Ezekiel 11:5 kjv — And the Spirit of the Lord fell upon me, and said unto me, Speak; Thus saith the Lord; Thus have ye said, O house of Is…

King James Version

"And the Spirit of the Lord fell upon me, and said unto me, Speak; Thus saith the Lord; Thus have ye said, O house of Israel: for I know the things that come into your mind, every one of them."

— Ezekiel 11:5, King James Version

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Ezekiel 11 — Context

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Then said he unto me, Son of man, these are the men that devise mischief, and give wicked counsel in this city:

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Which say, It is not near; let us build houses: this city is the caldron, and we be the flesh.

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Therefore prophesy against them, prophesy, O son of man.

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And the Spirit of the Lord fell upon me, and said unto me, Speak; Thus saith the Lord; Thus have ye said, O house of Israel: for I know the things that come into your mind, every one of them.

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Ye have multiplied your slain in this city, and ye have filled the streets thereof with the slain.

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Therefore thus saith the Lord God; Your slain whom ye have laid in the midst of it, they are the flesh, and this city is the caldron: but I will bring you forth out of the midst of it.

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Ye have feared the sword; and I will bring a sword upon you, saith the Lord God.

Ezekiel 11:5 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Ezekiel 11:5 say?
Ezekiel 11:5 in the King James Version reads: “And the Spirit of the Lord fell upon me, and said unto me, Speak; Thus saith the Lord; Thus have ye said, O house of Israel: for I know the things that come into your mind, every one of them.”
Where is Ezekiel 11:5 in the Bible?
Ezekiel 11:5 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Ezekiel, chapter 11, verse 5.
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 11:5.
What translation should I read Ezekiel 11:5 in?
Ezekiel 11:5 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 11:5?
Ezekiel 11:5 reads (KJV): “And the Spirit of the Lord fell upon me, and said unto me, Speak; Thus saith the Lord; Thus have ye said, O house of Israel: for I know the things that come into your mind, every one of them.” 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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