Ezekiel 21:9
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Ezekiel 21:9 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Ezekiel 21:9 is a verse from the book of Ezekiel in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "Son of man, prophesy, and say, Thus saith the LORD; Say, A sword, a sword is sharpened, and also furbished:" Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Ezekiel 21:9 — KJV
“Son of man, prophesy, and say, Thus saith the LORD; Say, A sword, a sword is sharpened, and also furbished:”
— Ezekiel 21:9 (KJV)
Ezekiel 21:9 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 21:9
“And thou, son of man, prophesy and say, Thus saith the Lord GOD concerning the Ammonites, and concerning their reproach; even say thou, The sword, the sword is drawn: for the slaughter it is furbished, to consume because of the glittering:”
Shares key themes with Ezekiel 21:9: son, prophesy, say
“Therefore thus saith the LORD concerning the prophets that prophesy in my name, and I sent them not, yet they say, Sword and famine shall not be in this land; By sword and famine shall those prophets be consumed.”
Shares key themes with Ezekiel 21:9: prophesy, say, thus
“Also I spake to the priests and to all this people, saying, Thus saith the LORD; Hearken not to the words of your prophets that prophesy unto you, saying, Behold, the vessels of the LORD'S house shall now shortly be brought again from Babylon: for they prophesy a lie unto you.”
Shares key themes with Ezekiel 21:9: prophesy, say, thus
“Son of man, prophesy and say, Thus saith the Lord GOD; Howl ye, Woe worth the day!”
Shares key themes with Ezekiel 21:9: son, prophesy, say
“Son of man, prophesy against the shepherds of Israel, prophesy, and say unto them, Thus saith the Lord GOD unto the shepherds; Woe be to the shepherds of Israel that do feed themselves! should not the shepherds feed the flocks?”
Shares key themes with Ezekiel 21:9: son, prophesy, say
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