New International Version “Son of man, this is what the Sovereign LORD says to the land of Israel: “’The end! The end has come upon the four corners of the land! New Living Translation “Son of man, this is what the Sovereign LORD says to Israel: “The end is here! Wherever you look— east, west, north, or south— your land is finished. English Standard Version “And you, O son of man, thus says the Lord GOD to the land of Israel: An end! The end has come upon the four corners of the land. Berean Standard Bible “O son of man, this is what the Lord GOD says to the land of Israel: ‘The end! The end has come upon the four corners of the land. Berean Literal Bible “And you, son of man, thus says the Lord YHWH to the land of Israel, ‘An end has come, the end upon the four corners of the land! King James Bible Also, thou son of man, thus saith the Lord GOD unto the land of Israel; An end, the end is come upon the four corners of the land. New King James Version “And you, son of man, thus says the Lord GOD to the land of Israel: ‘An end! The end has come upon the four corners of the land. New American Standard Bible “And you, son of man, this is what the Lord GOD says to the land of Israel: ‘An end! The end is coming on the four corners of the land. NASB 1995 “And you, son of man, thus says the Lord GOD to the land of Israel, ‘An end! The end is coming on the four corners of the land. NASB 1977 “And you, son of man, thus says the Lord GOD to the land of Israel, ‘An end! The end is coming on the four corners of the land. Legacy Standard Bible “Now as for you, son of man, thus says Lord Yahweh to the land of Israel, ‘An end! The end is coming on the four corners of the earth. Amplified Bible “Also, son of man, thus says the Lord GOD to the land of Israel, ‘An end! The end is coming on the four corners of the land. Berean Annotated Bible “O son of man, this is what the Lord GOD {Adonai YHWH} says to the land of Israel (he wrestles with God): ‘The end! The end has come upon the four corners of the land. Christian Standard Bible “Son of man, this is what the Lord GOD says to the land of Israel: An end! The end has come on the four corners of the earth. Holman Christian Standard Bible Son of man, this is what the Lord GOD says to the land of Israel: An end! The end has come on the four corners of the land. American Standard Version And thou, son of man, thus saith the Lord Jehovah unto the land of Israel, An end: the end is come upon the four corners of the land. Contemporary English Version Ezekiel, son of man, tell the people of Israel that I am saying: Israel will soon come to an end! Your whole country is about to be destroyed English Revised Version And thou, son of man, thus saith the Lord GOD unto the land of Israel, An end: the end is come upon the four corners of the land. GOD'S WORD® Translation "Son of man, this is what the Almighty LORD says to [the people in] the land of Israel: The end is coming! The end is coming to the four corners of the earth. Good News Translation "Mortal man," he said, "this is what I, the Sovereign LORD, am saying to the land of Israel: This is the end for the whole land! International Standard Version "Son of Man, this is what Lord GOD says to the land of Israel: 'It's over! All four corners of the land are out of time! NET Bible "You, son of man--this is what the sovereign LORD says to the land of Israel: An end! The end is coming on the four corners of the land! New Heart English Bible "You, son of man, say, 'Thus says the Lord GOD to the land of Israel, An end has come. The end has come on the four quarters of the land. Webster's Bible Translation Also, thou son of man, thus saith the Lord GOD to the land of Israel; An end, the end is come upon the four corners of the land. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard Bible“O son of man, this is what the Lord GOD says to the land of Israel: ‘The end! The end has come upon the four corners of the land. World English Bible “You, son of man, the Lord Yahweh says to the land of Israel, ‘An end! The end has come on the four corners of the land. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAn end, the end has come on the four corners of the land. Berean Literal Bible “And you, son of man, thus says the Lord YHWH to the land of Israel, ‘An end has come, the end upon the four corners of the land! Young's Literal Translation An end, come hath the end on the four corners of the land. Smith's Literal Translation And thou son of man, thus said the Lord Jehovah to the land of Israel: An end, the end came upon the four corners of the land. