Ezekiel 34 — HeartWord — Read the Bible

¹ And the word of Jehovah came unto me, saying,

Cross references & Strong's

Strong's numbers (from RLT):

And the word H1697 (דָּבָר) — a word; by implication, a matter (as spoken of) or thing; adverbially, a cause
of Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
came unto me, saying H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)

² Son of man, prophesy against the shepherds of Israel, prophesy, and say unto them, even to the shepherds, Thus saith the Lord Jehovah: Woe unto the shepherds of Israel that do feed themselves! should not the shepherds feed the sheep?

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Strong's numbers (from RLT):

Son H1121 (בֵּן) — a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,…
of man H120 (אָדָם) — ruddy i.e. a human being (an individual or the species, mankind, etc.)
prophesy H5012 (נָבָא) — to prophesy, i.e. speak (or sing) by inspiration (in prediction or simple discourse)
against the shepherds H7462 (רָעָה) — to tend a flock; i.e. pasture it; intransitively, to graze (literally or figuratively); generally to rule; by extension, to associate with (as a friend)
of Israel H3478 (יִשְׂרָאֵל) — he will rule as God; Jisraël, a symbolical name of Jacob; also (typically) of his posterity
and say H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
unto them, Thus saith H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
the Lord H136 (אֲדֹנָי) — the Lord (used as a proper name of God only)
Yhwh H3069 (יְהֹוִה)
unto the shepherds H7462 (רָעָה) — to tend a flock; i.e. pasture it; intransitively, to graze (literally or figuratively); generally to rule; by extension, to associate with (as a friend)
Woe H1945 (הוֹי) — oh!
to the shepherds H7462 (רָעָה) — to tend a flock; i.e. pasture it; intransitively, to graze (literally or figuratively); generally to rule; by extension, to associate with (as a friend)
that do feed H7462 (רָעָה) — to tend a flock; i.e. pasture it; intransitively, to graze (literally or figuratively); generally to rule; by extension, to associate with (as a friend)
themselves! should not the shepherds H7462 (רָעָה) — to tend a flock; i.e. pasture it; intransitively, to graze (literally or figuratively); generally to rule; by extension, to associate with (as a friend)
feed H7462 (רָעָה) — to tend a flock; i.e. pasture it; intransitively, to graze (literally or figuratively); generally to rule; by extension, to associate with (as a friend)
the flocks H6629 (צֹאן) — a collective name for a flock (of sheep or goats); also figuratively (of men)

³ Ye eat the fat, and ye clothe you with the wool, ye kill the fatlings; but ye feed not the sheep.

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Strong's numbers (from RLT):

Ye eat H398 (אָכַל) — to eat (literally or figuratively)
the fat H2459 (חֶלֶב) — fat, whether literally or figuratively; hence, the richest or choice part
and ye clothe H3847 (לָבַשׁ) — properly, wrap around, i.e. (by implication) to put on a garment or clothe (oneself, or another), literally or figuratively
you with the wool H6785 (צֶמֶר) — wool
ye kill H2076 (זָבַח) — to slaughter an animal (usually in sacrifice)
them that are fed H1277 (בָּרִיא) — fatted or plump
ye feed H7462 (רָעָה) — to tend a flock; i.e. pasture it; intransitively, to graze (literally or figuratively); generally to rule; by extension, to associate with (as a friend)
not the flock H6629 (צֹאן) — a collective name for a flock (of sheep or goats); also figuratively (of men)

⁴ The diseased have ye not strengthened, neither have ye healed that which was sick, neither have ye bound up that which was broken, neither have ye brought back that which was driven away, neither have ye sought that which was lost; but with force and with rigor have ye ruled over them.

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Strong's numbers (from RLT):

The diseased H2470 (חָלָה) — properly, to be rubbed or worn; hence (figuratively) to be weak, sick, afflicted; or (causatively) to grieve, make sick; also to stroke (in flattering), entreat
have ye not strengthened H2388 (חָזַק) — to fasten upon; hence, to seize, be strong (figuratively, courageous, causatively strengthen, cure, help, repair, fortify), obstinate; to bind, restrain, conque…
neither have ye healed H7495 (רָפָא) — properly, to mend (by stitching), i.e. (figuratively) to cure
that which was sick H2470 (חָלָה) — properly, to be rubbed or worn; hence (figuratively) to be weak, sick, afflicted; or (causatively) to grieve, make sick; also to stroke (in flattering), entreat
neither have ye bound up H2280 (חָבַשׁ) — to wrap firmly (especially a turban, compress, or saddle); figuratively, to stop, to rule
broken H7665 (שָׁבַר) — to burst (literally or figuratively)
neither have ye brought again H7725 (שׁוּב) — to turn back (hence, away) transitively or intransitively, literally or figuratively (not necessarily with the idea of return to the starting point); generally…
that which was driven away H5080 (נָדַח) — to push off; used in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively (to expel, mislead, strike, inflict, etc.)
neither have ye sought H1245 (בָּקַשׁ) — to search out (by any method, specifically in worship or prayer); by implication, to strive after
that which was lost H6 (אָבַד) — properly, to wander away, i.e. lose oneself; by implication to perish (causative, destroy)
but with force H2394 (חׇזְקָה) — vehemence (usually in a bad sense)
and with cruelty H6531 (פֶּרֶךְ) — fracture, i.e. severity
have ye ruled H7287 (רָדָה) — to tread down, i.e. subjugate; specifically, to crumble off

⁵ And they were scattered, because there was no shepherd; and they became food to all the beasts of the field, and were scattered.

