Ezekiel 4:8 akjv — And, behold, I will lay bands on you, and you shall not turn you from one side to another, till you have ended the days…

American King James Version

"And, behold, I will lay bands on you, and you shall not turn you from one side to another, till you have ended the days of your siege. ¶ "

— Ezekiel 4:8, American King James Version

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Ezekiel 4 — Context

5

For I have laid on you the years of their iniquity, according to the number of the days, three hundred and ninety days: so shall you bear the iniquity of the house of Israel.

6

And when you have accomplished them, lie again on your right side, and you shall bear the iniquity of the house of Judah forty days: I have appointed you each day for a year.

7

Therefore you shall set your face toward the siege of Jerusalem, and your arm shall be uncovered, and you shall prophesy against it.

8

And, behold, I will lay bands on you, and you shall not turn you from one side to another, till you have ended the days of your siege. ¶

9

Take you also to you wheat, and barley, and beans, and lentils, and millet, and fitches, and put them in one vessel, and make you bread thereof, according to the number of the days that you shall lie on your side, three hundred and ninety days shall you eat thereof.

10

And your meat which you shall eat shall be by weight, twenty shekels a day: from time to time shall you eat it.

11

You shall drink also water by measure, the sixth part of an hin: from time to time shall you drink.

Ezekiel 4:8 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Ezekiel 4:8 say?
Ezekiel 4:8 in the American King James Version reads: “And, behold, I will lay bands on you, and you shall not turn you from one side to another, till you have ended the days of your siege. ¶ ”
Where is Ezekiel 4:8 in the Bible?
Ezekiel 4:8 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Ezekiel, chapter 4, verse 8.
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 4:8.
What translation should I read Ezekiel 4:8 in?
Ezekiel 4:8 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 4:8?
Ezekiel 4:8 reads (AKJV): “And, behold, I will lay bands on you, and you shall not turn you from one side to another, till you have ended the days of your siege. ¶ ” 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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