Ezekiel 3:21
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Ezekiel 3:21 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Ezekiel 3:21 is a verse from the book of Ezekiel in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "Nevertheless if thou warn the righteous man, that the righteous sin not, and he doth not sin, he shall surely live, beca..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Ezekiel 3:21 — KJV
“Nevertheless if thou warn the righteous man, that the righteous sin not, and he doth not sin, he shall surely live, because he is warned; also thou hast delivered thy soul.”
— Ezekiel 3:21 (KJV)
Ezekiel 3:21 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 3:21
“Nevertheless, if thou warn the wicked of his way to turn from it; if he do not turn from his way, he shall die in his iniquity; but thou hast delivered thy soul.”
Shares key themes with Ezekiel 3:21: nevertheless, warn, live
“Then Achish called David, and said unto him, Surely, as the LORD liveth, thou hast been upright, and thy going out and thy coming in with me in the host is good in my sight: for I have not found evil in thee since the day of thy coming unto me unto this day: nevertheless the lords favour thee not. the lords...: Heb. thou art not good in the eyes of the lords”
Shares key themes with Ezekiel 3:21: nevertheless, sin, surely
“Behold, for peace I had great bitterness: but thou hast in love to my soul delivered it from the pit of corruption: for thou hast cast all my sins behind thy back. for peace...: or, on my peace came great bitterness thou hast in...: Heb. thou hast loved my soul from the pit”
Shares key themes with Ezekiel 3:21: sin, live, hast
“Yet if thou warn the wicked, and he turn not from his wickedness, nor from his wicked way, he shall die in his iniquity; but thou hast delivered thy soul.”
Shares key themes with Ezekiel 3:21: warn, live, hast
“Wherefore, as I live, saith the Lord GOD; Surely, because thou hast defiled my sanctuary with all thy detestable things, and with all thine abominations, therefore will I also diminish thee; neither shall mine eye spare, neither will I have any pity.”
Shares key themes with Ezekiel 3:21: surely, live, because
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