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd thou son of man, thus saith the Lord God to the land of Israel: The end is come, the end is come upon the four quarters of the land. Catholic Public Domain Version “And as for you, son of man: Thus says the Lord God to the land of Israel: The end is coming, the end is coming, over the four regions of the earth. New American Bible Son of man, now say: Thus says the Lord GOD to the land of Israel: An end! The end comes upon the four corners of the land! New Revised Standard Version You, O mortal, thus says the Lord GOD to the land of Israel: An end! The end has come upon the four corners of the land. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAlso, Son of man, thus says the LORD God to the land of Israel: The end is come upon the land of Israel, the end is come upon the four corners of the land. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated But you, son of man, say, ‘Thus says THE LORD OF LORDS: the end has arrived upon the land of Israel, and the end has arrived on the four borders of the land OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And thou, son of man, thus saith the Lord GOD concerning the land of Israel: An end! the end is come upon the four corners of the land. Brenton Septuagint Translation Thus saith the Lord; An end is come to the land of Israel, the end is come on the four corners of the land. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible (Voice ▾ Musical ▾) Context The Hour of Doom1And the word of the LORD came to me, saying, 2“O son of man, this is what the Lord GOD says to the land of Israel: ‘The end! The end has come upon the four corners of the land. 3The end is now upon you, and I will unleash My anger against you. I will judge you according to your ways and repay you for all your abominations.… Cross References O son of man, Ezekiel 2:1 “Son of man,” He said to me, “stand up on your feet and I will speak to you.” 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.” Psalm 144:3 O LORD, what is man, that You regard him, the son of man that You think of him? this is what the Lord GOD says Ezekiel 20:3 “Son of man, speak to the elders of Israel and tell them that this is what the Lord GOD says: Have you come to inquire of Me? As surely as I live, I will not be consulted by you, declares the Lord GOD. 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. to the land of Israel: Ezekiel 21:2 “Son of man, set your face against Jerusalem and preach against the sanctuaries. Prophesy against the land of Israel Ezekiel 38:18 Now on that day when Gog comes against the land of Israel, declares the Lord GOD, My wrath will flare up. Ezekiel 37:12 Therefore prophesy and tell them that this is what the Lord GOD says: ‘O My people, I will open your graves and bring you up from them, and I will bring you back to the land of Israel. ‘The end! 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.” Genesis 6:13 Then God said to Noah, “The end of all living creatures has come before Me, because through them the earth is full of violence. Now behold, I will destroy both them and the earth. The end has come Jeremiah 51:13 You who dwell by many waters, rich in treasures, your end has come; the thread of your life is cut. 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! upon the four corners of the land. Isaiah 11:12 He will raise a banner for the nations and gather the exiles of Israel; He will collect the scattered of Judah from the four corners of the earth. Revelation 7:1 After this I saw four angels standing at the four corners of the earth, holding back its four winds so that no wind would blow on land or sea or on any tree. Revelation 20:8 and will go out to deceive the nations in the four corners of the earth—Gog and Magog—to assemble them for battle. Their number is like the sand of the seashore. Jeremiah 4:27 For this is what the LORD says: “The whole land will be desolate, but I will not finish its destruction. Treasury of Scripture Also, you son of man, thus said the Lord GOD to the land of Israel; An end, the end is come on the four corners of the land. unto Ezekiel 12:22 Son of man, what is that proverb that ye have in the land of Israel, saying, The days are prolonged, and every vision faileth? Ezekiel 21:2 Son of man, set thy face toward Jerusalem, and drop thy word toward the holy places, and prophesy against the land of Israel, Ezekiel 40:2 In the visions of God brought he me into the land of Israel, and set me upon a very high mountain, by which was as the frame of a city on the south. an end. Ezekiel 7:3,5,6 Now is the end come upon thee, and I will send mine anger upon thee, and will judge thee according to thy ways, and will recompense upon thee all thine abominations… Ezekiel 11:13 And it came to pass, when I prophesied, that Pelatiah the son of Benaiah died. Then fell I down upon my face, and cried with a loud voice, and said, Ah Lord GOD! wilt thou make a full end of the remnant of Israel? Genesis 6:13 And God said unto Noah, The end of all flesh is come before me; for the earth is filled with violence through them; and, behold, I will destroy them with the earth. Jump to Previous