Ezekiel 34:5 net — They were scattered because they had no shepherd, and they became food for every wild beast.

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"They were scattered because they had no shepherd, and they became food for every wild beast."

— Ezekiel 34:5, NET Bible

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Ezekiel 34 — Context

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“Son of man, prophesy against the shepherds of Israel; prophesy, and say to them– to the shepherds:‘This is what the Sovereign LORD says: Woe to the shepherds of Israel who have been feeding themselves! Should not shepherds feed the flock?

3

You eat the fat, you clothe yourselves with the wool, you slaughter the choice animals, but you do not feed the sheep!

4

You have not strengthened the weak, healed the sick, bandaged the injured, brought back the strays, or sought the lost, but with force and harshness you have ruled over them.

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They were scattered because they had no shepherd, and they became food for every wild beast.

6

My sheep wandered over all the mountains and on every high hill. My sheep were scattered over the entire face of the earth with no one looking or searching for them.

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“‘Therefore, you shepherds, listen to the LORD’s message:

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As surely as I live, declares the Sovereign LORD, my sheep have become prey and have become food for all the wild beasts. There was no shepherd, and my shepherds did not search for my flock, but fed themselves and did not feed my sheep,

Ezekiel 34:5 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Ezekiel 34:5 say?
Ezekiel 34:5 in the NET Bible reads: “They were scattered because they had no shepherd, and they became food for every wild beast.”
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 (NET): “They were scattered because they had no shepherd, and they became food for every wild beast.” 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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