Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version “’See, the day! See, it comes! Doom has burst forth, the rod has budded, arrogance has blossomed! New Living Translation “The day of judgment is here; your destruction awaits! The people’s wickedness and pride have blossomed to full flower. English Standard Version “Behold, the day! Behold, it comes! Your doom has come; the rod has blossomed; pride has budded. Berean Standard Bible Behold, the day is here! It has come! Doom has gone out, the rod has budded, arrogance has bloomed. Berean Literal Bible Behold, the day! Behold, it is coming! The doom has gone forth, the rod has blossomed, the arrogance has budded. King James Bible Behold the day, behold, it is come: the morning is gone forth; the rod hath blossomed, pride hath budded. New King James Version ‘Behold, the day! Behold, it has come! Doom has gone out; The rod has blossomed, Pride has budded. New American Standard Bible ‘Behold, the day! Behold, it is coming! Your doom has gone forth; the rod has budded, arrogance has blossomed. NASB 1995 Behold, the day! Behold, it is coming! Your doom has gone forth; the rod has budded, arrogance has blossomed. NASB 1977 ‘Behold, the day! Behold, it is coming! Your doom has gone forth; the rod has budded, arrogance has blossomed. Legacy Standard Bible ‘Behold, the day! Behold, it is coming! Your doom has gone forth; the rod has blossomed; arrogance has budded. Amplified Bible ‘Behold, the day! Behold, it is coming! Your doom has gone forth, the rod has blossomed, arrogance has sprouted. Berean Annotated Bible Behold, the day is here! It has come! Doom has gone out, the rod has budded, arrogance has bloomed. Christian Standard Bible Here is the day! Here it comes! Doom is on its way. The rod has blossomed; arrogance has bloomed. Holman Christian Standard Bible Look, the day is coming! Doom has gone out. The rod has blossomed; arrogance has bloomed. American Standard Version Behold, the day, behold, it cometh: thy doom is gone forth; the rod hath blossomed, pride hath budded. Contemporary English Version Disaster is near! Injustice and arrogance are everywhere, English Revised Version Behold, the day, behold, it cometh: thy doom is gone forth; the rod hath blossomed, pride hath budded. GOD'S WORD® Translation "The day is near! It is coming! Destruction is coming! Wrongdoing has blossomed. Arrogance has flourished. Good News Translation The day of disaster is coming. Violence is flourishing. Pride is at its height. International Standard Version "Look out! The day! "Look out! It's coming! "Doom has blossomed. "Arrogance has sprouted! NET Bible "Look, the day! Look, it is coming! Doom has gone out! The staff has budded, pride has blossomed! New Heart English Bible Look, the day, look, it comes: your doom is gone forth; the rod has blossomed, pride has budded.' Webster's Bible Translation Behold the day, behold, it is come; the morning is gone forth; the rod hath blossomed, pride hath budded. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleBehold, the day is here! It has come! Doom has gone out, the rod has budded, arrogance has bloomed. World English Bible “‘Behold, the day! Behold, it comes! Your doom has gone out. The rod has blossomed. Pride has budded. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionBehold, the day, behold, it has come, "" The circlet has gone forth, "" The rod has blossomed, the pride has flourished. Berean Literal Bible Behold, the day! Behold, it is coming! The doom has gone forth, the rod has blossomed, the arrogance has budded. Young's Literal Translation Lo, the day, lo, it hath come, Gone forth hath the morning, Blossomed hath the rod, flourished the pride. Smith's Literal Translation Behold the day, behold, it came: the circle shall go forth; the rod blossomed, pride flourished. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleBehold the day, behold it is come: destruction is gone forth, the rod hath blossomed, pride hath budded. Catholic Public Domain Version Behold, the day! Behold, it approaches! Destruction has gone forth, the rod has blossomed, arrogance has germinated. New American Bible The day is here! Look! it is coming! The crisis has come! Lawlessness is blooming, insolence budding; New Revised Standard Version See, the day! See, it comes! Your doom has gone out. The rod has blossomed, pride has budded. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleBehold the day is come, the dawn is gone forth; the staff has blossomed, the shame has budded. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated Behold, the day has come! The dawn has gone forth and the rod has blossomed and disgrace has borne fruit! OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Behold the day; behold, it cometh; the turn is come forth; the rod hath blossomed, arrogancy hath budded. Brenton Septuagint Translation Behold, the day of the Lord! although the rod has blossomed, Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Hour of Doom…9I will not look on you with pity, nor will I spare you, but I will punish you for your ways and for the abominations among you. Then you will know that it is I, the LORD, who strikes the blow. 10Behold, the day is here! It has come! Doom has gone out, the rod has budded, arrogance has bloomed. 