Ezekiel 5:8
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Ezekiel 5:8 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Ezekiel 5:8 is a verse from the book of Ezekiel in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "Therefore thus saith the Lord GOD; Behold, I, even I, am against thee, and will execute judgments in the midst of thee i..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Ezekiel 5:8 — KJV
“Therefore thus saith the Lord GOD; Behold, I, even I, am against thee, and will execute judgments in the midst of thee in the sight of the nations.”
— Ezekiel 5:8 (KJV)
Ezekiel 5:8 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 5:8
“And say, Thus saith the Lord GOD; Behold, I am against thee, O Zidon; and I will be glorified in the midst of thee: and they shall know that I am the LORD, when I shall have executed judgments in her, and shall be sanctified in her.”
Shares key themes with Ezekiel 5:8: thus, saith, lord
“Therefore thus saith the Lord GOD; Behold, I am against thee, O Tyrus, and will cause many nations to come up against thee, as the sea causeth his waves to come up.”
Shares key themes with Ezekiel 5:8: therefore, thus, saith
“Therefore thus saith the LORD of hosts, the God of Israel; Behold, I will feed them, even this people, with wormwood, and give them water of gall to drink.”
Shares key themes with Ezekiel 5:8: therefore, thus, saith
“Thus saith the LORD God of Israel; Behold, I will turn back the weapons of war that are in your hands, wherewith ye fight against the king of Babylon, and against the Chaldeans, which besiege you without the walls, and I will assemble them into the midst of this city.”
Shares key themes with Ezekiel 5:8: thus, saith, lord
“Therefore thus saith the LORD God of Israel against the pastors that feed my people; Ye have scattered my flock, and driven them away, and have not visited them: behold, I will visit upon you the evil of your doings, saith the LORD.”
Shares key themes with Ezekiel 5:8: therefore, thus, saith
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