Ezekiel 6:2 cpdv — “Son of man, set your face toward the mountains of Israel, and you shall prophesy against them,

Catholic Public Domain Version

"“Son of man, set your face toward the mountains of Israel, and you shall prophesy against them, "

— Ezekiel 6:2, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Ezekiel 6 — Context

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And the word of the Lord came to me, saying:

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“Son of man, set your face toward the mountains of Israel, and you shall prophesy against them,

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and you shall say: O mountains of Israel, listen to the word of the Lord God! Thus says the Lord God to the mountains and hills and cliffs and valleys: Behold, I will lead over you the sword. And I will destroy your exalted places.

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And I will demolish your altars. And your graven images will be broken apart. And I will throw down your slain before your idols.

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And I will lay the dead bodies of the sons of Israel before the face of your idols. And I will scatter your bones around your altars.

Ezekiel 6:2 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Ezekiel 6:2 say?
Ezekiel 6:2 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: ““Son of man, set your face toward the mountains of Israel, and you shall prophesy against them, ”
Where is Ezekiel 6:2 in the Bible?
Ezekiel 6:2 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Ezekiel, chapter 6, 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 6:2.
What translation should I read Ezekiel 6:2 in?
Ezekiel 6:2 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 6:2?
Ezekiel 6:2 reads (CPDV): ““Son of man, set your face toward the mountains of Israel, and you shall prophesy against them, ” 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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