Ezekiel 34:16
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Ezekiel 34:16 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Ezekiel 34:16 is a verse from the book of Ezekiel in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "I will seek that which was lost, and bring again that which was driven away, and will bind up that which was broken, and..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Ezekiel 34:16 — KJV
“I will seek that which was lost, and bring again that which was driven away, and will bind up that which was broken, and will strengthen that which was sick: but I will destroy the fat and the strong; I will feed them with judgment.”
— Ezekiel 34:16 (KJV)
Ezekiel 34:16 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 34:16
“The diseased have ye not strengthened, neither have ye healed that which was sick, neither have ye bound up that which was broken, neither have ye brought again that which was driven away, neither have ye sought that which was lost; but with force and with cruelty have ye ruled them.”
Shares key themes with Ezekiel 34:16: lost, again, driven
“But, The LORD liveth, that brought up the children of Israel from the land of the north, and from all the lands whither he had driven them: and I will bring them again into their land that I gave unto their fathers.”
Shares key themes with Ezekiel 34:16: bring, again, driven
“Therefore thus saith the LORD God of Israel against the pastors that feed my people; Ye have scattered my flock, and driven them away, and have not visited them: behold, I will visit upon you the evil of your doings, saith the LORD.”
Shares key themes with Ezekiel 34:16: again, driven, away
“And I will be found of you, saith the LORD: and I will turn away your captivity, and I will gather you from all the nations, and from all the places whither I have driven you, saith the LORD; and I will bring you again into the place whence I caused you to be carried away captive.”
Shares key themes with Ezekiel 34:16: bring, again, driven
“Behold, he shall come up like a lion from the swelling of Jordan against the habitation of the strong: but I will suddenly make him run away from her: and who is a chosen man, that I may appoint over her? for who is like me? and who will appoint me the time? and who is that shepherd that will stand before me? appoint me...: or, convent me in judgment?”
Shares key themes with Ezekiel 34:16: again, away, strong
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