Ezekiel 12:20

And the cities that are inhabited shall be laid waste, and the land shall be desolate; and ye shall know that I am the LORD.

King James Version

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Other Translations for Ezekiel 12:20

BSB

The inhabited cities will be laid waste, and the land will become desolate. Then you will know that I am the LORD.'"

AKJV

And the cities that are inhabited shall be laid waste, and the land shall be desolate; and you shall know that I am the LORD.

CPDV

And cities that are now inhabited will become desolate, and the land will be forsaken. And you shall know that I am the Lord."

ERV

And the cities that are inhabited shall be laid waste, and the land shall be a desolation; and ye shall know that I am the LORD.

NHEB

The cities that are inhabited shall be laid waste, and the land shall be a desolation; and you shall know that I am the LORD.'"

SMT

And the cities being inhabited shall be laid waste, and the land shall be a desolation; and they knew that I am Jehovah.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Ezekiel 12:20

AndthecitiesH5892Noun MasculinethatareinhabitedH3427VerbshallbelaidwasteH2717VerbandthelandH776Noun FeminineshallbedesolateH8077Noun FeminineandyeshallknowH3045VerbthatIamtheLORDH3068Proper Name

Commentary for Ezekiel 12:20

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Ezekiel 12:20

Summary

Cities become waste, people recognize divine authority

Event

Land becomes desolate

Estimated Time Period

c. 593 BC