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Strong's numbers (from RLT):

And they were scattered H6327 (פּוּץ) — to dash in pieces, literally or figuratively (especially to disperse)
no shepherd H7462 (רָעָה) — to tend a flock; i.e. pasture it; intransitively, to graze (literally or figuratively); generally to rule; by extension, to associate with (as a friend)
and they became meat H402 (אׇכְלָה) — food
to all the beasts H2416 (חַי) — alive; hence, raw (flesh); fresh (plant, water, year), strong; also (as noun, especially in the feminine singular and masculine plural) life (or living thing),…
of the field H7704 (שָׂדֶה) — a field (as flat)
when they were scattered H6327 (פּוּץ) — to dash in pieces, literally or figuratively (especially to disperse)

⁶ My sheep wandered through all the mountains, and upon every high hill: yea, my sheep were scattered upon all the face of the earth; and there was none that did search or seek after them.

Cross references & Strong's

Strong's numbers (from RLT):

My sheep H6629 (צֹאן) — a collective name for a flock (of sheep or goats); also figuratively (of men)
wandered H7686 (שָׁגָה) — to stray (causatively, mislead), usually (figuratively) to mistake, especially (morally) to transgress; by extension (through the idea of intoxication) to reel,…
through all the mountains H2022 (הַר) — a mountain or range of hills (sometimes used figuratively)
and upon every high H7311 (רוּם) — to be high actively, to rise or raise (in various applications, literally or figuratively)
hill H1389 (גִּבְעָה) — a hillock
yea, my flock H6629 (צֹאן) — a collective name for a flock (of sheep or goats); also figuratively (of men)
was scattered H6327 (פּוּץ) — to dash in pieces, literally or figuratively (especially to disperse)
upon all the face H6440 (פָּנִים) — the face (as the part that turns); used in a great variety of applications (literally and figuratively); also (with prepositional prefix) as a preposition (befo…
of the earth H776 (אֶרֶץ) — the earth (at large, or partitively a land)
and none did search H1875 (דָּרַשׁ) — properly, to tread or frequent; usually to follow (for pursuit or search); by implication, to seek or ask; specifically to worship
or seek H1245 (בָּקַשׁ) — to search out (by any method, specifically in worship or prayer); by implication, to strive after

⁷ Therefore, ye shepherds, hear the word of Jehovah:

Cross references & Strong's

Strong's numbers (from RLT):

Therefore, ye shepherds H7462 (רָעָה) — to tend a flock; i.e. pasture it; intransitively, to graze (literally or figuratively); generally to rule; by extension, to associate with (as a friend)
hear H8085 (שָׁמַע) — to hear intelligently (often with implication of attention, obedience, etc.; causatively, to tell, etc.)
the word H1697 (דָּבָר) — a word; by implication, a matter (as spoken of) or thing; adverbially, a cause
of Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God

⁸ As I live, saith the Lord Jehovah, surely forasmuch as my sheep became a prey, and my sheep became food to all the beasts of the field, because there was no shepherd, neither did my shepherds search for my sheep, but the shepherds fed themselves, and fed not my sheep;

Cross references & Strong's

Strong's numbers (from RLT):

I live H2416 (חַי) — alive; hence, raw (flesh); fresh (plant, water, year), strong; also (as noun, especially in the feminine singular and masculine plural) life (or living thing),…
saith H5002 (נְאֻם) — an oracle
the Lord H136 (אֲדֹנָי) — the Lord (used as a proper name of God only)
Yhwh H3069 (יְהֹוִה)
surely because my flock H6629 (צֹאן) — a collective name for a flock (of sheep or goats); also figuratively (of men)
became a prey H957 (בַּז) — plunder
and my flock H6629 (צֹאן) — a collective name for a flock (of sheep or goats); also figuratively (of men)
became meat H402 (אׇכְלָה) — food
to every beast H2416 (חַי) — alive; hence, raw (flesh); fresh (plant, water, year), strong; also (as noun, especially in the feminine singular and masculine plural) life (or living thing),…
of the field H7704 (שָׂדֶה) — a field (as flat)
no shepherd H7462 (רָעָה) — to tend a flock; i.e. pasture it; intransitively, to graze (literally or figuratively); generally to rule; by extension, to associate with (as a friend)
neither did my shepherds H7462 (רָעָה) — to tend a flock; i.e. pasture it; intransitively, to graze (literally or figuratively); generally to rule; by extension, to associate with (as a friend)
search H1875 (דָּרַשׁ) — properly, to tread or frequent; usually to follow (for pursuit or search); by implication, to seek or ask; specifically to worship
for my flock H6629 (צֹאן) — a collective name for a flock (of sheep or goats); also figuratively (of men)
but the shepherds H7462 (רָעָה) — to tend a flock; i.e. pasture it; intransitively, to graze (literally or figuratively); generally to rule; by extension, to associate with (as a friend)
fed H7462 (רָעָה) — to tend a flock; i.e. pasture it; intransitively, to graze (literally or figuratively); generally to rule; by extension, to associate with (as a friend)
themselves, and fed H7462 (רָעָה) — to tend a flock; i.e. pasture it; intransitively, to graze (literally or figuratively); generally to rule; by extension, to associate with (as a friend)
not my flock H6629 (צֹאן) — a collective name for a flock (of sheep or goats); also figuratively (of men)

