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    Ezekiel 36 (KJV)

    Read Ezekiel chapter 36 in the King James Version of the Holy Bible.

    Ezekiel 36

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    Ezekiel 36:26

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    Ezekiel 36:26-27

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    Ezekiel 36:25

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    Ezekiel 36:27

    "And I will put my spirit within you, and cause you to walk i…"

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    Ezekiel 36 Summary

    Ezekiel 36 contains one of the Old Testament's clearest promises of spiritual transformation. God declares that He will gather Israel from exile not because they deserve it but 'for mine holy name's sake.' He then promises an internal transformation: 'A new heart also will I give you, and a new spirit will I put within you: and I will take away the stony heart out of your flesh, and I will give you an heart of flesh.'

    This chapter bridges the Old and New Testaments by promising exactly what the New Covenant delivers: internal transformation rather than external compliance. The problem was never the Law — it was the heart that couldn't obey it. God promises to solve this at the root.

    Key Themes

    New heart and new spiritInternal transformationGod's name vindicatedNew Covenant promisedGrace not merit

    Key Verses in Ezekiel 36

    "A new heart also will I give you, and a new spirit will I put within you: and I will take away the stony heart out of your flesh, and I will give you an heart of flesh."

    — Ezekiel 36:26

    The Old Testament's clearest promise of the regeneration that the New Covenant brings.

    "And I will put my spirit within you, and cause you to walk in my statutes."

    — Ezekiel 36:27

    God promises not just a new desire but the empowerment to obey — fulfilled at Pentecost.

    "I do not this for your sakes, O house of Israel, but for mine holy name's sake."

    — Ezekiel 36:22

    Grace is motivated by God's character, not human merit — the most secure foundation possible.

    Life Application

    The promise of a 'new heart' means that spiritual transformation is God's work, not yours. You don't need to make yourself better before coming to God — He promises to give you the heart that wants to obey. Ezekiel 36 is the antidote to both self-righteousness ('I can fix myself') and despair ('I can never change').

    Frequently Asked Questions

    What does 'new heart' mean in Ezekiel 36?

    The 'new heart' represents a fundamental inner transformation — replacing a heart that is hardened toward God (stony) with one that is responsive (fleshy/soft). This promise is fulfilled through the New Covenant and the indwelling of the Holy Spirit in every believer.

    How does Ezekiel 36 relate to being born again?

    When Jesus told Nicodemus about being 'born of the Spirit' (John 3), He was referencing promises like Ezekiel 36:25-27. The new heart, new spirit, and cleansing with water that Ezekiel describes is the Old Testament blueprint for the regeneration Jesus proclaimed.

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