Ezekiel 6:2 net — “Son of man, turn toward the mountains of Israel and prophesy against them:

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"“Son of man, turn toward the mountains of Israel and prophesy against them:"

— Ezekiel 6:2, NET Bible

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Ezekiel 6 — Context

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Judgment on the Mountains of Israel The LORD’s message came to me:

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“Son of man, turn toward the mountains of Israel and prophesy against them:

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Say,‘Mountains of Israel, Hear the word of the Sovereign LORD! This is what the Sovereign LORD says to the mountains and the hills, to the ravines and the valleys: I am bringing a sword against you, and I will destroy your high places.

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Your altars will be ruined and your incense altars will be broken. I will throw down your slain in front of your idols.

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I will place the corpses of the people of Israel in front of their 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 NET Bible reads: ““Son of man, turn toward the mountains of Israel and 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 (NET): ““Son of man, turn toward the mountains of Israel and 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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