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Ezekiel 20:1 cpdv — And it happened that, in the seventh year, in the fifth month, on the tenth of the month, men from the elders of Isra…

Catholic Public Domain Version

" And it happened that, in the seventh year, in the fifth month, on the tenth of the month, men from the elders of Israel arrived, so that they might inquire of the Lord, and they sat before me. "

— Ezekiel 20:1, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Ezekiel 20 — Context

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And it happened that, in the seventh year, in the fifth month, on the tenth of the month, men from the elders of Israel arrived, so that they might inquire of the Lord, and they sat before me.

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And the word of the Lord came to me, saying:

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“Son of man, speak to the elders of Israel, and you shall say to them: Thus says the Lord God: Have you arrived in order to inquire of me? As I live, I will not answer you, says the Lord God.

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If you judge them, if you judge, O son of man, reveal to them the abominations of their fathers.

Ezekiel 20:1 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Ezekiel 20:1 say?
Ezekiel 20:1 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “ And it happened that, in the seventh year, in the fifth month, on the tenth of the month, men from the elders of Israel arrived, so that they might inquire of the Lord, and they sat before me. ”
Where is Ezekiel 20:1 in the Bible?
Ezekiel 20:1 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Ezekiel, chapter 20, verse 1.
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 20:1.
What translation should I read Ezekiel 20:1 in?
Ezekiel 20:1 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 20:1?
Ezekiel 20:1 reads (CPDV): “ And it happened that, in the seventh year, in the fifth month, on the tenth of the month, men from the elders of Israel arrived, so that they might inquire of the Lord, and they sat before me. ” 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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