Corners End Four Israel Quarters SovereignJump to Next Corners End Four Israel Quarters SovereignEzekiel 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 “O son of man, God repeatedly addresses Ezekiel as a mortal man standing before the holy God. Ezekiel’s human weakness contrasts with the glory he witnessed by the Chebar Canal and with the sovereign Judge who sends him. Jesus later used the title Son of Man in connection with Daniel’s vision of the everlasting King, identifying Himself as the true representative of humanity and the divine Messiah. Ezk 2:1 “Son of man,” He said to me, “stand up on your feet”… this is what the Lord GOD says Ezekiel delivers God’s verdict, not his own assessment of Judah’s condition. The Lord GOD speaks as Israel’s covenant King, whose authority over the nation, the nations, and history cannot be resisted. Ezk 20:3 Son of man, speak to the elders of Israel… to the land of Israel: Judgment is directed against the covenant land promised to Abraham and given to his descendants. The northern kingdom had fallen to Assyria in 722 BC, but Judah, Jerusalem, and the temple still stood. Israel’s privileges brought accountability, for the land had been defiled by idolatry, bloodshed, and covenant rebellion. Ezk 21:2 Son of man, set your face against Jerusalem… ‘The end! The season of warning had reached its appointed limit. God had sent prophets over many generations, yet Judah persisted in sin. The announced end concerned the collapse of Judah’s security, the ruin of Jerusalem, and the removal of the people into exile. Amo 8:2 “Amos, what do you see?” He asked. “A basket of summer fruit,”… The end has come What God had warned through Moses, Isaiah, Jeremiah, and other servants was now certain. Babylon would soon destroy Jerusalem and burn the temple in 586 BC. God’s judgment would not cancel His covenant promises, but it would end the corrupt order that presumed upon His patience. Jer 51:13 You who dwell by many waters, rich in treasures…… upon the four corners of the land. No district, city, sanctuary, or social class would escape the coming calamity. Ezekiel’s message reaches the whole land, from its farthest boundaries to Jerusalem itself. The comprehensive judgment upon Judah anticipates the final day when God will judge all people with perfect righteousness. Isa 11:12 He will raise a banner for the nations and gather… Persons / Places / Events 1. EzekielA prophet and priest during the Babylonian exile, Ezekiel is called by God to deliver messages of judgment and hope to the Israelites. 2. The Lord GOD The sovereign and covenant-keeping God of Israel, who communicates His divine will and judgment through His prophets. 3. The Land of Israel The geographical and spiritual center of the Jewish people, representing both the physical territory and the covenant relationship with God. 4. The Four Corners of the Land Symbolic of the entirety of Israel, indicating that the impending judgment is comprehensive and inescapable. Teaching Points The Certainty of God's JudgmentGod's pronouncement of "The end!" underscores the certainty and finality of His judgment. Believers are reminded of the seriousness of sin and the reality of divine justice. The Sovereignty of God The message delivered by Ezekiel highlights God's sovereignty over nations and history. Christians are called to trust in God's ultimate control and righteous governance. The Call to Repentance The impending judgment serves as a call to repentance. Believers should examine their lives, turn from sin, and seek God's mercy and forgiveness. The Importance of Obedience Israel's disobedience led to judgment. This serves as a warning to Christians to live in obedience to God's commands, understanding that disobedience has consequences. Hope Beyond Judgment While the message is one of judgment, the broader context of Ezekiel includes promises of restoration. Believers can find hope in God's redemptive plans, even amidst discipline. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Ezekiel 7:2?2. How does Ezekiel 7:2 emphasize the certainty of God's judgment on Israel? 3. What lessons can we learn about God's justice from Ezekiel 7:2? 4. How does Ezekiel 7:2 connect with other biblical warnings of judgment? 5. In what ways can we apply Ezekiel 7:2 to modern-day spiritual vigilance? 6. How should Ezekiel 7:2 influence our understanding of God's patience and righteousness? 7. What does Ezekiel 7:2 mean by "the end has come upon the four corners of the land"? 8. How does Ezekiel 7:2 relate to the concept of divine judgment? 9. What historical events might Ezekiel 7:2 be referencing? