Ezekiel 21:11 nasb — "It is given to be polished, that it may be handled; the sword is sharpened and polished, to give it into the hand of t…

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""It is given to be polished, that it may be handled; the sword is sharpened and polished, to give it into the hand of the slayer."

— Ezekiel 21:11, NASB

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Ezekiel 21 — Context

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

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"Son of man, prophesy and say, 'Thus says the LORD.' Say, 'A sword, a sword sharpened And also polished!

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'Sharpened to make a slaughter, Polished to flash like lightning!' Or shall we rejoice, the rod of My son despising every tree?

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"It is given to be polished, that it may be handled; the sword is sharpened and polished, to give it into the hand of the slayer.

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"Cry out and wail, son of man; for it is against My people, it is against all the officials of Israel. They are delivered over to the sword with My people, therefore strike your thigh.

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"For there is a testing; and what if even the rod which despises will be no more?" declares the Lord GOD.

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"You therefore, son of man, prophesy and clap your hands together; and let the sword be doubled the third time, the sword for the slain. It is the sword for the great one slain, which surrounds them,

Ezekiel 21:11 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Ezekiel 21:11 say?
Ezekiel 21:11 in the NASB reads: “"It is given to be polished, that it may be handled; the sword is sharpened and polished, to give it into the hand of the slayer.”
Where is Ezekiel 21:11 in the Bible?
Ezekiel 21:11 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Ezekiel, chapter 21, verse 11.
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 21:11.
What translation should I read Ezekiel 21:11 in?
Ezekiel 21:11 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 21:11?
Ezekiel 21:11 reads (NASB): “"It is given to be polished, that it may be handled; the sword is sharpened and polished, to give it into the hand of the slayer.” 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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