Ezekiel 46:9
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Ezekiel 46:9 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Ezekiel 46:9 is a verse from the book of Ezekiel in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "But when the people of the land shall come before the LORD in the solemn feasts, he that entereth in by the way of the n..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Ezekiel 46:9 — KJV
“But when the people of the land shall come before the LORD in the solemn feasts, he that entereth in by the way of the north gate to worship shall go out by the way of the south gate; and he that entereth by the way of the south gate shall go forth by the way of the north gate: he shall not return by the way of the gate whereby he came in, but shall go forth over against it.”
— Ezekiel 46:9 (KJV)
Ezekiel 46:9 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 46:9
“And it came to pass, when the priests that bare the ark of the covenant of the LORD were come up out of the midst of Jordan, and the soles of the priests' feet were lifted up unto the dry land, that the waters of Jordan returned unto their place, and flowed over all his banks, as they did before. lifted...: Heb. plucked up flowed: Heb. went”
Shares key themes with Ezekiel 46:9: land, come, before
“And he took the rulers over hundreds, and the captains, and the guard, and all the people of the land; and they brought down the king from the house of the LORD, and came by the way of the gate of the guard to the king's house. And he sat on the throne of the kings.”
Shares key themes with Ezekiel 46:9: people, land, lord
“And he took the captains of hundreds, and the nobles, and the governors of the people, and all the people of the land, and brought down the king from the house of the LORD: and they came through the high gate into the king's house, and set the king upon the throne of the kingdom.”
Shares key themes with Ezekiel 46:9: people, land, lord
“For if ye turn again unto the LORD, your brethren and your children shall find compassion before them that lead them captive, so that they shall come again into this land: for the LORD your God is gracious and merciful, and will not turn away his face from you, if ye return unto him.”
Shares key themes with Ezekiel 46:9: land, come, before
“And the LORD sent an angel, which cut off all the mighty men of valour, and the leaders and captains in the camp of the king of Assyria. So he returned with shame of face to his own land. And when he was come into the house of his god, they that came forth of his own bowels slew him there with the sword. slew...: Heb. made him fall”
Shares key themes with Ezekiel 46:9: land, come, lord
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