Ezekiel 20:17
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Ezekiel 20:17 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Ezekiel 20:17 is a verse from the book of Ezekiel in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "Nevertheless mine eye spared them from destroying them, neither did I make an end of them in the wilderness." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Ezekiel 20:17 — KJV
“Nevertheless mine eye spared them from destroying them, neither did I make an end of them in the wilderness.”
— Ezekiel 20:17 (KJV)
Ezekiel 20:17 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 20:17
“Now therefore be not grieved, nor angry with yourselves, that ye sold me hither: for God did send me before you to preserve life. nor...: Heb. neither let there be anger in your eyes”
Shares key themes with Ezekiel 20:17: eye, neither, end
“And shall say unto them, Hear, O Israel, ye approach this day unto battle against your enemies: let not your hearts faint, fear not, and do not tremble, neither be ye terrified because of them; faint: Heb. be tender tremble: Heb. make haste”
Shares key themes with Ezekiel 20:17: neither, make, end
“Behold, this day thine eyes have seen how that the LORD had delivered thee to day into mine hand in the cave: and some bade me kill thee: but mine eye spared thee; and I said, I will not put forth mine hand against my lord; for he is the LORD'S anointed.”
Shares key themes with Ezekiel 20:17: mine, eye, spared
“My friends scorn me: but mine eye poureth out tears unto God. scorn me: Heb. are my scorners”
Shares key themes with Ezekiel 20:17: mine, eye, end
“Let not them that are mine enemies wrongfully rejoice over me: neither let them wink with the eye that hate me without a cause. wrongfully: Heb. falsely”
Shares key themes with Ezekiel 20:17: mine, eye, neither
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