⁹ therefore, ye shepherds, hear the word of Jehovah:

Cross references & Strong's

Strong's numbers (from RLT):

Therefore, O ye shepherds H7462 (רָעָה) — to tend a flock; i.e. pasture it; intransitively, to graze (literally or figuratively); generally to rule; by extension, to associate with (as a friend)
hear H8085 (שָׁמַע) — to hear intelligently (often with implication of attention, obedience, etc.; causatively, to tell, etc.)
the word H1697 (דָּבָר) — a word; by implication, a matter (as spoken of) or thing; adverbially, a cause
of Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God

¹⁰ Thus saith the Lord Jehovah, Behold, I am against the shepherds; and I will require my sheep at their hand, and cause them to cease from feeding the sheep; neither shall the shepherds feed themselves any more; and I will deliver my sheep from their mouth, that they may not be food for them.

Cross references & Strong's

Strong's numbers (from RLT):

Thus saith H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
the Lord H136 (אֲדֹנָי) — the Lord (used as a proper name of God only)
Yhwh H3069 (יְהֹוִה)
against the shepherds H7462 (רָעָה) — to tend a flock; i.e. pasture it; intransitively, to graze (literally or figuratively); generally to rule; by extension, to associate with (as a friend)
and I will require H1875 (דָּרַשׁ) — properly, to tread or frequent; usually to follow (for pursuit or search); by implication, to seek or ask; specifically to worship
my flock H6629 (צֹאן) — a collective name for a flock (of sheep or goats); also figuratively (of men)
at their hand H3027 (יָד) — a hand (the open one [indicating power, means, direction, etc.], in distinction from 3709, the closed one); used (as noun, adverb, etc.) in a great variety of a…
and cause them to cease H7673 (שָׁבַת) — to repose, i.e. desist from exertion; used in many implied relations (causative, figurative or specific)
from feeding H7462 (רָעָה) — to tend a flock; i.e. pasture it; intransitively, to graze (literally or figuratively); generally to rule; by extension, to associate with (as a friend)
the flock H6629 (צֹאן) — a collective name for a flock (of sheep or goats); also figuratively (of men)
neither shall the shepherds H7462 (רָעָה) — to tend a flock; i.e. pasture it; intransitively, to graze (literally or figuratively); generally to rule; by extension, to associate with (as a friend)
feed H7462 (רָעָה) — to tend a flock; i.e. pasture it; intransitively, to graze (literally or figuratively); generally to rule; by extension, to associate with (as a friend)
themselves any more; for I will deliver H5337 (נָצַל) — to snatch away, whether in a good or a bad sense
from their mouth H6310 (פֶּה) — the mouth (as the means of blowing), whether literal or figurative (particularly speech); specifically edge, portion or side; adverbially (with preposition) acc…
that they may not be meat H402 (אׇכְלָה) — food

¹¹ For thus saith the Lord Jehovah: Behold, I myself, even I, will search for my sheep, and will seek them out.

Cross references & Strong's

Strong's numbers (from RLT):

For thus saith H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
the Lord H136 (אֲדֹנָי) — the Lord (used as a proper name of God only)
Yhwh H3069 (יְהֹוִה)
I, will both search H1875 (דָּרַשׁ) — properly, to tread or frequent; usually to follow (for pursuit or search); by implication, to seek or ask; specifically to worship
my sheep H6629 (צֹאן) — a collective name for a flock (of sheep or goats); also figuratively (of men)
and seek them out H1239 (בָּקַר) — properly, to plough, or (generally) break forth, i.e. (figuratively) to inspect, admire, care for, consider

¹² As a shepherd seeketh out his flock in the day that he is among his sheep that are scattered abroad, so will I seek out my sheep; and I will deliver them out of all places whither they have been scattered in the cloudy and dark day.

