Ezekiel 40:1
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Ezekiel 40:1 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Ezekiel 40:1 is a verse from the book of Ezekiel in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "In the five and twentieth year of our captivity, in the beginning of the year, in the tenth day of the month, in the fou..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Ezekiel 40:1 — KJV
“In the five and twentieth year of our captivity, in the beginning of the year, in the tenth day of the month, in the fourteenth year after that the city was smitten, in the selfsame day the hand of the LORD was upon me, and brought me thither.”
— Ezekiel 40:1 (KJV)
Ezekiel 40:1 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 40:1
“And it came to pass in the seven and thirtieth year of the captivity of Jehoiachin king of Judah, in the twelfth month, in the five and twentieth day of the month, that Evilmerodach king of Babylon in the first year of his reign lifted up the head of Jehoiachin king of Judah, and brought him forth out of prison,”
Shares key themes with Ezekiel 40:1: five, twentieth, year
“And it came to pass in the twelfth year of our captivity, in the tenth month, in the fifth day of the month, that one that had escaped out of Jerusalem came unto me, saying, The city is smitten.”
Shares key themes with Ezekiel 40:1: year, captivity, tenth
“And the LORD spake unto Moses in the wilderness of Sinai, in the tabernacle of the congregation, on the first day of the second month, in the second year after they were come out of the land of Egypt, saying,”
Shares key themes with Ezekiel 40:1: year, day, month
“And Aaron the priest went up into mount Hor at the commandment of the LORD, and died there, in the fortieth year after the children of Israel were come out of the land of Egypt, in the first day of the fifth month.”
Shares key themes with Ezekiel 40:1: year, day, month
“And it came to pass in the seven and thirtieth year of the captivity of Jehoiachin king of Judah, in the twelfth month, on the seven and twentieth day of the month, that Evilmerodach king of Babylon in the year that he began to reign did lift up the head of Jehoiachin king of Judah out of prison;”
Shares key themes with Ezekiel 40:1: twentieth, year, captivity
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