Ezekiel 44:2
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Ezekiel 44:2 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Ezekiel 44:2 is a verse from the book of Ezekiel in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "Then said the LORD unto me; This gate shall be shut, it shall not be opened, and no man shall enter in by it; because th..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Ezekiel 44:2 — KJV
“Then said the LORD unto me; This gate shall be shut, it shall not be opened, and no man shall enter in by it; because the LORD, the God of Israel, hath entered in by it, therefore it shall be shut.”
— Ezekiel 44:2 (KJV)
Ezekiel 44:2 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 44:2
“For thou, O LORD of hosts, God of Israel, hast revealed to thy servant, saying, I will build thee an house: therefore hath thy servant found in his heart to pray this prayer unto thee. revealed: Heb. opened the ear”
Shares key themes with Ezekiel 44:2: lord, opened, god
“Therefore he said unto Judah, Let us build these cities, and make about them walls, and towers, gates, and bars, while the land is yet before us; because we have sought the LORD our God, we have sought him, and he hath given us rest on every side. So they built and prospered.”
Shares key themes with Ezekiel 44:2: lord, gate, because
“Prophesy therefore concerning the land of Israel, and say unto the mountains, and to the hills, to the rivers, and to the valleys, Thus saith the Lord GOD; Behold, I have spoken in my jealousy and in my fury, because ye have borne the shame of the heathen:”
Shares key themes with Ezekiel 44:2: then, lord, because
“Hear therefore, O Israel, and observe to do it; that it may be well with thee, and that ye may increase mightily, as the LORD God of thy fathers hath promised thee, in the land that floweth with milk and honey.”
Shares key themes with Ezekiel 44:2: lord, god, israel
“If the place which the LORD thy God hath chosen to put his name there be too far from thee, then thou shalt kill of thy herd and of thy flock, which the LORD hath given thee, as I have commanded thee, and thou shalt eat in thy gates whatsoever thy soul lusteth after.”
Shares key themes with Ezekiel 44:2: then, lord, gate
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