Ezekiel 13:1 nasb — Then the word of the LORD came to me saying,

Ezekiel 13:1 in the NASB reads: “Then the word of the LORD came to me saying,”

Ezekiel 13:1 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Ezekiel, chapter 13, verse 1.

Ezekiel is traditionally attributed to Ezekiel the priest. It was written c. 593–571 BC.

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.

Ezekiel explores themes including Glory of God, Judgment, New Heart, Resurrection, New Temple. These themes shape the meaning and context of Ezekiel 13:1.

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Ezekiel 13:1 reads (NASB): “Then the word of the LORD came to me saying,” 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.