Ezekiel 26:5
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Ezekiel 26:5 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Ezekiel 26:5 is a verse from the book of Ezekiel in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "It shall be a place for the spreading of nets in the midst of the sea: for I have spoken it, saith the Lord GOD: and it ..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Ezekiel 26:5 — KJV
“It shall be a place for the spreading of nets in the midst of the sea: for I have spoken it, saith the Lord GOD: and it shall become a spoil to the nations.”
— Ezekiel 26:5 (KJV)
Ezekiel 26:5 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 26:5
“And I will make thee like the top of a rock: thou shalt be a place to spread nets upon; thou shalt be built no more: for I the LORD have spoken it, saith the Lord GOD.”
Shares key themes with Ezekiel 26:5: place, nets, spoken
“Against Moab thus saith the LORD of hosts, the God of Israel; Woe unto Nebo! for it is spoiled: Kiriathaim is confounded and taken: Misgab is confounded and dismayed. Misgab: or, the high place”
Shares key themes with Ezekiel 26:5: place, saith, lord
“Thus saith the Lord GOD; This is Jerusalem: I have set it in the midst of the nations and countries that are round about her.”
Shares key themes with Ezekiel 26:5: midst, saith, lord
“Therefore thus saith the Lord GOD; Behold, I, even I, am against thee, and will execute judgments in the midst of thee in the sight of the nations.”
Shares key themes with Ezekiel 26:5: midst, saith, lord
“As I live, saith the Lord GOD, surely in the place where the king dwelleth that made him king, whose oath he despised, and whose covenant he brake, even with him in the midst of Babylon he shall die.”
Shares key themes with Ezekiel 26:5: place, midst, saith
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