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◄ Ezekiel 7:3►

New International Version
The end is now upon you, and I will unleash my anger against you. I will judge you according to your conduct and repay you for all your detestable practices.

New Living Translation
No hope remains, for I will unleash my anger against you. I will call you to account for all your detestable sins.

English Standard Version
Now the end is upon you, and I will send my anger upon you; I will judge you according to your ways, and I will punish you for all your abominations.

Berean Standard Bible
The 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.

King James Bible
Nowis the endcome 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.

New King James Version
Now the endhas come upon you, And I will send My anger against you; I will judge you according to your ways, And I will repay you for all your abominations.

New American Standard Bible
Now the end is upon you, for I will send My anger against you; I will judge you according to your ways and bring all your abominations upon you.

NASB 1995
‘Now the end is upon you, and I will send My anger against you; I will judge you according to your ways and bring all your abominations upon you.

NASB 1977
‘Now the end is upon you, and I shall send My anger against you; I shall judge you according to your ways, and I shall bring all your abominations upon you.

Legacy Standard Bible
Now the end is upon you, and I will send My anger against you; I will judge you according to your ways and put all your abominations upon you.

Amplified Bible
Now the end is upon you, and I will send My anger against you and will judge you in accordance with your ways and I will bring [retribution for] all your abominations upon you.

Christian Standard Bible
The end is now upon you; I will send my anger against you and judge you according to your ways. I will punish you for all your detestable practices.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
The end is now upon you; I will send My anger against you and judge you according to your ways. I will punish you for all your detestable practices.

American Standard Version
Now is the end upon thee, and I will send mine anger upon thee, and will judge thee according to thy ways; and I will bring upon thee all thine abominations.

Contemporary English Version
as punishment for your disgusting sins. I, the LORD, am so angry

English Revised Version
Now is the end upon thee, and I will send mine anger upon thee, and will judge thee according to thy ways; and I will bring upon thee all thine abominations.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Now the end is coming for you. I will send my anger against you. I will judge you for the way you have lived, and I will punish you for all the detestable things that you have done.

Good News Translation
"Israel, the end has come. You will feel my anger, because I am judging you for what you have done. I will pay you back for all your disgusting conduct.

International Standard Version
Your time is up! I'm sending my anger against you to judge you according to how you live your lives, and I'm going to pay you back with the consequences of all your detestable practices.

NET Bible
The end is now upon you, and I will release my anger against you; I will judge you according to your behavior, I will hold you accountable for all your abominable practices.

New Heart English Bible
Now is the end on you, and I will send my anger on you, and will judge you according to your ways; and I will bring on you all your abominations.

Webster's Bible Translation
Now is the end come upon thee, and I will send my anger upon thee, and will judge thee according to thy ways, and will recompense upon thee all thy abominations.

Majority Text Translations

Majority Standard Bible
The 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.

World English Bible
Now the end is on you, and I will send my anger on you, and will judge you according to your ways. I will bring on you all your abominations.

Literal Translations

Literal Standard Version
Now [is] the end for you, "" And I have sent My anger on you, "" And judged you according to your ways, "" And set all your abominations against you.

Young's Literal Translation
Now is the end unto thee, And I have sent Mine anger upon thee, And judged thee according to thy ways, And set against thee all thine abominations.

Smith's Literal Translation
Now the end upon thee, and I sent mine anger against thee, and I judged thee according to thy ways, and I gave upon thee all thine abominations.

Catholic Translations

Douay-Rheims Bible
Now is an end come upon thee, and I will send my wrath upon thee, and I will judge thee according to thy ways: and I will set all thy abominations against thee.

Catholic Public Domain Version
Now the end is over you, and I will send my fury upon you. And I will judge you according to your ways. And I will place all your abominations before you.

New American Bible
Now the end is upon you; I will unleash my anger against you, judge you according to your ways, and hold against you all your abominations.

New Revised Standard Version
Now the end is upon you, I will let loose my anger upon you; I will judge you according to your ways, I will punish you for all your abominations.

