Ezekiel 32:17 net — In the twelfth year, on the fifteenth day of the month, the LORD’s message came to me:

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"In the twelfth year, on the fifteenth day of the month, the LORD’s message came to me:"

— Ezekiel 32:17, NET Bible

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Ezekiel 32 — Context

14

Then I will make their waters calm, and will make their streams flow like olive oil, declares the Sovereign LORD.

15

When I turn the land of Egypt into desolation and the land is destitute of everything that fills it, when I strike all those who live in it, then they will know that I am the LORD.’

16

This is a lament; they will chant it. The daughters of the nations will chant it. They will chant it over Egypt and over all her hordes, declares the Sovereign LORD.”

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In the twelfth year, on the fifteenth day of the month, the LORD’s message came to me:

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“Son of man, wail over the horde of Egypt. Bring it down; bring her and the daughters of powerful nations down to the lower parts of the earth, along with those who descend to the Pit.

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Say to them,‘Whom do you surpass in beauty? Go down and be laid to rest with the uncircumcised!’

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They will fall among those killed by the sword. The sword is drawn; they carry her and all her hordes away.

Ezekiel 32:17 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Ezekiel 32:17 say?
Ezekiel 32:17 in the NET Bible reads: “In the twelfth year, on the fifteenth day of the month, the LORD’s message came to me:”
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 (NET): “In the twelfth year, on the fifteenth day of the month, the LORD’s message came to me:” 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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