Ezekiel 30:3
For the day is near, even the day of the LORD is near, a cloudy day; it shall be the time of the heathen.
Original Language Analysis
כִּֽי
H3588
כִּֽי
Strong's:
H3588
Word #:
1 of 11
(by implication) very widely used as a relative conjunction or adverb (as below); often largely modified by other particles annexed
י֣וֹם
For the day
H3117
י֣וֹם
For the day
Strong's:
H3117
Word #:
3 of 11
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 asso
י֣וֹם
For the day
H3117
י֣וֹם
For the day
Strong's:
H3117
Word #:
5 of 11
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 asso
לַֽיהוָ֑ה
of the LORD
H3068
לַֽיהוָ֑ה
of the LORD
Strong's:
H3068
Word #:
6 of 11
(the) self-existent or eternal; jeho-vah, jewish national name of god
י֣וֹם
For the day
H3117
י֣וֹם
For the day
Strong's:
H3117
Word #:
7 of 11
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 asso
עָנָ֔ן
a cloudy
H6051
עָנָ֔ן
a cloudy
Strong's:
H6051
Word #:
8 of 11
a cloud (as covering the sky), i.e., the nimbus or thunder-cloud
עֵ֥ת
it shall be the time
H6256
עֵ֥ת
it shall be the time
Strong's:
H6256
Word #:
9 of 11
time, especially (adverb with preposition) now, when, etc
Cross References
Obadiah 1:15For the day of the LORD is near upon all the heathen: as thou hast done, it shall be done unto thee: thy reward shall return upon thine own head.Ezekiel 7:7The morning is come unto thee, O thou that dwellest in the land: the time is come, the day of trouble is near, and not the sounding again of the mountains.Ezekiel 34:12As a shepherd seeketh out his flock in the day that he is among his sheep that are scattered; so will I seek out my sheep, and will deliver them out of all places where they have been scattered in the cloudy and dark day.Ezekiel 7:12The time is come, the day draweth near: let not the buyer rejoice, nor the seller mourn: for wrath is upon all the multitude thereof.Ezekiel 30:18At Tehaphnehes also the day shall be darkened, when I shall break there the yokes of Egypt: and the pomp of her strength shall cease in her: as for her, a cloud shall cover her, and her daughters shall go into captivity.Joel 1:15Alas for the day! for the day of the LORD is at hand, and as a destruction from the Almighty shall it come.Ezekiel 32:7And when I shall put thee out, I will cover the heaven, and make the stars thereof dark; I will cover the sun with a cloud, and the moon shall not give her light.Zephaniah 1:7Hold thy peace at the presence of the Lord GOD: for the day of the LORD is at hand: for the LORD hath prepared a sacrifice, he hath bid his guests.Zephaniah 1:14The great day of the LORD is near, it is near, and hasteth greatly, even the voice of the day of the LORD: the mighty man shall cry there bitterly.
Historical Context
The Day of the LORD concept appears throughout prophets (Joel 2:1-11, Amos 5:18-20, Zephaniah 1:14-18). It refers to any time God directly intervenes in history, with ultimate fulfillment in final judgment.
Questions for Reflection
- How does awareness of future judgment day affect your present priorities and decisions?
- What does the certainty of Christ's return and final judgment mean for how you live today?
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Analysis & Commentary
The 'day of the LORD' is a major prophetic theme denoting divine intervention in history for judgment and salvation. Here it targets Egypt but also includes 'the time of the heathen'—God's judgment extends to all nations. The 'cloudy day' metaphor suggests darkness, gloom, and divine wrath. This principle finds ultimate fulfillment in Christ's return (2 Peter 3:10).