Ezekiel 20:27
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Ezekiel 20:27 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Ezekiel 20:27 is a verse from the book of Ezekiel in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "Therefore, son of man, speak unto the house of Israel, and say unto them, Thus saith the Lord GOD; Yet in this your fath..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Ezekiel 20:27 — KJV
“Therefore, son of man, speak unto the house of Israel, and say unto them, Thus saith the Lord GOD; Yet in this your fathers have blasphemed me, in that they have committed a trespass against me. committed...: Heb. trespassed a trespass”
— Ezekiel 20:27 (KJV)
Ezekiel 20:27 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 20:27
“Therefore speak unto them, and say unto them, Thus saith the Lord GOD; Every man of the house of Israel that setteth up his idols in his heart, and putteth the stumblingblock of his iniquity before his face, and cometh to the prophet; I the LORD will answer him that cometh according to the multitude of his idols;”
Shares key themes with Ezekiel 20:27: therefore, speak, house
“Speak unto the house of Israel, Thus saith the Lord GOD; Behold, I will profane my sanctuary, the excellency of your strength, the desire of your eyes, and that which your soul pitieth; and your sons and your daughters whom ye have left shall fall by the sword. that...: Heb. the pity of your soul”
Shares key themes with Ezekiel 20:27: son, speak, house
“Thus saith the whole congregation of the LORD, What trespass is this that ye have committed against the God of Israel, to turn away this day from following the LORD, in that ye have builded you an altar, that ye might rebel this day against the LORD?”
Shares key themes with Ezekiel 20:27: israel, thus, saith
“Then Isaiah the son of Amoz sent to Hezekiah, saying, Thus saith the LORD God of Israel, That which thou hast prayed to me against Sennacherib king of Assyria I have heard.”
Shares key themes with Ezekiel 20:27: son, israel, say
“Then Isaiah the son of Amoz sent unto Hezekiah, saying, Thus saith the LORD God of Israel, Whereas thou hast prayed to me against Sennacherib king of Assyria:”
Shares key themes with Ezekiel 20:27: son, israel, say
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