Ezekiel 21:17 bbe — And I will put my hands together with a loud sound, and I will let my wrath have rest: I the Lord have said it.

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"And I will put my hands together with a loud sound, and I will let my wrath have rest: I the Lord have said it."

— Ezekiel 21:17, Bible in Basic English

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Ezekiel 21 — Context

14

So then, son of man, be a prophet, and put your hands together with a loud sound, and give two blows with the sword, and even three; it is the sword of those who are wounded, even the sword of the wounded; the great sword which goes round about them.

15

In order that hearts may become soft, and the number of those who are falling may be increased, I have sent death by the sword against all their doors: you are made like a flame, you are polished for death.

16

Be pointed to the right, to the left, wherever your edge is ordered.

17

And I will put my hands together with a loud sound, and I will let my wrath have rest: I the Lord have said it.

18

And the word of the Lord came to me again, saying,

19

And you, son of man, have two ways marked out, so that the sword of the king of Babylon may come; let the two of them come out of one land: and let there be a pillar at the top of the road:

20

Put a pillar at the top of the road for the sword to come to Rabbah in the land of the children of Ammon, and to Judah and to Jerusalem in the middle of her.

Ezekiel 21:17 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Ezekiel 21:17 say?
Ezekiel 21:17 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “And I will put my hands together with a loud sound, and I will let my wrath have rest: I the Lord have said it.”
Where is Ezekiel 21:17 in the Bible?
Ezekiel 21:17 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Ezekiel, chapter 21, verse 17.
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 21:17.
What translation should I read Ezekiel 21:17 in?
Ezekiel 21:17 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 21:17?
Ezekiel 21:17 reads (BBE): “And I will put my hands together with a loud sound, and I will let my wrath have rest: I the Lord have said it.” 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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