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the Week of Proper 10 / Ordinary 15
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Ezekiel 14:18
even though these three men were in the land, as I live," says the Lord GOD, "they could not save either their sons or their daughters, but they alone would be saved.
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Christian Standard Bible®
Even if these three men were in it, as I live”—the declaration of the Lord God—“they could not rescue their sons or daughters, but they alone would be rescued.
Even if these three men were in it, as I live”—the declaration of the Lord God—“they could not rescue their sons or daughters, but they alone would be rescued.
Hebrew Names Version
though these three men were in it, as I live, says the Lord GOD, they should deliver neither sons nor daughters, but they only should be delivered themselves.
though these three men were in it, as I live, says the Lord GOD, they should deliver neither sons nor daughters, but they only should be delivered themselves.
King James Version
Though these three men were in it, as I live, saith the Lord God , they shall deliver neither sons nor daughters, but they only shall be delivered themselves.
Though these three men were in it, as I live, saith the Lord God , they shall deliver neither sons nor daughters, but they only shall be delivered themselves.
English Standard Version
though these three men were in it, as I live, declares the Lord God , they would deliver neither sons nor daughters, but they alone would be delivered.
though these three men were in it, as I live, declares the Lord God , they would deliver neither sons nor daughters, but they alone would be delivered.
New American Standard Bible
even though these three men were in its midst, as I live," declares the Lord GOD, "they could not save either their sons or their daughters, but they alone would be saved.
even though these three men were in its midst, as I live," declares the Lord GOD, "they could not save either their sons or their daughters, but they alone would be saved.
New Century Version
As surely as I live, says the Lord God , even if those three men were in the land, they could not save their sons or daughters. They could save only themselves.
As surely as I live, says the Lord God , even if those three men were in the land, they could not save their sons or daughters. They could save only themselves.
World English Bible
though these three men were in it, as I live, says the Lord Yahweh, they should deliver neither sons nor daughters, but they only should be delivered themselves.
though these three men were in it, as I live, says the Lord Yahweh, they should deliver neither sons nor daughters, but they only should be delivered themselves.
Geneva Bible (1587)
Though these three men were in the mids thereof, As I liue, sayth the Lorde God, they shal deliuer neither sonnes nor daughters, but they onely shall be deliuered themselues.
Though these three men were in the mids thereof, As I liue, sayth the Lorde God, they shal deliuer neither sonnes nor daughters, but they onely shall be deliuered themselues.
New American Standard Bible (1995)
even though these three men were in its midst, as I live," declares the Lord GOD, "they could not deliver either their sons or their daughters, but they alone would be delivered.
even though these three men were in its midst, as I live," declares the Lord GOD, "they could not deliver either their sons or their daughters, but they alone would be delivered.
Legacy Standard Bible
even though these three men were in its midst, as I live," declares Lord Yahweh, "they could not deliver either their sons or their daughters, but they alone would be delivered.
even though these three men were in its midst, as I live," declares Lord Yahweh, "they could not deliver either their sons or their daughters, but they alone would be delivered.
Berean Standard Bible
then as surely as I live, declares the Lord GOD, even if these three men were in it, they could not deliver their sons or daughters; they alone would be saved.
then as surely as I live, declares the Lord GOD, even if these three men were in it, they could not deliver their sons or daughters; they alone would be saved.
Contemporary English Version
If these three men were in that nation when I punished it, not even their children would be spared. Only the three men would live.
If these three men were in that nation when I punished it, not even their children would be spared. Only the three men would live.
Complete Jewish Bible
even if these three men were in it, as I live," says Adonai Elohim , "they would save neither sons nor daughters; only they themselves would be saved.
even if these three men were in it, as I live," says Adonai Elohim , "they would save neither sons nor daughters; only they themselves would be saved.
Darby Translation
and these three men should be in it, [as] I live, saith the Lord Jehovah, they should deliver neither sons nor daughters, but they only themselves should be delivered.
and these three men should be in it, [as] I live, saith the Lord Jehovah, they should deliver neither sons nor daughters, but they only themselves should be delivered.
