Ezekiel 30:2 asv — Son of man, prophesy, and say, Thus saith the Lord Jehovah: Wail ye, Alas for the day!

American Standard Version

"Son of man, prophesy, and say, Thus saith the Lord Jehovah: Wail ye, Alas for the day! "

— Ezekiel 30:2, American Standard Version

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Ezekiel 30 — Context

1

The word of Jehovah came again unto me, saying,

2

Son of man, prophesy, and say, Thus saith the Lord Jehovah: Wail ye, Alas for the day!

3

For the day is near, even the day of Jehovah is near; it shall be a day of clouds, a time of the nations.

4

And a sword shall come upon Egypt, and anguish shall be in Ethiopia, when the slain shall fall in Egypt; and they shall take away her multitude, and her foundations shall be broken down.

5

Ethiopia, and Put, and Lud, and all the mingled people, and Cub, and the children of the land that is in league, shall fall with them by the sword.

Ezekiel 30:2 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Ezekiel 30:2 say?
Ezekiel 30:2 in the American Standard Version reads: “Son of man, prophesy, and say, Thus saith the Lord Jehovah: Wail ye, Alas for the day! ”
Where is Ezekiel 30:2 in the Bible?
Ezekiel 30:2 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Ezekiel, chapter 30, verse 2.
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 30:2.
What translation should I read Ezekiel 30:2 in?
Ezekiel 30:2 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 30:2?
Ezekiel 30:2 reads (ASV): “Son of man, prophesy, and say, Thus saith the Lord Jehovah: Wail ye, Alas for the day! ” 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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