Ezekiel 20:20 cpdv — And sanctify my Sabbaths, so that these may be a sign between me and you, and so that you may know that I am the Lord y…

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"And sanctify my Sabbaths, so that these may be a sign between me and you, and so that you may know that I am the Lord your God.’ "

— Ezekiel 20:20, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Ezekiel 20 — Context

17

Yet my eye was lenient concerning them, so that I did not utterly destroy them, nor did I consume them in the desert.

18

Then I said to their sons in the wilderness: ‘Do not choose to advance by the precepts of your fathers, nor should you observe their judgments. And do not be defiled by their idols.

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I am the Lord your God. Walk in my precepts, and observe my judgments, and accomplish them.

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And sanctify my Sabbaths, so that these may be a sign between me and you, and so that you may know that I am the Lord your God.’

21

But their sons provoked me. They did not walk in my precepts. And they did not observe my judgments, so as to do them; for if a man does them, he shall live by them. And they violated my Sabbaths. And so, I threatened that I would pour out my fury upon them, and that I would fulfill my wrath among them in the desert.

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But I turned aside my hand, and I acted for the sake of my name, so that it would not be violated before the Gentiles, from whom I cast them out, before their eyes.

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Again, I lifted up my hand against them, in the wilderness, so that I would disperse them among the nations, and scatter them among the lands.

Ezekiel 20:20 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Ezekiel 20:20 say?
Ezekiel 20:20 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “And sanctify my Sabbaths, so that these may be a sign between me and you, and so that you may know that I am the Lord your God.’ ”
Where is Ezekiel 20:20 in the Bible?
Ezekiel 20:20 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Ezekiel, chapter 20, verse 20.
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 20:20.
What translation should I read Ezekiel 20:20 in?
Ezekiel 20:20 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 20:20?
Ezekiel 20:20 reads (CPDV): “And sanctify my Sabbaths, so that these may be a sign between me and you, and so that you may know that I am the Lord your God.’ ” 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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