Ezekiel 12:17 net — The LORD’s message came to me:

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"The LORD’s message came to me:"

— Ezekiel 12:17, NET Bible

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Ezekiel 12 — Context

14

All his retinue– his attendants and his troops– I will scatter to every wind; I will unleash a sword behind them.

15

“Then they will know that I am the LORD when I disperse them among the nations and scatter them among foreign countries.

16

But I will let a small number of them survive the sword, famine, and pestilence, so that they can confess all their abominable practices to the nations where they go. Then they will know that I am the LORD.”

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The LORD’s message came to me:

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“Son of man, eat your bread with trembling, and drink your water with anxious shaking.

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Then say to the people of the land,‘This is what the Sovereign LORD says about the inhabitants of Jerusalem and of the land of Israel: They will eat their bread with anxiety and drink their water in fright, for their land will be stripped bare of all it contains because of the violence of all who live in it.

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The inhabited towns will be left in ruins and the land will be devastated. Then you will know that I am the LORD.’”

Ezekiel 12:17 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Ezekiel 12:17 say?
Ezekiel 12:17 in the NET Bible reads: “The LORD’s message came to me:”
Where is Ezekiel 12:17 in the Bible?
Ezekiel 12:17 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Ezekiel, chapter 12, verse 17.
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 12:17.
What translation should I read Ezekiel 12:17 in?
Ezekiel 12:17 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 12:17?
Ezekiel 12:17 reads (NET): “The LORD’s message came to me:” 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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