Ezekiel 21:4 bbe — Because I am going to have the upright and the evil cut off from you, for this cause my sword will go out from its cove…

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"Because I am going to have the upright and the evil cut off from you, for this cause my sword will go out from its cover against all flesh from the south to the north:"

— Ezekiel 21:4, Bible in Basic English

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Ezekiel 21 — Context

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And the word of the Lord came to me, saying,

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Son of man, let your face be turned to Jerusalem, let your words be dropped in the direction of her holy place, and be a prophet against the land of Israel;

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And say to the land of Israel, These are the words of the Lord: See, I am against you, and I will take my sword out of its cover, cutting off from you the upright and the evil.

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Because I am going to have the upright and the evil cut off from you, for this cause my sword will go out from its cover against all flesh from the south to the north:

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And all flesh will see that I the Lord have taken my sword out of its cover: and it will never go back.

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Make sounds of grief, son of man; with body bent and a bitter heart make sounds of grief before their eyes.

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And when they say to you, Why are you making sounds of grief? then say, Because of the news, for it is coming: and every heart will become soft, and all hands will be feeble, and every spirit will be burning low, and all knees will be turned to water: see, it is coming and it will be done, says the Lord.

Ezekiel 21:4 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Ezekiel 21:4 say?
Ezekiel 21:4 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “Because I am going to have the upright and the evil cut off from you, for this cause my sword will go out from its cover against all flesh from the south to the north:”
Where is Ezekiel 21:4 in the Bible?
Ezekiel 21:4 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Ezekiel, chapter 21, verse 4.
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 21:4.
What translation should I read Ezekiel 21:4 in?
Ezekiel 21:4 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 21:4?
Ezekiel 21:4 reads (BBE): “Because I am going to have the upright and the evil cut off from you, for this cause my sword will go out from its cover against all flesh from the south to the north:” 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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