Ezekiel 39:5 kjv — Thou shalt fall upon the open field: for I have spoken it, saith the Lord God.

King James Version

"Thou shalt fall upon the open field: for I have spoken it, saith the Lord God."

— Ezekiel 39:5, King James Version

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Ezekiel 39 — Context

2

And I will turn thee back, and leave but the sixth part of thee, and will cause thee to come up from the north parts, and will bring thee upon the mountains of Israel:

3

And I will smite thy bow out of thy left hand, and will cause thine arrows to fall out of thy right hand.

4

Thou shalt fall upon the mountains of Israel, thou, and all thy bands, and the people that is with thee: I will give thee unto the ravenous birds of every sort, and to the beasts of the field to be devoured.

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Thou shalt fall upon the open field: for I have spoken it, saith the Lord God.

6

And I will send a fire on Magog, and among them that dwell carelessly in the isles: and they shall know that I am the Lord.

7

So will I make my holy name known in the midst of my people Israel; and I will not let them pollute my holy name any more: and the heathen shall know that I am the Lord, the Holy One in Israel.

8

Behold, it is come, and it is done, saith the Lord God; this is the day whereof I have spoken.

Ezekiel 39:5 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Ezekiel 39:5 say?
Ezekiel 39:5 in the King James Version reads: “Thou shalt fall upon the open field: for I have spoken it, saith the Lord God.”
Where is Ezekiel 39:5 in the Bible?
Ezekiel 39:5 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Ezekiel, chapter 39, verse 5.
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 39:5.
What translation should I read Ezekiel 39:5 in?
Ezekiel 39:5 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 39:5?
Ezekiel 39:5 reads (KJV): “Thou shalt fall upon the open field: for I have spoken it, saith the Lord God.” 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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