Ezekiel 37:20 akjv — And the sticks where on you write shall be in your hand before their eyes.

American King James Version

"And the sticks where on you write shall be in your hand before their eyes. "

— Ezekiel 37:20, American King James Version

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Ezekiel 37 — Context

17

And join them one to another into one stick; and they shall become one in your hand. ¶

18

And when the children of your people shall speak to you, saying, Will you not show us what you mean by these?

19

Say to them, Thus says the Lord GOD; Behold, I will take the stick of Joseph, which is in the hand of Ephraim, and the tribes of Israel his fellows, and will put them with him, even with the stick of Judah, and make them one stick, and they shall be one in my hand. ¶

20

And the sticks where on you write shall be in your hand before their eyes.

21

And say to them, Thus says the Lord GOD; Behold, I will take the children of Israel from among the heathen, where they be gone, and will gather them on every side, and bring them into their own land:

22

And I will make them one nation in the land on the mountains of Israel; and one king shall be king to them all: and they shall be no more two nations, neither shall they be divided into two kingdoms any more at all.

23

Neither shall they defile themselves any more with their idols, nor with their detestable things, nor with any of their transgressions: but I will save them out of all their dwelling places, wherein they have sinned, and will cleanse them: so shall they be my people, and I will be their God.

Ezekiel 37:20 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Ezekiel 37:20 say?
Ezekiel 37:20 in the American King James Version reads: “And the sticks where on you write shall be in your hand before their eyes. ”
Where is Ezekiel 37:20 in the Bible?
Ezekiel 37:20 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Ezekiel, chapter 37, verse 20.
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 37:20.
What translation should I read Ezekiel 37:20 in?
Ezekiel 37:20 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 37:20?
Ezekiel 37:20 reads (AKJV): “And the sticks where on you write shall be in your hand before their eyes. ” 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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