11Their violence has grown into a rod to punish their wickedness. None of them will remain: none of their multitude, none of their wealth, and nothing of value.… Cross References Behold, the day is here! Ezekiel 30:3 For the day is near, the Day of the LORD is near. It will be a day of clouds, a time of doom for the nations. Joel 1:15 Alas for the day! For the Day of the LORD is near, and it will come as destruction from the Almighty. Zephaniah 1:7 Be silent in the presence of the Lord GOD, for the Day of the LORD is near. Indeed, the LORD has prepared a sacrifice; He has consecrated His guests. It has come! Amos 8:2 “Amos, what do you see?” He asked. “A basket of summer fruit,” I replied. So the LORD said to me, “The end has come for My people Israel; I will no longer spare them.” Lamentations 4:18 They stalked our every step, so that we could not walk in our streets. Our end drew near, our time ran out, for our end had come! Doom has gone out, Jeremiah 1:14 Then the LORD said to me, “Disaster from the north will be poured out on all who live in the land. Isaiah 28:22 So now, do not mock, or your shackles will become heavier. Indeed, I have heard from the Lord GOD of Hosts a decree of destruction against the whole land. Isaiah 10:23 For the Lord GOD of Hosts will carry out the destruction decreed upon the whole land. the rod has budded, Numbers 17:8 The next day Moses entered the Tent of the Testimony and saw that Aaron’s staff, representing the house of Levi, had sprouted, put forth buds, blossomed, and produced almonds. Hebrews 9:4 containing the golden altar of incense and the gold-covered ark of the covenant. Inside the ark were the gold jar of manna, Aaron’s staff that had budded, and the stone tablets of the covenant. arrogance has bloomed. Obadiah 1:3 The pride of your heart has deceived you, O dwellers in the clefts of the rocks whose habitation is the heights, who say in your heart, ‘Who can bring me down to the ground?’ Daniel 4:30 the king exclaimed, “Is this not Babylon the Great, which I myself have built as a royal residence by the might of my power and for the glory of my majesty?” Proverbs 16:18 Pride goes before destruction, and a haughty spirit before a fall. Isaiah 59:4-8 No one calls for justice; no one pleads his case honestly. They rely on empty pleas; they tell lies; they conceive mischief and give birth to iniquity. / They hatch the eggs of vipers and weave a spider’s web. Whoever eats their eggs will die; crack one open, and a viper is hatched. / Their cobwebs cannot be made into clothing, and they cannot cover themselves with their works. Their deeds are sinful deeds, and acts of violence are in their hands. … Jeremiah 12:4 How long will the land mourn and the grass of every field be withered? Because of the evil of its residents, the animals and birds have been swept away, for the people have said, “He cannot see what our end will be.” Micah 7:3-4 Both hands are skilled at evil; the prince and the judge demand a bribe. When the powerful utters his evil desire, they all conspire together. / The best of them is like a brier; the most upright is sharper than a hedge of thorns. The day for your watchmen has come, the day of your visitation. Now is the time of their confusion. Treasury of Scripture Behold the day, behold, it is come: the morning is gone forth; the rod has blossomed, pride has budded. behold, it Ezekiel 7:6 An end is come, the end is come: it watcheth for thee; behold, it is come. 1 Thessalonians 5:3 For when they shall say, Peace and safety; then sudden destruction cometh upon them, as travail upon a woman with child; and they shall not escape. the morning Ezekiel 7:7 The morning is come unto thee, O thou that dwellest in the land: the time is come, the day of trouble is near, and not the sounding again of the mountains. the rod Ezekiel 19:14 And fire is gone out of a rod of her branches, which hath devoured her fruit, so that she hath no strong rod to be a sceptre to rule. This is a lamentation, and shall be for a lamentation. Ezekiel 21:10,13 It is sharpened to make a sore slaughter; it is furbished that it may glitter: should we then make mirth? it contemneth the rod of my son, as every tree… Numbers 17:8 And it came to pass, that on the morrow Moses went into the tabernacle of witness; and, behold, the rod of Aaron for the house of Levi was budded, and brought forth buds, and bloomed blossoms, and yielded almonds. pride Proverbs 14:3 In the mouth of the foolish is a rod of pride: but the lips of the wise shall preserve them. Proverbs 16:18 Pride goeth before destruction, and an haughty spirit before a fall. Isaiah 28:1 Woe to the crown of pride, to the drunkards of Ephraim, whose glorious beauty is a fading flower, which are on the head of the fat valleys of them that are overcome with