Ezekiel 6:12
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Ezekiel 6:12 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Ezekiel 6:12 is a verse from the book of Ezekiel in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "He that is far off shall die of the pestilence; and he that is near shall fall by the sword; and he that remaineth and i..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Ezekiel 6:12 — KJV
“He that is far off shall die of the pestilence; and he that is near shall fall by the sword; and he that remaineth and is besieged shall die by the famine: thus will I accomplish my fury upon them.”
— Ezekiel 6:12 (KJV)
Ezekiel 6:12 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 6:12
“Thus saith the LORD, He that remaineth in this city shall die by the sword, by the famine, and by the pestilence: but he that goeth forth to the Chaldeans shall live; for he shall have his life for a prey, and shall live.”
Shares key themes with Ezekiel 6:12: die, pestilence, sword
“He that abideth in this city shall die by the sword, and by the famine, and by the pestilence: but he that goeth out, and falleth to the Chaldeans that besiege you, he shall live, and his life shall be unto him for a prey.”
Shares key themes with Ezekiel 6:12: die, pestilence, fall
“A third part of thee shall die with the pestilence, and with famine shall they be consumed in the midst of thee: and a third part shall fall by the sword round about thee; and I will scatter a third part into all the winds, and I will draw out a sword after them.”
Shares key themes with Ezekiel 6:12: die, pestilence, fall
“For thus saith the Lord GOD; How much more when I send my four sore judgments upon Jerusalem, the sword, and the famine, and the noisome beast, and the pestilence, to cut off from it man and beast? How...: or, Also when”
Shares key themes with Ezekiel 6:12: off, pestilence, sword
“Say thou thus unto them, Thus saith the Lord GOD; As I live, surely they that are in the wastes shall fall by the sword, and him that is in the open field will I give to the beasts to be devoured, and they that be in the forts and in the caves shall die of the pestilence. to be...: Heb. to devour him”
Shares key themes with Ezekiel 6:12: die, pestilence, fall
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