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What Does Ezekiel 34:29 Mean?

Ezekiel 34:29 in the King James Version says “And I will raise up for them a plant of renown, and they shall be no more consumed with hunger in the land, neither bear... — study this verse from Ezekiel chapter 34 with commentary, cross-references, and original Hebrew word analysis.

And I will raise up for them a plant of renown, and they shall be no more consumed with hunger in the land, neither bear the shame of the heathen any more. of renown: or, for renown consumed: Heb. taken away

Ezekiel 34:29 · KJV


Context

27

And the tree of the field shall yield her fruit, and the earth shall yield her increase, and they shall be safe in their land, and shall know that I am the LORD, when I have broken the bands of their yoke, and delivered them out of the hand of those that served themselves of them.

28

And they shall no more be a prey to the heathen, neither shall the beast of the land devour them; but they shall dwell safely, and none shall make them afraid.

29

And I will raise up for them a plant of renown, and they shall be no more consumed with hunger in the land, neither bear the shame of the heathen any more. of renown: or, for renown consumed: Heb. taken away

30

Thus shall they know that I the LORD their God am with them, and that they, even the house of Israel, are my people, saith the Lord GOD.

31

And ye my flock, the flock of my pasture, are men, and I am your God, saith the Lord GOD.


Commentary

KJV Study Commentary
"And I will raise up for them a plant of renown, and they shall be no more consumed with hunger in the land, neither bear the shame of the heathen any more." The "plant of renown" (Hebrew netza le-shem, נֶטַע לְשֵׁם) refers to the Messiah—the Branch from David's line. Isaiah similarly uses plant imagery for Messiah: "a root out of dry ground" (Isaiah 53:2) and "the Branch" (Isaiah 11:1). Christ provides what human leaders cannot: comprehensive provision and vindication of God's honor. The promise of ending shame indicates restoration of dignity and reputation. Salvation includes not just forgiveness but honor.

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Historical & Cultural Context

The exile (586 BC) brought physical hunger and national shame—God's people scattered, mocked, and reduced to begging. The "plant of renown" promised reversal through Messianic intervention. Christ fulfilled this: feeding multitudes physically and spiritually, vindicating God's honor through perfect obedience and atoning death. The church experiences this: spiritual nourishment through Christ and honor as God's children (1 John 3:1). Complete fulfillment awaits new creation where hunger and shame cease entirely.

Reflection Questions

  1. How does Christ as the plant of renown provide what human leaders cannot?
  2. What does ending shame teach about salvation restoring dignity and honor?

Original Language Analysis

Hebrew · 15 words
וַהֲקִמֹתִ֥י1 of 15

And I will raise up

H6965

to rise (in various applications, literal, figurative, intensive and causative)

לָהֶ֛ם2 of 15
H0
מַטָּ֖ע3 of 15

for them a plant

H4302

something planted, i.e., the place (a garden or vineyard), or the thing (a plant, figuratively or men); by implication, the act, planting

לְשֵׁ֑ם4 of 15

of renown

H8034

an appellation, as a mark or memorial of individuality; by implication honor, authority, character

וְלֹֽא5 of 15
H3808

not (the simple or abs. negation); by implication, no; often used with other particles

יִהְי֨וּ6 of 15
H1961

to exist, i.e., be or become, come to pass (always emphatic, and not a mere copula or auxiliary)

ע֜וֹד7 of 15
H5750

properly, iteration or continuance; used only adverbially (with or without preposition), again, repeatedly, still, more

אֲסֻפֵ֤י8 of 15

and they shall be no more consumed

H622

to gather for any purpose; hence, to receive, take away, i.e., remove (destroy, leave behind, put up, restore, etc.)

רָעָב֙9 of 15

with hunger

H7458

hunger (more or less extensive)

בָּאָ֔רֶץ10 of 15

in the land

H776

the earth (at large, or partitively a land)

וְלֹֽא11 of 15
H3808

not (the simple or abs. negation); by implication, no; often used with other particles

יִשְׂא֥וּ12 of 15

neither bear

H5375

to lift, in a great variety of applications, literal and figurative, absolute and relative

ע֖וֹד13 of 15
H5750

properly, iteration or continuance; used only adverbially (with or without preposition), again, repeatedly, still, more

כְּלִמַּ֥ת14 of 15

the shame

H3639

disgrace

הַגּוֹיִֽם׃15 of 15

of the heathen

H1471

a foreign nation; hence, a gentile; also (figuratively) a troop of animals, or a flight of locusts


Study Guide

Historical Context

This verse is found in the book of Ezekiel. Understanding the historical and cultural background helps illuminate its meaning for the original audience and for us today.

Theological Significance

Ezekiel 34:29 contributes to our understanding of God's character and His relationship with humanity. Consider how this verse connects to the broader themes of Scripture.

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