Ezekiel 5:5 nasb — "Thus says the Lord GOD, 'This is Jerusalem; I have set her at the center of the nations, with lands around her.

NASB

""Thus says the Lord GOD, 'This is Jerusalem; I have set her at the center of the nations, with lands around her."

— Ezekiel 5:5, NASB

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Ezekiel 5:5 in Other Translations

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KJV
“Thus saith the Lord God; This is Jerusalem: I have set it in the midst of the nations and countries that are round about her.”
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ASV
“Thus saith the Lord Jehovah: This is Jerusalem; I have set her in the midst of the nations, and countries are round about her. ”
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WEB
“Thus says the Lord Yahweh: This is Jerusalem; I have set her in the midst of the nations, and countries are around her.”
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NET
““This is what the Sovereign LORD says: This is Jerusalem; I placed her in the center of the nations with countries all around her.”
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DRB
“Thus saith the Lord God: This is Jerusalem, I have set her in the midst of the nations, and the countries round about her.”
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BBE
“This is what the Lord has said: This is Jerusalem: I have put her among the nations, and countries are round her on every side;”
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KJVA
“Thus saith the Lord God; This is Jerusalem: I have set it in the midst of the nations and countries that are round about her.”
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Ezekiel 5 — Context

"One third you shall burn in the fire at the center of the city, when the days of the siege are completed. Then you shall take one third and strike it with the sword all around the city, and one third you shall scatter to the wind; and I will unsheathe a sword behind them.

"Take also a few in number from them and bind them in the edges of your robes.

"Take again some of them and throw them into the fire and burn them in the fire; from it a fire will spread to all the house of Israel.

"Thus says the Lord GOD, 'This is Jerusalem; I have set her at the center of the nations, with lands around her.

'But she has rebelled against My ordinances more wickedly than the nations and against My statutes more than the lands which surround her; for they have rejected My ordinances and have not walked in My statutes.'

"Therefore, thus says the Lord GOD, 'Because you have more turmoil than the nations which surround you and have not walked in My statutes, nor observed My ordinances, nor observed the ordinances of the nations which surround you,'

therefore, thus says the Lord GOD, 'Behold, I, even I, am against you, and I will execute judgments among you in the sight of the nations.

Ezekiel 5:5 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Ezekiel 5:5 say?

Ezekiel 5:5 in the NASB reads: “"Thus says the Lord GOD, 'This is Jerusalem; I have set her at the center of the nations, with lands 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 (NASB): “"Thus says the Lord GOD, 'This is Jerusalem; I have set her at the center of the nations, with lands 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.

Ezekiel 5:5 nasb — "Thus says the Lord GOD, 'This is Jerusalem; I have set her at the center of the nations, with lands around her.

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