King James Version

What Does Ezekiel 7:6 Mean?

Ezekiel 7:6 in the King James Version says “An end is come, the end is come: it watcheth for thee; behold, it is come. watcheth for: Heb. awaketh against — study this verse from Ezekiel chapter 7 with commentary, cross-references, and original Hebrew word analysis.

An end is come, the end is come: it watcheth for thee; behold, it is come. watcheth for: Heb. awaketh against

Ezekiel 7:6 · KJV


Context

4

And mine eye shall not spare thee, neither will I have pity: but I will recompense thy ways upon thee, and thine abominations shall be in the midst of thee: and ye shall know that I am the LORD.

5

Thus saith the Lord GOD; An evil, an only evil, behold, is come.

6

An end is come, the end is come: it watcheth for thee; behold, it is come. watcheth for: Heb. awaketh against

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. sounding: or, echo

8

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.


Commentary

KJV Study Commentary
An end is come, the end is come: it watcheth for thee; behold, it is come. The triple repetition of "come" (ba, בָא) creates relentless drumbeat emphasizing inevitability. "It watcheth for thee" (heqitz elayich, הֵקִיץ אֵלַיִךְ) uses verb meaning "awaken" or "rouse"—the end awakens like predator stirring to attack prey. This personifies judgment as living force actively pursuing its target. The final "behold, it is come" removes all distance between threat and fulfillment—what was future became present, what seemed impossible is now undeniable reality.

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Historical & Cultural Context

The awakening imagery proves tragically appropriate. For years, judgment slept while prophets warned and people ignored. But in 589 BC, Babylon's armies besieged Jerusalem, and the dormant threat awakened to terrible activity. The siege lasted 18 months, confirming that the end had indeed come. No last-minute deliverance occurred; no prophetic reversal saved the city. The end that 'watched' and 'awakened' consumed Jerusalem completely, validating every prophetic warning the people had dismissed.

Reflection Questions

  1. How does judgment 'awakening' challenge presumption that delayed judgment is canceled judgment?
  2. What warnings in your life may be 'watching' or 'awakening' that you've been ignoring?
  3. How should the certainty of prophetic fulfillment shape our response to biblical warnings?

Original Language Analysis

Hebrew · 8 words
הַקֵּ֖ץ1 of 8

An end

H7093

an extremity; adverbially (with prepositional prefix) after

בָּאָֽה׃2 of 8

for thee behold it is come

H935

to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)

בָּאָֽה׃3 of 8

for thee behold it is come

H935

to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)

הַקֵּ֖ץ4 of 8

An end

H7093

an extremity; adverbially (with prepositional prefix) after

הֵקִ֣יץ5 of 8

it watcheth

H6974

to awake (literally or figuratively)

אֵלָ֑יִךְ6 of 8
H413

near, with or among; often in general, to

הִנֵּ֖ה7 of 8
H2009

lo!

בָּאָֽה׃8 of 8

for thee behold it is come

H935

to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)


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 7:6 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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