Ezekiel 20:35 nasb — and I will bring you into the wilderness of the peoples, and there I will enter into judgment with you face to face.

NASB

"and I will bring you into the wilderness of the peoples, and there I will enter into judgment with you face to face."

— Ezekiel 20:35, NASB

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Ezekiel 20 — Context

32

"What comes into your mind will not come about, when you say: 'We will be like the nations, like the tribes of the lands, serving wood and stone.'

33

"As I live," declares the Lord GOD, "surely with a mighty hand and with an outstretched arm and with wrath poured out, I shall be king over you.

34

"I will bring you out from the peoples and gather you from the lands where you are scattered, with a mighty hand and with an outstretched arm and with wrath poured out;

35

and I will bring you into the wilderness of the peoples, and there I will enter into judgment with you face to face.

36

"As I entered into judgment with your fathers in the wilderness of the land of Egypt, so I will enter into judgment with you," declares the Lord GOD.

37

"I will make you pass under the rod, and I will bring you into the bond of the covenant;

38

and I will purge from you the rebels and those who transgress against Me; I will bring them out of the land where they sojourn, but they will not enter the land of Israel. Thus you will 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 NASB reads: “and I will bring you into the wilderness of the peoples, and there I will enter into judgment 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 (NASB): “and I will bring you into the wilderness of the peoples, and there I will enter into judgment 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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