Ezekiel 38:2

Ezekiel 38:1 bbe — And the word of the Lord came to me, saying,

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

— Ezekiel 38:1, Bible in Basic English

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Ezekiel 38 — Context

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

Son of man, let your face be turned against Gog, of the land of Magog, the ruler of Rosh, Meshech, and Tubal, and be a prophet against him,

And say, This is what the Lord has said: See, I am against you, O Gog, ruler of Rosh, Meshech, and Tubal:

And turning you round, I will put hooks in your mouth and make you come out with all your army, horses and horsemen, all of them in full war-dress, a great force with breastplate and body-cover, all of them armed with swords:

Ezekiel 38:1 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Ezekiel 38:1 say?

Ezekiel 38:1 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “And the word of the Lord came to me, saying,”

Where is Ezekiel 38:1 in the Bible?

Ezekiel 38:1 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Ezekiel, chapter 38, verse 1.

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 38:1.

What translation should I read Ezekiel 38:1 in?

Ezekiel 38:1 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 38:1?

Ezekiel 38:1 reads (BBE): “And 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.

Ezekiel 38:1 bbe — And the word of the Lord came to me, saying,

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