Ezekiel 43:2 net — I saw the glory of the God of Israel coming from the east; the sound was like that of rushing water; and the earth radi…

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"I saw the glory of the God of Israel coming from the east; the sound was like that of rushing water; and the earth radiated his glory."

— Ezekiel 43:2, NET Bible

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Ezekiel 43 — Context

1

The Glory Returns to the Temple Then he brought me to the gate that faced toward the east.

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I saw the glory of the God of Israel coming from the east; the sound was like that of rushing water; and the earth radiated his glory.

3

It was like the vision I saw when he came to destroy the city, and the vision I saw by the Kebar River. I threw myself face down.

4

The glory of the LORD came into the temple by way of the gate that faces east.

5

Then a wind lifted me up and brought me to the inner court; I watched the glory of the LORD filling the temple.

Ezekiel 43:2 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Ezekiel 43:2 say?
Ezekiel 43:2 in the NET Bible reads: “I saw the glory of the God of Israel coming from the east; the sound was like that of rushing water; and the earth radiated his glory.”
Where is Ezekiel 43:2 in the Bible?
Ezekiel 43:2 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Ezekiel, chapter 43, verse 2.
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 43:2.
What translation should I read Ezekiel 43:2 in?
Ezekiel 43:2 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 43:2?
Ezekiel 43:2 reads (NET): “I saw the glory of the God of Israel coming from the east; the sound was like that of rushing water; and the earth radiated his glory.” 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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