Ezekiel 11:23 bbe — And the glory of the Lord went up from inside the town, and came to rest on the mountain on the east side of the town.

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"And the glory of the Lord went up from inside the town, and came to rest on the mountain on the east side of the town."

— Ezekiel 11:23, Bible in Basic English

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Ezekiel 11 — Context

So that they may be guided by my rules and keep my orders and do them: and they will be to me a people, and I will be to them a God.

But as for those whose heart goes after their hated and disgusting things, I will send on their heads the punishment of their ways, says the Lord.

Then the wings of the winged ones were lifted up, and the wheels were by their side; and the glory of the God of Israel was over them on high.

And the glory of the Lord went up from inside the town, and came to rest on the mountain on the east side of the town.

And the wind, lifting me up, took me in the visions of God into Chaldaea, to those who had been taken away as prisoners. So the vision which I had seen went away from me.

Then I gave an account to those who had been taken prisoners of all the things which the Lord had made me see.

Ezekiel 11:23 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Ezekiel 11:23 say?

Ezekiel 11:23 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “And the glory of the Lord went up from inside the town, and came to rest on the mountain on the east side of the town.”

Where is Ezekiel 11:23 in the Bible?

Ezekiel 11:23 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Ezekiel, chapter 11, verse 23.

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 11:23.

What translation should I read Ezekiel 11:23 in?

Ezekiel 11:23 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 11:23?

Ezekiel 11:23 reads (BBE): “And the glory of the Lord went up from inside the town, and came to rest on the mountain on the east side of the town.” 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.

Ezekiel 11:23 bbe — And the glory of the Lord went up from inside the town, and came to rest on the mountain on the east side of the town.

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