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Ezekiel 36:8

Israel and the nations

6 Prophesy therefore concerning the land of Israel, and say unto the mountains, and to the hills, to the rivers, and to the valleys, Thus saith the Lord GOD; Behold, I have spoken in my jealousy and in my fury, because ye have borne the shame of the heathen:

7 Therefore thus saith the Lord GOD; I have lifted up mine hand, Surely the heathen that are about you, they shall bear their shame.

But ye, O mountains of Israel, ye shall shoot forth your branches, and yield your fruit to my people of Israel; for they are at hand to come.

9 For, behold, I am for you, and I will turn unto you, and ye shall be tilled and sown:

10 And I will multiply men upon you, all the house of Israel, even all of it: and the cities shall be inhabited, and the wastes shall be builded:

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This was said to Israel at a particular time, so it is wise to read it together with the surrounding text. Do read the surrounding verses too, because the context often says more than a single verse.

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BSB
But you, O mountains of Israel, will produce branches and bear fruit for My people Israel, for they will soon come home.
KJV
But ye, O mountains of Israel, ye shall shoot forth your branches, and yield your fruit to my people of Israel; for they are at hand to come.
WEB
“‘“But you, mountains of Israel, you shall shoot out your branches and yield your fruit to my people Israel; for they are at hand to come.
ASV
But ye, O mountains of Israel, ye shall shoot forth your branches, and yield your fruit to my people Israel; for they are at hand to come.
DARBY
And ye mountains of Israel shall shoot forth your branches, and yield your fruit to my people Israel: for they are at hand to come.
BLB
And you⁺, O mountains of Israel, your⁺ branches you⁺ will give forth, and your⁺ fruit you⁺ will bear for My people Israel, for they are soon to come in!
ÅB
Men dere, Israels fjell, dere skal utskyte deres greiner og bære deres frukt for mitt folk Israel; for det skal snart komme.
OTB
Men dere, Israels fjell, skal produsere grener og bære frukt for mitt folk Israel, for de skal snart vende tilbake.
B1930
Men I, Israels fjell, I skal utskyte eders grener og bære eders frukt for mitt folk Israel; for det skal snart komme.

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Cross references

  • Isaiah 27:6

    He shall cause them that come of Jacob to take root: Israel shall blossom and bud, and fill the face of the world with fruit.

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  • Hebrews 10:37

    For yet a little while, and he that shall come will come, and will not tarry.

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  • Ezekiel 34:26–29

    And I will make them and the places round about my hill a blessing; and I will cause the shower to come down in his season; there shall be showers of blessing.

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  • Isaiah 4:2

    In that day shall the branch of the LORD be beautiful and glorious, and the fruit of the earth shall be excellent and comely for them that are escaped of Israel.

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  • Hosea 2:21–23

    And it shall come to pass in that day, I will hear, saith the LORD, I will hear the heavens, and they shall hear the earth;

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  • Psalms 67:6

    Then shall the earth yield her increase; and God, even our own God, shall bless us.

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  • Ezekiel 17:23

    In the mountain of the height of Israel will I plant it: and it shall bring forth boughs, and bear fruit, and be a goodly cedar: and under it shall dwell all fowl of every wing; in the shadow of the branches thereof shall they dwell.

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  • Philippians 4:5

    Let your moderation be known unto all men. The Lord is at hand.

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