Ezekiel 34:8
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Ezekiel 34:8 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Ezekiel 34:8 is a verse from the book of Ezekiel in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "As I live, saith the Lord GOD, surely because my flock became a prey, and my flock became meat to every beast of the fie..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Ezekiel 34:8 — KJV
“As I live, saith the Lord GOD, surely because my flock became a prey, and my flock became meat to every beast of the field, because there was no shepherd, neither did my shepherds search for my flock, but the shepherds fed themselves, and fed not my flock; because...: or, without a shepherd”
— Ezekiel 34:8 (KJV)
Ezekiel 34:8 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 34:8
“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 34:8: live, saith, lord
“Thus saith the LORD of hosts; Again in this place, which is desolate without man and without beast, and in all the cities thereof, shall be an habitation of shepherds causing their flocks to lie down.”
Shares key themes with Ezekiel 34:8: saith, lord, flock
“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 34:8: live, saith, lord
“Say thou thus unto them, Thus saith the Lord GOD; As I live, surely they that are in the wastes shall fall by the sword, and him that is in the open field will I give to the beasts to be devoured, and they that be in the forts and in the caves shall die of the pestilence. to be...: Heb. to devour him”
Shares key themes with Ezekiel 34:8: live, saith, lord
“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?”
Shares key themes with Ezekiel 34:8: saith, lord, god
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