Ezekiel 20:35 kjva — And I will bring you into the wilderness of the people, and there will I plead with you face to face.

King James Version with Apocrypha

"And I will bring you into the wilderness of the people, and there will I plead with you face to face."

— Ezekiel 20:35, King James Version with Apocrypha

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Ezekiel 20 — Context

32

And that which cometh into your mind shall not be at all, that ye say, We will be as the heathen, as the families of the countries, to serve wood and stone.

33

As I live, saith the Lord God, surely with a mighty hand, and with a stretched out arm, and with fury poured out, will I rule over you:

34

And I will bring you out from the people, and will gather you out of the countries wherein ye are scattered, with a mighty hand, and with a stretched out arm, and with fury poured out.

35

And I will bring you into the wilderness of the people, and there will I plead with you face to face.

36

Like as I pleaded with your fathers in the wilderness of the land of Egypt, so will I plead with you, saith the Lord God.

37

And I will cause you to pass under the rod, and I will bring you into the bond of the covenant:

38

And I will purge out from among you the rebels, and them that transgress against me: I will bring them forth out of the country where they sojourn, and they shall not enter into the land of Israel: and ye shall know that I am the Lord.

Ezekiel 20:35 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Ezekiel 20:35 say?
Ezekiel 20:35 in the King James Version with Apocrypha reads: “And I will bring you into the wilderness of the people, and there will I plead with you face to face.”
Where is Ezekiel 20:35 in the Bible?
Ezekiel 20:35 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Ezekiel, chapter 20, verse 35.
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 20:35.
What translation should I read Ezekiel 20:35 in?
Ezekiel 20:35 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 20:35?
Ezekiel 20:35 reads (KJVA): “And I will bring you into the wilderness of the people, and there will I plead with you face to face.” 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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