Ezekiel 5:5 cpdv — Thus says the Lord God: “This is Jerusalem. I have placed her in the midst of the Gentiles and of the lands all around…

Catholic Public Domain Version

"Thus says the Lord God: “This is Jerusalem. I have placed her in the midst of the Gentiles and of the lands all around her. "

— Ezekiel 5:5, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Ezekiel 5 — Context

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A third part you shall burn with fire in the midst of the city, according to the completion of the days of the siege. And you shall take a third part, and you shall cut it with the knife all around. Yet truly, the other third, you shall scatter to the wind, for I will unsheathe the sword after them.

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And you shall take from there a small number. And you shall bind them in the end of your cloak.

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And again, you shall take from them, and you shall throw them into the midst of the fire, and you shall burn them with fire. And from it, there shall go forth a fire to the entire house of Israel.”

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Thus says the Lord God: “This is Jerusalem. I have placed her in the midst of the Gentiles and of the lands all around her.

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And she has despised my judgments, so as to be more impious than the Gentiles, and my precepts, more so than the lands that are all around her. For they have cast aside my judgments, and they have not walked in my precepts.”

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For this reason, thus says the Lord God: “Since you have surpassed the Gentiles who are all around you, and have not walked in my precepts, and have not accomplished my judgments, and have not even acted in accord with the judgments of the Gentiles who are all around you:

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therefore, thus says the Lord God: Behold, I am against you, and I myself will accomplish judgments in your midst, in the sight of the Gentiles.

Ezekiel 5:5 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Ezekiel 5:5 say?
Ezekiel 5:5 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “Thus says the Lord God: “This is Jerusalem. I have placed her in the midst of the Gentiles and of the lands all around her. ”
Where is Ezekiel 5:5 in the Bible?
Ezekiel 5:5 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Ezekiel, chapter 5, 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 5:5.
What translation should I read Ezekiel 5:5 in?
Ezekiel 5:5 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 5:5?
Ezekiel 5:5 reads (CPDV): “Thus says the Lord God: “This is Jerusalem. I have placed her in the midst of the Gentiles and of the lands all around her. ” 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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