Ezekiel 33:28 Meaning and Explanation
“For I will lay the land most desolate, and the pomp of her strength shall cease; and the mountains of Israel shall be desolate, that none shall pass through.”
King James Version (KJV)
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The Context of Ezekiel 33:28
God describes the desolation that will come upon the land.
What Does Ezekiel 33:28 Mean?
The land itself will become desolate. Its 'pomp' and 'strength'—its pride and power—will cease. The mountains, central to Israel's geography and identity, will be desolate. No one will even travel through the land freely.
This is total devastation. The land, once flowing with abundance, becomes a wasteland. This represents God's judgment not just on people but on the land that was claimed in defiance.
Ezekiel 33:28 in the Original Language
שׁוֹמֵם (shomem), 'desolate' — made a waste, emptied, laid bare of inhabitants and fruitfulness.
Frequently Asked Questions About Ezekiel 33:28
What does Ezekiel 33:28 mean?
God will make the land utterly desolate until pride is removed.
What is the context of Ezekiel 33:28?
God describes the desolation that will come upon the land.