Ezekiel 39:24 bbe — In the measure of their unclean ways and their sins, so I did to them; and I kept my face covered from them.

Bible in Basic English

"In the measure of their unclean ways and their sins, so I did to them; and I kept my face covered from them."

— Ezekiel 39:24, Bible in Basic English

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Ezekiel 39 — Context

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And I will put my glory among the nations, and all the nations will see my punishments which I have put into effect, and my hand which I have put on them.

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So the children of Israel will be certain that I am the Lord their God, from that day and for the future.

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And it will be clear to the nations that the children of Israel were taken away prisoners for their evil-doing; because they did wrong against me, and my face was covered from them: so I gave them up into the hands of their attackers, and they all came to their end by the sword.

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In the measure of their unclean ways and their sins, so I did to them; and I kept my face covered from them.

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For this cause the Lord has said, Now I will let the fate of Jacob be changed, and I will have mercy on all the children of Israel, and will take care of the honour of my holy name.

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And they will be conscious of their shame and of all the wrong which they have done against me, when they are living in their land with no sense of danger and with no one to be a cause of fear to them;

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When I have taken them back from among the peoples and got them together out of the lands of their haters, and have made myself holy in them before the eyes of a great number of nations.

Ezekiel 39:24 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Ezekiel 39:24 say?
Ezekiel 39:24 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “In the measure of their unclean ways and their sins, so I did to them; and I kept my face covered from them.”
Where is Ezekiel 39:24 in the Bible?
Ezekiel 39:24 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Ezekiel, chapter 39, verse 24.
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 39:24.
What translation should I read Ezekiel 39:24 in?
Ezekiel 39:24 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 39:24?
Ezekiel 39:24 reads (BBE): “In the measure of their unclean ways and their sins, so I did to them; and I kept my face covered from 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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