Ezekiel 1:2 cpdv — On the fifth of the month, the same is the fifth year of the transmigration of king Joachin,

Catholic Public Domain Version

"On the fifth of the month, the same is the fifth year of the transmigration of king Joachin, "

— Ezekiel 1:2, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Ezekiel 1 — Context

1

And it happened that, in the thirtieth year, in the fourth month, on the fifth of the month, when I was in the midst of the captives beside the river Chebar, the heavens were opened, and I saw the visions of God.

2

On the fifth of the month, the same is the fifth year of the transmigration of king Joachin,

3

the word of the Lord came to Ezekiel, a priest, the son of Buzi, in the land of the Chaldeans, next to the river Chebar. And the hand of the Lord was over him there.

4

And I saw, and behold, a whirlwind arrived from the north. And a great cloud, wrapped in fire and brightness, was all around it. And from its midst, that is, from the midst of the fire, there was something with the appearance of amber.

5

And in its midst, there was the likeness of four living creatures. And this was their appearance: the likeness of a man was in them.

Ezekiel 1:2 — Frequently Asked Questions

7 questions
What does Ezekiel 1:2 say?
Ezekiel 1:2 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “On the fifth of the month, the same is the fifth year of the transmigration of king Joachin, ”
Where is Ezekiel 1:2 in the Bible?
Ezekiel 1:2 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Ezekiel, chapter 1, verse 2.
Who wrote Ezekiel?
Ezekiel is traditionally attributed to Ezekiel the priest. It was written c. 593–571 BC.
What is the book of Ezekiel about?
Ezekiel ministers among the exiles in Babylon with vivid visions, sign-acts, and oracles. He sees God's glory depart from a defiled temple, then promises dry bones brought to life, a new heart, and a restored temple — pictures of resurrection and the new covenant fulfilled in Christ.
What are the major themes of Ezekiel?
Ezekiel explores themes including Glory of God, Judgment, New Heart, Resurrection, New Temple. These themes shape the meaning and context of Ezekiel 1:2.
What translation should I read Ezekiel 1:2 in?
Ezekiel 1:2 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Ezekiel 1:2?
Ezekiel 1:2 reads (CPDV): “On the fifth of the month, the same is the fifth year of the transmigration of king Joachin, ” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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