Ezekiel 36:30
I will make the fruit of the tree and the increase of the field abundant, that you may never again suffer the disgrace of famine among the nations.
English Standard Version (ESV)
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This verse highlights that physical abundance—the fruit of the trees and fields—is directly linked to restoring their reputation. It's not just about having enough food, but about ending the shame and mockery from other nations who used their hunger as proof of God's abandonment.
God's promise to restore his people continues with a focus on abundant provision, directly addressing the taunts they suffered about their land being barren and devouring its inhabitants. This abundance, depicted as fruit from trees and produce from fields, signifies an end to the shame and hardship of famine that had been a mark of their exile. It's a tangible sign of God's renewed favor and a stark contrast to the disgrace they experienced among the nations.
Have you ever felt the sting of public embarrassment or shame? For ancient Israel, famine brought a deep and national disgrace. This verse promises an end to that.
The prophecy in Ezekiel 36 paints a picture of extreme hardship. Famine wasn't just about hunger; it was a source of deep shame and a target for the mockery of surrounding nations.
A Nation's Humiliation
Imagine your community or even your nation being taunted for its inability to sustain itself. The taunts, like 'Thou land devourest up men' (mentioned in commentary context), highlight how famine exposed their vulnerability and, in the eyes of their neighbors, their God's perceived weakness.
God's Answer to Reproach
God's promise here is a direct answer to this humiliation. He vows to restore such abundance that the very idea of famine will be a forgotten disgrace. This isn't just about food; it's about restoring national dignity and demonstrating His power.
When God promises 'fruit of the tree' and 'increase of the field,' is He only talking about literal food? The prophets often spoke with layers of meaning.
While the immediate context for Ezekiel's audience was the restoration of their land and agriculture, the prophetic vision, as recognized by commentators, points to deeper, spiritual realities.
Earthly Abundance as a Sign
Restored fertility and abundant harvests were tangible signs of God's favor and covenant faithfulness. They symbolized a land healed and a people rightly related to God, no longer cursed by drought and barrenness.
Spiritual Harvests and Fruitfulness
Commentaries point out that 'fruit of the tree' and 'increase of the field' also mystically represent spiritual blessings. This includes the 'fruits of righteousness' in believers' lives and the flourishing of God's people through His grace and the Gospel. It signifies a people not only fed but spiritually vibrant and productive.
Understand the original words
cherpah · Hebrew Noun
A state of shame, humiliation, or reproach, often resulting from the judgment of God or the oppression of enemies, which serves as a visible witness of one's degraded condition.
Ezekiel's prophecy of abundant harvest and an end to famine directly contrasts the devastating reality of exile, where barren lands and scarcity were both literal and symbolic of God's judgment and the reproach faced from surrounding nations.
c. 597 BC
First Babylonian Deportation
King Nebuchadnezzar of Babylon deports King Jehoiachin of Judah and thousands of its citizens, including the prophet Ezekiel, to Babylon.
c. 587-586 BC— this verse
Fall of Jerusalem and Second Deportation
After a prolonged siege, Babylon destroys Jerusalem and its Temple, exiling more Judeans. This marks a profound national catastrophe and spiritual crisis.
c. 586 BC onwards
Exile in Babylon
The Judean people live in exile, scattered among the Babylonian empire, experiencing loss of land, temple, and national sovereignty.
c. 550-539 BC
Rise of Persia
The Persian Empire, under Cyrus the Great, rises to power, posing a new geopolitical force that would eventually conquer Babylon.
This passage speaks of the flock eating and lying down in safety, directly connecting to God's provision and the end of being devoured by wild beasts, mirroring the end of famine.
Ezekiel 36:8-10These verses describe the land being made fruitful and productive, emphasizing how Israel's restoration includes abundant natural resources, directly supporting the promise of plentiful harvests mentioned here.
Isaiah 4:2This prophecy points to a future time when the remnant of Israel will be called holy and will flourish, stating that the fruit of the land will be the pride and glory of survivors, echoing the idea of abundant produce.
Joel 2:26-27This passage promises that Israel will eat plentifully and praise the Lord, with the land being restored and no longer shamed, which directly aligns with the removal of famine and reproach.
Zechariah 8:12This verse offers a similar promise of abundant crops and produce for the remnant, stating that the vines will yield their fruit and the land its increase, reinforcing the theme of restored prosperity.
clarkeEzekiel 36:30: "And I will multiply the fruit of the tree, and the increase of the field, that ye shall receive no more reproach of famine among the heathen."
Ye shall receive no more reproach of famine - Ye shall be daily and hourly fed with the bread that endures unto eternal life. "But will not those get proud, who are thus saved, if there be any such? and will they not undervalue the blood of the covenant, for then they shall not need it?" Ans. Hear what the Lord saith: -
jfbEzekiel 36:30: "And I will multiply the fruit of the tree, and the increase of the field, that ye shall receive no more reproach of famine among the heathen."
- no more reproach of famine among the heathen—to which their taunt (Eze 36:13), "Thou land devourest up men," in part referred.
This verse highlights that physical abundance—the fruit of the trees and fields—is directly linked to restoring their reputation. It's not just about having enough food, but about ending the shame and mockery from other nations who used their hunger as proof of God's abandonment.
God's promise to restore his people continues with a focus on abundant provision, directly addressing the taunts they suffered about their land being barren and devouring its inhabitants. This abundance, depicted as fruit from trees and produce from fields, signifies an end to the shame and hardship of famine that had been a mark of their exile. It's a tangible sign of God's renewed favor and a stark contrast to the disgrace they experienced among the nations.
God's promise to restore his people continues with a focus on abundant provision, directly addressing the taunts they suffered about their land being barren and devouring its inhabitants. This abundance, depicted as fruit from trees and produce from fields, signifies an end to the shame and hardship of famine that had been a mark of their exile. It's a tangible sign of God's renewed favor and a stark contrast to the disgrace they experienced among the nations.
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The promise of abundant harvests is thrilling, but it's tied to an even greater act of God. What foundational work must happen for this flourishing to last?
Ezekiel 36 isn't just about outward prosperity; it's intrinsically linked to an internal transformation. The abundant provision is the fruit of God's radical work of cleansing and renewal.
A New Heart and Spirit
Commentary highlights that this restoration is initiated by God sprinkling 'clean water' and cleansing His people from 'filthiness' and 'idols.' This outward cleansing prepares the way for an inward change – God promises to give a 'heart of flesh' (tender and responsive) and His 'Spirit within.'
Lasting Faithfulness
This internal renewal is what truly enables the people to walk in God's ways and experience His lasting blessings. The abundance of crops and the absence of famine become possible because God first makes His people holy and spiritually alive, securing their covenant relationship with Him. This is the foundation upon which true, enduring flourishing is built.
539 BC
Persian Conquest of Babylon
Cyrus the Great conquers Babylon, opening the way for the exiles to eventually return to their homeland.
538 BC onwards
Return from Exile
Cyrus decrees that the Jewish exiles may return to Judah and rebuild their Temple, though the land is changed and the full restoration is a long process.
"I will make the fruit of the tree and the increase of the field abundant, that you may never again suffer the disgrace of famine among the nations." — This verse highlights that physical abundance—the fruit of the trees and fields—is directly linked to restoring their reputation. It's not just about having enough food, but about ending the shame an…
