Ezekiel 39:5 net — You will fall dead in the open field; for I have spoken, declares the Sovereign LORD.

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"You will fall dead in the open field; for I have spoken, declares the Sovereign LORD."

— Ezekiel 39:5, NET Bible

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Ezekiel 39 — Context

2

I will turn you around and drag you along; I will lead you up from the remotest parts of the north and bring you against the mountains of Israel.

3

I will knock your bow out of your left hand and make your arrows fall from your right hand.

4

You will fall dead on the mountains of Israel, you and all your troops and the people who are with you. I give you as food to every kind of bird and every wild beast.

5

You will fall dead in the open field; for I have spoken, declares the Sovereign LORD.

6

I will send fire on Magog and those who live securely in the coastlands; then they will know that I am the LORD.

7

“‘I will make my holy name known in the midst of my people Israel; I will not let my holy name be profaned anymore. Then the nations will know that I am the LORD, the Holy One of Israel.

8

Realize that it is coming and it will be done, declares the Sovereign LORD. It is the day I have spoken about.

Ezekiel 39:5 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Ezekiel 39:5 say?
Ezekiel 39:5 in the NET Bible reads: “You will fall dead in the open field; for I have spoken, declares the Sovereign LORD.”
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 (NET): “You will fall dead in the open field; for I have spoken, declares the Sovereign LORD.” 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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