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Ezekiel 34:5

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And they were scattered, because [there is] no shepherd: and they became meat to all the beasts of the field, when they were scattered.

And they were scattered {H6327}, because there is no shepherd {H7462}: and they became meat {H402} to all the beasts {H2416} of the field {H7704}, when they were scattered {H6327}.

So they were scattered, without a shepherd, and became food for every wild animal - they were scattered.

They were scattered for lack of a shepherd, and when they were scattered they became food for all the wild beasts.

And they were scattered, because there was no shepherd; and they became food to all the beasts of the field, and were scattered.

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Cross-References

  • Matthew 9:36 (5 votes)

    But when he saw the multitudes, he was moved with compassion on them, because they fainted, and were scattered abroad, as sheep having no shepherd.

  • 2 Chronicles 18:16 (5 votes)

    Then he said, I did see all Israel scattered upon the mountains, as sheep that have no shepherd: and the LORD said, These have no master; let them return [therefore] every man to his house in peace.

  • Jeremiah 23:2 (4 votes)

    Therefore thus saith the LORD God of Israel against the pastors that feed my people; Ye have scattered my flock, and driven them away, and have not visited them: behold, I will visit upon you the evil of your doings, saith the LORD.

  • Ezekiel 34:8 (4 votes)

    [As] I live, saith the Lord GOD, surely because my flock became a prey, and my flock became meat to every beast of the field, because [there was] no shepherd, neither did my shepherds search for my flock, but the shepherds fed themselves, and fed not my flock;

  • Jeremiah 50:17 (3 votes)

    Israel [is] a scattered sheep; the lions have driven [him] away: first the king of Assyria hath devoured him; and last this Nebuchadrezzar king of Babylon hath broken his bones.

  • 1 Kings 22:17 (3 votes)

    And he said, I saw all Israel scattered upon the hills, as sheep that have not a shepherd: and the LORD said, These have no master: let them return every man to his house in peace.

  • Acts 20:29 (3 votes)

    For I know this, that after my departing shall grievous wolves enter in among you, not sparing the flock.