Ezekiel 21:18 nasb — The word of the LORD came to me saying,

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"The word of the LORD came to me saying,"

— Ezekiel 21:18, NASB

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Ezekiel 21 — Context

15

that their hearts may melt, and many fall at all their gates. I have given the glittering sword. Ah! It is made for striking like lightning, it is wrapped up in readiness for slaughter.

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"Show yourself sharp, go to the right; set yourself; go to the left, wherever your edge is appointed.

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"I will also clap My hands together, and I will appease My wrath; I, the LORD, have spoken."

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The word of the LORD came to me saying,

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"As for you, son of man, make two ways for the sword of the king of Babylon to come; both of them will go out of one land. And make a signpost; make it at the head of the way to the city.

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"You shall mark a way for the sword to come to Rabbah of the sons of Ammon, and to Judah into fortified Jerusalem.

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"For the king of Babylon stands at the parting of the way, at the head of the two ways, to use divination; he shakes the arrows, he consults the household idols, he looks at the liver.

Ezekiel 21:18 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Ezekiel 21:18 say?
Ezekiel 21:18 in the NASB reads: “The word of the LORD came to me saying,”
Where is Ezekiel 21:18 in the Bible?
Ezekiel 21:18 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Ezekiel, chapter 21, verse 18.
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 21:18.
What translation should I read Ezekiel 21:18 in?
Ezekiel 21:18 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 21:18?
Ezekiel 21:18 reads (NASB): “The word of the LORD 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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