Translations from Aramaic

Lamsa Bible
Now the end is come upon you, and I will pour out my wrath upon you, and I will judge you according to your ways and will recompense you all your abominations.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
From now the end is upon you, and I shall pour upon you my anger, and I shall judge you according to your ways, and I shall bring upon you all your abominations

OT Translations

JPS Tanakh 1917
Now is the end upon thee, and I will send Mine anger upon thee, and will judge thee according to thy ways; and I will bring upon thee all thine abominations.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
Now the endis come to thee, and I will sendjudgment upon thee: and I will take vengeance on thy ways, and will recompense all thine abominations upon thee.

Additional Translations ...

Audio Bible

Context

The Hour of Doom
…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.4I 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 I am the LORD.’…

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Cross References

Jeremiah 25:31
The tumult will resound to the ends of the earth because the LORD brings a charge against the nations. He brings judgment on all mankind and puts the wicked to the sword,’” declares the LORD.

Isaiah 13:6
Wail, for the Day of the LORD is near; it will come as destruction from the Almighty.

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.”

Zephaniah 1:14-18
The great Day of the LORD is near—near and coming quickly. Listen, the Day of the LORD! Then the cry of the mighty will be bitter. / That day will be a day of wrath, a day of trouble and distress, a day of destruction and desolation, a day of darkness and gloom, a day of clouds and blackness, / a day of horn blast and battle cry against the fortified cities, and against the high corner towers. ...

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!

Joel 1:15
Alas for the day! For the Day of the LORD is near, and it will come as destruction from the Almighty.

Isaiah 34:8
For the LORD has a day of vengeance, a year of recompense for the cause of Zion.

Jeremiah 4:27-28
For this is what the LORD says: “The whole land will be desolate, but I will not finish its destruction. / Therefore the earth will mourn and the heavens above will grow dark. I have spoken, I have planned, and I will not relent or turn back.”

Hosea 9:7
The days of punishment have come; the days of retribution have arrived—let Israel know it. The prophet is called a fool, and the inspired man insane, because of the greatness of your iniquity and hostility.

Isaiah 2:12
For the Day of the LORD of Hosts will come against all the proud and lofty, against all that is exalted—it will be humbled—

Matthew 24:14
And this gospel of the kingdom will be preached in all the world as a testimony to all nations, and then the end will come.

Revelation 14:7
And he said in a loud voice, “Fear God and give Him glory, because the hour of His judgment has come. Worship the One who made the heavens and the earth and the sea and the springs of waters.”

Romans 2:5
But because of your hard and unrepentant heart, you are storing up wrath against yourself for the day of wrath, when God’s righteous judgment will be revealed.

1 Peter 4:7
The end of all things is near. Therefore be clear-minded and sober, so that you can pray.

2 Thessalonians 1:7-9
and to grant relief to you who are oppressed and to us as well. This will take place when the Lord Jesus is revealed from heaven with His mighty angels / in blazing fire, inflicting vengeance on those who do not know God and do not obey the gospel of our Lord Jesus. / They will suffer the penalty of eternal destruction, separated from the presence of the Lord and the glory of His might,

Treasury of Scripture

Now is the end come on you, and I will send my anger on you, and will judge you according to your ways, and will recompense on you all your abominations.

and I

Ezekiel 7:8,9
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 5:13
Thus shall mine anger be accomplished, and I will cause my fury to rest upon them, and I will be comforted: and they shall know that I the LORD have spokenit in my zeal, when I have accomplished my fury in them.

Ezekiel 6:3-7,12,13
And say, Ye mountains of Israel, hear the word of the Lord GOD; Thus saith the Lord GOD to the mountains, and to the hills, to the rivers, and to the valleys; Behold, I,even I, will bring a sword upon you, and I will destroy your high places…

will judge

Ezekiel 7:8,27
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 11:10,11
Ye shall fall by the sword; I will judge you in the border of Israel; and ye shall know that Iam the LORD…

Ezekiel 16:38
And I will judge thee, as women that break wedlock and shed blood are judged; and I will give thee blood in fury and jealousy.

recompense [heb] give

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Ezekiel 7

1.The final desolation of Israel
16.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

Study Bible

Book ◦ Chapter

The end is now upon you
This phrase signifies the imminent judgment that God is declaring upon the people of Israel. Historically, this refers to the Babylonian invasion and the subsequent destruction of Jerusalem in 586 BC. Theologically, it underscores the concept of divine judgment that is a recurring theme throughout the Bible, as seen in the warnings given by other prophets like Isaiah and Jeremiah. The "end" here is not just a temporal conclusion but a decisive act of divine intervention.

and I will unleash My anger against you
This reflects God's righteous indignation towards the persistent sin and rebellion of the Israelites. The anger of God is not arbitrary but is a response to the covenant violations by His people. This is consistent with the Deuteronomic covenant, where blessings and curses are contingent upon Israel's obedience or disobedience (Deuteronomy 28). The unleashing of God's anger is a fulfillment of the warnings given to Israel if they turned away from Him.

