Ezekiel 46:16
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Ezekiel 46:16 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Ezekiel 46:16 is a verse from the book of Ezekiel in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "Thus saith the Lord GOD; If the prince give a gift unto any of his sons, the inheritance thereof shall be his sons'; it ..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Ezekiel 46:16 — KJV
“Thus saith the Lord GOD; If the prince give a gift unto any of his sons, the inheritance thereof shall be his sons'; it shall be their possession by inheritance.”
— Ezekiel 46:16 (KJV)
Ezekiel 46:16 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 46:16
“Say thou, Thus saith the Lord GOD; Shall it prosper? shall he not pull up the roots thereof, and cut off the fruit thereof, that it wither? it shall wither in all the leaves of her spring, even without great power or many people to pluck it up by the roots thereof.”
Shares key themes with Ezekiel 46:16: thus, saith, lord
“For thus saith the Lord GOD; I will bring up a company upon them, and will give them to be removed and spoiled. to be...: Heb. for a removing and spoil”
Shares key themes with Ezekiel 46:16: thus, saith, lord
“His body shall not remain all night upon the tree, but thou shalt in any wise bury him that day; (for he that is hanged is accursed of God;) that thy land be not defiled, which the LORD thy God giveth thee for an inheritance. accursed...: Heb. the curse of God”
Shares key themes with Ezekiel 46:16: lord, god, give
“I have not eaten thereof in my mourning, neither have I taken away ought thereof for any unclean use, nor given ought thereof for the dead: but I have hearkened to the voice of the LORD my God, and have done according to all that thou hast commanded me.”
Shares key themes with Ezekiel 46:16: lord, god, give
“And he said to Jeroboam, Take thee ten pieces: for thus saith the LORD, the God of Israel, Behold, I will rend the kingdom out of the hand of Solomon, and will give ten tribes to thee:”
Shares key themes with Ezekiel 46:16: thus, saith, lord
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