Ezekiel 21:30 web — Cause it to return into its sheath. In the place where you were created, in the land of your birth, will I judge you.

World English Bible

"Cause it to return into its sheath. In the place where you were created, in the land of your birth, will I judge you."

— Ezekiel 21:30, World English Bible

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Ezekiel 21 — Context

27

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

28

You, son of man, prophesy, and say, Thus says the Lord Yahweh concerning the children of Ammon, and concerning their reproach; and say, A sword, a sword is drawn, for the slaughter it is furbished, to cause it to devour, that it may be as lightning;

29

while they see for you false visions, while they divine lies to you, to lay you on the necks of the wicked who are deadly wounded, whose day is come in the time of the iniquity of the end.

30

Cause it to return into its sheath. In the place where you were created, in the land of your birth, will I judge you.

31

I will pour out my indignation on you; I will blow on you with the fire of my wrath; and I will deliver you into the hand of brutish men, skillful to destroy.

32

You shall be for fuel to the fire; your blood shall be in the midst of the land; you shall be remembered no more: for I, Yahweh, have spoken it.

Ezekiel 21:30 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Ezekiel 21:30 say?
Ezekiel 21:30 in the World English Bible reads: “Cause it to return into its sheath. In the place where you were created, in the land of your birth, will I 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 (WEB): “Cause it to return into its sheath. In the place where you were created, in the land of your birth, will I 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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