I will judge you according to your ways
This phrase emphasizes the principle of divine justice, where individuals and nations are held accountable for their actions. It aligns with the biblical teaching that God is a just judge (Psalm 7:11) and that He evaluates people based on their deeds (Romans 2:6). The Israelites' "ways" refer to their idolatry, social injustice, and moral corruption, which are detailed throughout the book of Ezekiel.

and repay you for all your abominations
The term "abominations" is often used in the Old Testament to describe idolatrous practices and moral depravity. This repayment is a form of divine retribution, where the consequences of sin are meted out in accordance with God's holiness and justice. The concept of reaping what one sows is echoed inGalatians 6:7. This repayment is not merely punitive but serves as a call to repentance and a return to covenant faithfulness.

Persons / Places / Events

1.Ezekiel
A prophet during the Babylonian exile, tasked with delivering God's messages of judgment and hope to the Israelites.

2.Israel
The nation to whom Ezekiel is prophesying, specifically the people of Judah who are facing imminent judgment due to their persistent idolatry and rebellion against God.

3.Babylonian Exile
The period during which the Israelites were taken captive by Babylon, serving as a backdrop for Ezekiel's prophecies.

4.God's Judgment
The central event in this passage, where God declares the impending judgment on Israel for their sins.

5.Abominations
Refers to the idolatrous and sinful practices of the Israelites that have provoked God's wrath.

Teaching Points

The Certainty of God's Judgment
God's declaration of "the end" emphasizes the certainty and imminence of His judgment. Believers should live with an awareness of God's righteous standards and the reality of His judgment.

God's Righteous Anger
God's anger is not arbitrary but a response to sin and rebellion. Understanding God's anger helps us appreciate His holiness and the seriousness of sin.

Personal Accountability
The phrase "according to your ways" highlights personal responsibility. Each person is accountable for their actions, and this should motivate us to live righteously.

Repentance and Restoration
While this passage focuses on judgment, it also implicitly calls for repentance. God's desire is for His people to turn from their abominations and seek restoration.

The Hope of Redemption
Even in judgment, there is hope. God's ultimate plan includes redemption and restoration for those who turn back to Him, as seen throughout the prophetic books.

Bible Study Questions and Answers

1.What is the meaning of Ezekiel 7:3?

2.How does Ezekiel 7:3 emphasize the certainty of God's impending judgment?

3.What does "the end is now upon you" reveal about God's patience limits?

4.How can Ezekiel 7:3 inspire repentance in today's society?

5.Compare Ezekiel 7:3 with Revelation 22:12 regarding God's judgment and reward.

6.How should Ezekiel 7:3 influence our daily walk with Christ?

7.How does Ezekiel 7:3 reflect God's judgment on Israel's disobedience?

8.What historical events align with the prophecy in Ezekiel 7:3?

9.How does Ezekiel 7:3 challenge the concept of divine justice?

10.What are the top 10 Lessons from Ezekiel 7?

11.Ezekiel 7:3 speaks of God punishing “according to your ways”—why does this seem to punish everyone collectively, conflicting with other scriptures emphasizing individual accountability?

12.Is God capable of experiencing anger?

13.How does the notion of an eternal priesthood 'without beginning of days or end of life' (Hebrews 7:3) align with other biblical texts that emphasize human lineage and mortality for priests?

14.If Ezekiel 7 portrays imminent destruction, how do we align that with later passages in the Bible that describe restoration and continued divine protection?

What Does Ezekiel 7:3 Mean

The end is now upon you

• Ezekiel announces that Judah’s long-foretold moment of reckoning has finally arrived. Earlier verses echo it: “The end! The end has come” (Ezekiel 7:2).

• The word “end” is not a vague warning but a literal termination of life as they know it—Babylon’s siege, the fall of Jerusalem, exile.Amos 8:2 andJeremiah 51:13 use similar language when God closes a chapter on persistent sin.

