Bible Strands
Ezekiel 36:37
This is what the Lord GOD says: Once again I will hear the plea of the house of Israel and do for them this: I will multiply their people like a flock.
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — YHWH speaks through Ezekiel to the house of Israel, immediately after declaring that surrounding nations will recognize His rebuilding of desolate lands.
The words — The text emphasizes ע֗וֹד (od), meaning "again," and אִדָּרֵ֥שׁ ('i.da.Resh), literally "I will let myself be sought," indicating God initiates the response to Israel's plea.
The thread — The promise of multiplied people connects to Ezekiel 36:38, which compares the restored population to sacrificial flocks, and reflects the biblical pattern of divine hearing in 1 John 5:14.
Why it lands — The passage states that demographic restoration is a direct divine act rather than a human achievement, requiring the reader to acknowledge God's sovereign fulfillment of His spoken word.
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The Hebrew words
King James Version
Thus saith the Lord God; I will yet for this be enquired of by the house of Israel, to do it for them; I will increase them with men like a flock.
Cross-references
- Hebrews 10:21 and since we have a great priest over the house of God,
- 1 John 5:14 And this is the confidence that we have before Him: If we ask anything according to His will, He hears us.
- Ezekiel 14:3 “Son of man, these men have set up idols in their hearts and put wicked stumbling blocks before their faces. Should I consult with them in any way?
- Zechariah 10:6 I will strengthen the house of Judah and save the house of Joseph. I will restore them because I have compassion on them, and they will be as though I had not rejected them. For I am the LORD their God, and I will answer them.
- Zechariah 10:9 Though I sow them among the nations, they will remember Me in distant lands; they and their children will live and return.
- Ezekiel 20:3 “Son of man, speak to the elders of Israel and tell them that this is what the Lord GOD says: Have you come to inquire of Me? As surely as I live, I will not be consulted by you, declares the Lord GOD.
- James 4:2 You crave what you do not have; you kill and covet, but are unable to obtain it. You quarrel and fight. You do not have, because you do not ask.
- Psalms 10:17 You have heard, O LORD, the desire of the humble; You will strengthen their hearts. You will incline Your ear,
- Psalms 102:17 He will turn toward the prayer of the destitute; He will not despise their prayer.
- Isaiah 55:6 Seek the LORD while He may be found; call on Him while He is near.