Ezekiel 6:5 nasb — "I will also lay the dead bodies of the sons of Israel in front of their idols; and I will scatter your bones around yo…

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""I will also lay the dead bodies of the sons of Israel in front of their idols; and I will scatter your bones around your altars."

— Ezekiel 6:5, NASB

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Ezekiel 6 — Context

2

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

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and say, 'Mountains of Israel, listen to the word of the Lord GOD! Thus says the Lord GOD to the mountains, the hills, the ravines and the valleys: "Behold, I Myself am going to bring a sword on you, and I will destroy your high places.

4

"So your altars will become desolate and your incense altars will be smashed; and I will make your slain fall in front of your idols.

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"I will also lay the dead bodies of the sons of Israel in front of their idols; and I will scatter your bones around your altars.

6

"In all your dwellings, cities will become waste and the high places will be desolate, that your altars may become waste and desolate, your idols may be broken and brought to an end, your incense altars may be cut down, and your works may be blotted out.

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"The slain will fall among you, and you will know that I am the LORD.

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"However, I will leave a remnant, for you will have those who escaped the sword among the nations when you are scattered among the countries.

Ezekiel 6:5 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Ezekiel 6:5 say?
Ezekiel 6:5 in the NASB reads: “"I will also lay the dead bodies of the sons of Israel in front of their idols; and I will scatter your bones around 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 (NASB): “"I will also lay the dead bodies of the sons of Israel in front of their idols; and I will scatter your bones around 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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