• The immediacy (“now”) underlines that God’s patience, seen in generations of prophetic appeals, has limits (2 Chronicles 36:15-16).

I will unleash My anger against you

• God’s anger is righteous, not capricious.Romans 1:18 reminds us that “the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness.”

• “Unleash” pictures a dam breaking—unstoppable once released.Nahum 1:2-3 calls Him “a jealous and avenging God… the LORD will by no means leave the guilty unpunished.”

• InEzekiel 5:13 God already said, “My anger will be spent, and I will satisfy My wrath upon them,” preparing the hearer to grasp that this is the same, consistent holiness of God.

I will judge you according to your ways

• Divine justice is always precise.Psalm 62:12 says, “You repay each man according to his deeds,” and Jesus echoes it inRevelation 22:12.

• Judah cannot plead ignorance; their “ways” are on open display—idolatry, injustice, violence (Ezekiel 22:2-12).

•Galatians 6:7 reiterates the principle: “Whatever a man sows, he will reap.” God’s judgment matches the moral choices people actually made.

and repay you for all your abominations

• “Abominations” points chiefly to idolatry and the detestable practices attached to it (Ezekiel 8:6-18).2 Kings 21:11 calls Manasseh’s idols “more evil than the Amorites,” showing the depth of national corruption.

• Repay (Jeremiah 17:10) signals exact recompense: not overdone, not underdone, but perfectly measured.Proverbs 24:12 affirms, “Will He not repay every man according to his deeds?”

• Because God is just, repayment is unavoidable unless sin is confessed and forgiven—truths later fulfilled in Christ’s atonement (Isaiah 53:5).

summary

Ezekiel 7:3 is a solemn declaration that Judah’s persistent rebellion has pushed God’s longsuffering grace to its appointed limit. The end has arrived, God’s righteous anger is about to break forth, and judgment will mirror the people’s own sinful choices. Their abominations will boomerang back upon them, proving that the Lord is both holy and just.

Pulpit Commentary

Verse 3. -Now is the end upon thee, etc. We note the repetition of this and ver. 4 in vers. 8, 9, as a kind of refrain in the lamentation. Stress is laid, and for the time laid exclusively, on the unpitying character of the Divine judgments. And this is followed as before, inEzekiel 6:14, by "Ye shall know that I am the Lord." Fear must teach men the lesson which love had failed to teach.

Parallel Commentaries ...

Hebrew

The end
הַקֵּ֣ץ(haq·qêṣ)
Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 7093:An extremity, after

is now
עַתָּה֙(‘at·tāh)
Adverb
Strong's 6258:At this time

upon you,
עָלַ֔יִךְ(‘ā·la·yiḵ)
Preposition | second person feminine singular
Strong's 5921:Above, over, upon, against

and I will unleash
וְשִׁלַּחְתִּ֤י(wə·šil·laḥ·tî)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Piel - Conjunctive perfect - first person common singular
Strong's 7971:To send away, for, out

My anger against you;
אַפִּי֙(’ap·pî)
Noun - masculine singular construct | first person common singular
Strong's 639:The nose, nostril, the face, a person, ire

I will judge you
וּשְׁפַטְתִּ֖יךְ(ū·šə·p̄aṭ·tîḵ)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - first person common singular | second person feminine singular
Strong's 8199:To judge, pronounce sentence, to vindicate, punish, to govern, to litigate

according to your ways
כִּדְרָכָ֑יִךְ(kiḏ·rā·ḵā·yiḵ)
Preposition-k | Noun - common plural construct | second person feminine singular
Strong's 1870:A road, a course of life, mode of action

and repay
וְנָתַתִּ֣י(wə·nā·ṯat·tî)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - first person common singular
Strong's 5414:To give, put, set

you
עָלַ֔יִךְ(‘ā·la·yiḵ)
Preposition | second person feminine singular
Strong's 5921:Above, over, upon, against

for all
כָּל־(kāl-)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 3605:The whole, all, any, every

your abominations.
תּוֹעֲבֹתָֽיִךְ׃(tō·w·‘ă·ḇō·ṯā·yiḵ)
Noun - feminine plural construct | second person feminine singular
Strong's 8441:Something disgusting, an abhorrence, idolatry, an idol

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OT Prophets: Ezekiel 7:3 Now is the end on you (Ezek. Eze Ezk)