Ezekiel 36:16 bbe — Then the word of the Lord came to me, saying,

Bible in Basic English

"Then the word of the Lord came to me, saying,"

— Ezekiel 36:16, Bible in Basic English

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Ezekiel 36 — Context

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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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For this reason you will no longer take the lives of men and will never again be the cause of loss of children to your nation, says the Lord.

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And I will not let the shaming of the nations come to your ears, and no longer will you be looked down on by the peoples, says the Lord.

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Then the word of the Lord came to me, saying,

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Son of man, when the children of Israel were living in their land, they made it unclean by their way and their acts: their way before me was as when a woman is unclean at the time when she is kept separate.

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So I let loose my wrath on them because of those whom they had violently put to death in the land, and because they had made it unclean with their images:

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And I sent them in flight among the nations and wandering through the countries: I was their judge, rewarding them for their way and their acts.

Ezekiel 36:16 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Ezekiel 36:16 say?
Ezekiel 36:16 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “Then the word of the Lord came to me, saying,”
Where is Ezekiel 36:16 in the Bible?
Ezekiel 36:16 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Ezekiel, chapter 36, verse 16.
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 36:16.
What translation should I read Ezekiel 36:16 in?
Ezekiel 36:16 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 36:16?
Ezekiel 36:16 reads (BBE): “Then the word of the Lord came to me, saying,” 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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