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Strong's numbers (from RLT):

As a shepherd H7462 (רָעָה) — to tend a flock; i.e. pasture it; intransitively, to graze (literally or figuratively); generally to rule; by extension, to associate with (as a friend)
seeketh out H1243 (בַּקָּרָה) — a looking after
his flock H5739 (עֵדֶר) — an arrangement, i.e. muster (of animals)
in the day H3117 (יוֹם) — a day (as the warm hours), whether literal (from sunrise to sunset, or from one sunset to the next), or figurative (a space of time defined by an associated ter…
that he is among H8432 (תָּוֶךְ) — a bisection, i.e. (by implication) the centre
his sheep H6629 (צֹאן) — a collective name for a flock (of sheep or goats); also figuratively (of men)
scattered H6567 (פָּרָשׁ) — to separate, literally (to disperse) or figuratively (to specify); also (by implication) to wound
so will I seek out H1239 (בָּקַר) — properly, to plough, or (generally) break forth, i.e. (figuratively) to inspect, admire, care for, consider
my sheep H6629 (צֹאן) — a collective name for a flock (of sheep or goats); also figuratively (of men)
and will deliver H5337 (נָצַל) — to snatch away, whether in a good or a bad sense
them out of all places H4725 (מָקוֹם) — properly, a standing, i.e. a spot; but used widely of a locality (general or specific); also (figuratively) of a condition (of body or mind)
where they have been scattered H6327 (פּוּץ) — to dash in pieces, literally or figuratively (especially to disperse)
in the cloudy H6051 (עָנָן) — a cloud (as covering the sky), i.e. the nimbus or thunder-cloud
and dark H6205 (עֲרָפֶל) — gloom (as of a lowering sky)
day H3117 (יוֹם) — a day (as the warm hours), whether literal (from sunrise to sunset, or from one sunset to the next), or figurative (a space of time defined by an associated ter…

¹³ And I will bring them out from the peoples, and gather them from the countries, and will bring them into their own land; and I will feed them upon the mountains of Israel, by the watercourses, and in all the inhabited places of the country.

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Strong's numbers (from RLT):

And I will bring them out H3318 (יָצָא) — to go (causatively, bring) out, in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively, direct and proxim.
from the people H5971 (עַם) — a people (as a congregated unit); specifically, a tribe (as those of Israel); hence (collectively) troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock
and gather H6908 (קָבַץ) — to grasp, i.e. collect
them from the countries H776 (אֶרֶץ) — the earth (at large, or partitively a land)
and will bring H935 (בּוֹא) — to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
them to their own land H127 (אֲדָמָה) — soil (from its general redness)
and feed H7462 (רָעָה) — to tend a flock; i.e. pasture it; intransitively, to graze (literally or figuratively); generally to rule; by extension, to associate with (as a friend)
them upon the mountains H2022 (הַר) — a mountain or range of hills (sometimes used figuratively)
of Israel H3478 (יִשְׂרָאֵל) — he will rule as God; Jisraël, a symbolical name of Jacob; also (typically) of his posterity
by the rivers H650 (אָפִיק) — properly, containing, i.e. a tube; also a bed or valley of a stream; also a strong thing or a hero
and in all the inhabited places H4186 (מוֹשָׁב) — a seat; figuratively, a site; abstractly, a session; by extension an abode (the place or the time); by implication, population
of the country H776 (אֶרֶץ) — the earth (at large, or partitively a land)

¹⁴ I will feed them with good pasture; and upon the mountains of the height of Israel shall their fold be: there shall they lie down in a good fold; and on fat pasture shall they feed upon the mountains of Israel.

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Strong's numbers (from RLT):

I will feed H7462 (רָעָה) — to tend a flock; i.e. pasture it; intransitively, to graze (literally or figuratively); generally to rule; by extension, to associate with (as a friend)
them in a good H2896 (טוֹב) — good (as an adjective) in the widest sense; used likewise as a noun, both in the masculine and the feminine, the singular and the plural (good, a good or good t…
pasture H4829 (מִרְעֶה) — pasture (the place or the act); also the haunt of wild animals
and upon the high H4791 (מָרוֹם) — altitude, i.e. concretely (an elevated place), abstractly (elevation, figuratively (elation), or adverbially (aloft)
mountains H2022 (הַר) — a mountain or range of hills (sometimes used figuratively)
of Israel H3478 (יִשְׂרָאֵל) — he will rule as God; Jisraël, a symbolical name of Jacob; also (typically) of his posterity
shall their fold H5116 (נָוֶה) — (adjectively) at home; hence (by implication of satisfaction) lovely; also (noun) a home, of God (temple), men (residence), flocks (pasture), or wild animals (d…
be: there shall they lie H7257 (רָבַץ) — to crouch (on all four legs folded, like a recumbent animal); by implication, to recline, repose, brood, lurk, imbed
in a good H2896 (טוֹב) — good (as an adjective) in the widest sense; used likewise as a noun, both in the masculine and the feminine, the singular and the plural (good, a good or good t…
fold H5116 (נָוֶה) — (adjectively) at home; hence (by implication of satisfaction) lovely; also (noun) a home, of God (temple), men (residence), flocks (pasture), or wild animals (d…
a fat H8082 (שָׁמֵן) — greasy, i.e. gross; figuratively, rich
shall they feed H7462 (רָעָה) — to tend a flock; i.e. pasture it; intransitively, to graze (literally or figuratively); generally to rule; by extension, to associate with (as a friend)
upon the mountains H2022 (הַר) — a mountain or range of hills (sometimes used figuratively)

¹⁵ I myself will be the shepherd of my sheep, and I will cause them to lie down, saith the Lord Jehovah.

