Ezekiel 21:30 net — Return it to its sheath! In the place where you were created, in your native land, I will judge you.

NET Bible

"Return it to its sheath! In the place where you were created, in your native land, I will judge you."

— Ezekiel 21:30, NET Bible

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Ezekiel 21 — Context

27

A total ruin I will make it! It will come to an end when the one arrives to whom I have assigned judgment.’

28

“As for you, son of man, prophesy and say,‘This is what the Sovereign LORD says concerning the Ammonites and their coming humiliation; say:“‘A sword, a sword drawn for slaughter, polished to consume, to flash like lightning–

29

while seeing false visions for you and reading lying omens for you– to place that sword on the necks of the profane wicked, whose day has come, the time of final punishment.

30

Return it to its sheath! In the place where you were created, in your native land, I will judge you.

31

I will pour out my anger on you; the fire of my fury I will blow on you. I will hand you over to brutal men, who are skilled in destruction.

32

You will become fuel for the fire– your blood will stain the middle of the land; you will no longer be remembered, for I, the LORD, have spoken.’”

Ezekiel 21:30 — Frequently Asked Questions

7 questions
What does Ezekiel 21:30 say?
Ezekiel 21:30 in the NET Bible reads: “Return it to its sheath! In the place where you were created, in your native land, I will judge you.”
Where is Ezekiel 21:30 in the Bible?
Ezekiel 21:30 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Ezekiel, chapter 21, verse 30.
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 21:30.
What translation should I read Ezekiel 21:30 in?
Ezekiel 21:30 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 21:30?
Ezekiel 21:30 reads (NET): “Return it to its sheath! In the place where you were created, in your native land, I will judge you.” 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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