Ezekiel 30:3 kjv — For the day is near, even the day of the Lord is near, a cloudy day; it shall be the time of the heathen.

King James Version

"For the day is near, even the day of the Lord is near, a cloudy day; it shall be the time of the heathen."

— Ezekiel 30:3, King James Version

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Ezekiel 30 — Context

1

The word of the Lord came again unto me, saying,

2

Son of man, prophesy and say, Thus saith the Lord God; Howl ye, Woe worth the day!

3

For the day is near, even the day of the Lord is near, a cloudy day; it shall be the time of the heathen.

4

And the sword shall come upon Egypt, and great pain 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 Libya, and Lydia, and all the mingled people, and Chub, and the men of the land that is in league, shall fall with them by the sword.

6

Thus saith the Lord; They also that uphold Egypt shall fall; and the pride of her power shall come down: from the tower of Syene shall they fall in it by the sword, saith the Lord God.

Ezekiel 30:3 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Ezekiel 30:3 say?
Ezekiel 30:3 in the King James Version reads: “For the day is near, even the day of the Lord is near, a cloudy day; it shall be the time of the heathen.”
Where is Ezekiel 30:3 in the Bible?
Ezekiel 30:3 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Ezekiel, chapter 30, verse 3.
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 30:3.
What translation should I read Ezekiel 30:3 in?
Ezekiel 30:3 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 30:3?
Ezekiel 30:3 reads (KJV): “For the day is near, even the day of the Lord is near, a cloudy day; it shall be the time of the heathen.” 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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