And I will raise up for them a plant of renown, and they shall be no more consumed with hunger in the land, neither bear the shame of the heathen any more.

EZEKIEL 34:29KJV
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Ezekiel 34:29 (KJV)

What does Ezekiel 34:29 mean?

Ezekiel 34:29 promises that God will provide something special and lasting—a “plant of renown”—so that His people will no longer suffer from hunger or be shamed by other nations. This verse assures the people that their needs will be met and their dignity restored in their own land.

In this part of Ezekiel, God is speaking through the prophet to the people of Israel, who have experienced hardship and disgrace among foreign nations. The “plant of renown” is often understood as a symbol of blessing, security, and new life that God Himself will establish for them. The verse points to a future where Israel’s suffering and humiliation will be replaced by abundance and respect.

The Hebrew behind Ezekiel 34:29

  • “Plant” (מַטָּע, matta‘): This word means a planted thing, like a shoot or a young tree. Here, it is used as a symbol of something God establishes and nurtures, highlighting the idea of new growth and hope.
  • “Renown” (שֵׁם, shem): This word means “name” or “reputation.” Calling the plant one “of renown” suggests it will be widely recognized and honored, not just any ordinary blessing.
  • “Consumed” (אָסַף, asaf): This word means “gathered up” or “swept away.” In this verse, it refers to being overtaken or wiped out by hunger, emphasizing the end of their suffering.
  • “Shame” (כְּלִמָּה, kelimmah): This word means disgrace or humiliation. The promise is that Israel will no longer bear the embarrassment of being looked down on by other nations.

Why Ezekiel 34:29 matters

  • Ezekiel 34:29 clarifies that God’s promise is not only about physical provision but also about restoring Israel’s honor among other nations.
  • The verse connects to the larger theme in Ezekiel 34, where God contrasts Himself as the true shepherd with the failed leaders of Israel, showing His care and commitment to His people.
  • Understanding the “plant of renown” as a symbol helps clear up confusion—it is not just about agriculture, but about a new beginning and a respected identity for the people.

Where else these words appear

“plant” Hebrew H4302 · used in 6 verses

  • Isaiah 60:21 Thy people also shall be all righteous: they shall inherit the land for ever, the branch of my planting, the work of my hands, that I may be glorified.
  • Isaiah 61:3 To appoint unto them that mourn in Zion, to give unto them beauty for ashes, the oil of joy for mourning, the garment of praise for the spirit of heaviness; that they might be called trees of righteousness, the planting of the LORD, that he might be glorified.
  • Ezekiel 31:4 The waters made him great, the deep set him up on high with her rivers running round about his plants, and sent out her little rivers unto all the trees of the field.

“shame” Hebrew H3639 · used in 29 verses

  • Job 20:3 I have heard the check of my reproach, and the spirit of my understanding causeth me to answer.
  • Isaiah 30:3 Therefore shall the strength of Pharaoh be your shame, and the trust in the shadow of Egypt your confusion.
  • Ezekiel 16:63 That thou mayest remember, and be confounded, and never open thy mouth any more because of thy shame, when I am pacified toward thee for all that thou hast done, saith the Lord GOD.

“hunger” Hebrew H7458 · used in 88 verses

  • Genesis 12:10 And there was a famine in the land: and Abram went down into Egypt to sojourn there; for the famine was grievous in the land.
  • 2 Kings 25:3 And on the ninth day of the fourth month the famine prevailed in the city, and there was no bread for the people of the land.
  • Jeremiah 29:18 And I will persecute them with the sword, with the famine, and with the pestilence, and will deliver them to be removed to all the kingdoms of the earth, to be a curse, and an astonishment, and an hissing, and a reproach, among all the nations whither I have driven them: