Ezekiel 11:5 web — The Spirit of Yahweh fell on me, and he said to me, Speak, Thus says Yahweh: Thus you have said, house of Israel; for I…

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"The Spirit of Yahweh fell on me, and he said to me, Speak, Thus says Yahweh: Thus you have said, house of Israel; for I know the things that come into your mind."

— Ezekiel 11:5, World English Bible

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Ezekiel 11 — Context

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He said to me, Son of man, these are the men who devise iniquity, and who give wicked counsel in this city;

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who say, [The time] is not near to build houses: this [city] is the caldron, and we are the flesh.

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Therefore prophesy against them, prophesy, son of man.

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The Spirit of Yahweh fell on me, and he said to me, Speak, Thus says Yahweh: Thus you have said, house of Israel; for I know the things that come into your mind.

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You have multiplied your slain in this city, and you have filled its streets with the slain.

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Therefore thus says the Lord Yahweh: Your slain whom you have laid in its midst, they are the flesh, and this [city] is the caldron; but you shall be brought forth out of its midst.

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You have feared the sword; and I will bring the sword on you, says the Lord Yahweh.

Ezekiel 11:5 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Ezekiel 11:5 say?
Ezekiel 11:5 in the World English Bible reads: “The Spirit of Yahweh fell on me, and he said to me, Speak, Thus says Yahweh: Thus you have said, house of Israel; for I know the things that come into your mind.”
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 (WEB): “The Spirit of Yahweh fell on me, and he said to me, Speak, Thus says Yahweh: Thus you have said, house of Israel; for I know the things that come into your mind.” 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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