wine! Jump to Previous Arrogance Arrogancy Blossomed Budded Crowning Doom Flourished Flowering Forth Full Injustice Morning Pride Rod Time Turn Twisted WayJump to Next Arrogance Arrogancy Blossomed Budded Crowning Doom Flourished Flowering Forth Full Injustice Morning Pride Rod Time Turn Twisted WayEzekiel 7 1. The final desolation of Israel16. The mournful repentance from that escape 20. The enemies defile the sanctuary because of the Israelites' abominations 23. Under the type of a chain is shown the miserable captivity of all orders of men Behold, the day is here! This phrase emphasizes the immediacy and certainty of God's judgment. In the context of Ezekiel, this refers to the impending destruction of Jerusalem and the Babylonian exile. The use of "behold" serves as a call to attention, urging the audience to recognize the seriousness of the situation. This echoes the prophetic tradition where "the day" often signifies a time of divine intervention or judgment, as seen in passages like Joel 2:1 and Zephaniah 1:14. It has come! Doom has gone out, the rod has budded, arrogance has bloomed. Persons / Places / Events 1. EzekielA prophet during the Babylonian exile, Ezekiel is the author of the book and the one delivering God's message of judgment to Israel. 2. Israel The primary audience of Ezekiel's prophecy, representing the people of God who have turned away from Him. 3. Babylonian Exile The historical context of Ezekiel's prophecy, where the Israelites were taken captive by Babylon as a result of their disobedience to God. 4. The Day of the Lord A significant theme in prophetic literature, referring to a time of divine judgment and reckoning. 5. The Rod and Arrogance Symbolic elements in the verse representing the judgment and pride of the people, respectively. Teaching Points The Certainty of God's JudgmentGod's warnings through His prophets are not idle threats; they are certain and will come to pass. Believers should live with an awareness of God's holiness and justice. The Consequences of Arrogance Pride and arrogance lead to downfall. Christians are called to humility, recognizing their dependence on God and avoiding the pitfalls of self-reliance. The Urgency of Repentance The impending "day" calls for immediate repentance. Believers should examine their lives and turn away from sin, seeking God's forgiveness and grace. The Role of Prophetic Warnings Prophetic messages serve as a wake-up call. They remind us of God's standards and the need to align our lives with His will. Hope in God's Sovereignty Even in judgment, God is sovereign and His purposes are redemptive. Trusting in His plan brings hope and assurance, even in difficult times. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Ezekiel 7:10?2. How does Ezekiel 7:10 illustrate the certainty of God's impending judgment? 3. What does "the rod has blossomed" signify about Israel's spiritual state? 4. How can we recognize signs of spiritual decline in our own lives today? 5. What other scriptures warn of consequences for persistent disobedience to God? 6. How should Ezekiel 7:10 motivate us to pursue righteousness and repentance? 7. What does Ezekiel 7:10 mean by "the rod has budded" in a historical context? 8. How does Ezekiel 7:10 reflect God's judgment and justice? 9. What is the significance of "the day is here" in Ezekiel 7:10? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Ezekiel 7? 11. Is it the same condemnation as the Devil's? 12. Ezekiel 7:5-6 predicts a doom that is 'unique' and 'coming'--were there any historical events matching this prophecy, and if not, does that undermine its credibility? 13. Isaiah 10:15-16: Does it contradict divine omnipotence to use flawed human empires to accomplish God's will, then punish them for their actions? 14. Was Satan originally an angel? What Does Ezekiel 7:10 Mean Behold, the day is here!“Behold, the day is here!” - The Lord is announcing the arrival of a specific, appointed “day”—the day of His judgment against Judah. Zephaniah echoes this urgency: “The great day of the LORD is near—near and coming quickly” (Zephaniah 1:14). - This is not a vague warning but a calendar-date reality. Ezekiel had long foretold it (Ezekiel 6:11), and now the moment stands at the door. - For New-Covenant believers, the principle remains: God’s promised interventions—whether discipline or deliverance—arrive right on schedule (see Romans 13:12, “The night is nearly over; the day has drawn near”). It has come! “It has come!” - Repetition drives home certainty. No more delays, as God said earlier: “None of My words will be delayed any longer” (Ezekiel 12:28). - The emphatic tone underscores divine faithfulness. What God declares, He performs (Numbers 23:19). - Personal takeaway: we may grow numb to warning signs, but God never forgets a deadline. Doom has gone out “Doom has gone out” - Doom (literally “violence” or “disaster”) has already set in motion, like an arrow released. Isaiah paints the same picture: “See, the Name of the LORD comes from afar, with burning anger” (Isaiah 