Ezekiel 3:16 kjv — And it came to pass at the end of seven days, that the word of the Lord came unto me, saying,

King James Version

"And it came to pass at the end of seven days, that the word of the Lord came unto me, saying,"

— Ezekiel 3:16, King James Version

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Ezekiel 3 — Context

13

I heard also the noise of the wings of the living creatures that touched one another, and the noise of the wheels over against them, and a noise of a great rushing.

14

So the spirit lifted me up, and took me away, and I went in bitterness, in the heat of my spirit; but the hand of the Lord was strong upon me.

15

Then I came to them of the captivity at Tel–abib, that dwelt by the river of Chebar, and I sat where they sat, and remained there astonished among them seven days.

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And it came to pass at the end of seven days, that the word of the Lord came unto me, saying,

17

Son of man, I have made thee a watchman unto the house of Israel: therefore hear the word at my mouth, and give them warning from me.

18

When I say unto the wicked, Thou shalt surely die; and thou givest him not warning, nor speakest to warn the wicked from his wicked way, to save his life; the same wicked man shall die in his iniquity; but his blood will I require at thine hand.

19

Yet if thou warn the wicked, and he turn not from his wickedness, nor from his wicked way, he shall die in his iniquity; but thou hast delivered thy soul.

Ezekiel 3:16 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Ezekiel 3:16 say?
Ezekiel 3:16 in the King James Version reads: “And it came to pass at the end of seven days, that the word of the Lord came unto me, saying,”
Where is Ezekiel 3:16 in the Bible?
Ezekiel 3:16 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Ezekiel, chapter 3, verse 16.
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 3:16.
What translation should I read Ezekiel 3:16 in?
Ezekiel 3:16 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 3:16?
Ezekiel 3:16 reads (KJV): “And it came to pass at the end of seven days, that the word of the Lord came unto me, saying,” 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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