Ezekiel 35:4 net — I will lay waste your cities; and you will become desolate. Then you will know that I am the LORD!

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"I will lay waste your cities; and you will become desolate. Then you will know that I am the LORD!"

— Ezekiel 35:4, NET Bible

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Ezekiel 35 — Context

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Prophecy Against Mount Seir The LORD’s message came to me:

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“Son of man, turn toward Mount Seir, and prophesy against it.

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Say to it,‘This is what the Sovereign LORD says:“‘Look, I am against you, Mount Seir; I will stretch out my hand against you and turn you into a desolate ruin.

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I will lay waste your cities; and you will become desolate. Then you will know that I am the LORD!

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“‘You have shown unrelenting hostility and poured the people of Israel onto the blades of a sword at the time of their calamity, at the time of their final punishment.

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Therefore, as surely as I live, declares the Sovereign LORD, I will subject you to bloodshed, and bloodshed will pursue you. Since you did not hate bloodshed, bloodshed will pursue you.

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I will turn Mount Seir into a desolate ruin; I will cut off from it the one who passes through or returns.

Ezekiel 35:4 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Ezekiel 35:4 say?
Ezekiel 35:4 in the NET Bible reads: “I will lay waste your cities; and you will become desolate. Then you will know that I am the LORD!”
Where is Ezekiel 35:4 in the Bible?
Ezekiel 35:4 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Ezekiel, chapter 35, verse 4.
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 35:4.
What translation should I read Ezekiel 35:4 in?
Ezekiel 35:4 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 35:4?
Ezekiel 35:4 reads (NET): “I will lay waste your cities; and you will become desolate. Then you will know that I am the LORD!” 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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