Ezekiel 7:5 Meaning and Explanation
“Thus saith the Lord GOD; An evil, an only evil, behold, is come.”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →A unique and singular calamity has arrived—one of unprecedented severity.
The Context of Ezekiel 7:5
God announces the uniqueness and finality of the coming judgment.
What Does Ezekiel 7:5 Mean?
The doubled word 'evil, an only evil' (not merely multiple evils) signals something without comparison or precedent. This catastrophe stands alone in its character—it will not be like previous chastisements but something new and terminal.
This phrasing underscores the point: Israel has reached the final threshold. What is coming is not another warning or discipline but the culmination of accumulated judgment.
Ezekiel 7:5 in the Original Language
ra (רַע), 'evil' — calamity, disaster, harm resulting from judgment.
Frequently Asked Questions About Ezekiel 7:5
What does Ezekiel 7:5 mean?
A unique and singular calamity has arrived—one of unprecedented severity.
What is the context of Ezekiel 7:5?
God announces the uniqueness and finality of the coming judgment.