Ezekiel 7:21 cpdv — And I will give it into the hands of foreigners as a spoil, and to the impious of the earth as a prey, and they will de…

Catholic Public Domain Version

"And I will give it into the hands of foreigners as a spoil, and to the impious of the earth as a prey, and they will defile it. "

— Ezekiel 7:21, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Ezekiel 7 — Context

18

And they will wrap themselves with haircloth, and dread will cover them. And shame will be upon every face, and baldness will be upon all of their heads.

19

Their silver will be thrown away, and their gold will be like a dunghill. Their silver and their gold will have no power to free them in the day of the fury of the Lord. They will not satisfy their soul, and their bellies will not be filled, because of the scandal of their iniquity.

20

And they have set arrogance as the ornament of their necklaces, and they have made images of their abominations and graven idols. Because of this, I have let it be an uncleanness for them.

21

And I will give it into the hands of foreigners as a spoil, and to the impious of the earth as a prey, and they will defile it.

22

And I will avert my face from them, and they will violate my place of mystery. And untamed persons will enter into it, and they will defile it.

23

Cause it to be closed. For the land has been filled with the judgment of blood, and the city is full of iniquity.

24

And I will lead in the most sinful among the Gentiles, and they will possess their houses. And I will cause the arrogance of the powerful to be quieted. And they will possess their sanctuaries.

Ezekiel 7:21 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Ezekiel 7:21 say?
Ezekiel 7:21 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “And I will give it into the hands of foreigners as a spoil, and to the impious of the earth as a prey, and they will defile it. ”
Where is Ezekiel 7:21 in the Bible?
Ezekiel 7:21 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Ezekiel, chapter 7, verse 21.
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 7:21.
What translation should I read Ezekiel 7:21 in?
Ezekiel 7:21 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 7:21?
Ezekiel 7:21 reads (CPDV): “And I will give it into the hands of foreigners as a spoil, and to the impious of the earth as a prey, and they will defile it. ” 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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