Ezekiel 6:5 kjv — And I will lay the dead carcases of the children of Israel before their idols; and I will scatter your bones round abou…

King James Version

"And I will lay the dead carcases of the children of Israel before their idols; and I will scatter your bones round about your altars."

— Ezekiel 6:5, King James Version

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Ezekiel 6 — Context

2

Son of man, set thy face toward the mountains of Israel, and prophesy against them,

3

And say, Ye mountains of Israel, hear the word of the Lord God; Thus saith the Lord God to the mountains, and to the hills, to the rivers, and to the valleys; Behold, I, even I, will bring a sword upon you, and I will destroy your high places.

4

And your altars shall be desolate, and your images shall be broken: and I will cast down your slain men before your idols.

5

And I will lay the dead carcases of the children of Israel before their idols; and I will scatter your bones round about your altars.

6

In all your dwellingplaces the cities shall be laid waste, and the high places shall be desolate; that your altars may be laid waste and made desolate, and your idols may be broken and cease, and your images may be cut down, and your works may be abolished.

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And the slain shall fall in the midst of you, and ye shall know that I am the Lord.

8

Yet will I leave a remnant, that ye may have some that shall escape the sword among the nations, when ye shall be scattered through the countries.

Ezekiel 6:5 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Ezekiel 6:5 say?
Ezekiel 6:5 in the King James Version reads: “And I will lay the dead carcases of the children of Israel before their idols; and I will scatter your bones round about your altars.”
Where is Ezekiel 6:5 in the Bible?
Ezekiel 6:5 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Ezekiel, chapter 6, 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 6:5.
What translation should I read Ezekiel 6:5 in?
Ezekiel 6:5 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 6:5?
Ezekiel 6:5 reads (KJV): “And I will lay the dead carcases of the children of Israel before their idols; and I will scatter your bones round about your altars.” 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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