Ezekiel 11:12 nasb — "Thus you will know that I am the LORD; for you have not walked in My statutes nor have you executed My ordinances, but…

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""Thus you will know that I am the LORD; for you have not walked in My statutes nor have you executed My ordinances, but have acted according to the ordinances of the nations around you."'""

— Ezekiel 11:12, NASB

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Ezekiel 11 — Context

9

"And I will bring you out of the midst of the city and deliver you into the hands of strangers and execute judgments against you.

10

"You will fall by the sword. I will judge you to the border of Israel; so you shall know that I am the LORD.

11

"This city will not be a pot for you, nor will you be flesh in the midst of it, but I will judge you to the border of Israel.

12

"Thus you will know that I am the LORD; for you have not walked in My statutes nor have you executed My ordinances, but have acted according to the ordinances of the nations around you."'"

13

Now it came about as I prophesied, that Pelatiah son of Benaiah died. Then I fell on my face and cried out with a loud voice and said, "Alas, Lord GOD! Will You bring the remnant of Israel to a complete end?"

14

Then the word of the LORD came to me, saying,

15

"Son of man, your brothers, your relatives, your fellow exiles and the whole house of Israel, all of them, are those to whom the inhabitants of Jerusalem have said, 'Go far from the LORD; this land has been given us as a possession.'

Ezekiel 11:12 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Ezekiel 11:12 say?
Ezekiel 11:12 in the NASB reads: “"Thus you will know that I am the LORD; for you have not walked in My statutes nor have you executed My ordinances, but have acted according to the ordinances of the nations around you."'"”
Where is Ezekiel 11:12 in the Bible?
Ezekiel 11:12 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Ezekiel, chapter 11, verse 12.
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 11:12.
What translation should I read Ezekiel 11:12 in?
Ezekiel 11:12 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 11:12?
Ezekiel 11:12 reads (NASB): “"Thus you will know that I am the LORD; for you have not walked in My statutes nor have you executed My ordinances, but have acted according to the ordinances of the nations around you."'"” 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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