Ezekiel 35:2 cpdv — “Son of man, set your face against mount Seir, and you shall prophesy about it, and you shall say to it:

Catholic Public Domain Version

"“Son of man, set your face against mount Seir, and you shall prophesy about it, and you shall say to it: "

— Ezekiel 35:2, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Ezekiel 35 — Context

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And the word of the Lord came to me, saying:

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“Son of man, set your face against mount Seir, and you shall prophesy about it, and you shall say to it:

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Thus says the Lord God: Behold, I am against you, mount Seir, and I will extend my hand over you, and I will make you desolate and deserted.

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I will tear down your cities, and you will be deserted. And you shall know that I am the Lord.

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For you have been a continual adversary, and you have enclosed the sons of Israel, by the hands of the sword, in the time of their affliction, in the time of extreme iniquity.

Ezekiel 35:2 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Ezekiel 35:2 say?
Ezekiel 35:2 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: ““Son of man, set your face against mount Seir, and you shall prophesy about it, and you shall say to it: ”
Where is Ezekiel 35:2 in the Bible?
Ezekiel 35:2 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Ezekiel, chapter 35, verse 2.
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 35:2.
What translation should I read Ezekiel 35:2 in?
Ezekiel 35:2 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 35:2?
Ezekiel 35:2 reads (CPDV): ““Son of man, set your face against mount Seir, and you shall prophesy about it, and you shall say to it: ” 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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