A new heart also will I give you, and a new spirit will I put within you: and I will take away the stony heart out of your flesh, and I will give you an heart of flesh.
Ezekiel 36:26 KJV
About the Book of Ezekiel
Ezekiel was a priest exiled to Babylon in 597 BC. His call comes through a vision of a glowing chariot-throne, and he then acts out messages with symbolic actions. Before Jerusalem falls, he proclaims judgment and shows the glory of God leaving the temple. After the city's destruction, he speaks of hope: the valley of dry bones coming to life, a new heart for the people, and a vision of a restored temple from which a river flows. Strange images fill the book, but its message is plain: God is present even in exile.
- Testament: Old Testament
- Genre: Prophecy
- Chapters: 48
- Verses: 1,273
Who Wrote Ezekiel, and When?
Author: Ezekiel, a priest taken to Babylon.
When it was written: Prophesied about 593-571 BC.
Main Themes in Ezekiel
- God's glory and presence
- Responsibility and renewal
- Hope for restoration
A Key Verse: Ezekiel 36:26
A new heart also will I give you, and a new spirit will I put within you: and I will take away the stony heart out of your flesh, and I will give you an heart of flesh.
God promises to replace a heart of stone with a heart of flesh, summarizing the book's hope for inward change.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many chapters and verses are in Ezekiel?
Ezekiel has 48 chapters and 1,273 verses in the King James Version.
Who wrote Ezekiel?
Author: Ezekiel, a priest taken to Babylon. When it was written: Prophesied about 593-571 BC.
What is Ezekiel about?
Ezekiel was a priest exiled to Babylon in 597 BC. His call comes through a vision of a glowing chariot-throne, and he then acts out messages with symbolic actions. Before Jerusalem falls, he proclaims judgment and shows the glory of God leaving the temple. After the city's destruction, he speaks of hope: the valley of dry bones coming to life, a new heart for the people, and a vision of a restored temple from which a river flows. Strange images fill the book, but its message is plain: God is present even in exile.
Can I get a random verse from only Ezekiel?
Yes. This page picks a random verse from Ezekiel only. Every one of its 1,273 verses has an equal chance.