Ezekiel 34:27 Meaning and Explanation
“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.”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →God will restore agricultural abundance and safety while demonstrating His power through deliverance from oppression.
The Context of Ezekiel 34:27
Material and spiritual restoration will be the evidence of God's lordship.
What Does Ezekiel 34:27 Mean?
Full material and spiritual restoration is promised. Trees bearing fruit and earth yielding increase describe a land at peace, flourishing under God's care. Safety 'in their land' marks the restoration of home and belonging. The people will recognize God's power not as abstract doctrine but through their experience of being freed from oppressive rulers.
The phrase 'those that served themselves' returns to the core sin of the failed shepherds and exploitative powerful. When God breaks their power—the 'bands of their yoke'—the people will know experientially that God is the Lord. Faith is grounded in deliverance and restoration.
Frequently Asked Questions About Ezekiel 34:27
What does Ezekiel 34:27 mean?
God will restore agricultural abundance and safety while demonstrating His power through deliverance from oppression.
What is the context of Ezekiel 34:27?
Material and spiritual restoration will be the evidence of God's lordship.