Ezekiel 24:5 net — Take the choice bone of the flock, heap up wood under it; boil rapidly, and boil its bones in it.

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"Take the choice bone of the flock, heap up wood under it; boil rapidly, and boil its bones in it."

— Ezekiel 24:5, NET Bible

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Ezekiel 24 — Context

2

“Son of man, write down the name of this day, this very day. The king of Babylon has laid siege to Jerusalem this very day.

3

Recite a proverb to this rebellious house and say to them,‘This is what the Sovereign LORD says:“‘Set on the pot, set it on, pour water in it too;

4

add the pieces of meat to it, every good piece, the thigh and the shoulder; fill it with choice bones.

5

Take the choice bone of the flock, heap up wood under it; boil rapidly, and boil its bones in it.

6

“‘Therefore this is what the Sovereign LORD says: Woe to the city of bloodshed, the pot whose rot is in it, whose rot has not been removed from it! Empty it piece by piece. No lot has fallen on it.

7

For her blood was in it; she poured it on an exposed rock; she did not pour it on the ground to cover it up with dust.

8

To arouse anger, to take vengeance, I have placed her blood on an exposed rock so that it cannot be covered up.

Ezekiel 24:5 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Ezekiel 24:5 say?
Ezekiel 24:5 in the NET Bible reads: “Take the choice bone of the flock, heap up wood under it; boil rapidly, and boil its bones in it.”
Where is Ezekiel 24:5 in the Bible?
Ezekiel 24:5 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Ezekiel, chapter 24, verse 5.
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 24:5.
What translation should I read Ezekiel 24:5 in?
Ezekiel 24:5 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 24:5?
Ezekiel 24:5 reads (NET): “Take the choice bone of the flock, heap up wood under it; boil rapidly, and boil its bones in it.” 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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