Ezekiel 8:12
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Ezekiel 8:12 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Ezekiel 8:12 is a verse from the book of Ezekiel in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "Then said he unto me, Son of man, hast thou seen what the ancients of the house of Israel do in the dark, every man in t..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Ezekiel 8:12 — KJV
“Then said he unto me, Son of man, hast thou seen what the ancients of the house of Israel do in the dark, every man in the chambers of his imagery? for they say, The LORD seeth us not; the LORD hath forsaken the earth.”
— Ezekiel 8:12 (KJV)
Ezekiel 8:12 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 8:12
“Then said he unto me, The iniquity of the house of Israel and Judah is exceeding great, and the land is full of blood, and the city full of perverseness: for they say, The LORD hath forsaken the earth, and the LORD seeth not. full of blood: Heb. filled with, etc perverseness: or, wresting of judgment”
Shares key themes with Ezekiel 8:12: then, house, israel
“Then sang Moses and the children of Israel this song unto the LORD, and spake, saying, I will sing unto the LORD, for he hath triumphed gloriously: the horse and his rider hath he thrown into the sea.”
Shares key themes with Ezekiel 8:12: then, son, israel
“For thou, O LORD of hosts, God of Israel, hast revealed to thy servant, saying, I will build thee an house: therefore hath thy servant found in his heart to pray this prayer unto thee. revealed: Heb. opened the ear”
Shares key themes with Ezekiel 8:12: hast, house, israel
“And the king said, What have I to do with you, ye sons of Zeruiah? so let him curse, because the LORD hath said unto him, Curse David. Who shall then say, Wherefore hast thou done so?”
Shares key themes with Ezekiel 8:12: then, son, hast
“Then spake Elisha unto the woman, whose son he had restored to life, saying, Arise, and go thou and thine household, and sojourn wheresoever thou canst sojourn: for the LORD hath called for a famine; and it shall also come upon the land seven years.”
Shares key themes with Ezekiel 8:12: then, son, house
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