Ezekiel 1:1
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Ezekiel 1:1 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Ezekiel 1:1 is a verse from the book of Ezekiel in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "Now it came to pass in the thirtieth year, in the fourth month, in the fifth day of the month, as I was among the captiv..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Ezekiel 1:1 — KJV
“Now it came to pass in the thirtieth year, in the fourth month, in the fifth day of the month, as I was among the captives by the river of Chebar, that the heavens were opened, and I saw visions of God. captives: Heb. captivity”
— Ezekiel 1:1 (KJV)
Ezekiel 1:1 in Context — About the Book of Ezekiel
Ezekiel saw heaven opened from a refugee camp in Babylon — wheels of fire, a valley of dry bones rattling to life, and a river flowing from God's temple that heals everything it touches. His message: God's glory departs from sin but returns with resurrection power and a brand-new heart.
Cross-References for Ezekiel 1:1
“And it came to pass in the seven and thirtieth year of the captivity of Jehoiachin king of Judah, in the twelfth month, on the seven and twentieth day of the month, that Evilmerodach king of Babylon in the year that he began to reign did lift up the head of Jehoiachin king of Judah out of prison;”
Shares key themes with Ezekiel 1:1: came, pass, thirtieth
“Now in the fifth month, in the tenth day of the month, which was the nineteenth year of Nebuchadrezzar king of Babylon, came Nebuzaradan, captain of the guard, which served the king of Babylon, into Jerusalem, captain...: or, chief marshal: Heb. chief of the executioners, or, slaughtermen served: Heb. stood before”
Shares key themes with Ezekiel 1:1: now, came, year
“And it came to pass in the seven and thirtieth year of the captivity of Jehoiachin king of Judah, in the twelfth month, in the five and twentieth day of the month, that Evilmerodach king of Babylon in the first year of his reign lifted up the head of Jehoiachin king of Judah, and brought him forth out of prison,”
Shares key themes with Ezekiel 1:1: came, pass, thirtieth
“Then I came to them of the captivity at Telabib, that dwelt by the river of Chebar, and I sat where they sat, and remained there astonished among them seven days.”
Shares key themes with Ezekiel 1:1: came, day, among
“And it came to pass in the sixth year, in the sixth month, in the fifth day of the month, as I sat in mine house, and the elders of Judah sat before me, that the hand of the Lord GOD fell there upon me.”
Shares key themes with Ezekiel 1:1: came, pass, year
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