Ezekiel 19:3 net — She reared one of her cubs; he became a young lion. He learned to tear prey; he devoured people.

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"She reared one of her cubs; he became a young lion. He learned to tear prey; he devoured people."

— Ezekiel 19:3, NET Bible

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Ezekiel 19 — Context

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Lament for the Princes of Israel“And you, sing a lament for the princes of Israel,

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and say:“‘What a lioness was your mother among the lions! She lay among young lions; she reared her cubs.

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She reared one of her cubs; he became a young lion. He learned to tear prey; he devoured people.

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The nations heard about him; he was trapped in their pit. They brought him with hooks to the land of Egypt.

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“‘When she realized that she waited in vain, her hope was lost. She took another of her cubs and made him a young lion.

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He walked about among the lions; he became a young lion. He learned to tear prey; he devoured people.

Ezekiel 19:3 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Ezekiel 19:3 say?
Ezekiel 19:3 in the NET Bible reads: “She reared one of her cubs; he became a young lion. He learned to tear prey; he devoured people.”
Where is Ezekiel 19:3 in the Bible?
Ezekiel 19:3 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Ezekiel, chapter 19, verse 3.
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 19:3.
What translation should I read Ezekiel 19:3 in?
Ezekiel 19:3 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 19:3?
Ezekiel 19:3 reads (NET): “She reared one of her cubs; he became a young lion. He learned to tear prey; he devoured people.” 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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