Ezekiel 37:20 cpdv — Then the pieces of wood, on which you have written, will be in your hand, before their eyes.

Catholic Public Domain Version

"Then the pieces of wood, on which you have written, will be in your hand, before their eyes. "

— Ezekiel 37:20, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Ezekiel 37 — Context

17

And join these, one to the other, for yourself, as one piece of wood. And they will be united in your hand.

18

Then, when the sons of your people will speak to you, saying: ‘Will you not tell us what you intend by this?’

19

you shall say to them: Thus says the Lord God: Behold, I will take up the wood of Joseph, which is in the hand of Ephraim, and the tribes of Israel, which are joined to him, and I will put them together with the wood of Judah, and I will make them one piece of wood. And they will be one in his hand.

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Then the pieces of wood, on which you have written, will be in your hand, before their eyes.

21

And you shall say to them: Thus says the Lord God: Behold, I will take up the sons of Israel, from the midst of the nations to which they have gone, and I will gather them together on every side, and I will lead them onto their own soil.

22

And I will make them one nation in the land, on the mountains of Israel, and one king will be ruler over all. And they will no longer be two nations, nor will they be divided any more into two kingdoms.

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And they will no longer be defiled by their idols, and by their abominations, and by all their iniquities. And I will save them, out of all the settlements in which they have sinned, and I will cleanse them. And they will 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 Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “Then the pieces of wood, on which you have written, will 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 (CPDV): “Then the pieces of wood, on which you have written, will 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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