Ezekiel 13:5
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Ezekiel 13:5 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Ezekiel 13:5 is a verse from the book of Ezekiel in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "Ye have not gone up into the gaps, neither made up the hedge for the house of Israel to stand in the battle in the day o..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Ezekiel 13:5 — KJV
“Ye have not gone up into the gaps, neither made up the hedge for the house of Israel to stand in the battle in the day of the LORD. gaps: or, breaches made...: Heb. hedged the hedge”
— Ezekiel 13:5 (KJV)
Ezekiel 13:5 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 13:5
“When I was gone up into the mount to receive the tables of stone, even the tables of the covenant which the LORD made with you, then I abode in the mount forty days and forty nights, I neither did eat bread nor drink water:”
Shares key themes with Ezekiel 13:5: gone, into, neither
“Huram said moreover, Blessed be the LORD God of Israel, that made heaven and earth, who hath given to David the king a wise son, endued with prudence and understanding, that might build an house for the LORD, and an house for his kingdom. endued...: Heb. knowing prudence and understanding”
Shares key themes with Ezekiel 13:5: made, house, israel
“The Lord hath cast off his altar, he hath abhorred his sanctuary, he hath given up into the hand of the enemy the walls of her palaces; they have made a noise in the house of the LORD, as in the day of a solemn feast. given up: Heb. shut up”
Shares key themes with Ezekiel 13:5: into, made, house
“And Abraham was old, and well stricken in age: and the LORD had blessed Abraham in all things. well...: Heb. gone into days”
Shares key themes with Ezekiel 13:5: gone, into, day
“And they shall hearken to thy voice: and thou shalt come, thou and the elders of Israel, unto the king of Egypt, and ye shall say unto him, The LORD God of the Hebrews hath met with us: and now let us go, we beseech thee, three days' journey into the wilderness, that we may sacrifice to the LORD our God.”
Shares key themes with Ezekiel 13:5: into, israel, day
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