CSAR 25:17 Bible Verse Fact Check
“CSAR 25:17”
Summary
CSAR 25:17 is a custom prayer cited by Pete Hegseth that adapts the fictionalized Ezekiel 25:17 line from the film *Pulp Fiction*. It is not an actual biblical citation but a made‑up reference used in a Pentagon prayer service. The designation “CSAR” refers to Combat Search and Rescue, not a scriptural source.
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- Hegseth channels his inner Tarantino with fake Bible verse from Pulp Fiction
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- Did Hegseth quote fake Bible verse from Tarantino movie? Separating fact from 'Pulp Fiction' | Snopes.com
They call it CSAR 25:17, which I think is meant to reflect Ezekiel 25:17. So the prayer is CSAR 25:17 and it reads — and pray with me please. The path of the downed aviator is beset on all sides by the inequities of the selfish and the tyranny ...
- Hegseth Borrows Violent Prayer from ‘Pulp Fiction’ to Bless Iran War at April Pentagon Worship Service
Before repeating that prayer, Hegseth mentioned he was told the prayer is titled “CSAR 2517,” which stands for “Combat Search And Rescue” and alludes to the fact that it borrows some wording from Ezekiel 25:17 (though there are other ...
- Pete Hegseth bible verse: How is Ezekiel 25:17 different from ‘CSAR 25:17’? 'Pulp Fiction' link explained | Hindustan Times
And you will know I am the Lord when I lay my vengeance upon you.” · The CSAR 25:17 reads: “The path of the downed aviator is beset on all sides by the iniquities of the selfish and the tyranny of evil men.
- People Ask if Pete Hegseth Just Quoted Quentin Tarantino’s Version of Bible - Newsweek
"They call it CSAR 25:17, which I think is meant to reflect Ezekiel 25:17," Hegseth added before reading the prayer aloud.
- How Ezekiel 25:17 differs from Pulp Fiction quote used by Pete Hegseth
According to Bibleversesexplained.com, this verse describes God's intention to address the injustices committed against His people.
- Pentagon Pete Hegseth Cites Fake ‘Pulp Fiction’ Bible Verse in Bonkers Prayer Meeting
It is the Pulp Fiction version of Ezekiel 25:17 that Hegseth seemingly cites, while also changing some words to suit its “CSAR 2517” title.
- Hegseth leads Pentagon prayer citing Ezekiel 25:17 — but text ma
Hegseth told those assembled he was sharing a prayer given to him by the lead mission planner of a combat search and rescue operation — known as CSAR — that recovered two downed airmen from Iran earlier this month. He called it “CSAR 25:17,” saying he believed it was “meant to reflect Ezekiel 25:17.”
- Pentagon Defends Pete Hegseth's Use Of 'Pulp Fiction' Prayer
The King James version of Ezekiel 25:17 actually reads, “And I will execute great vengeance upon them with furious rebukes; and they shall know that I am the Lord, when I shall lay my vengeance upon them.” · Sean Parnell, chief Pentagon spokesman, acknowledged the similarities in a post on X on Thursday, while defending Hegseth for using the quote. Parnell wrote, “Secretary Hegseth on Wednesday shared a custom prayer, referenced as the CSAR prayer, used by the brave warfighters of Sandy-1 who led the daylight rescue mission of Dude 44 Alpha out of Iran, which was obviously inspired by dialogue in Pulp Fiction.
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