Ezekiel 38:21 kjv — And I will call for a sword against him throughout all my mountains, saith the Lord God: every man’s sword shall be aga…

King James Version

"And I will call for a sword against him throughout all my mountains, saith the Lord God: every man’s sword shall be against his brother."

— Ezekiel 38:21, King James Version

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Ezekiel 38 — Context

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And it shall come to pass at the same time when Gog shall come against the land of Israel, saith the Lord God, that my fury shall come up in my face.

19

For in my jealousy and in the fire of my wrath have I spoken, Surely in that day there shall be a great shaking in the land of Israel;

20

So that the fishes of the sea, and the fowls of the heaven, and the beasts of the field, and all creeping things that creep upon the earth, and all the men that are upon the face of the earth, shall shake at my presence, and the mountains shall be thrown down, and the steep places shall fall, and every wall shall fall to the ground.

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And I will call for a sword against him throughout all my mountains, saith the Lord God: every man’s sword shall be against his brother.

22

And I will plead against him with pestilence and with blood; and I will rain upon him, and upon his bands, and upon the many people that are with him, an overflowing rain, and great hailstones, fire, and brimstone.

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Thus will I magnify myself, and sanctify myself; and I will be known in the eyes of many nations, and they shall know that I am the Lord.

Ezekiel 38:21 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Ezekiel 38:21 say?
Ezekiel 38:21 in the King James Version reads: “And I will call for a sword against him throughout all my mountains, saith the Lord God: every man’s sword shall be against his brother.”
Where is Ezekiel 38:21 in the Bible?
Ezekiel 38:21 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Ezekiel, chapter 38, verse 21.
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 38:21.
What translation should I read Ezekiel 38:21 in?
Ezekiel 38:21 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 38:21?
Ezekiel 38:21 reads (KJV): “And I will call for a sword against him throughout all my mountains, saith the Lord God: every man’s sword shall be against his brother.” 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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