Ezekiel 35:8
And I will fill his mountains with his slain men: in thy hills, and in thy valleys, and in all thy rivers, shall they fall that are slain with the sword.
Original Language Analysis
וּמִלֵּאתִ֥י
And I will fill
H4390
וּמִלֵּאתִ֥י
And I will fill
Strong's:
H4390
Word #:
1 of 12
to fill or (intransitively) be full of, in a wide application (literally and figuratively)
אֶת
H853
אֶת
Strong's:
H853
Word #:
2 of 12
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
הָרָ֖יו
his mountains
H2022
הָרָ֖יו
his mountains
Strong's:
H2022
Word #:
3 of 12
a mountain or range of hills (sometimes used figuratively)
חַלְלֵי
that are slain
H2491
חַלְלֵי
that are slain
Strong's:
H2491
Word #:
4 of 12
pierced (especially to death); figuratively, polluted
וְגֵיאוֹתֶ֙יךָ֙
and in thy valleys
H1516
וְגֵיאוֹתֶ֙יךָ֙
and in thy valleys
Strong's:
H1516
Word #:
6 of 12
a gorge (from its lofty sides; hence, narrow, but not a gully or winter-torrent)
וְכָל
H3605
וְכָל
Strong's:
H3605
Word #:
7 of 12
properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)
אֲפִיקֶ֔יךָ
and in all thy rivers
H650
אֲפִיקֶ֔יךָ
and in all thy rivers
Strong's:
H650
Word #:
8 of 12
properly, containing, i.e., a tube; also a bed or valley of a stream; also a strong thing or a hero
חַלְלֵי
that are slain
H2491
חַלְלֵי
that are slain
Strong's:
H2491
Word #:
9 of 12
pierced (especially to death); figuratively, polluted
חֶ֖רֶב
with the sword
H2719
חֶ֖רֶב
with the sword
Strong's:
H2719
Word #:
10 of 12
drought; also a cutting instrument (from its destructive effect), as a knife, sword, or other sharp implement
Historical Context
Edom's mountainous terrain, once their source of security, would become their graveyard. The same geography that made them feel invincible would be filled with their slain, demonstrating that natural advantages provide no ultimate security.
Questions for Reflection
- How does God's thorough judgment of sin assure that ultimate justice will be done?
- What does proportionate judgment teach about God's righteousness and fairness?
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Analysis & Commentary
Mountains and valleys would be filled with the slain—comprehensive death covering the landscape. This extensive bloodshed reflects the magnitude of Edom's violence toward Judah. Divine justice is proportionate: extensive violence brings extensive judgment. God doesn't overlook or minimize sin but addresses it fully.