Ezekiel 20:12
What does Ezekiel 20:12 mean?
A plain-English look at Ezekiel 20:12 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000Moreover also I gave them my sabbaths, to be a sign between me and them, that they might know that I am Jehovah that sanctifieth them.
KJV
King James Version · 1611Moreover also I gave them my sabbaths, to be a sign between me and them, that they might know that I am the Lord that sanctify them.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901Moreover also I gave them my sabbaths, to be a sign between me and them, that they might know that I am Jehovah that sanctifieth them.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949And further, I gave them my Sabbaths, to be a sign between me and them, so that it might be clear that I, who make them holy, am the Lord.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862And also My sabbaths I have given to them, To be for a sign between Me and them, To know that I <FI>am<Fi> Jehovah their sanctifier.
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752Moreover I gave them also my sabbaths, to be a sign between me and them: and that they might know that I am the Lord that sanctify them.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890And I also gave them my sabbaths, to be a sign between me and them, that they might know that I [am] Jehovah that hallow them.
Context
v.11And I gave them my statutes, and showed them mine ordinances, which if a man do, he shall live in them.
v.12This passage
v.13But the house of Israel rebelled against me in the wilderness: they walked not in my statutes, and they rejected mine ordinances, which if a man keep, he shall live in them; and my sabbaths they greatly profaned. Then I said I would pour out my wrath upon them in the wilderness, to consume them.
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Ezekiel 37:28
And the nations shall know that I am Jehovah that sanctifieth Israel, when my sanctuary shall be in the midst of them for evermore.
- Leviticus 23:3
Six days shall work be done: but on the seventh day is a sabbath of solemn rest, a holy convocation; ye shall do no manner of work: it is a sabbath unto Jehovah in all your dwellings.
- Deuteronomy 5:12
Observe the sabbath day, to keep it holy, as Jehovah thy God commanded thee.
- Leviticus 21:8
Thou shalt sanctify him therefore; for he offereth the bread of thy God: he shall be holy unto thee; for I Jehovah, who sanctify you, am holy.
- Leviticus 20:8
And ye shall keep my statutes, and do them: I am Jehovah who sanctifieth you.
- Genesis 2:3
And God blessed the seventh day, and hallowed it; because that in it he rested from all his work which God had created and made.
Related questions readers ask
Keep reading
Want to dig deeper? Explore Ezekiel 20
Hand-picked devotionals, topical studies, and pastoral answers that draw on Ezekiel 20.
Topics that quote it
Topic
Bible Verses About Being Born Again
Being born again refers to a spiritual rebirth, a transformative process initiated by God and experienced through faith in Jesus Christ.
Topic
Bible Verses About God as Shepherd
Explore the comforting image of God as a loving shepherd who guides, protects, and cares for His people
Topic
Bible Verses About Pastors
What the Bible says about pastors, their roles, responsibilities, and how they should be honored and supported in their vital work.