Old Testament · Prophecy
Ezekiel 34:2
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Son of man, prophesy against the shepherds of Israel, prophesy, and say unto them, Thus saith the Lord God unto the shepherds; Woe be to the shepherds of Israel that do feed themselves! should not the shepherds feed the flocks?
About Ezekiel 34:2
Ezekiel 34:2 is one of the Bible's foundational texts on Pastoring in the Bible and Shepherding in the Bible. Found in the prophecy of Ezekiel, this Old Testament passage has guided believers through every season of life.
Related Verses
- John 21:16
“He saith to him again the second time, Simon, son of Jonas, lovest thou me? He saith unto him, Yea, Lord; thou knowest that I love thee. He saith unto him, Feed my sheep.”
- Acts 20:28
“Take heed therefore unto yourselves, and to all the flock, over the which the Holy Ghost hath made you overseers, to feed the church of God, which he hath purchased with his own blood.”
- 1 Timothy 3:1
“This is a true saying, If a man desire the office of a bishop, he desireth a good work.”
- 1 Peter 5:2
“Feed the flock of God which is among you, taking the oversight thereof, not by constraint, but willingly; not for filthy lucre, but of a ready mind;”
- 1 Peter 5:3
“Neither as being lords over God’s heritage, but being ensamples to the flock.”
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How to Apply Ezekiel 34:2
Meditate on Ezekiel 34:2 by reading it aloud each morning this week. Ask yourself how its message on the theme of Pastoring in the Bible applies to a current challenge you are facing. Write one specific step you will take today in response to its truth — and revisit that commitment at the end of the week.