Ezekiel 21:2 net — “Son of man, turn toward Jerusalem and speak out against the sanctuaries. Prophesy against the land of Israel

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"“Son of man, turn toward Jerusalem and speak out against the sanctuaries. Prophesy against the land of Israel"

— Ezekiel 21:2, NET Bible

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Ezekiel 21 — Context

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The Sword of Judgment(21:6) The LORD’s message came to me:

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“Son of man, turn toward Jerusalem and speak out against the sanctuaries. Prophesy against the land of Israel

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and say to them,‘This is what the LORD says: Look, I am against you. I will draw my sword from its sheath and cut off from you both the righteous and the wicked.

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Because I will cut off from you both the righteous and the wicked, my sword will go out from its sheath against everyone from the south to the north.

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Then everyone will know that I am the LORD, who drew my sword from its sheath– it will not be sheathed again!’

Ezekiel 21:2 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Ezekiel 21:2 say?
Ezekiel 21:2 in the NET Bible reads: ““Son of man, turn toward Jerusalem and speak out against the sanctuaries. Prophesy against the land of Israel”
Where is Ezekiel 21:2 in the Bible?
Ezekiel 21:2 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Ezekiel, chapter 21, verse 2.
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 21:2.
What translation should I read Ezekiel 21:2 in?
Ezekiel 21:2 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 21:2?
Ezekiel 21:2 reads (NET): ““Son of man, turn toward Jerusalem and speak out against the sanctuaries. Prophesy against the land of Israel” 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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