Ezekiel 36:20
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Ezekiel 36:20 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Ezekiel 36:20 is a verse from the book of Ezekiel in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And when they entered unto the heathen, whither they went, they profaned my holy name, when they said to them, These are..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Ezekiel 36:20 — KJV
“And when they entered unto the heathen, whither they went, they profaned my holy name, when they said to them, These are the people of the LORD, and are gone forth out of his land.”
— Ezekiel 36:20 (KJV)
Ezekiel 36:20 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 36:20
“Therefore say unto the house of Israel, Thus saith the Lord GOD; I do not this for your sakes, O house of Israel, but for mine holy name's sake, which ye have profaned among the heathen, whither ye went.”
Shares key themes with Ezekiel 36:20: heathen, whither, went
“Take the sum of the people, from twenty years old and upward; as the LORD commanded Moses and the children of Israel, which went forth out of the land of Egypt.”
Shares key themes with Ezekiel 36:20: went, people, lord
“And he went forth unto the spring of the waters, and cast the salt in there, and said, Thus saith the LORD, I have healed these waters; there shall not be from thence any more death or barren land.”
Shares key themes with Ezekiel 36:20: went, these, lord
“And now, O Lord our God, that hast brought thy people forth out of the land of Egypt with a mighty hand, and hast gotten thee renown, as at this day; we have sinned, we have done wickedly. gotten...: Heb. made thee a name”
Shares key themes with Ezekiel 36:20: name, people, lord
“And say unto them, Thus saith the Lord GOD; Behold, I will take the children of Israel from among the heathen, whither they be gone, and will gather them on every side, and bring them into their own land:”
Shares key themes with Ezekiel 36:20: heathen, whither, lord
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