Ezekiel 36:34 nasb — "The desolate land will be cultivated instead of being a desolation in the sight of everyone who passes by.

NASB

""The desolate land will be cultivated instead of being a desolation in the sight of everyone who passes by."

— Ezekiel 36:34, NASB

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Ezekiel 36 — Context

31

"Then you will remember your evil ways and your deeds that were not good, and you will loathe yourselves in your own sight for your iniquities and your abominations.

32

"I am not doing this for your sake," declares the Lord GOD, "let it be known to you. Be ashamed and confounded for your ways, O house of Israel!"

33

'Thus says the Lord GOD, "On the day that I cleanse you from all your iniquities, I will cause the cities to be inhabited, and the waste places will be rebuilt.

34

"The desolate land will be cultivated instead of being a desolation in the sight of everyone who passes by.

35

"They will say, 'This desolate land has become like the garden of Eden; and the waste, desolate and ruined cities are fortified and inhabited.'

36

"Then the nations that are left round about you will know that I, the LORD, have rebuilt the ruined places and planted that which was desolate; I, the LORD, have spoken and will do it."

37

'Thus says the Lord GOD, "This also I will let the house of Israel ask Me to do for them: I will increase their men like a flock.

Ezekiel 36:34 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Ezekiel 36:34 say?
Ezekiel 36:34 in the NASB reads: “"The desolate land will be cultivated instead of being a desolation in the sight of everyone who passes by.”
Where is Ezekiel 36:34 in the Bible?
Ezekiel 36:34 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Ezekiel, chapter 36, verse 34.
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 36:34.
What translation should I read Ezekiel 36:34 in?
Ezekiel 36:34 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 36:34?
Ezekiel 36:34 reads (NASB): “"The desolate land will be cultivated instead of being a desolation in the sight of everyone who passes by.” 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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