Ezekiel 7:17 Meaning and Explanation
“All hands shall be feeble, and all knees shall be weak as water.”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →Complete physical and psychological collapse will overtake the people.
The Context of Ezekiel 7:17
God depicts the physical devastation judgment brings.
What Does Ezekiel 7:17 Mean?
Hands represent strength and capability; knees bear the body. When both fail, all human capacity for action, defense, or resilience dissolves. Water metaphor for the knees emphasizes utter loss of stability and firmness.
This describes the aftermath of judgment: not just material loss but internal breakdown. The people are unraveled, unable to support themselves physically or psychologically. It is the state of those who have seen their world destroyed.
Frequently Asked Questions About Ezekiel 7:17
What does Ezekiel 7:17 mean?
Complete physical and psychological collapse will overtake the people.
What is the context of Ezekiel 7:17?
God depicts the physical devastation judgment brings.