Ezekiel 19:7 bbe — And he sent destruction on their widows and made waste their towns; and the land and everything in it became waste beca…

Bible in Basic English

"And he sent destruction on their widows and made waste their towns; and the land and everything in it became waste because of the loud sound of his voice."

— Ezekiel 19:7, Bible in Basic English

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Ezekiel 19 — Context

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And the nations had news of him; he was taken in the hole they had made: and, pulling him with hooks, they took him into the land of Egypt.

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Now when she saw that her hope was made foolish and gone, she took another of her little ones and made him into a young lion.

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And he went up and down among the lions and became a young lion, learning to go after beasts for his food; and he took men for his meat.

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And he sent destruction on their widows and made waste their towns; and the land and everything in it became waste because of the loud sound of his voice.

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Then the nations came against him from the kingdoms round about: their net was stretched over him and he was taken in the hole they had made.

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They made him a prisoner with hooks, and took him to the king of Babylon; they put him in the strong place so that his voice might be sounding no longer on the mountains of Israel.

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Your mother was in comparison like a vine, planted by the waters: she was fertile and full of branches because of the great waters.

Ezekiel 19:7 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Ezekiel 19:7 say?
Ezekiel 19:7 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “And he sent destruction on their widows and made waste their towns; and the land and everything in it became waste because of the loud sound of his voice.”
Where is Ezekiel 19:7 in the Bible?
Ezekiel 19:7 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Ezekiel, chapter 19, verse 7.
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 19:7.
What translation should I read Ezekiel 19:7 in?
Ezekiel 19:7 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 19:7?
Ezekiel 19:7 reads (BBE): “And he sent destruction on their widows and made waste their towns; and the land and everything in it became waste because of the loud sound of his voice.” 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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