Cross references & Strong's

Strong's numbers (from RLT):

I will feed H7462 (רָעָה) — to tend a flock; i.e. pasture it; intransitively, to graze (literally or figuratively); generally to rule; by extension, to associate with (as a friend)
my flock H6629 (צֹאן) — a collective name for a flock (of sheep or goats); also figuratively (of men)
and I will cause them to lie down H7257 (רָבַץ) — to crouch (on all four legs folded, like a recumbent animal); by implication, to recline, repose, brood, lurk, imbed
saith H5002 (נְאֻם) — an oracle
the Lord H136 (אֲדֹנָי) — the Lord (used as a proper name of God only)
Yhwh H3069 (יְהֹוִה)

¹⁶ I will seek that which was lost, and will bring back that which was driven away, and will bind up that which was broken, and will strengthen that which was sick: but the fat and the strong I will destroy; I will feed them in justice.

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Strong's numbers (from RLT):

I will seek H1245 (בָּקַשׁ) — to search out (by any method, specifically in worship or prayer); by implication, to strive after
that which was lost H6 (אָבַד) — properly, to wander away, i.e. lose oneself; by implication to perish (causative, destroy)
and bring again H7725 (שׁוּב) — to turn back (hence, away) transitively or intransitively, literally or figuratively (not necessarily with the idea of return to the starting point); generally…
that which was driven away H5080 (נָדַח) — to push off; used in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively (to expel, mislead, strike, inflict, etc.)
and will bind up H2280 (חָבַשׁ) — to wrap firmly (especially a turban, compress, or saddle); figuratively, to stop, to rule
broken H7665 (שָׁבַר) — to burst (literally or figuratively)
and will strengthen H2388 (חָזַק) — to fasten upon; hence, to seize, be strong (figuratively, courageous, causatively strengthen, cure, help, repair, fortify), obstinate; to bind, restrain, conque…
that which was sick H2470 (חָלָה) — properly, to be rubbed or worn; hence (figuratively) to be weak, sick, afflicted; or (causatively) to grieve, make sick; also to stroke (in flattering), entreat
but I will destroy H8045 (שָׁמַד) — to desolate
the fat H8082 (שָׁמֵן) — greasy, i.e. gross; figuratively, rich
and the strong H2389 (חָזָק) — strong (usu. in a bad sense, hard, bold, violent)
I will feed H7462 (רָעָה) — to tend a flock; i.e. pasture it; intransitively, to graze (literally or figuratively); generally to rule; by extension, to associate with (as a friend)
them with judgment H4941 (מִשְׁפָּט) — properly, a verdict (favorable or unfavorable) pronounced judicially, especially a sentence or formal decree (human or (participant's) divine law, individual or…

¹⁷ And as for you, O my flock, thus saith the Lord Jehovah: Behold, I judge between sheep and sheep, the rams and the he-goats.

Cross references & Strong's

Strong's numbers (from RLT):

you H859 (אַתָּה) — thou and thee, or (plural) ye and you
O my flock H6629 (צֹאן) — a collective name for a flock (of sheep or goats); also figuratively (of men)
thus saith H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
the Lord H136 (אֲדֹנָי) — the Lord (used as a proper name of God only)
Yhwh H3069 (יְהֹוִה)
Behold, I judge H8199 (שָׁפַט) — to judge, i.e. pronounce sentence (for or against); by implication, to vindicate or punish; by extenssion, to govern; passively, to litigate (literally or figur…
between cattle H7716 (שֶׂה) — a member of a flock, i.e. a sheep or goat
and cattle H7716 (שֶׂה) — a member of a flock, i.e. a sheep or goat
between the rams H352 (אַיִל) — properly, strength; hence, anything strong; specifically a chief (politically); also a ram (from his strength); a pilaster (as a strong support); an oak or othe…
and the he goats H6260 (עַתּוּד) — prepared, i.e. full grown; spoken only (in plural) of he-goats, or (figuratively) leaders of the people

¹⁸ Seemeth it a small thing unto you to have fed upon the good pasture, but ye must tread down with your feet the residue of your pasture? and to have drunk of the clear waters, but ye must foul the residue with your feet?

Cross references & Strong's

Strong's numbers (from RLT):

a small thing H4592 (מְעַט) — a little or few (often adverbial or comparative)
unto you to have eaten up H7462 (רָעָה) — to tend a flock; i.e. pasture it; intransitively, to graze (literally or figuratively); generally to rule; by extension, to associate with (as a friend)
the good H2896 (טוֹב) — good (as an adjective) in the widest sense; used likewise as a noun, both in the masculine and the feminine, the singular and the plural (good, a good or good t…
pasture H4829 (מִרְעֶה) — pasture (the place or the act); also the haunt of wild animals
but ye must tread down H7429 (רָמַס) — to tread upon (as a potter, in walking or abusively)
with your feet H7272 (רֶגֶל) — a foot (as used in walking); by implication, a step; by euphemistically the pudenda
the residue H3499 (יֶתֶר) — properly, an overhanging, i.e. (by implication) an excess, superiority, remainder; also a small rope (as hanging free)
of your pastures H4829 (מִרְעֶה) — pasture (the place or the act); also the haunt of wild animals
and to have drunk H8354 (שָׁתָה) — to imbibe (literally or figuratively)
of the deep H4950 (מִשְׁקָע) — a settling place (of water), i.e. a pond
waters H4325 (מַיִם) — water; figuratively, juice; by euphemism, urine, semen
but ye must foul H7515 (רָפַשׂ) — to trample, i.e. roil water
the residue H3498 (יָתַר) — to jut over or exceed; by implication, to excel; (intransitively) to remain or be left; causatively to leave, cause to abound, preserve

¹⁹ And as for my sheep, they eat that which ye have trodden with your feet, and they drink that which ye have fouled with your feet.

