Ezekiel 19:1 net — Lament for the Princes of Israel“And you, sing a lament for the princes of Israel,

Ezekiel 19:1 in the NET Bible reads: “Lament for the Princes of Israel“And you, sing a lament for the princes of Israel,”

Ezekiel 19:1 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Ezekiel, chapter 19, 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 19:1.

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Ezekiel 19:1 reads (NET): “Lament for the Princes of Israel“And you, sing a lament for the princes of Israel,” 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.