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Ezekiel 38:21 nasb — "I will call for a sword against him on all My mountains," declares the Lord GOD. "Every man's sword will be against hi…

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""I will call for a sword against him on all My mountains," declares the Lord GOD. "Every man's sword will be against his brother."

— Ezekiel 38:21, NASB

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Ezekiel 38 — Context

18

"It will come about on that day, when Gog comes against the land of Israel," declares the Lord GOD, "that My fury will mount up in My anger.

19

"In My zeal and in My blazing wrath I declare that on that day there will surely be a great earthquake in the land of Israel.

20

"The fish of the sea, the birds of the heavens, the beasts of the field, all the creeping things that creep on the earth, and all the men who are on the face of the earth will shake at My presence; the mountains also will be thrown down, the steep pathways will collapse and every wall will fall to the ground.

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"I will call for a sword against him on all My mountains," declares the Lord GOD. "Every man's sword will be against his brother.

22

"With pestilence and with blood I will enter into judgment with him; and I will rain on him and on his troops, and on the many peoples who are with him, a torrential rain, with hailstones, fire and brimstone.

23

"I will magnify Myself, sanctify Myself, and make Myself known in the sight of many nations; and they will 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 NASB reads: “"I will call for a sword against him on all My mountains," declares the Lord GOD. "Every man's sword will 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 (NASB): “"I will call for a sword against him on all My mountains," declares the Lord GOD. "Every man's sword will 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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