Cross references & Strong's

Strong's numbers (from RLT):

my flock H6629 (צֹאן) — a collective name for a flock (of sheep or goats); also figuratively (of men)
they eat H7462 (רָעָה) — to tend a flock; i.e. pasture it; intransitively, to graze (literally or figuratively); generally to rule; by extension, to associate with (as a friend)
that which ye have trodden H4823 (מִרְמָס) — abasement (the act or the thing)
with your feet H7272 (רֶגֶל) — a foot (as used in walking); by implication, a step; by euphemistically the pudenda
and they drink H8354 (שָׁתָה) — to imbibe (literally or figuratively)
that which ye have fouled H4833 (מִרְפָּשׂ) — muddled water

²⁰ Therefore thus saith the Lord Jehovah unto them: Behold, I, even I, will judge between the fat sheep and the lean sheep.

Cross references & Strong's

Strong's numbers (from RLT):

Therefore thus saith H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
the Lord H136 (אֲדֹנָי) — the Lord (used as a proper name of God only)
Yhwh H3069 (יְהֹוִה)
I, will judge H8199 (שָׁפַט) — to judge, i.e. pronounce sentence (for or against); by implication, to vindicate or punish; by extenssion, to govern; passively, to litigate (literally or figur…
between the fat H1274 (בְּרִי) — fat
cattle H7716 (שֶׂה) — a member of a flock, i.e. a sheep or goat
and between the lean H7330 (רָזֶה) — thin

²¹ Because ye thrust with side and with shoulder, and push all the diseased with your horns, till ye have scattered them abroad;

Cross references & Strong's

Strong's numbers (from RLT):

Because ye have thrust H1920 (הָדַף) — to push away or down
with side H6654 (צַד) — a side; figuratively, an adversary
and with shoulder H3802 (כָּתֵף) — the shoulder (proper, i.e. upper end of the arm; as being the spot where the garments hang); figuratively, side-piece or lateral projection of anything
and pushed H5055 (נָגַח) — to butt with the horns; figuratively, to war against
all the diseased H2470 (חָלָה) — properly, to be rubbed or worn; hence (figuratively) to be weak, sick, afflicted; or (causatively) to grieve, make sick; also to stroke (in flattering), entreat
with your horns H7161 (קֶרֶן) — a horn (as projecting); by implication, a flask, cornet; by resemblance. an elephant's tooth (i.e. ivory), a corner (of the altar), a peak (of a mountain), a ra…
till ye have scattered H6327 (פּוּץ) — to dash in pieces, literally or figuratively (especially to disperse)
them abroad H2351 (חוּץ) — properly, separate by a wall, i.e. outside, outdoors

²² therefore will I save my flock, and they shall no more be a prey; and I will judge between sheep and sheep.

Cross references & Strong's

Strong's numbers (from RLT):

Therefore will I save H3467 (יָשַׁע) — properly, to be open, wide or free, i.e. (by implication) to be safe; causatively, to free or succor
my flock H6629 (צֹאן) — a collective name for a flock (of sheep or goats); also figuratively (of men)
and they shall no more be a prey H957 (בַּז) — plunder
and I will judge H8199 (שָׁפַט) — to judge, i.e. pronounce sentence (for or against); by implication, to vindicate or punish; by extenssion, to govern; passively, to litigate (literally or figur…
between cattle H7716 (שֶׂה) — a member of a flock, i.e. a sheep or goat
and cattle H7716 (שֶׂה) — a member of a flock, i.e. a sheep or goat

²³ And I will set up one shepherd over them, and he shall feed them, even my servant David; he shall feed them, and he shall be their shepherd.

Cross references & Strong's

Strong's numbers (from RLT):

And I will set up H6965 (קוּם) — to rise (in various applications, literal, figurative, intensive and causative)
one H259 (אֶחָד) — properly, united, i.e. one; or (as an ordinal) first
shepherd H7462 (רָעָה) — to tend a flock; i.e. pasture it; intransitively, to graze (literally or figuratively); generally to rule; by extension, to associate with (as a friend)
over them, and he shall feed H7462 (רָעָה) — to tend a flock; i.e. pasture it; intransitively, to graze (literally or figuratively); generally to rule; by extension, to associate with (as a friend)
my servant H5650 (עֶבֶד) — a servant
David H1732 (דָּוִד) — David, the youngest son of Jesse
he shall feed H7462 (רָעָה) — to tend a flock; i.e. pasture it; intransitively, to graze (literally or figuratively); generally to rule; by extension, to associate with (as a friend)
them, and he shall be their shepherd H7462 (רָעָה) — to tend a flock; i.e. pasture it; intransitively, to graze (literally or figuratively); generally to rule; by extension, to associate with (as a friend)

²⁴ And I, Jehovah, will be their God, and my servant David prince among them; I, Jehovah, have spoken it.

