Ezekiel 4:13 kjv — And the Lord said, Even thus shall the children of Israel eat their defiled bread among the Gentiles, whither I will dr…

King James Version

"And the Lord said, Even thus shall the children of Israel eat their defiled bread among the Gentiles, whither I will drive them."

— Ezekiel 4:13, King James Version

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Ezekiel 4 — Context

10

And thy meat which thou shalt eat shall be by weight, twenty shekels a day: from time to time shalt thou eat it.

11

Thou shalt drink also water by measure, the sixth part of an hin: from time to time shalt thou drink.

12

And thou shalt eat it as barley cakes, and thou shalt bake it with dung that cometh out of man, in their sight.

13

And the Lord said, Even thus shall the children of Israel eat their defiled bread among the Gentiles, whither I will drive them.

14

Then said I, Ah Lord God! behold, my soul hath not been polluted: for from my youth up even till now have I not eaten of that which dieth of itself, or is torn in pieces; neither came there abominable flesh into my mouth.

15

Then he said unto me, Lo, I have given thee cow’s dung for man’s dung, and thou shalt prepare thy bread therewith.

16

Moreover he said unto me, Son of man, behold, I will break the staff of bread in Jerusalem: and they shall eat bread by weight, and with care; and they shall drink water by measure, and with astonishment:

Ezekiel 4:13 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Ezekiel 4:13 say?
Ezekiel 4:13 in the King James Version reads: “And the Lord said, Even thus shall the children of Israel eat their defiled bread among the Gentiles, whither I will drive them.”
Where is Ezekiel 4:13 in the Bible?
Ezekiel 4:13 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Ezekiel, chapter 4, verse 13.
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 4:13.
What translation should I read Ezekiel 4:13 in?
Ezekiel 4:13 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 4:13?
Ezekiel 4:13 reads (KJV): “And the Lord said, Even thus shall the children of Israel eat their defiled bread among the Gentiles, whither I will drive 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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