30:27). - Nothing can recall it. Judah’s covenant infidelity (2 Kings 21:10–15) has triggered the consequence Moses foretold (Deuteronomy 28:49–52). - Key insights - Judgment is both judicial (punishment for sin) and corrective (calling a remnant to repentance, Ezekiel 14:22–23). - Modern believers are reminded that sowing and reaping remain moral realities (Galatians 6:7–8). the rod has budded “the rod has budded” - A “rod” is an instrument of rule or discipline. Here it represents Babylon—God’s chosen tool, much as Assyria was “the rod of My anger” (Isaiah 10:5). - “Budded” signals readiness. Just as Aaron’s staff miraculously “sprouted buds” to confirm God’s choice (Numbers 17:8), Babylon’s rise confirms God’s decision to judge. - Lessons to note - God often raises up earthly powers to accomplish His purposes (Habakkuk 1:6). - What looks like political shift is, in reality, divine orchestration. arrogance has bloomed “arrogance has bloomed” - Judah’s pride has matured into full flower. “Pride goes before destruction” (Proverbs 16:18), and that proverb is now a historical event. - Ezekiel earlier linked pride to violence and complacency (Ezekiel 16:49). The “bloom” pictures sin reaching harvest stage (James 1:15). - Reflection points - Arrogance blinds a people to warning signs (Obadiah 3). - Humility before God remains the single safeguard against such ruin (1 Peter 5:6). summary Ezekiel 7:10 piles image upon image to declare that God’s long-announced judgment has moved from prophecy to present tense. The day is no longer future; disaster is already outbound, Babylon stands ready, and Judah’s pride is in full bloom. The passage reminds every generation that God’s timelines are precise, His instruments are prepared, and unrepentant arrogance inevitably invites His rod. Those who humble themselves under His mighty hand find mercy; those who persist in pride meet the day that surely comes. (10) The morning is gone forth.--The same word as in Ezekiel 7:7, and in the same sense--the circle is complete, the end is reached, sin hath brought forth death. "The rod" is commonly understood of the Chaldaean conqueror; but as the word is the same for rod and for tribe, and is very often used in the latter sense, it will be more in accordance with the connection to understand here a play upon the word. There will be then an allusion to the rods of the tribes in Numbers 17:8. There the rod of Aaron was made to bud and blossom by Divine power in evidence of his having been chosen of God; here the rod representing the tribe at Jerusalem in its self-will and pride has budded and blossomed to its destruction. So the description continues in the next verse, "Violence is risen up into a rod of wickedness." Not a rod for the punishment of wickedness; but into a wicked people.Verse 10. - It is come. Read, as before, it cometh; and for morning, doom (see note on ver. 7). The rod hath blossomed, etc. The three verbs imply a climax. The "doom" springs out of the earth; the rod of vengeance blossoms (the word is the same as that which describes the blooming of Aaron's rod (Numbers 17:8), and the phrase was probably suggested by the history); pride (either that of the Chaldean ministers of vengeance, or of Israel as working out its own punishment; I incline to the latter) buds and bears fruit. In Isaiah 27:6 the word follows on "blossom," and therefore seems applicable to the formation of the fruit rather than the flower. (For the image of the rod, comp. Psalm 110:2; Isaiah 10:26; Micah 6:9.)Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Behold,הִנֵּ֥ה (hin·nêh) Interjection Strong's 2009: Lo! behold! the day הַיּ֖וֹם (hay·yō·wm) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 3117: A day is here! הִנֵּ֣ה (hin·nêh) Interjection Strong's 2009: Lo! behold! It has come! בָאָ֑ה (ḇā·’āh) Verb - Qal - Participle - feminine singular Strong's 935: To come in, come, go in, go Doom הַצְּפִרָ֔ה (haṣ·ṣə·p̄i·rāh) Article | Noun - feminine singular Strong's 6843: A plait, chaplet, perhaps doom has gone out, יָֽצְאָה֙ (yā·ṣə·’āh) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person feminine singular Strong's 3318: To go, bring, out, direct and proxim the rod הַמַּטֶּ֔ה (ham·maṭ·ṭeh) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 4294: A staff, rod, shaft, branch, a tribe has budded, פָּרַ֖ח (pā·raḥ) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 6524: To break forth as a, bud, bloom, to spread, to fly, to flourish arrogance הַזָּדֽוֹן׃ (haz·zā·ḏō·wn) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 2087: Insolence, presumptuousness has bloomed. צָ֚ץ (ṣāṣ) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 6692: To twinkle, glance, to blossom Links Ezekiel 7:10 NIVEzekiel 7:10 NLT Ezekiel 7:10 ESV Ezekiel 7:10 NASB Ezekiel 7:10 KJV Ezekiel 7:10 BibleApps.com Ezekiel 7:10 Biblia Paralela Ezekiel 7:10 Chinese Bible Ezekiel 7:10 French Bible Ezekiel 7:10 Catholic Bible OT Prophets: Ezekiel 7:10 Behold the day behold it comes: your (Ezek. 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