Ezekiel 21:9 net — “Son of man, prophesy and say:‘This is what the Lord says:“‘A sword, a sword is sharpened, and also polished.

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"“Son of man, prophesy and say:‘This is what the Lord says:“‘A sword, a sword is sharpened, and also polished."

— Ezekiel 21:9, NET Bible

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Ezekiel 21 — Context

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“And you, son of man, groan with an aching heart and bitterness; groan before their eyes.

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When they ask you,‘Why are you groaning?’ you will reply,‘Because of the report that has come. Every heart will melt with fear and every hand will be limp; everyone will faint and every knee will be wet with urine.’ Pay attention– it is coming and it will happen, declares the Sovereign LORD.”

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The LORD’s message came to me:

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“Son of man, prophesy and say:‘This is what the Lord says:“‘A sword, a sword is sharpened, and also polished.

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It is sharpened for slaughter, it is polished to flash like lightning!“‘Should we rejoice in the scepter of my son? No! The sword despises every tree!

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“‘He gave it to be polished, to be grasped in the hand– the sword is sharpened, it is polished– giving it into the hand of the executioner.

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Cry out and moan, son of man, for it is wielded against my people; against all the princes of Israel. They are delivered up to the sword, along with my people. Therefore, strike your thigh.

Ezekiel 21:9 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Ezekiel 21:9 say?
Ezekiel 21:9 in the NET Bible reads: ““Son of man, prophesy and say:‘This is what the Lord says:“‘A sword, a sword is sharpened, and also polished.”
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 (NET): ““Son of man, prophesy and say:‘This is what the Lord says:“‘A sword, a sword is sharpened, and also polished.” 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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