Ezekiel 3:17
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Ezekiel 3:17 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Ezekiel 3:17 is a verse from the book of Ezekiel in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "Son of man, I have made thee a watchman unto the house of Israel: therefore hear the word at my mouth, and give them war..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Ezekiel 3:17 — KJV
“Son of man, I have made thee a watchman unto the house of Israel: therefore hear the word at my mouth, and give them warning from me.”
— Ezekiel 3:17 (KJV)
Ezekiel 3:17 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 3:17
“So thou, O son of man, I have set thee a watchman unto the house of Israel; therefore thou shalt hear the word at my mouth, and warn them from me.”
Shares key themes with Ezekiel 3:17: son, watchman, house
“Thus saith the LORD, Ye shall not go up, nor fight against your brethren the children of Israel: return every man to his house; for this thing is from me. They hearkened therefore to the word of the LORD, and returned to depart, according to the word of the LORD.”
Shares key themes with Ezekiel 3:17: house, israel, therefore
“Huram said moreover, Blessed be the LORD God of Israel, that made heaven and earth, who hath given to David the king a wise son, endued with prudence and understanding, that might build an house for the LORD, and an house for his kingdom. endued...: Heb. knowing prudence and understanding”
Shares key themes with Ezekiel 3:17: son, made, house
“They are turned back to the iniquities of their forefathers, which refused to hear my words; and they went after other gods to serve them: the house of Israel and the house of Judah have broken my covenant which I made with their fathers.”
Shares key themes with Ezekiel 3:17: made, house, israel
“Now therefore hear thou the word of the LORD: Thou sayest, Prophesy not against Israel, and drop not thy word against the house of Isaac.”
Shares key themes with Ezekiel 3:17: house, israel, therefore
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