Ezekiel 20:46 kjva — Son of man, set thy face toward the south, and drop thy word toward the south, and prophesy against the forest of the s…

King James Version with Apocrypha

"Son of man, set thy face toward the south, and drop thy word toward the south, and prophesy against the forest of the south field;"

— Ezekiel 20:46, King James Version with Apocrypha

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Ezekiel 20 — Context

43

And there shall ye remember your ways, and all your doings, wherein ye have been defiled; and ye shall lothe yourselves in your own sight for all your evils that ye have committed.

44

And ye shall know that I am the Lord, when I have wrought with you for my name’s sake, not according to your wicked ways, nor according to your corrupt doings, O ye house of Israel, saith the Lord God.

45

Moreover the word of the Lord came unto me, saying,

46

Son of man, set thy face toward the south, and drop thy word toward the south, and prophesy against the forest of the south field;

47

And say to the forest of the south, Hear the word of the Lord; Thus saith the Lord God; Behold, I will kindle a fire in thee, and it shall devour every green tree in thee, and every dry tree: the flaming flame shall not be quenched, and all faces from the south to the north shall be burned therein.

48

And all flesh shall see that I the Lord have kindled it: it shall not be quenched.

49

Then said I, Ah Lord God! they say of me, Doth he not speak parables?

Ezekiel 20:46 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Ezekiel 20:46 say?
Ezekiel 20:46 in the King James Version with Apocrypha reads: “Son of man, set thy face toward the south, and drop thy word toward the south, and prophesy against the forest of the south field;”
Where is Ezekiel 20:46 in the Bible?
Ezekiel 20:46 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Ezekiel, chapter 20, verse 46.
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 20:46.
What translation should I read Ezekiel 20:46 in?
Ezekiel 20:46 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 20:46?
Ezekiel 20:46 reads (KJVA): “Son of man, set thy face toward the south, and drop thy word toward the south, and prophesy against the forest of the south field;” 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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