King James Version

What Does Ezekiel 7:8 Mean?

Ezekiel 7:8 in the King James Version says “Now will I shortly pour out my fury upon thee, and accomplish mine anger upon thee: and I will judge thee according to t...” — study this verse from Ezekiel chapter 7 with commentary, cross-references, and original Hebrew word analysis.

“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 7:8 · KJV

Context

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.

9

And mine eye shall not spare, neither will I have pity: I will recompense thee according to thy ways and thine abominations that are in the midst of thee; and ye shall know that I am the LORD that smiteth. thee according: Heb. upon thee, etc

10

Behold the day, behold, it is come: the morning is gone forth; the rod hath blossomed, pride hath budded.

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Commentary

KJV Study Commentary
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. "Shortly" (mi-qarov, מִקָּרוֹב) emphasizes imminent timing—not distant future but immediate threat. "Pour out my fury" (eshpokh chamati, אֶשְׁפֹּךְ חֲמָתִי) uses imagery of liquid violence flooding over victim—overwhelming, inescapable, comprehensive. "Accomplish mine anger" (vekheliti appi, וְכִלֵּיתִי אַפִּי) means to complete, finish, or exhaust wrath—judgment will run its full course until justice is fully satisfied. The verse repeats earlier themes (verses 3-4), creating rhythmic intensity that mirrors judgment's relentless approach.

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Historical & Cultural Context

Within 5-6 years of this prophecy (circa 591 BC), God's fury indeed poured out when Babylon besieged Jerusalem (589-586 BC). The 'shortly' proved accurate—brief delay before comprehensive catastrophe. The poured-out fury manifested in famine, disease, violence, fire, and exile. God's anger was fully accomplished—Jerusalem lay in ruins, the temple burned, the population decimated or scattered, the land desolate. No aspect of threatened judgment failed to occur, demonstrating God's word's absolute reliability and His wrath's terrible reality.

Reflection Questions

  1. How does 'shortly' challenge our tendency to presume distant threats won't materialize?
  2. What does 'pouring out fury' teach about divine wrath's overwhelming, inescapable nature?
  3. In what ways does Christ's accomplishing God's anger on the cross provide assurance believers never face this fury?

Original Language Analysis

Hebrew · 15 words
עַתָּ֣ה1 of 15
H6258

at this time, whether adverb, conjunction or expletive

מִקָּר֗וֹב2 of 15

“Now will I shortly”

H7138

near (in place, kindred or time)

אֶשְׁפּ֤וֹךְ3 of 15

“pour out”

H8210

to spill forth (blood, a libation, liquid metal; or even a solid, i.e., to mound up); also (figuratively) to expend (life, soul, complaint, money, etc

חֲמָתִי֙4 of 15

“my fury”

H2534

heat; figuratively, anger, poison (from its fever)

עָלַ֔יִךְ5 of 15
H5921

above, over, upon, or against (yet always in this last relation with a downward aspect) in a great variety of applications

וְכִלֵּיתִ֤י6 of 15

“upon thee and accomplish”

H3615

to end, whether intransitive (to cease, be finished, perish) or transitive (to complete, prepare, consume)

אַפִּי֙7 of 15

“mine anger”

H639

properly, the nose or nostril; hence, the face, and occasionally a person; also (from the rapid breathing in passion) ire

בָּ֔ךְ8 of 15
H0
וּשְׁפַטְתִּ֖יךְ9 of 15

“upon thee and I will judge”

H8199

to judge, i.e., pronounce sentence (for or against); by implication, to vindicate or punish; by extenssion, to govern; passively, to litigate (literal

כִּדְרָכָ֑יִךְ10 of 15

“thee according to thy ways”

H1870

a road (as trodden); figuratively, a course of life or mode of action, often adverb

וְנָתַתִּ֣י11 of 15

“and will recompense”

H5414

to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.)

עָלַ֔יִךְ12 of 15
H5921

above, over, upon, or against (yet always in this last relation with a downward aspect) in a great variety of applications

אֵ֖ת13 of 15
H853

properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)

כָּל14 of 15
H3605

properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)

תּוֹעֲבוֹתָֽיִךְ׃15 of 15

“thee for all thine abominations”

H8441

properly, something disgusting (morally), i.e., (as noun) an abhorrence; especially idolatry or (concretely) an idol

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 7:8 contributes to our understanding of God's character and His relationship with humanity. Consider how this verse connects to the broader themes of Scripture.

Cross-References

Verses related to Ezekiel 7:8 from Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Ezekiel 14:19Ezekiel 9:8Nahum 1:6Ezekiel 20:8Ezekiel 20:21Isaiah 42:25

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