Ezekiel 17:16
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Ezekiel 17:16 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Ezekiel 17:16 is a verse from the book of Ezekiel in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "As I live, saith the Lord GOD, surely in the place where the king dwelleth that made him king, whose oath he despised, a..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Ezekiel 17:16 — KJV
“As I live, saith the Lord GOD, surely in the place where the king dwelleth that made him king, whose oath he despised, and whose covenant he brake, even with him in the midst of Babylon he shall die.”
— Ezekiel 17:16 (KJV)
Ezekiel 17:16 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 17:16
“Therefore thus saith the Lord GOD; As I live, surely mine oath that he hath despised, and my covenant that he hath broken, even it will I recompense upon his own head.”
Shares key themes with Ezekiel 17:16: live, saith, lord
“For thus saith the Lord GOD; I will even deal with thee as thou hast done, which hast despised the oath in breaking the covenant.”
Shares key themes with Ezekiel 17:16: saith, lord, god
“Thus saith the LORD God of Israel; Behold, I will turn back the weapons of war that are in your hands, wherewith ye fight against the king of Babylon, and against the Chaldeans, which besiege you without the walls, and I will assemble them into the midst of this city.”
Shares key themes with Ezekiel 17:16: saith, lord, god
“And now therefore thus saith the LORD, the God of Israel, concerning this city, whereof ye say, It shall be delivered into the hand of the king of Babylon by the sword, and by the famine, and by the pestilence;”
Shares key themes with Ezekiel 17:16: live, saith, lord
“And Ittai answered the king, and said, As the LORD liveth, and as my lord the king liveth, surely in what place my lord the king shall be, whether in death or life, even there also will thy servant be.”
Shares key themes with Ezekiel 17:16: live, lord, surely
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