Ezekiel 22:5
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Ezekiel 22:5 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Ezekiel 22:5 is a verse from the book of Ezekiel in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "Those that be near, and those that be far from thee, shall mock thee, which art infamous and much vexed. infamous...: He..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Ezekiel 22:5 — KJV
“Those that be near, and those that be far from thee, shall mock thee, which art infamous and much vexed. infamous...: Heb. polluted of name, much in vexation”
— Ezekiel 22:5 (KJV)
Ezekiel 22:5 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 22:5
“Wherefore the Lord said, Forasmuch as this people draw near me with their mouth, and with their lips do honour me, but have removed their heart far from me, and their fear toward me is taught by the precept of men:”
Shares key themes with Ezekiel 22:5: near, far, art
“Thou hast planted them, yea, they have taken root: they grow, yea, they bring forth fruit: thou art near in their mouth, and far from their reins. they grow: Heb. they go on”
Shares key themes with Ezekiel 22:5: near, far, art
“The Angel which redeemed me from all evil, bless the lads; and let my name be named on them, and the name of my fathers Abraham and Isaac; and let them grow into a multitude in the midst of the earth. grow: Heb. as fishes do increase”
Shares key themes with Ezekiel 22:5: art, heb, name
“And in very deed for this cause have I raised thee up, for to shew in thee my power; and that my name may be declared throughout all the earth. raised...: Heb. made thee stand”
Shares key themes with Ezekiel 22:5: art, heb, name
“And ye came near and stood under the mountain; and the mountain burned with fire unto the midst of heaven, with darkness, clouds, and thick darkness. midst: Heb. heart”
Shares key themes with Ezekiel 22:5: near, art, heb
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