Ezekiel 21:25 akjv — And you, profane wicked prince of Israel, whose day is come, when iniquity shall have an end,

American King James Version

"And you, profane wicked prince of Israel, whose day is come, when iniquity shall have an end, "

— Ezekiel 21:25, American King James Version

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Ezekiel 21 — Context

22

At his right hand was the divination for Jerusalem, to appoint captains, to open the mouth in the slaughter, to lift up the voice with shouting, to appoint battering rams against the gates, to cast a mount, and to build a fort.

23

And it shall be to them as a false divination in their sight, to them that have sworn oaths: but he will call to remembrance the iniquity, that they may be taken.

24

Therefore thus says the Lord GOD; Because you have made your iniquity to be remembered, in that your transgressions are discovered, so that in all your doings your sins do appear; because, I say, that you are come to remembrance, you shall be taken with the hand. ¶

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And you, profane wicked prince of Israel, whose day is come, when iniquity shall have an end,

26

Thus says the Lord GOD; Remove the diadem, and take off the crown: this shall not be the same: exalt him that is low, and abase him that is high.

27

I will overturn, overturn, overturn, it: and it shall be no more, until he come whose right it is; and I will give it him. ¶

28

And you, son of man, prophesy and say, Thus says the Lord GOD concerning the Ammonites, and concerning their reproach; even say you, The sword, the sword is drawn: for the slaughter it is furbished, to consume because of the glittering:

Ezekiel 21:25 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Ezekiel 21:25 say?
Ezekiel 21:25 in the American King James Version reads: “And you, profane wicked prince of Israel, whose day is come, when iniquity shall have an end, ”
Where is Ezekiel 21:25 in the Bible?
Ezekiel 21:25 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Ezekiel, chapter 21, verse 25.
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 21:25.
What translation should I read Ezekiel 21:25 in?
Ezekiel 21:25 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 21:25?
Ezekiel 21:25 reads (AKJV): “And you, profane wicked prince of Israel, whose day is come, when iniquity shall have an end, ” 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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