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Ezekiel 36:4 · KJV

"Therefore, ye mountains of Israel, hear the word of the Lord GOD; Thus saith the Lord GOD to the mountains, and to the hills, to the rivers, and to the valleys, to the desolate wastes, and to the cities that are forsaken, which became a prey and derision to the residue of the heathen that are round about;"

King James Version

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Passage Context

2Thus saith the Lord GOD; Because the enemy hath said against you, Aha, even the ancient high places are our's in possession:
3Therefore prophesy and say, Thus saith the Lord GOD; Because they have made you desolate, and swallowed you up on every side, that ye might be a possession unto the residue of the heathen, and ye are taken up in the lips of talkers, and are an infamy of the people:
4Therefore, ye mountains of Israel, hear the word of the Lord GOD; Thus saith the Lord GOD to the mountains, and to the hills, to the rivers, and to the valleys, to the desolate wastes, and to the cities that are forsaken, which became a prey and derision to the residue of the heathen that are round about;
5Therefore thus saith the Lord GOD; Surely in the fire of my jealousy have I spoken against the residue of the heathen, and against all Idumea, which have appointed my land into their possession with the joy of all their heart, with despiteful minds, to cast it out for a prey.
6Prophesy therefore concerning the land of Israel, and say unto the mountains, and to the hills, to the rivers, and to the valleys, Thus saith the Lord GOD; Behold, I have spoken in my jealousy and in my fury, because ye have borne the shame of the heathen:

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Reflection Questions

1

How do you perceive God's voice in your life?

2

What does it mean for you to hear God's word today?

3

When have you felt desolate and needed God's reassurance?

Life Application

faith

Trust that God speaks to you in your struggles. Reflect on how His promises can bring hope to your circumstances.

community

Consider how you can share God's message of hope with those around you who feel forsaken.

Places in This Verse

mountains of Israel

Symbolic representation of the land of Israel, significant in the history of the Israelites.

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