Ezekiel 28:21 nasb — "Son of man, set your face toward Sidon, prophesy against her

NASB

""Son of man, set your face toward Sidon, prophesy against her"

— Ezekiel 28:21, NASB

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Ezekiel 28 — Context

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"By the multitude of your iniquities, In the unrighteousness of your trade You profaned your sanctuaries. Therefore I have brought fire from the midst of you; It has consumed you, And I have turned you to ashes on the earth In the eyes of all who see you.

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"All who know you among the peoples Are appalled at you; You have become terrified And you will cease to be forever."'"

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And the word of the LORD came to me saying,

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"Son of man, set your face toward Sidon, prophesy against her

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and say, 'Thus says the Lord GOD, "Behold, I am against you, O Sidon, And I will be glorified in your midst. Then they will know that I am the LORD when I execute judgments in her, And I will manifest My holiness in her.

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"For I will send pestilence to her And blood to her streets, And the wounded will fall in her midst By the sword upon her on every side; Then they will know that I am the LORD.

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"And there will be no more for the house of Israel a prickling brier or a painful thorn from any round about them who scorned them; then they will know that I am the Lord GOD."

Ezekiel 28:21 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Ezekiel 28:21 say?
Ezekiel 28:21 in the NASB reads: “"Son of man, set your face toward Sidon, prophesy against her”
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 (NASB): “"Son of man, set your face toward Sidon, prophesy against her” 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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