Ezekiel 28:21 bbe — Son of man, let your face be turned to Zidon, and be a prophet against it, and say,

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"Son of man, let your face be turned to Zidon, and be a prophet against it, and say,"

— Ezekiel 28:21, Bible in Basic English

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Ezekiel 28 — Context

18

By all your sin, even by your evil trading, you have made your holy places unclean; so I will make a fire come out from you, it will make a meal of you, and I will make you as dust on the earth before the eyes of all who see you.

19

All who have knowledge of you among the peoples will be overcome with wonder at you: you have become a thing of fear, and you will never be seen again.

20

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

21

Son of man, let your face be turned to Zidon, and be a prophet against it, and say,

22

These are the words of the Lord: See, I am against you, O Zidon; and I will get glory for myself in you: and they will be certain that I am the Lord, when I send my punishments on her, and I will be seen to be holy in her.

23

And I will send on her disease and blood in her streets; and the wounded will be falling in the middle of her, and the sword will be against her on every side; and they will be certain that I am the Lord.

24

And there will no longer be a plant with sharp points wounding the children of Israel, or a thorn troubling them among any who are round about them, who put shame on them; and they will be certain that I am the Lord.

Ezekiel 28:21 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Ezekiel 28:21 say?
Ezekiel 28:21 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “Son of man, let your face be turned to Zidon, and be a prophet against it, and say,”
Where is Ezekiel 28:21 in the Bible?
Ezekiel 28:21 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Ezekiel, chapter 28, verse 21.
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 28:21.
What translation should I read Ezekiel 28:21 in?
Ezekiel 28:21 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 28:21?
Ezekiel 28:21 reads (BBE): “Son of man, let your face be turned to Zidon, and be a prophet against it, and say,” 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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