Ezekiel 6:5
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Ezekiel 6:5 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Ezekiel 6:5 is a verse from the book of Ezekiel in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And I will lay the dead carcases of the children of Israel before their idols; and I will scatter your bones round about..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Ezekiel 6:5 — KJV
“And I will lay the dead carcases of the children of Israel before their idols; and I will scatter your bones round about your altars. lay: Heb. give”
— Ezekiel 6:5 (KJV)
Ezekiel 6:5 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 6:5
“Command the children of Israel, that they give unto the Levites of the inheritance of their possession cities to dwell in; and ye shall give also unto the Levites suburbs for the cities round about them.”
Shares key themes with Ezekiel 6:5: children, israel, round
“And I commanded you at that time, saying, The LORD your God hath given you this land to possess it: ye shall pass over armed before your brethren the children of Israel, all that are meet for the war. meet...: Heb. sons of power”
Shares key themes with Ezekiel 6:5: children, israel, before
“And it came to pass a long time after that the LORD had given rest unto Israel from all their enemies round about, that Joshua waxed old and stricken in age. stricken...: Heb. come into days”
Shares key themes with Ezekiel 6:5: israel, round, about
“Moreover the Hebrews that were with the Philistines before that time, which went up with them into the camp from the country round about, even they also turned to be with the Israelites that were with Saul and Jonathan.”
Shares key themes with Ezekiel 6:5: israel, before, round
“Speak unto the children of Israel, that they bring me an offering: of every man that giveth it willingly with his heart ye shall take my offering. bring me: Heb. take for me offering: or, heave offering”
Shares key themes with Ezekiel 6:5: children, israel, heb
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