Ezekiel 21:17
I will also smite mine hands together, and I will cause my fury to rest: I the LORD have said it.
Original Language Analysis
וְגַם
H1571
וְגַם
Strong's:
H1571
Word #:
1 of 11
properly, assemblage; used only adverbially also, even, yea, though; often repeated as correl. both...and
אַכֶּ֤ה
I will also smite
H5221
אַכֶּ֤ה
I will also smite
Strong's:
H5221
Word #:
3 of 11
to strike (lightly or severely, literally or figuratively)
כַּפִּ֔י
mine hands
H3709
כַּפִּ֔י
mine hands
Strong's:
H3709
Word #:
4 of 11
the hollow hand or palm (so of the paw of an animal, of the sole, and even of the bowl of a dish or sling, the handle of a bolt, the leaves of a palm-
כַּפִּ֔י
mine hands
H3709
כַּפִּ֔י
mine hands
Strong's:
H3709
Word #:
6 of 11
the hollow hand or palm (so of the paw of an animal, of the sole, and even of the bowl of a dish or sling, the handle of a bolt, the leaves of a palm-
וַהֲנִחֹתִ֖י
to rest
H5117
וַהֲנִחֹתִ֖י
to rest
Strong's:
H5117
Word #:
7 of 11
to rest, i.e., settle down; used in a great variety of applications, literal and figurative, intransitive, transitive and causative (to dwell, stay, l
חֲמָתִ֑י
and I will cause my fury
H2534
חֲמָתִ֑י
and I will cause my fury
Strong's:
H2534
Word #:
8 of 11
heat; figuratively, anger, poison (from its fever)
Cross References
Ezekiel 5:13Thus shall mine anger be accomplished, and I will cause my fury to rest upon them, and I will be comforted: and they shall know that I the LORD have spoken it in my zeal, when I have accomplished my fury in them.Ezekiel 21:14Thou therefore, son of man, prophesy, and smite thine hands together, and let the sword be doubled the third time, the sword of the slain: it is the sword of the great men that are slain, which entereth into their privy chambers.Zechariah 6:8Then cried he upon me, and spake unto me, saying, Behold, these that go toward the north country have quieted my spirit in the north country.Ezekiel 22:13Behold, therefore I have smitten mine hand at thy dishonest gain which thou hast made, and at thy blood which hath been in the midst of thee.
Historical Context
After Jerusalem's complete destruction (586 BC), a form of God's wrath 'rested'—the threatened judgment was fully executed. The city, temple, and monarchy were destroyed as warned. Later restoration came only after the decreed 70-year exile period (Jeremiah 25:11-12, 29:10).
Questions for Reflection
- What does it mean that God's fury will 'rest' after judgment is complete?
- How does the finality of God's word ('I the LORD have said it') provide both warning and certainty?
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Analysis & Commentary
'I will also smite mine hands together, and I will cause my fury to rest: I the LORD have said it.' God Himself smites hands together—divine version of Ezekiel's prophetic sign (verse 14). 'I will cause my fury to rest' indicates judgment will satisfy divine justice. When God's wrath is fully poured out, it will 'rest' (nuach—settle, be satisfied). 'I the LORD have said it' guarantees fulfillment. God's word settles the matter.