Ezekiel 34:5 web — They were scattered, because there was no shepherd; and they became food to all the animals of the field, and were scat…

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

— Ezekiel 34:5, World English Bible

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Ezekiel 34 — Context

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Son of man, prophesy against the shepherds of Israel, prophesy, and tell them, even to the shepherds, Thus says the Lord Yahweh: Woe to the shepherds of Israel who feed themselves! Shouldn't the shepherds feed the sheep?

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You eat the fat, and you clothe yourself with the wool, you kill the fatlings; but you don't feed the sheep.

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You haven't strengthened the diseased, neither have you healed that which was sick, neither have you bound up that which was broken, neither have you brought back that which was driven away, neither have you sought that which was lost; but with force and with rigor you have ruled over them.

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

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My sheep wandered through all the mountains, and on every high hill: yes, my sheep were scattered on all the surface of the earth; and there was none who searched or sought.

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Therefore, you shepherds, hear the word of Yahweh:

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As I live, says the Lord Yahweh, surely because my sheep became a prey, and my sheep became food to all the animals of the field, because there was no shepherd, neither did my shepherds search for my sheep, but the shepherds fed themselves, and didn't feed my sheep;

Ezekiel 34:5 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Ezekiel 34:5 say?
Ezekiel 34:5 in the World English Bible reads: “They were scattered, because there was no shepherd; and they became food to all the animals 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 (WEB): “They were scattered, because there was no shepherd; and they became food to all the animals 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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