Ezekiel 20:42 nasb — "And you will know that I am the LORD, when I bring you into the land of Israel, into the land which I swore to give to…

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""And you will know that I am the LORD, when I bring you into the land of Israel, into the land which I swore to give to your forefathers."

— Ezekiel 20:42, NASB

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Ezekiel 20 — Context

39

"As for you, O house of Israel," thus says the Lord GOD, "Go, serve everyone his idols; but later you will surely listen to Me, and My holy name you will profane no longer with your gifts and with your idols.

40

"For on My holy mountain, on the high mountain of Israel," declares the Lord GOD, "there the whole house of Israel, all of them, will serve Me in the land; there I will accept them and there I will seek your contributions and the choicest of your gifts, with all your holy things.

41

"As a soothing aroma I will accept you when I bring you out from the peoples and gather you from the lands where you are scattered; and I will prove Myself holy among you in the sight of the nations.

42

"And you will know that I am the LORD, when I bring you into the land of Israel, into the land which I swore to give to your forefathers.

43

"There you will remember your ways and all your deeds with which you have defiled yourselves; and you will loathe yourselves in your own sight for all the evil things that you have done.

44

"Then you will know that I am the LORD when I have dealt with you for My name's sake, not according to your evil ways or according to your corrupt deeds, O house of Israel," declares the Lord GOD.'"

45

Now the word of the LORD came to me, saying,

Ezekiel 20:42 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Ezekiel 20:42 say?
Ezekiel 20:42 in the NASB reads: “"And you will know that I am the LORD, when I bring you into the land of Israel, into the land which I swore to give to your forefathers.”
Where is Ezekiel 20:42 in the Bible?
Ezekiel 20:42 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Ezekiel, chapter 20, verse 42.
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 20:42.
What translation should I read Ezekiel 20:42 in?
Ezekiel 20:42 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 20:42?
Ezekiel 20:42 reads (NASB): “"And you will know that I am the LORD, when I bring you into the land of Israel, into the land which I swore to give to your forefathers.” 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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