Ezekiel 21:6 nasb — "As for you, son of man, groan with breaking heart and bitter grief, groan in their sight.

NASB

""As for you, son of man, groan with breaking heart and bitter grief, groan in their sight."

— Ezekiel 21:6, NASB

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Ezekiel 21 — Context

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and say to the land of Israel, 'Thus says the LORD, "Behold, I am against you; and I will draw My sword out of its sheath and cut off from you the righteous and the wicked.

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"Because I will cut off from you the righteous and the wicked, therefore My sword will go forth from its sheath against all flesh from south to north.

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"Thus all flesh will know that I, the LORD, have drawn My sword out of its sheath. It will not return to its sheath again."'

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"As for you, son of man, groan with breaking heart and bitter grief, groan in their sight.

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"And when they say to you, 'Why do you groan?' you shall say, 'Because of the news that is coming; and every heart will melt, all hands will be feeble, every spirit will faint and all knees will be weak as water. Behold, it comes and it will happen,' declares the Lord GOD."

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Again the word of the LORD came to me, saying,

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"Son of man, prophesy and say, 'Thus says the LORD.' Say, 'A sword, a sword sharpened And also polished!

Ezekiel 21:6 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Ezekiel 21:6 say?
Ezekiel 21:6 in the NASB reads: “"As for you, son of man, groan with breaking heart and bitter grief, groan in their sight.”
Where is Ezekiel 21:6 in the Bible?
Ezekiel 21:6 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Ezekiel, chapter 21, verse 6.
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 21:6.
What translation should I read Ezekiel 21:6 in?
Ezekiel 21:6 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 21:6?
Ezekiel 21:6 reads (NASB): “"As for you, son of man, groan with breaking heart and bitter grief, groan in their sight.” 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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