Ezekiel 36:30

Old Testament Major Prophet ASV (1901)

What does Ezekiel 36:30 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “And I will multiply the fruit of the tree, and the increase of the field, that ye may receive no more the reproach of famine among the nations.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

And I will multiply the fruit of the tree, and the increase of the field, that ye may receive no more the reproach of famine among the nations.
Ezekiel 36:30 — American Standard Version

Context — Ezekiel 36

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
30And I will multiply the fruit of the tree, and the increase of the field, that ye may receive no more the reproach of famine among the nations.

What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“And I will multiply the fruit of the tree, and the increase of the field, &c.] The fruit of trees that grow in gardens, and orchards, and vineyards, as pomegranates, apples, olives, grapes, &c. and the corn and grass of the field; so that there shall be great plenty of each of these, and no want of anything for man or beast: and by these are mystically designed spiritual blessings; the fruits of righteousness, with which the saints, who are trees of righteousness, shall be laden; and an increase of gifts and grace in the churches of Christ, and the members of them: that ye shall receive no more reproach of famine among the Heathen; who upbraided them with it, that they were forced to go to…”
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Jamieson, Fausset & Brown
Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset & David Brown · Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“no more reproach of famine among the heathen--to which their taunt (Eze 36:13), "Thou land devourest up men," in part referred.”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“reproach: Deu 29:23-28; Joe 2:17, Joe 2:26 Ezekiel 36:31”
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