Ezekiel 7:11 Meaning and Explanation
“Violence is risen up into a rod of wickedness: none of them shall remain, nor of their multitude, nor of any of theirs: neither shall there be wailing for them.”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →Violence has grown into a weapon of judgment; the wicked will perish with none to mourn them.
The Context of Ezekiel 7:11
God shows how Israel's violence returns as their own destruction.
What Does Ezekiel 7:11 Mean?
Violence, which Israel practiced internally and externally, has now become 'a rod of wickedness'—it turns into the instrument of their destruction. What they sowed, they will reap. The totality of destruction is absolute: 'none...shall remain,' nothing escapes.
The absence of wailing—mourning or lamentation—adds a final indignity. In ancient Near Eastern custom, mourning honored the dead and perpetuated memory. Here, judgment is so complete that no one remains to remember or mourn.
Frequently Asked Questions About Ezekiel 7:11
What does Ezekiel 7:11 mean?
Violence has grown into a weapon of judgment; the wicked will perish with none to mourn them.
What is the context of Ezekiel 7:11?
God shows how Israel's violence returns as their own destruction.