Ezekiel 22:3
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Ezekiel 22:3 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Ezekiel 22:3 is a verse from the book of Ezekiel in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "Then say thou, Thus saith the Lord GOD, The city sheddeth blood in the midst of it, that her time may come, and maketh i..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Ezekiel 22:3 — KJV
“Then say thou, Thus saith the Lord GOD, The city sheddeth blood in the midst of it, that her time may come, and maketh idols against herself to defile herself.”
— Ezekiel 22:3 (KJV)
Ezekiel 22:3 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 22:3
“Then said he unto me, Prophesy unto the wind, prophesy, son of man, and say to the wind, Thus saith the Lord GOD; Come from the four winds, O breath, and breathe upon these slain, that they may live. wind: or, breath”
Shares key themes with Ezekiel 22:3: then, say, thus
“Up, sanctify the people, and say, Sanctify yourselves against to morrow: for thus saith the LORD God of Israel, There is an accursed thing in the midst of thee, O Israel: thou canst not stand before thine enemies, until ye take away the accursed thing from among you.”
Shares key themes with Ezekiel 22:3: say, 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 22:3: then, say, thus
“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 22:3: then, say, thus
“Thus saith the LORD God of Israel; Behold, I will turn back the weapons of war that are in your hands, wherewith ye fight against the king of Babylon, and against the Chaldeans, which besiege you without the walls, and I will assemble them into the midst of this city.”
Shares key themes with Ezekiel 22:3: thus, saith, lord
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