Ezekiel 12:18 web — Son of man, eat your bread with quaking, and drink your water with trembling and with fearfulness;

World English Bible

"Son of man, eat your bread with quaking, and drink your water with trembling and with fearfulness;"

— Ezekiel 12:18, World English Bible

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Ezekiel 12 — Context

15

They shall know that I am Yahweh, when I shall disperse them among the nations, and scatter them through the countries.

16

But I will leave a few men of them from the sword, from the famine, and from the pestilence; that they may declare all their abominations among the nations where they come; and they shall know that I am Yahweh.

17

Moreover the word of Yahweh came to me, saying,

18

Son of man, eat your bread with quaking, and drink your water with trembling and with fearfulness;

19

and tell the people of the land, Thus says the Lord Yahweh concerning the inhabitants of Jerusalem, and the land of Israel: They shall eat their bread with fearfulness, and drink their water in dismay, that her land may be desolate, [and despoiled] of all that is therein, because of the violence of all those who dwell therein.

20

The cities that are inhabited shall be laid waste, and the land shall be a desolation; and you shall know that I am Yahweh.

21

The word of Yahweh came to me, saying,

Ezekiel 12:18 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Ezekiel 12:18 say?
Ezekiel 12:18 in the World English Bible reads: “Son of man, eat your bread with quaking, and drink your water with trembling and with fearfulness;”
Where is Ezekiel 12:18 in the Bible?
Ezekiel 12:18 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Ezekiel, chapter 12, verse 18.
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 12:18.
What translation should I read Ezekiel 12:18 in?
Ezekiel 12:18 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 12:18?
Ezekiel 12:18 reads (WEB): “Son of man, eat your bread with quaking, and drink your water with trembling and with fearfulness;” 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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