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Ezekiel 21:2

Ezekiel 21:1 web — The word of Yahweh came to me, saying,

World English Bible

"The word of Yahweh came to me, saying,"

— Ezekiel 21:1, World English Bible

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Ezekiel 21 — Context

1

The word of Yahweh came to me, saying,

2

Son of man, set your face toward Jerusalem, and drop [your word] toward the sanctuaries, and prophesy against the land of Israel;

3

and tell the land of Israel, Thus says Yahweh: Behold, I am against you, and will draw forth my sword out of its sheath, and will cut off from you the righteous and the wicked.

4

Seeing then that I will cut off from you the righteous and the wicked, therefore shall my sword go forth out of its sheath against all flesh from the south to the north:

Ezekiel 21:1 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Ezekiel 21:1 say?
Ezekiel 21:1 in the World English Bible reads: “The word of Yahweh came to me, saying,”
Where is Ezekiel 21:1 in the Bible?
Ezekiel 21:1 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Ezekiel, chapter 21, verse 1.
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 21:1.
What translation should I read Ezekiel 21:1 in?
Ezekiel 21:1 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 21:1?
Ezekiel 21:1 reads (WEB): “The word of Yahweh came to me, saying,” 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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