Ezekiel 14:17
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Ezekiel 14:17 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Ezekiel 14:17 is a verse from the book of Ezekiel in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "Or if I bring a sword upon that land, and say, Sword, go through the land; so that I cut off man and beast from it:" Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Ezekiel 14:17 — KJV
“Or if I bring a sword upon that land, and say, Sword, go through the land; so that I cut off man and beast from it:”
— Ezekiel 14:17 (KJV)
Ezekiel 14:17 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 14:17
“And say to the land of Israel, Thus saith the LORD; Behold, I am against thee, and will draw forth my sword out of his sheath, and will cut off from thee the righteous and the wicked.”
Shares key themes with Ezekiel 14:17: sword, land, say
“Therefore thus saith the Lord GOD; Behold, I will bring a sword upon thee, and cut off man and beast out of thee.”
Shares key themes with Ezekiel 14:17: bring, sword, cut
“And that food shall be for store to the land against the seven years of famine, which shall be in the land of Egypt; that the land perish not through the famine. perish...: Heb. be not cut off”
Shares key themes with Ezekiel 14:17: land, through, cut
“For I will pass through the land of Egypt this night, and will smite all the firstborn in the land of Egypt, both man and beast; and against all the gods of Egypt I will execute judgment: I am the LORD. gods: or, princes”
Shares key themes with Ezekiel 14:17: land, through, cut
“And Moses gave commandment, and they caused it to be proclaimed throughout the camp, saying, Let neither man nor woman make any more work for the offering of the sanctuary. So the people were restrained from bringing.”
Shares key themes with Ezekiel 14:17: bring, say, through
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