Ezekiel 38:7 cpdv — Prepare and equip yourself, with all your multitude which has been assembled to you. And you shall be like a commandmen…

Catholic Public Domain Version

"Prepare and equip yourself, with all your multitude which has been assembled to you. And you shall be like a commandment to them. "

— Ezekiel 38:7, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Ezekiel 38 — Context

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And I will turn you around, and I will place a bit in your jaws. And I will lead you away, with all your army, the horses and the horsemen all clothed in armor, a great multitude, equipped with spears and light shields and swords,

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the Persians, the Ethiopians, and the Libyans with them, all with heavy shields and helmets,

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Gomer, and all his companies, the house of Togarmah, the northern parts, and all his strength, and the many peoples with you.

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Prepare and equip yourself, with all your multitude which has been assembled to you. And you shall be like a commandment to them.

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After many days, you will be visited. At the end of the years, you will arrive at the land which was turned back by the sword, and which has been gathered from many peoples to the mountains of Israel that have been continually abandoned. These ones have been led away from the peoples, and all of them will be living confidently within it.

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But you will ascend and arrive like a tempest and like a cloud, so that you may cover the land, you and all your companies, and the many peoples with you.

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Thus says the Lord God: In that day, words will climb into your heart, and you will invent a most wicked plan.

Ezekiel 38:7 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Ezekiel 38:7 say?
Ezekiel 38:7 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “Prepare and equip yourself, with all your multitude which has been assembled to you. And you shall be like a commandment to them. ”
Where is Ezekiel 38:7 in the Bible?
Ezekiel 38:7 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Ezekiel, chapter 38, verse 7.
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 38:7.
What translation should I read Ezekiel 38:7 in?
Ezekiel 38:7 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 38:7?
Ezekiel 38:7 reads (CPDV): “Prepare and equip yourself, with all your multitude which has been assembled to you. And you shall be like a commandment to them. ” 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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