Ezekiel 28:7 akjv — Behold, therefore I will bring strangers on you, the terrible of the nations: and they shall draw their swords against…

American King James Version

"Behold, therefore I will bring strangers on you, the terrible of the nations: and they shall draw their swords against the beauty of your wisdom, and they shall defile your brightness. "

— Ezekiel 28:7, American King James Version

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Ezekiel 28 — Context

4

With your wisdom and with your understanding you have gotten you riches, and have gotten gold and silver into your treasures:

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By your great wisdom and by your traffic have you increased your riches, and your heart is lifted up because of your riches:

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Therefore thus says the Lord GOD; Because you have set your heart as the heart of God;

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Behold, therefore I will bring strangers on you, the terrible of the nations: and they shall draw their swords against the beauty of your wisdom, and they shall defile your brightness.

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They shall bring you down to the pit, and you shall die the deaths of them that are slain in the middle of the seas.

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Will you yet say before him that slays you, I am God? but you shall be a man, and no God, in the hand of him that slays you.

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You shall die the deaths of the uncircumcised by the hand of strangers: for I have spoken it, says the Lord GOD. ¶

Ezekiel 28:7 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Ezekiel 28:7 say?
Ezekiel 28:7 in the American King James Version reads: “Behold, therefore I will bring strangers on you, the terrible of the nations: and they shall draw their swords against the beauty of your wisdom, and they shall defile your brightness. ”
Where is Ezekiel 28:7 in the Bible?
Ezekiel 28:7 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Ezekiel, chapter 28, verse 7.
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 28:7.
What translation should I read Ezekiel 28:7 in?
Ezekiel 28:7 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 28:7?
Ezekiel 28:7 reads (AKJV): “Behold, therefore I will bring strangers on you, the terrible of the nations: and they shall draw their swords against the beauty of your wisdom, and they shall defile your brightness. ” 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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