical warnings against idolatry? 6. How can we apply the lessons from Ezekiel 6:11 to avoid spiritual complacency? 7. What is the historical context of Ezekiel 6:11? 8. How does Ezekiel 6:11 reflect God's judgment on idolatry? 9. What archaeological evidence supports the events described in Ezekiel 6:11? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Ezekiel 6? 11. How does the severe condemnation of these idolatries in Ezekiel 8 align or conflict with other biblical accounts of tolerating foreign gods? 12. What does the Bible say about homosexuality and execution? 13. In Ezekiel 8:10, why would the temple contain images of 'creeping things' if this contradicts the temple's strict laws against idolatry? 14. Could Ezekiel 9 be interpreted as a purely symbolic vision rather than a literal event, and if so, why include graphic details? What Does Ezekiel 6:11 Mean This is what the Lord GOD saysGod Himself is speaking, not Ezekiel’s opinion. The direct address underscores divine authority and certainty (compare Isaiah 1:18; Jeremiah 1:11–12). Whenever the phrase “Lord GOD” appears, it unites God’s covenant name with His sovereign title, reminding readers that the coming judgment flows from both His faithfulness and His rulership (Deuteronomy 7:9–10). Clap your hands A sharp, physical gesture that draws instant attention. In Scripture, hand-clapping can mark approval (Psalm 47:1) but here it signals solemn warning, much like God’s own striking of hands in Ezekiel 21:17. The prophet’s action becomes a visible sermon: judgment is not abstract; it is approaching tangibly. Stomp your feet Another vivid sign act. Stomping conveys urgency and indignation (Ezekiel 25:6). Ezekiel’s footfalls echo God’s heartbeat against sin—each stomp announces, “This will happen; take notice.” The repeated sounds make the invisible verdict audible. Cry out “Alas!” A mournful exclamation that mingles grief with prophecy (Amos 5:16; Revelation 18:10). Although judgment is certain, the lament shows God’s heart still aches over the loss (Ezekiel 33:11). His messenger must feel what God feels: sorrow over sin’s consequences. Because of all the wicked abominations of the house of Israel The charge is comprehensive—“all” abominations. Israel’s idolatry and injustice violated covenant standards (Ezekiel 8:15–18; 2 Kings 17:16–17). Sin here is not a slip but a settled pattern, provoking righteous anger (Romans 1:18). God’s holiness cannot overlook such defilement. Who will fall by sword and famine and plague The punishment is multi-layered, matching earlier warnings (Leviticus 26:25–26; Jeremiah 24:10). • Sword: foreign invasion, swift and violent. • Famine: prolonged deprivation, breaking human pride (Lamentations 1:19). • Plague: disease that no defense can stop (Revelation 6:8). These three reinforce that no corner of life is exempt when a nation rejects God; the entire structure collapses under judgment (Ezekiel 5:12). summary Ezekiel 6:11 stages a prophetic drama: God commands striking gestures and a sorrowful cry to awaken a hard-hearted people. The verse affirms that the coming catastrophe—sword, famine, and plague—is the inevitable outflow of Israel’s persistent abominations. God’s authority initiates the warning, His holiness demands judgment, and His grieving tone reveals that even in wrath He takes no pleasure in the death of the wicked. (11) Smite with thine hand, and stamp with thy foot.--The prophecy returns again to its heavy tidings of woe. To clap the hands and stamp the feet, either singly (Numbers 24:10; Ezekiel 21:14; Ezekiel 21:17; Ezekiel 22:13) or together (Ezekiel 25:6), is a gesture of strong emotion or earnestness of purpose. The prophet is here directed to use it as indicating God's unchangeable determination united to a sense of grievous wrong.Verse 11. - Smite with thine hand, etc. The outward gestures were to give a dramatic emphasis to the mingled indignation and sorrow with which the prophet was to utter his woe. A like action meets us in Ezekiel 21:12. Instances of its use for other feelings meet us in Ezekiel 22:13; Numbers 24:10 (anger); Jeremiah 31:19 (shame).Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew This is whatכֹּֽה־ (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 יְהוִ֗ה (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel says: אָמַ֞ר (’ā·mar) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 559: To utter, say Clap הַכֵּ֨ה (hak·kêh) Verb - Hifil - Imperative - masculine singular Strong's 5221: To strike your hands, בְכַפְּךָ֜ (ḇə·ḵap·pə·ḵā) Preposition-b | Noun - feminine singular construct | second person masculine singular Strong's 3709: Hollow or flat of the hand, palm, sole (of the foot), a pan stomp וּרְקַ֤ע (ū·rə·qa‘) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine singular Strong's 7554: To pound the earth, to expand, to overlay your feet, בְּרַגְלְךָ֙ (bə·raḡ·lə·ḵā) Preposition-b | Noun - feminine singular construct | second person masculine singular Strong's 7272: A foot, a step, the pudenda and cry וֶֽאֱמָר־ (we·’ĕ·mār-) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine singular Strong's 559: To utter, say “Alas” אָ֔ח (’āḥ) Interjection Strong's 253: Ah!, alas! for אֶ֛ל (’el) Preposition Strong's 413: Near, with, among, to all כָּל־ (kāl-) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every the wicked רָע֖וֹת (rā·‘ō·wṯ) Noun - feminine plural construct Strong's 7451: Bad, evil abominations תּוֹעֲב֥וֹת (tō·w·‘ă·ḇō·wṯ) Noun - feminine plural construct Strong's 8441: Something disgusting, an abhorrence, idolatry, an idol of the house בֵּ֣ית (bêṯ) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 1004: A house of Israel, יִשְׂרָאֵ֑ל (yiś·rā·’êl) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3478: Israel -- 'God strives', another name of Jacob and his desc who אֲשֶׁ֗ר (’ă·šer) Pronoun - relative Strong's 834: Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that will fall יִפֹּֽלוּ׃ (yip·pō·lū) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine plural Strong's 5307: To fall, lie by sword, בַּחֶ֛רֶב (ba·ḥe·reḇ) Preposition-b, Article | Noun - feminine singular Strong's 2719: Drought, a cutting instrument, as a, knife, sword famine, בָּרָעָ֥ב (bā·rā·‘āḇ) Preposition-b, Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 7458: Famine, hunger and plague. וּבַדֶּ֖בֶר (ū·ḇad·de·ḇer) Conjunctive waw, Preposition-b, Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 1698: A pestilence Links Ezekiel 6:11 NIVEzekiel 6:11 NLT Ezekiel 6:11 ESV Ezekiel 6:11 NASB Ezekiel 6:11 KJV Ezekiel 6:11 BibleApps.com Ezekiel 6:11 Biblia Paralela Ezekiel 6:11 Chinese Bible Ezekiel 6:11 French Bible Ezekiel 6:11 Catholic Bible OT Prophets: Ezekiel 6:11 Thus says the Lord Yahweh: Smite (Ezek. 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