Ezekiel 21:5
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Ezekiel 21:5 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Ezekiel 21:5 is a verse from the book of Ezekiel in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "That all flesh may know that I the LORD have drawn forth my sword out of his sheath: it shall not return any more." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Ezekiel 21:5 — KJV
“That all flesh may know that I the LORD have drawn forth my sword out of his sheath: it shall not return any more.”
— Ezekiel 21:5 (KJV)
Ezekiel 21:5 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 21:5
“And Moses said unto him, As soon as I am gone out of the city, I will spread abroad my hands unto the LORD; and the thunder shall cease, neither shall there be any more hail; that thou mayest know how that the earth is the LORD'S.”
Shares key themes with Ezekiel 21:5: may, know, lord
“And the LORD shall return his blood upon his own head, who fell upon two men more righteous and better than he, and slew them with the sword, my father David not knowing thereof, to wit, Abner the son of Ner, captain of the host of Israel, and Amasa the son of Jether, captain of the host of Judah.”
Shares key themes with Ezekiel 21:5: know, lord, sword
“For thus saith the LORD touching Shallum the son of Josiah king of Judah, which reigned instead of Josiah his father, which went forth out of this place; He shall not return thither any more:”
Shares key themes with Ezekiel 21:5: lord, forth, return
“And he stayed yet other seven days; and sent forth the dove; which returned not again unto him any more.”
Shares key themes with Ezekiel 21:5: forth, return, any
“And Moses said, Behold, I go out from thee, and I will intreat the LORD that the swarms of flies may depart from Pharaoh, from his servants, and from his people, to morrow: but let not Pharaoh deal deceitfully any more in not letting the people go to sacrifice to the LORD.”
Shares key themes with Ezekiel 21:5: may, lord, any
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