Ezekiel 32:17 cpdv — And it happened that, in the twelfth year, on the fifteenth of the month, the word of the Lord came to me saying:

Catholic Public Domain Version

"And it happened that, in the twelfth year, on the fifteenth of the month, the word of the Lord came to me saying: "

— Ezekiel 32:17, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Ezekiel 32 — Context

14

Then I will cause their waters to be very pure, and their rivers to be like oil, says the Lord God,

15

when I will have set the land of Egypt in desolation. And the land will be deprived of her plenitude, when I will have struck all its inhabitants. And they shall know that I am the Lord.

16

This is the lamentation. And they shall lament it. The daughters of the Gentiles shall lament it. They shall lament it over Egypt and over its multitude, says the Lord God.”

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And it happened that, in the twelfth year, on the fifteenth of the month, the word of the Lord came to me saying:

18

“Son of man, sing mournfully over the multitude of Egypt. And cast her down, both her and the daughters of the robust nations, to the lowest part of the earth, with those who descend into the pit.

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Whom do you exceed in beauty? Descend and sleep with the uncircumcised!

20

They will fall by the sword in the midst of the slain. The sword has been given. They have dragged her down, with all her people.

Ezekiel 32:17 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Ezekiel 32:17 say?
Ezekiel 32:17 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “And it happened that, in the twelfth year, on the fifteenth of the month, the word of the Lord came to me saying: ”
Where is Ezekiel 32:17 in the Bible?
Ezekiel 32:17 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Ezekiel, chapter 32, verse 17.
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 32:17.
What translation should I read Ezekiel 32:17 in?
Ezekiel 32:17 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 32:17?
Ezekiel 32:17 reads (CPDV): “And it happened that, in the twelfth year, on the fifteenth of the month, the word of the Lord came to 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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