Ezekiel 20:9
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Ezekiel 20:9 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Ezekiel 20:9 is a verse from the book of Ezekiel in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "But I wrought for my name's sake, that it should not be polluted before the heathen, among whom they were, in whose sigh..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Ezekiel 20:9 — KJV
“But I wrought for my name's sake, that it should not be polluted before the heathen, among whom they were, in whose sight I made myself known unto them, in bringing them forth out of the land of Egypt.”
— Ezekiel 20:9 (KJV)
Ezekiel 20:9 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 20:9
“But I wrought for my name's sake, that it should not be polluted before the heathen, in whose sight I brought them out.”
Shares key themes with Ezekiel 20:9: wrought, name, sake
“Nevertheless I withdrew mine hand, and wrought for my name's sake, that it should not be polluted in the sight of the heathen, in whose sight I brought them forth.”
Shares key themes with Ezekiel 20:9: wrought, name, sake
“But I will for their sakes remember the covenant of their ancestors, whom I brought forth out of the land of Egypt in the sight of the heathen, that I might be their God: I am the LORD.”
Shares key themes with Ezekiel 20:9: sake, heathen, whom
“I am the LORD your God, which brought you forth out of the land of Egypt, that ye should not be their bondmen; and I have broken the bands of your yoke, and made you go upright.”
Shares key themes with Ezekiel 20:9: should, made, forth
“Then men shall say, Because they have forsaken the covenant of the LORD God of their fathers, which he made with them when he brought them forth out of the land of Egypt:”
Shares key themes with Ezekiel 20:9: sake, made, forth
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