Ezekiel 35:8 asv — And I will fill its mountains with its slain: in thy hills and in thy valleys and in all thy watercourses shall they fa…

American Standard Version

"And I will fill its mountains with its slain: in thy hills and in thy valleys and in all thy watercourses shall they fall that are slain with the sword. "

— Ezekiel 35:8, American Standard Version

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Ezekiel 35 — Context

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Because thou hast had a perpetual enmity, and hast given over the children of Israel to the power of the sword in the time of their calamity, in the time of the iniquity of the end;

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therefore, as I live, saith the Lord Jehovah, I will prepare thee unto blood, and blood shall pursue thee: since thou hast not hated blood, therefore blood shall pursue thee.

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Thus will I make mount Seir an astonishment and a desolation; and I will cut off from it him that passeth through and him that returneth.

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And I will fill its mountains with its slain: in thy hills and in thy valleys and in all thy watercourses shall they fall that are slain with the sword.

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I will make thee a perpetual desolation, and thy cities shall not be inhabited; and ye shall know that I am Jehovah.

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Because thou hast said, These two nations and these two countries shall be mine, and we will possess it; whereas Jehovah was there:

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therefore, as I live, saith the Lord Jehovah, I will do according to thine anger, and according to thine envy which thou hast showed out of thy hatred against them; and I will make myself known among them, when I shall judge thee.

Ezekiel 35:8 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Ezekiel 35:8 say?
Ezekiel 35:8 in the American Standard Version reads: “And I will fill its mountains with its slain: in thy hills and in thy valleys and in all thy watercourses shall they fall that are slain with the sword. ”
Where is Ezekiel 35:8 in the Bible?
Ezekiel 35:8 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Ezekiel, chapter 35, verse 8.
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 35:8.
What translation should I read Ezekiel 35:8 in?
Ezekiel 35:8 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 35:8?
Ezekiel 35:8 reads (ASV): “And I will fill its mountains with its slain: in thy hills and in thy valleys and in all thy watercourses shall they fall that are slain with the sword. ” 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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