Ezekiel 28:9 net — Will you still say,“I am a god,” before the one who kills you– though you are a man and not a god– when you are in the…

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"Will you still say,“I am a god,” before the one who kills you– though you are a man and not a god– when you are in the power of those who wound you?"

— Ezekiel 28:9, NET Bible

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Ezekiel 28 — Context

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“‘Therefore this is what the Sovereign LORD says: Because you think you are godlike,

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I am about to bring foreigners against you, the most terrifying of nations. They will draw their swords against the grandeur made by your wisdom, and they will defile your splendor.

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They will bring you down to the Pit, and you will die violently in the heart of the seas.

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Will you still say,“I am a god,” before the one who kills you– though you are a man and not a god– when you are in the power of those who wound you?

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You will die the death of the uncircumcised by the hand of foreigners; for I have spoken, declares the Sovereign LORD.’”

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The LORD’s message came to me:

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“Son of man, sing a lament for the king of Tyre, and say to him,‘This is what the Sovereign LORD says:“‘You were the sealer of perfection, full of wisdom, and perfect in beauty.

Ezekiel 28:9 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Ezekiel 28:9 say?
Ezekiel 28:9 in the NET Bible reads: “Will you still say,“I am a god,” before the one who kills you– though you are a man and not a god– when you are in the power of those who wound you?”
Where is Ezekiel 28:9 in the Bible?
Ezekiel 28:9 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Ezekiel, chapter 28, 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 28:9.
What translation should I read Ezekiel 28:9 in?
Ezekiel 28:9 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 28:9?
Ezekiel 28:9 reads (NET): “Will you still say,“I am a god,” before the one who kills you– though you are a man and not a god– when you are in the power of those who wound you?” 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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