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Ezekiel 34:2

Ezekiel 34:1 kjva — And the word of the Lord came unto me, saying,

King James Version with Apocrypha

"And the word of the Lord came unto me, saying,"

— Ezekiel 34:1, King James Version with Apocrypha

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Ezekiel 34 — Context

1

And the word of the Lord came unto me, saying,

2

Son of man, prophesy against the shepherds of Israel, prophesy, and say unto them, Thus saith the Lord God unto the shepherds; Woe be to the shepherds of Israel that do feed themselves! should not the shepherds feed the flocks?

3

Ye eat the fat, and ye clothe you with the wool, ye kill them that are fed: but ye feed not the flock.

4

The diseased have ye not strengthened, neither have ye healed that which was sick, neither have ye bound up that which was broken, neither have ye brought again that which was driven away, neither have ye sought that which was lost; but with force and with cruelty have ye ruled them.

Ezekiel 34:1 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Ezekiel 34:1 say?
Ezekiel 34:1 in the King James Version with Apocrypha reads: “And the word of the Lord came unto me, saying,”
Where is Ezekiel 34:1 in the Bible?
Ezekiel 34:1 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Ezekiel, chapter 34, verse 1.
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 34:1.
What translation should I read Ezekiel 34:1 in?
Ezekiel 34:1 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 34:1?
Ezekiel 34:1 reads (KJVA): “And 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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