Ezekiel 34:1

And the word of the Lord came to me, saying:

Douay-Rheims 1899

In The King James Version

And the word of the LORD came unto me, saying,

In Context

2Son of man, prophesy concerning the shepherds of Israel: prophesy, and say to the shepherds: Thus saith the Lord God: Woe to the shepherds of Israel, that fed themselves: should not the hocks be fed by the shepherds?

Read all of Ezekiel 34

Cross References

Jeremiah 29:14And I will be found by you, saith the Lord: and I will bring back your captivity, and I will gather you out of all nations, and from all the places to which I have driven you out, saith the Lord: and I will bring you back from the place to which I caused you to be carried away captive.

Ezekiel 35:1And the word of the Lord came to me, saying:

Matthew Henry on Ezekiel 34:1

The iniquities and calamities of God's Israel had been largely and pathetically lamented before, in this book. Now in this chapter the shepherds of Israel, their rulers both in church and state, are called to an account, as having been very much accessory to the sin and ruin of Israel, by their neglecting to do the duty of their place. Here is, I. A high charge exhibited against them for their negligence, their unskillfulness, and unfaithfulness in the management of public affairs, ver. 1-6 and ver. 8 . II. Their… Read the whole commentary →

This Verse In Other Editions

Study Ezekiel 34:1