Ezekiel 5:3 net — But take a few strands of hair from those and tie them in the ends of your garment.

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"But take a few strands of hair from those and tie them in the ends of your garment."

— Ezekiel 5:3, NET Bible

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Ezekiel 5 — Context

1

“As for you, son of man, take a sharp sword and use it as a barber’s razor. Shave off some of the hair from your head and your beard. Then take scales and divide up the hair you cut off.

2

Burn a third of it in the fire inside the city when the days of your siege are completed. Take a third and slash it with a sword all around the city. Scatter a third to the wind, and I will unleash a sword behind them.

3

But take a few strands of hair from those and tie them in the ends of your garment.

4

Again, take more of them and throw them into the fire, and burn them up. From there a fire will spread to all the house of Israel.

5

“This is what the Sovereign LORD says: This is Jerusalem; I placed her in the center of the nations with countries all around her.

6

Then she defied my regulations and my statutes, becoming more wicked than the nations and the countries around her. Indeed, they have rejected my regulations, and they do not follow my statutes.

Ezekiel 5:3 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Ezekiel 5:3 say?
Ezekiel 5:3 in the NET Bible reads: “But take a few strands of hair from those and tie them in the ends of your garment.”
Where is Ezekiel 5:3 in the Bible?
Ezekiel 5:3 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Ezekiel, chapter 5, verse 3.
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 5:3.
What translation should I read Ezekiel 5:3 in?
Ezekiel 5:3 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 5:3?
Ezekiel 5:3 reads (NET): “But take a few strands of hair from those and tie them in the ends of your garment.” 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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