Ezekiel 6:14 Meaning and Explanation
“So will I stretch out my hand upon them, and make the land desolate, yea, more desolate than the wilderness toward Diblath, in all their habitations: and they shall know that I am the LORD.”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →God's extended hand will reduce the land to desolation exceeding even the wilderness, teaching Israel that He is the LORD.
The Context of Ezekiel 6:14
The prophecy concludes with God's commitment to total desolation and the certainty that judgment will establish recognition of His sovereignty.
What Does Ezekiel 6:14 Mean?
Stretching out the hand is a frequent expression of divine action and power. The comparison to wilderness desolation beyond Diblath (a place of particular barrenness) emphasizes the complete destruction of habitation and fertility in the land.
The final repetition of the knowledge formula—they shall know that I am the LORD—frames the entire chapter. Judgment becomes the means by which Israel, whether survivors or those experiencing its devastation, comes to recognize the ultimate authority and power of the LORD.
Ezekiel 6:14 in the Original Language
natah (נָטָה), 'stretch out' — to extend, as God extends His hand in judgment; a signature expression of divine power in action.
Frequently Asked Questions About Ezekiel 6:14
What does Ezekiel 6:14 mean?
God's extended hand will reduce the land to desolation exceeding even the wilderness, teaching Israel that He is the LORD.
What is the context of Ezekiel 6:14?
The prophecy concludes with God's commitment to total desolation and the certainty that judgment will establish recognition of His sovereignty.