Cross references & Strong's

Strong's numbers (from RLT):

And I Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
will be their God H430 (אֱלֹהִים) — gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme God; occasionally applied by way of deference…
and my servant H5650 (עֶבֶד) — a servant
David H1732 (דָּוִד) — David, the youngest son of Jesse
a prince H5387 (נָשִׂיא) — properly, an exalted one, i.e. a king or sheik; also a rising mist
among H8432 (תָּוֶךְ) — a bisection, i.e. (by implication) the centre
them; I Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
have spoken H1696 (דָבַר) — perhaps properly, to arrange; but used figuratively (of words), to speak; rarely (in a destructive sense) to subdue

²⁵ And I will make with them a covenant of peace, and will cause evil beasts to cease out of the land; and they shall dwell securely in the wilderness, and sleep in the woods.

Cross references & Strong's

Strong's numbers (from RLT):

And I will make H3772 (כָּרַת) — to cut (off, down or asunder); by implication, to destroy or consume; specifically, to covenant (i.e. make an alliance or bargain, originally by cutting flesh a…
with them a covenant H1285 (בְּרִית) — a compact (because made by passing between pieces of flesh)
of peace H7965 (שָׁלוֹם) — safe, i.e. (figuratively) well, happy, friendly; also (abstractly) welfare, i.e. health, prosperity, peace
and will cause the evil H7451 (רַע) — bad or (as noun) evil (natural or moral)
beasts H2416 (חַי) — alive; hence, raw (flesh); fresh (plant, water, year), strong; also (as noun, especially in the feminine singular and masculine plural) life (or living thing),…
to cease H7673 (שָׁבַת) — to repose, i.e. desist from exertion; used in many implied relations (causative, figurative or specific)
out of the land H776 (אֶרֶץ) — the earth (at large, or partitively a land)
and they shall dwell H3427 (יָשַׁב) — properly, to sit down (specifically as judge. in ambush, in quiet); by implication, to dwell, to remain; causatively, to settle, to marry
safely H983 (בֶּטַח) — properly, a place of refuge; abstract, safety, both the fact (security) and the feeling (trust); often (adverb with or without preposition) safely
in the wilderness H4057 (מִדְבָּר) — a pasture (i.e. open field, whither cattle are driven); by implication, a desert; also speech (including its organs)
and sleep H3462 (יָשֵׁן) — properly, to be slack or languid, i.e. (by implication) sleep (figuratively, to die); also to grow old, stale or inveterate
in the woods H3264 (יָעוֹר) — a forest
in the woods H3293 (יַעַר) — a copse of bushes; hence, a forest; hence, honey in the comb (as hived in trees)

²⁶ And I will make them and the places round about my hill a blessing; and I will cause the shower to come down in its season; there shall be showers of blessing.

Cross references & Strong's

Strong's numbers (from RLT):

And I will make H5414 (נָתַן) — to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.)
them and the places round about H5439 (סָבִיב) — (as noun) a circle, neighbour, or environs; but chiefly (as adverb, with or without preposition) around
my hill H1389 (גִּבְעָה) — a hillock
a blessing H1293 (בְּרָכָה) — benediction; by implication prosperity
and I will cause the shower H1653 (גֶּשֶׁם) — a shower
to come down H3381 (יָרַד) — to descend (literally, to go downwards; or conventionally to a lower region, as the shore, a boundary, the enemy, etc.; or figuratively, to fall); causatively,…
in his season H6256 (עֵת) — time, especially (adverb with preposition) now, when, etc.
there shall be showers H1653 (גֶּשֶׁם) — a shower
of blessing H1293 (בְּרָכָה) — benediction; by implication prosperity

²⁷ And the tree of the field shall yield its fruit, and the earth shall yield its increase, and they shall be secure in their land; and they shall know that I am Jehovah, when I have broken the bars of their yoke, and have delivered them out of the hand of those that made bondmen of them.

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Strong's numbers (from RLT):

