Ezekiel 11:20 kjva — That they may walk in my statutes, and keep mine ordinances, and do them: and they shall be my people, and I will be th…

King James Version with Apocrypha

"That they may walk in my statutes, and keep mine ordinances, and do them: and they shall be my people, and I will be their God."

— Ezekiel 11:20, King James Version with Apocrypha

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Ezekiel 11 — Context

17

Therefore say, Thus saith the Lord God; I will even gather you from the people, and assemble you out of the countries where ye have been scattered, and I will give you the land of Israel.

18

And they shall come thither, and they shall take away all the detestable things thereof and all the abominations thereof from thence.

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And I will give them one heart, and I will put a new spirit within you; and I will take the stony heart out of their flesh, and will give them an heart of flesh:

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That they may walk in my statutes, and keep mine ordinances, and do them: and they shall be my people, and I will be their God.

21

But as for them whose heart walketh after the heart of their detestable things and their abominations, I will recompense their way upon their own heads, saith the Lord God.

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Then did the cherubims lift up their wings, and the wheels beside them; and the glory of the God of Israel was over them above.

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And the glory of the Lord went up from the midst of the city, and stood upon the mountain which is on the east side of the city.

Ezekiel 11:20 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Ezekiel 11:20 say?
Ezekiel 11:20 in the King James Version with Apocrypha reads: “That they may walk in my statutes, and keep mine ordinances, and do them: and they shall be my people, and I will be their God.”
Where is Ezekiel 11:20 in the Bible?
Ezekiel 11:20 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Ezekiel, chapter 11, verse 20.
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 11:20.
What translation should I read Ezekiel 11:20 in?
Ezekiel 11:20 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 11:20?
Ezekiel 11:20 reads (KJVA): “That they may walk in my statutes, and keep mine ordinances, and do them: and they shall be my people, and I will be their God.” 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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