42 Then you will know that I am the Lord, when I bring you into the land of Israel, the land I had sworn with uplifted hand to give to your ancestors.

Other Translations of Ezekiel 20:42

King James Version

42 And ye shall know that I am the Lord, when I shall bring you into the land of Israel, into the country for the which I lifted up mine hand to give it to your fathers.

English Standard Version

42 And you shall know that I am the Lord, when I bring you into the land of Israel, the country that I swore to give to your fathers.

The Message

42 When I return you to the land of Israel, the land that I solemnly promised with upraised arm to give to your parents, you'll realize that I am God.

New King James Version

42 Then you shall know that I am the Lord, when I bring you into the land of Israel, into the country for which I raised My hand in an oath to give to your fathers.

New Living Translation

42 Then when I have brought you home to the land I promised with a solemn oath to give to your ancestors, you will know that I am the Lord .

Matthew Henry's Commentary on Ezekiel 20:42

Commentary on Ezekiel 20:33-44

(Read Ezekiel 20:33-44)

The wicked Israelites, notwithstanding they follow the sinful ways of other nations, shall not mingle with them in their prosperity, but shall be separated from them for destruction. There is no shaking off God's dominion; and those who will not yield to the power of his grace, shall sink under the power of his wrath. But not one of God's jewels shall be lost in the lumber of this world. He will bring the jews to the land of Israel again; and will give them true repentance. They will be overcome with his kindness: the more we know of God's holiness, the more we see the hateful nature of sin. Those who remain unaffected amidst means of grace, and would live without Christ, like the world around them, may be sure it is the way to destruction.