Ezekiel 36:30

Authorized King James Version

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And I will multiply the fruit of the tree, and the increase of the field, that ye shall receive no more reproach of famine among the heathen.

Original Language Analysis

וְהִרְבֵּיתִי֙ And I will multiply H7235
וְהִרְבֵּיתִי֙ And I will multiply
Strong's: H7235
Word #: 1 of 14
to increase (in whatever respect)
אֶת H853
אֶת
Strong's: H853
Word #: 2 of 14
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
פְּרִ֣י the fruit H6529
פְּרִ֣י the fruit
Strong's: H6529
Word #: 3 of 14
fruit (literally or figuratively)
הָעֵ֔ץ of the tree H6086
הָעֵ֔ץ of the tree
Strong's: H6086
Word #: 4 of 14
a tree (from its firmness); hence, wood (plural sticks)
וּתְנוּבַ֖ת and the increase H8570
וּתְנוּבַ֖ת and the increase
Strong's: H8570
Word #: 5 of 14
produce
הַשָּׂדֶ֑ה of the field H7704
הַשָּׂדֶ֑ה of the field
Strong's: H7704
Word #: 6 of 14
a field (as flat)
לְמַ֗עַן H4616
לְמַ֗עַן
Strong's: H4616
Word #: 7 of 14
properly, heed, i.e., purpose; used only adverbially, on account of (as a motive or an aim), teleologically, in order that
אֲ֠שֶׁר H834
אֲ֠שֶׁר
Strong's: H834
Word #: 8 of 14
who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc
לֹ֣א H3808
לֹ֣א
Strong's: H3808
Word #: 9 of 14
not (the simple or abs. negation); by implication, no; often used with other particles
תִקְח֥וּ that ye shall receive H3947
תִקְח֥וּ that ye shall receive
Strong's: H3947
Word #: 10 of 14
to take (in the widest variety of applications)
ע֛וֹד H5750
ע֛וֹד
Strong's: H5750
Word #: 11 of 14
properly, iteration or continuance; used only adverbially (with or without preposition), again, repeatedly, still, more
חֶרְפַּ֥ת no more reproach H2781
חֶרְפַּ֥ת no more reproach
Strong's: H2781
Word #: 12 of 14
contumely, disgrace, the pudenda
רָעָ֖ב of famine H7458
רָעָ֖ב of famine
Strong's: H7458
Word #: 13 of 14
hunger (more or less extensive)
בַּגּוֹיִֽם׃ among the heathen H1471
בַּגּוֹיִֽם׃ among the heathen
Strong's: H1471
Word #: 14 of 14
a foreign nation; hence, a gentile; also (figuratively) a troop of animals, or a flight of locusts

Analysis & Commentary

This verse points toward God's gracious purposes of restoration despite Israel's persistent unfaithfulness. The Reformed emphasis on sovereign grace shines through—restoration doesn't depend on Israel's merit or ability but on God's covenant faithfulness and irrevocable purposes (Romans 11:29). This anticipates new covenant promises where God gives a new heart and His Spirit to enable obedience (Ezekiel 36:26-27). The pattern of judgment followed by grace-based restoration prefigures the gospel: humanity deserves condemnation but receives mercy through Christ's atoning work. God's restoration demonstrates His glory by showing grace triumphs over judgment.

Historical Context

This passage was delivered during the Babylonian exile (c. 586-571 BCE) after Jerusalem's destruction. The exiled community grappled with theological and practical questions: Why had judgment come? Would restoration occur? How should they live in exile? The historical context of ancient Near Eastern covenant patterns, conquest and exile practices, and prophetic literature provides essential background. Archaeological discoveries from this period illuminate the exile's realities and the return's historical fulfillment. Yet Ezekiel's prophecies extend beyond immediate historical context to find fuller realization in Christ and the church, with ultimate consummation in the new creation.

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