Ezekiel 36:17
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Ezekiel 36:17 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Ezekiel 36:17 is a verse from the book of Ezekiel in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "Son of man, when the house of Israel dwelt in their own land, they defiled it by their own way and by their doings: thei..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Ezekiel 36:17 — KJV
“Son of man, when the house of Israel dwelt in their own land, they defiled it by their own way and by their doings: their way was before me as the uncleanness of a removed woman.”
— Ezekiel 36:17 (KJV)
Ezekiel 36:17 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 36:17
“Until the LORD removed Israel out of his sight, as he had said by all his servants the prophets. So was Israel carried away out of their own land to Assyria unto this day.”
Shares key themes with Ezekiel 36:17: israel, own, land
“The LORD God of heaven, which took me from my father's house, and from the land of my kindred, and which spake unto me, and that sware unto me, saying, Unto thy seed will I give this land; he shall send his angel before thee, and thou shalt take a wife unto my son from thence.”
Shares key themes with Ezekiel 36:17: son, house, land
“And he said unto me, The LORD, before whom I walk, will send his angel with thee, and prosper thy way; and thou shalt take a wife for my son of my kindred, and of my father's house:”
Shares key themes with Ezekiel 36:17: son, house, way
“And it came to pass, when Israel dwelt in that land, that Reuben went and lay with Bilhah his father's concubine: and Israel heard it. Now the sons of Jacob were twelve:”
Shares key themes with Ezekiel 36:17: son, israel, dwelt
“Then said Judah to Tamar his daughter in law, Remain a widow at thy father's house, till Shelah my son be grown: for he said, Lest peradventure he die also, as his brethren did. And Tamar went and dwelt in her father's house.”
Shares key themes with Ezekiel 36:17: son, house, dwelt
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