And the tree H6086 (עֵץ) — a tree (from its firmness); hence, wood (plural sticks)
of the field H7704 (שָׂדֶה) — a field (as flat)
shall yield H5414 (נָתַן) — to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.)
her fruit H6529 (פְּרִי) — fruit (literally or figuratively)
and the earth H776 (אֶרֶץ) — the earth (at large, or partitively a land)
her increase H2981 (יְבוּל) — produce, i.e. a crop or (figuratively) wealth
and they shall be safe H983 (בֶּטַח) — properly, a place of refuge; abstract, safety, both the fact (security) and the feeling (trust); often (adverb with or without preposition) safely
in their land H127 (אֲדָמָה) — soil (from its general redness)
and shall know H3045 (יָדַע) — to know (properly, to ascertain by seeing); used in a great variety of senses, figuratively, literally, euphemistically and inferentially (including observation…
Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
when I have broken H7665 (שָׁבַר) — to burst (literally or figuratively)
the bands H4133 (מוֹטָה) — a pole; by implication, an ox-bow; hence, a yoke (either literal or figurative)
of their yoke H5923 (עֹל) — a yoke (as imposed on the neck), literally or figuratively
and delivered H5337 (נָצַל) — to snatch away, whether in a good or a bad sense
them out of the hand H3027 (יָד) — a hand (the open one [indicating power, means, direction, etc.], in distinction from 3709, the closed one); used (as noun, adverb, etc.) in a great variety of a…
of those that served H5647 (עָבַד) — to work (in any sense); by implication, to serve, till, (causatively) enslave, etc.

²⁸ And they shall no more be a prey to the nations, neither shall the beasts of the earth devour them; but they shall dwell securely, and none shall make them afraid.

Cross references & Strong's

Strong's numbers (from RLT):

And they shall no more be a prey H957 (בַּז) — plunder
to the heathen H1471 (גּוֹי) — a foreign nation; hence, a Gentile; also (figuratively) a troop of animals, or a flight of locusts
neither shall the beast H2416 (חַי) — alive; hence, raw (flesh); fresh (plant, water, year), strong; also (as noun, especially in the feminine singular and masculine plural) life (or living thing),…
of the land H776 (אֶרֶץ) — the earth (at large, or partitively a land)
devour H398 (אָכַל) — to eat (literally or figuratively)
them; but they shall dwell H3427 (יָשַׁב) — properly, to sit down (specifically as judge. in ambush, in quiet); by implication, to dwell, to remain; causatively, to settle, to marry
safely H983 (בֶּטַח) — properly, a place of refuge; abstract, safety, both the fact (security) and the feeling (trust); often (adverb with or without preposition) safely
afraid H2729 (חָרַד) — to shudder with terror; hence, to fear; also to hasten (with anxiety)

²⁹ And I will raise up unto them a plantation for renown, and they shall be no more consumed with famine in the land, neither bear the shame of the nations any more.

Cross references & Strong's

Strong's numbers (from RLT):

And I will raise up H6965 (קוּם) — to rise (in various applications, literal, figurative, intensive and causative)
for them a plant H4302 (מַטָּע) — something planted, i.e. the place (a garden or vineyard), or the thing (a plant, figuratively or men); by implication, the act, planting
of renown H8034 (שֵׁם) — an appellation, as a mark or memorial of individuality; by implication honor, authority, character
and they shall be no more consumed H622 (אָסַף) — to gather for any purpose; hence, to receive, take away, i.e. remove (destroy, leave behind, put up, restore, etc.)
with hunger H7458 (רָעָב) — hunger (more or less extensive)
in the land H776 (אֶרֶץ) — the earth (at large, or partitively a land)
neither bear H5375 (נָשָׂא) — to lift, in a great variety of applications, literal and figurative, absolute and relative
the shame H3639 (כְּלִמָּה) — disgrace
of the heathen H1471 (גּוֹי) — a foreign nation; hence, a Gentile; also (figuratively) a troop of animals, or a flight of locusts

³⁰ And they shall know that I, Jehovah, their God am with them, and that they, the house of Israel, are my people, saith the Lord Jehovah.

Cross references & Strong's

Strong's numbers (from RLT):

Thus shall they know H3045 (יָדַע) — to know (properly, to ascertain by seeing); used in a great variety of senses, figuratively, literally, euphemistically and inferentially (including observation…
that I Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
their God H430 (אֱלֹהִים) — gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme God; occasionally applied by way of deference…
the house H1004 (בַּיִת) — a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
of Israel H3478 (יִשְׂרָאֵל) — he will rule as God; Jisraël, a symbolical name of Jacob; also (typically) of his posterity
my people H5971 (עַם) — a people (as a congregated unit); specifically, a tribe (as those of Israel); hence (collectively) troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock
saith H5002 (נְאֻם) — an oracle
the Lord H136 (אֲדֹנָי) — the Lord (used as a proper name of God only)
Yhwh H3069 (יְהֹוִה)

³¹ And ye my sheep, the sheep of my pasture, are men, and I am your God, saith the Lord Jehovah.

Cross references & Strong's

Strong's numbers (from RLT):

And ye H859 (אַתָּה) — thou and thee, or (plural) ye and you
my flock H6629 (צֹאן) — a collective name for a flock (of sheep or goats); also figuratively (of men)
the flock H6629 (צֹאן) — a collective name for a flock (of sheep or goats); also figuratively (of men)
of my pasture H4830 (מִרְעִית) — pasturage; concretely, a flock
men H120 (אָדָם) — ruddy i.e. a human being (an individual or the species, mankind, etc.)
your God H430 (אֱלֹהִים) — gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme God; occasionally applied by way of deference…
saith H5002 (נְאֻם) — an oracle
the Lord H136 (אֲדֹנָי) — the Lord (used as a proper name of God only)
Yhwh H3069 (יְהֹוִה)