Ezekiel 11:8 nasb — "You have feared a sword; so I will bring a sword upon you," the Lord GOD declares.

NASB

""You have feared a sword; so I will bring a sword upon you," the Lord GOD declares."

— Ezekiel 11:8, NASB

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Ezekiel 11 — Context

5

Then the Spirit of the LORD fell upon me, and He said to me, "Say, 'Thus says the LORD, "So you think, house of Israel, for I know your thoughts.

6

"You have multiplied your slain in this city, filling its streets with them."

7

'Therefore, thus says the Lord GOD, "Your slain whom you have laid in the midst of the city are the flesh and this city is the pot; but I will bring you out of it.

8

"You have feared a sword; so I will bring a sword upon you," the Lord GOD declares.

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.

Ezekiel 11:8 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Ezekiel 11:8 say?
Ezekiel 11:8 in the NASB reads: “"You have feared a sword; so I will bring a sword upon you," the Lord GOD declares.”
Where is Ezekiel 11:8 in the Bible?
Ezekiel 11:8 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Ezekiel, chapter 11, verse 8.
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 11:8.
What translation should I read Ezekiel 11:8 in?
Ezekiel 11:8 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 11:8?
Ezekiel 11:8 reads (NASB): “"You have feared a sword; so I will bring a sword upon you," the Lord GOD declares.” 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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