Ezekiel 34:5 asv — And they were scattered, because there was no shepherd; and they became food to all the beasts of the field, and were s…

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"And they were scattered, because there was no shepherd; and they became food to all the beasts of the field, and were scattered. "

— Ezekiel 34:5, American Standard Version

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Ezekiel 34 — Context

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Son of man, prophesy against the shepherds of Israel, prophesy, and say unto them, even to the shepherds, Thus saith the Lord Jehovah: Woe unto the shepherds of Israel that do feed themselves! should not the shepherds feed the sheep?

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Ye eat the fat, and ye clothe you with the wool, ye kill the fatlings; but ye feed not the sheep.

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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 back that which was driven away, neither have ye sought that which was lost; but with force and with rigor have ye ruled over them.

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And they were scattered, because there was no shepherd; and they became food to all the beasts of the field, and were scattered.

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My sheep wandered through all the mountains, and upon every high hill: yea, my sheep were scattered upon all the face of the earth; and there was none that did search or seek after them.

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Therefore, ye shepherds, hear the word of Jehovah:

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As I live, saith the Lord Jehovah, surely forasmuch as my sheep became a prey, and my sheep became food to all the beasts of the field, because there was no shepherd, neither did my shepherds search for my sheep, but the shepherds fed themselves, and fed not my sheep;

Ezekiel 34:5 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Ezekiel 34:5 say?
Ezekiel 34:5 in the American Standard Version reads: “And they were scattered, because there was no shepherd; and they became food to all the beasts of the field, and were scattered. ”
Where is Ezekiel 34:5 in the Bible?
Ezekiel 34:5 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Ezekiel, chapter 34, verse 5.
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 34:5.
What translation should I read Ezekiel 34:5 in?
Ezekiel 34:5 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 34:5?
Ezekiel 34:5 reads (ASV): “And they were scattered, because there was no shepherd; and they became food to all the beasts of the field, and were scattered. ” 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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