Ezekiel 9:6
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Ezekiel 9:6 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Ezekiel 9:6 is a verse from the book of Ezekiel in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "Slay utterly old and young, both maids, and little children, and women: but come not near any man upon whom is the mark;..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Ezekiel 9:6 — KJV
“Slay utterly old and young, both maids, and little children, and women: but come not near any man upon whom is the mark; and begin at my sanctuary. Then they began at the ancient men which were before the house. utterly: Heb. to destruction”
— Ezekiel 9:6 (KJV)
Ezekiel 9:6 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 9:6
“And the letters were sent by posts into all the king's provinces, to destroy, to kill, and to cause to perish, all Jews, both young and old, little children and women, in one day, even upon the thirteenth day of the twelfth month, which is the month Adar, and to take the spoil of them for a prey.”
Shares key themes with Ezekiel 9:6: old, young, both
“But before they lay down, the men of the city, even the men of Sodom, compassed the house round, both old and young, all the people from every quarter:”
Shares key themes with Ezekiel 9:6: old, young, both
“For all manner of trespass, whether it be for ox, for ass, for sheep, for raiment, or for any manner of lost thing, which another challengeth to be his, the cause of both parties shall come before the judges; and whom the judges shall condemn, he shall pay double unto his neighbour.”
Shares key themes with Ezekiel 9:6: both, come, any
“And he shall dwell in that city, until he stand before the congregation for judgment, and until the death of the high priest that shall be in those days: then shall the slayer return, and come unto his own city, and unto his own house, unto the city from whence he fled.”
Shares key themes with Ezekiel 9:6: slay, come, then
“Did I then begin to enquire of God for him? be it far from me: let not the king impute any thing unto his servant, nor to all the house of my father: for thy servant knew nothing of all this, less or more. less...: Heb. little or great”
Shares key themes with Ezekiel 9:6: little, any, begin
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