Ezekiel 11:21
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Ezekiel 11:21 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Ezekiel 11:21 is a verse from the book of Ezekiel in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "But as for them whose heart walketh after the heart of their detestable things and their abominations, I will recompense..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Ezekiel 11:21 — KJV
“But as for them whose heart walketh after the heart of their detestable things and their abominations, I will recompense their way upon their own heads, saith the Lord GOD.”
— Ezekiel 11:21 (KJV)
Ezekiel 11:21 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 11:21
“Because thou hast not remembered the days of thy youth, but hast fretted me in all these things; behold, therefore I also will recompense thy way upon thine head, saith the Lord GOD: and thou shalt not commit this lewdness above all thine abominations.”
Shares key themes with Ezekiel 11:21: things, abominations, recompense
“Therefore have I poured out mine indignation upon them; I have consumed them with the fire of my wrath: their own way have I recompensed upon their heads, saith the Lord GOD.”
Shares key themes with Ezekiel 11:21: recompense, way, own
“Wherefore, as I live, saith the Lord GOD; Surely, because thou hast defiled my sanctuary with all thy detestable things, and with all thine abominations, therefore will I also diminish thee; neither shall mine eye spare, neither will I have any pity.”
Shares key themes with Ezekiel 11:21: detestable, things, abominations
“Thus saith the Lord GOD; Woe unto the foolish prophets, that follow their own spirit, and have seen nothing! follow: Heb. walk after and...: or, and things which they have not seen”
Shares key themes with Ezekiel 11:21: after, things, own
“And a curse, if ye will not obey the commandments of the LORD your God, but turn aside out of the way which I command you this day, to go after other gods, which ye have not known.”
Shares key themes with Ezekiel 11:21: after, way, own
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