Ezekiel 34:2
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Ezekiel 34:2 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Ezekiel 34:2 is a verse from the book of Ezekiel in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "Son of man, prophesy against the shepherds of Israel, prophesy, and say unto them, Thus saith the Lord GOD unto the shep..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Ezekiel 34:2 — KJV
“Son of man, prophesy against the shepherds of Israel, prophesy, and say unto them, Thus saith the Lord GOD unto the shepherds; Woe be to the shepherds of Israel that do feed themselves! should not the shepherds feed the flocks?”
— Ezekiel 34:2 (KJV)
Ezekiel 34:2 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 34:2
“Then Isaiah the son of Amoz sent to Hezekiah, saying, Thus saith the LORD God of Israel, That which thou hast prayed to me against Sennacherib king of Assyria I have heard.”
Shares key themes with Ezekiel 34:2: son, against, israel
“Then Isaiah the son of Amoz sent unto Hezekiah, saying, Thus saith the LORD God of Israel, Whereas thou hast prayed to me against Sennacherib king of Assyria:”
Shares key themes with Ezekiel 34:2: son, against, israel
“Therefore, son of man, speak unto the house of Israel, and say unto them, Thus saith the Lord GOD; Yet in this your fathers have blasphemed me, in that they have committed a trespass against me. committed...: Heb. trespassed a trespass”
Shares key themes with Ezekiel 34:2: son, against, israel
“Son of man, prophesy and say, Thus saith the Lord GOD; Howl ye, Woe worth the day!”
Shares key themes with Ezekiel 34:2: son, prophesy, say
“Thus saith the Lord GOD; Behold, I am against the shepherds; and I will require my flock at their hand, and cause them to cease from feeding the flock; neither shall the shepherds feed themselves any more; for I will deliver my flock from their mouth, that they may not be meat for them.”
Shares key themes with Ezekiel 34:2: against, shepherds, thus
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