Ezekiel 21:9 akjv — Son of man, prophesy, and say, Thus says the LORD; Say, A sword, a sword is sharpened, and also furbished:

American King James Version

"Son of man, prophesy, and say, Thus says the LORD; Say, A sword, a sword is sharpened, and also furbished: "

— Ezekiel 21:9, American King James Version

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Ezekiel 21 — Context

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Sigh therefore, you son of man, with the breaking of your loins; and with bitterness sigh before their eyes.

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And it shall be, when they say to you, Why sigh you? that you shall answer, For the tidings; because it comes: and every heart shall melt, and all hands shall be feeble, and every spirit shall faint, and all knees shall be weak as water: behold, it comes, and shall be brought to pass, says 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 is sharpened, and also furbished:

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It is sharpened to make a sore slaughter; it is furbished that it may glitter: should we then make mirth? it scorns the rod of my son, as every tree.

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And he has given it to be furbished, that it may be handled: this sword is sharpened, and it is furbished, to give it into the hand of the slayer.

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Cry and howl, son of man: for it shall be on my people, it shall be on all the princes of Israel: terrors by reason of the sword shall be on my people: smite therefore on your thigh.

Ezekiel 21:9 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Ezekiel 21:9 say?
Ezekiel 21:9 in the American King James Version reads: “Son of man, prophesy, and say, Thus says the LORD; Say, A sword, a sword is sharpened, and also furbished: ”
Where is Ezekiel 21:9 in the Bible?
Ezekiel 21:9 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Ezekiel, chapter 21, verse 9.
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 21:9.
What translation should I read Ezekiel 21:9 in?
Ezekiel 21:9 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 21:9?
Ezekiel 21:9 reads (AKJV): “Son of man, prophesy, and say, Thus says the LORD; Say, A sword, a sword is sharpened, and also furbished: ” 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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