Ezekiel 36:13 akjv — Thus says the Lord GOD; Because they say to you, You land devour up men, and have bereaved your nations:

American King James Version

"Thus says the Lord GOD; Because they say to you, You land devour up men, and have bereaved your nations: "

— Ezekiel 36:13, American King James Version

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KJV
“Thus saith the Lord God; Because they say unto you, Thou land devourest up men, and hast bereaved thy nations;”
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ASV
“Thus saith the Lord Jehovah: Because they say unto you, Thou land art a devourer of men, and hast been a bereaver of thy nation; ”
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WEB
“Thus says the Lord Yahweh: Because they say to you, You are a devourer of men, and have been a bereaver of your nation;”
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NET
““‘This is what the Sovereign LORD says: Because they are saying to you,“You are a devourer of men, and bereave your nation of children,””
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DRB
“Thus saith the Lord God: Because thy say of you: Thou art a devourer of men, and one that suffocatest thy nation:”
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BBE
“This is what the Lord has said: Because they say to you, You, O land, are the destruction of men, causing loss of children to your nation;”
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KJVA
“Thus saith the Lord God; Because they say unto you, Thou land devourest up men, and hast bereaved thy nations;”
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Ezekiel 36 — Context

And I will multiply men on you, all the house of Israel, even all of it: and the cities shall be inhabited, and the wastes shall be built:

And I will multiply on you man and beast; and they shall increase and bring fruit: and I will settle you after your old estates, and will do better to you than at your beginnings: and you shall know that I am the LORD.

Yes, I will cause men to walk on you, even my people Israel; and they shall possess you, and you shall be their inheritance, and you shall no more from now on bereave them of men.

Thus says the Lord GOD; Because they say to you, You land devour up men, and have bereaved your nations:

Therefore you shall devour men no more, neither bereave your nations any more, says the Lord GOD.

Neither will I cause men to hear in you the shame of the heathen any more, neither shall you bear the reproach of the people any more, neither shall you cause your nations to fall any more, says the Lord GOD. ¶

Moreover the word of the LORD came to me, saying,

Ezekiel 36:13 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Ezekiel 36:13 say?

Ezekiel 36:13 in the American King James Version reads: “Thus says the Lord GOD; Because they say to you, You land devour up men, and have bereaved your nations: ”

Where is Ezekiel 36:13 in the Bible?

Ezekiel 36:13 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Ezekiel, chapter 36, verse 13.

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 36:13.

What translation should I read Ezekiel 36:13 in?

Ezekiel 36:13 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 36:13?

Ezekiel 36:13 reads (AKJV): “Thus says the Lord GOD; Because they say to you, You land devour up men, and have bereaved your nations: ” 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.

Ezekiel 36:13 akjv — Thus says the Lord GOD; Because they say to you, You land devour up men, and have bereaved your nations:

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