Ezekiel 36:2 web — Thus says the Lord Yahweh: Because the enemy has said against you, Aha! and, The ancient high places are ours in posses…

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"Thus says the Lord Yahweh: Because the enemy has said against you, Aha! and, The ancient high places are ours in possession;"

— Ezekiel 36:2, World English Bible

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Ezekiel 36 — Context

1

You, son of man, prophesy to the mountains of Israel, and say, You mountains of Israel, hear the word of Yahweh.

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Thus says the Lord Yahweh: Because the enemy has said against you, Aha! and, The ancient high places are ours in possession;

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therefore prophesy, and say, Thus says the Lord Yahweh: Because, even because they have made you desolate, and swallowed you up on every side, that you might be a possession to the residue of the nations, and you are taken up in the lips of talkers, and the evil report of the people;

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therefore, you mountains of Israel, hear the word of the Lord Yahweh: Thus says the Lord Yahweh to the mountains and to the hills, to the watercourses and to the valleys, to the desolate wastes and to the cities that are forsaken, which are become a prey and derision to the residue of the nations that are all around;

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therefore thus says the Lord Yahweh: Surely in the fire of my jealousy have I spoken against the residue of the nations, and against all Edom, that have appointed my land to themselves for a possession with the joy of all their heart, with despite of soul, to cast it out for a prey.

Ezekiel 36:2 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Ezekiel 36:2 say?
Ezekiel 36:2 in the World English Bible reads: “Thus says the Lord Yahweh: Because the enemy has said against you, Aha! and, The ancient high places are ours in possession;”
Where is Ezekiel 36:2 in the Bible?
Ezekiel 36:2 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Ezekiel, chapter 36, 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 36:2.
What translation should I read Ezekiel 36:2 in?
Ezekiel 36:2 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 36:2?
Ezekiel 36:2 reads (WEB): “Thus says the Lord Yahweh: Because the enemy has said against you, Aha! and, The ancient high places are ours in possession;” 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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