Ezekiel 36:9

For, behold, I am for you, and I will turn into you, and you shall be tilled and sown;

New Heart English Bible

In The King James Version

For, behold, I am for you, and I will turn unto you, and ye shall be tilled and sown:

In Context

8"'"'But you, mountains of Israel, you shall shoot forth your branches, and yield your fruit to my people Israel; for they are at hand to come.

10and I will multiply men on you, all the house of Israel, even all of it; and the cities shall be inhabited, and the waste places shall be built;

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Cross References

Psalms 99:8You answered them, Lord our God.You are a God who forgave them,although you took vengeance for their doings.

Hosea 2:21It will happen in that day, I will respond," says the Lord,"I will respond to the heavens,and they will respond to the earth;

Haggai 2:19Is the seed yet in the barn? Yes, the vine, the fig tree, the pomegranate, and the olive tree haven't brought forth. From this day will I bless you.'"

Malachi 3:10Bring the whole tithe into the storehouse, that there may be food in my house, and test me now in this," says the Lord of hosts, "if I will not open you the windows of heaven, and pour you out a blessing, that there shall not be room enough for.

Matthew Henry on Ezekiel 36:2-16

God's Compassion for Israel. ( b. c. 587.) 1 Also, thou son of man, prophesy unto the mountains of Israel, and say, Ye mountains of Israel, hear the word of the Lord : 2 Thus saith the Lord God ; Because the enemy hath said against you, Aha, even the ancient high places are ours in possession: 3 Therefore prophesy and say, Thus saith the Lord God ; Because they have made you desolate, and swallowed you up on every side, that ye might be a possession unto the residue of the heathen, and ye are taken up in the lips… Read the whole commentary →

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