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Ezekiel 12:20 akjv — And the cities that are inhabited shall be laid waste, and the land shall be desolate; and you shall know that I am the…

American King James Version

"And the cities that are inhabited shall be laid waste, and the land shall be desolate; and you shall know that I am the LORD. ¶ "

— Ezekiel 12:20, American King James Version

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Ezekiel 12 — Context

17

Moreover the word of the LORD came to me, saying,

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

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And say to the people of the land, Thus says the Lord GOD of the inhabitants of Jerusalem, and of the land of Israel; They shall eat their bread with carefulness, and drink their water with astonishment, that her land may be desolate from all that is therein, because of the violence of all them that dwell therein.

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And the cities that are inhabited shall be laid waste, and the land shall be desolate; and you shall know that I am the LORD. ¶

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And the word of the LORD came to me, saying,

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Son of man, what is that proverb that you have in the land of Israel, saying, The days are prolonged, and every vision fails?

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Tell them therefore, Thus says the Lord GOD; I will make this proverb to cease, and they shall no more use it as a proverb in Israel; but say to them, The days are at hand, and the effect of every vision.

Ezekiel 12:20 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Ezekiel 12:20 say?
Ezekiel 12:20 in the American King James Version reads: “And the cities that are inhabited shall be laid waste, and the land shall be desolate; and you shall know that I am the LORD. ¶ ”
Where is Ezekiel 12:20 in the Bible?
Ezekiel 12:20 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Ezekiel, chapter 12, verse 20.
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 12:20.
What translation should I read Ezekiel 12:20 in?
Ezekiel 12:20 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 12:20?
Ezekiel 12:20 reads (AKJV): “And the cities that are inhabited shall be laid waste, and the land shall be desolate; and you shall know that I am the LORD. ¶ ” 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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