Ezekiel 8:9
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Ezekiel 8:9 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Ezekiel 8:9 is a verse from the book of Ezekiel in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And he said unto me, Go in, and behold the wicked abominations that they do here." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Ezekiel 8:9 — KJV
“And he said unto me, Go in, and behold the wicked abominations that they do here.”
— Ezekiel 8:9 (KJV)
Ezekiel 8:9 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 8:9
“Thou art of purer eyes than to behold evil, and canst not look on iniquity: wherefore lookest thou upon them that deal treacherously, and holdest thy tongue when the wicked devoureth the man that is more righteous than he? iniquity: or, grievance”
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“Because thou hast not remembered the days of thy youth, but hast fretted me in all these things; behold, therefore I also will recompense thy way upon thine head, saith the Lord GOD: and thou shalt not commit this lewdness above all thine abominations.”
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“And, behold, I, even I, do bring a flood of waters upon the earth, to destroy all flesh, wherein is the breath of life, from under heaven; and every thing that is in the earth shall die.”
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“Why saidst thou, She is my sister? so I might have taken her to me to wife: now therefore behold thy wife, take her, and go thy way.”
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“Wherefore the well was called Beerlahairoi; behold, it is between Kadesh and Bered. Beerlahairoi: that is, The well of him that liveth and seeth me”
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