Ezekiel 9:2
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Ezekiel 9:2 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Ezekiel 9:2 is a verse from the book of Ezekiel in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And, behold, six men came from the way of the higher gate, which lieth toward the north, and every man a slaughter weapo..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Ezekiel 9:2 — KJV
“And, behold, six men came from the way of the higher gate, which lieth toward the north, and every man a slaughter weapon in his hand; and one man among them was clothed with linen, with a writer's inkhorn by his side: and they went in, and stood beside the brasen altar. which lieth: Heb. which is turned a slaughter...: Heb. a weapon of his breaking in pieces by his...: Heb. upon his loins”
— Ezekiel 9:2 (KJV)
Ezekiel 9:2 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 9:2
“And Absalom rose up early, and stood beside the way of the gate: and it was so, that when any man that had a controversy came to the king for judgment, then Absalom called unto him, and said, Of what city art thou? And he said, Thy servant is of one of the tribes of Israel. came: Heb. to come”
Shares key themes with Ezekiel 9:2: men, came, way
“And, behold, the man clothed with linen, which had the inkhorn by his side, reported the matter, saying, I have done as thou hast commanded me. reported...: Heb. returned the word”
Shares key themes with Ezekiel 9:2: behold, one, clothed
“And the five men that went to spy out the land went up, and came in thither, and took the graven image, and the ephod, and the teraphim, and the molten image: and the priest stood in the entering of the gate with the six hundred men that were appointed with weapons of war.”
Shares key themes with Ezekiel 9:2: six, men, came
“Then went Boaz up to the gate, and sat him down there: and, behold, the kinsman of whom Boaz spake came by; unto whom he said, Ho, such a one! turn aside, sit down here. And he turned aside, and sat down.”
Shares key themes with Ezekiel 9:2: behold, came, gate
“The throne had six steps, and the top of the throne was round behind: and there were stays on either side on the place of the seat, and two lions stood beside the stays. behind: Heb. on the hinder part thereof stays: Heb. hands”
Shares key themes with Ezekiel 9:2: six, hand, one
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