Ezekiel 24:8

That it might cause fury to come up to take vengeance; I have set her blood upon the top of a rock, that it should not be covered.

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Other Translations for Ezekiel 24:8

BSB
In order to stir up wrath and take vengeance, I have placed her blood on the bare rock, so that it would not be covered.'
AKJV
That it might cause fury to come up to take vengeance; I have set her blood on the top of a rock, that it should not be covered.
CPDV
So shall I bring my indignation over her, and take my vengeance. I have presented her blood upon the smoothest rock, so that it would not be covered.
ERV
That it might cause fury to come up to take vengeance, I have set her blood upon the bare rock, that it should not be covered.
NHEB
That it may cause wrath to come up to take vengeance, I have set her blood on the bare rock, that it should not be covered.'
SMT
To cause wrath to come up, to avenge vengeance; I gave her blood upon the dry rock not to be covered.

Commentary for Ezekiel 24:8

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Ezekiel 24:8
Summary
Deliberate preservation of bloodshed for vengeance
Event
Setting bloodshed for exposure
Estimated Time Period
c. 593 BC
Category
Judgment