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Ezekiel 7? What Does Ezekiel 7:2 Mean O son of man– The Lord addresses Ezekiel by the title He consistently uses for him (Ezekiel 2:1; 3:1). – This reminds us that the prophet is fully human, distinct from the divine voice he must relay (cf. Numbers 23:19). – The phrase keeps Ezekiel humble and highlights that God communicates through ordinary people, just as He later speaks through the apostles (Acts 4:13). This is what the Lord GOD says to the land of Israel – The message is not Ezekiel’s opinion; it is divine decree (Ezekiel 3:10–11; 2 Peter 1:21). – “Lord GOD” (Adonai YHWH) stresses absolute sovereignty, echoing Exodus 3:15 where God reveals His covenant name. – Addressing “the land” makes the judgment covenantal. Leviticus 26:32–35 warned that disobedience would bring desolation to the very soil of Israel. The end! – A startling, two-word announcement that God’s long-suffering patience has reached its limit (Genesis 6:3; 2 Chronicles 36:16). – It signals a decisive termination, not a temporary setback, similar to Christ’s declaration “It is finished” (John 19:30) but in the opposite sense—this is the finish of mercy for unrepentant rebellion. The end has come – Repetition drives the point home. In Scripture, doubling a statement marks certainty (Genesis 41:32; Revelation 14:8). – What Israel once assumed was distant is now present. The Babylonian siege of 586 BC fulfills this word (2 Kings 25:1–10). – God’s timetable is exact: “For the vision awaits an appointed time… it will surely come, it will not delay” (Habakkuk 2:3). Upon the four corners of the land – “Four corners” conveys totality—no hiding place, no safe zone (Isaiah 8:8; Amos 5:19–20). – It echoes the later picture of angels at the “four corners of the earth” holding back judgment (Revelation 7:1), underscoring that when God releases judgment it covers every direction. – The phrase affirms a literal, geographical application: the entire territory of Israel faces God’s righteous wrath, just as promised in Deuteronomy 28:49–52. summary Ezekiel 7:2 is God’s solemn proclamation, delivered through a humble human prophet, that His long-promised covenant judgment has finally arrived. The warning is certain, comprehensive, and inescapable, reminding every generation that the Lord’s patience has limits and His word never fails. (2) The four corners.—A frequent Scriptural phrase for every part. (Comp. Isaiah 11:12; Revelation 7:1.) The origin of the expression is to be sought, not in any supposed popular belief that the earth was square, but in the fact that so many common things had just four sides or four corners (see Exodus 25:12; Exodus 27:2; Job 1:19; Acts 10:11...Verse 2. - An end, etc. The iteration of the word once more gives emphasis. The words read like an echo of Amos 8:2. The four corners (Hebrew, "wings") were probably, as with us, the north, east, south, and west. The phrase had been used before in Isaiah 11:12, and the thought meets us again, in the form of the "four winds," in Daniel 11:4; Zechariah 2:6; Matthew 24:31; Mark 13:27. The "end" in this case is either that of the siege of Jerusalem, or that of the existence of Israel as a nation. It was now drawing nigh - was, as we say, within measurable distance.Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew “Oוְאַתָּ֣ה (wə·’at·tāh) Conjunctive waw | Pronoun - second person masculine singular Strong's 859: Thou and thee, ye and you son בֶן־ (ḇen-) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 1121: A son of man, אָדָ֗ם (’ā·ḏām) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 120: Ruddy, a human being this is what כֹּה־ (kōh-) Adverb Strong's 3541: Like this, thus, here, now the Lord אֲדֹנָ֧י (’ă·ḏō·nāy) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 136: The Lord GOD יְהוִ֛ה (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3069: YHWH says אָמַ֞ר (’ā·mar) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 559: To utter, say to the land לְאַדְמַ֥ת (lə·’aḏ·maṯ) Preposition-l | Noun - feminine singular construct Strong's 127: Ground, land of Israel: יִשְׂרָאֵ֖ל (yiś·rā·’êl) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3478: Israel -- 'God strives', another name of Jacob and his desc ‘The end! קֵ֑ץ (qêṣ) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 7093: An extremity, after The end הַקֵּ֔ץ (haq·qêṣ) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 7093: An extremity, after has come בָּ֣א (bā) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 935: To come in, come, go in, go upon עַל־ (‘al-) Preposition Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against the four אַרְבַּ֖ע (’ar·ba‘) Number - feminine singular construct Strong's 702: Four corners כַּנְפ֥וֹת (kan·p̄ō·wṯ) Noun - feminine plural construct Strong's 3671: An edge, extremity, a wing, a flap, a quarter, a pinnacle of the land. הָאָֽרֶץ׃ (hā·’ā·reṣ) Article | Noun - feminine singular Strong's 776: Earth, land Additonal Resources Ezekiel 7:2 Blue Letter BibleEzekiel 7:2 Bible Gateway Ezekiel 7:2 Bible.com Ezekiel 7:2 NIV |
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