Easy-to-Read Version
If Noah, Daniel, and Job lived there, those three men could save their own lives. But I promise by my own life that they could not save the lives of other people—not even their own sons and daughters! That evil country would be destroyed." This is what the Lord God said.
If Noah, Daniel, and Job lived there, those three men could save their own lives. But I promise by my own life that they could not save the lives of other people—not even their own sons and daughters! That evil country would be destroyed." This is what the Lord God said.
George Lamsa Translation
Though these three men were in it, as I live, says the LORD God, they would deliver neither sons nor daughters, but they alone would be delivered.
Though these three men were in it, as I live, says the LORD God, they would deliver neither sons nor daughters, but they alone would be delivered.
Good News Translation
and even if those three men lived there—as surely as I, the Sovereign Lord , am the living God—they would not be able to save even their children, but only their own lives.
and even if those three men lived there—as surely as I, the Sovereign Lord , am the living God—they would not be able to save even their children, but only their own lives.
Lexham English Bible
And if these three men were in the midst of it, as surely as I live," declares the Lord Yahweh, "they will not save sons and daughters, but they alone will be saved.
And if these three men were in the midst of it, as surely as I live," declares the Lord Yahweh, "they will not save sons and daughters, but they alone will be saved.
Literal Translation
even though these three men were in its midst, as I live, declares the Lord Jehovah, they should not deliver sons or daughters, but they only would deliver themselves.
even though these three men were in its midst, as I live, declares the Lord Jehovah, they should not deliver sons or daughters, but they only would deliver themselves.
Miles Coverdale Bible (1535)
and yf these thre men were therin: As truly as I lyue (saieth the LORDE God) they shal delyuer nether sonnes ner doughters, but only be saued them selues.
and yf these thre men were therin: As truly as I lyue (saieth the LORDE God) they shal delyuer nether sonnes ner doughters, but only be saued them selues.
American Standard Version
though these three men were in it, as I live, saith the Lord Jehovah, they should deliver neither sons nor daughters, but they only should be delivered themselves.
though these three men were in it, as I live, saith the Lord Jehovah, they should deliver neither sons nor daughters, but they only should be delivered themselves.
Bible in Basic English
Even if these three men were in it, by my life, says the Lord, they would not keep safe their sons or daughters, but only themselves.
Even if these three men were in it, by my life, says the Lord, they would not keep safe their sons or daughters, but only themselves.
JPS Old Testament (1917)
though these three men were in it, as I live, saith the Lord GOD, they shall deliver neither sons nor daughters, but they only shall be delivered themselves.
though these three men were in it, as I live, saith the Lord GOD, they shall deliver neither sons nor daughters, but they only shall be delivered themselves.
King James Version (1611)
Though these three men were in it, as I liue, saith the Lord God, they shall deliuer neither sonnes nor daughter, but they onely shall bee deliuered themselues.
Though these three men were in it, as I liue, saith the Lord God, they shall deliuer neither sonnes nor daughter, but they onely shall bee deliuered themselues.
Bishop's Bible (1568)
And if these three men were therein: as truely as I liue saith the Lord God, they shall deliuer neither sonnes nor daughters, but only be saued theselues.
And if these three men were therein: as truely as I liue saith the Lord God, they shall deliuer neither sonnes nor daughters, but only be saued theselues.
Brenton's Septuagint (LXX)
though these three men were in the midst of it, as I live, saith the Lord, they shall not deliver sons or daughters, but they only shall be saved themselves.
though these three men were in the midst of it, as I live, saith the Lord, they shall not deliver sons or daughters, but they only shall be saved themselves.
English Revised Version
though these three men were in it, as I live, saith the Lord GOD; they shall deliver neither sons nor daughters, but they only shall be delivered themselves.
though these three men were in it, as I live, saith the Lord GOD; they shall deliver neither sons nor daughters, but they only shall be delivered themselves.
Wycliffe Bible (1395)
and these thre men ben in the myddis therof, Y lyue, seith the Lord God, that thei schulen not delyuere sones nether douytris, but thei aloone schulen be delyuered.
and these thre men ben in the myddis therof, Y lyue, seith the Lord God, that thei schulen not delyuere sones nether douytris, but thei aloone schulen be delyuered.
Update Bible Version
though these three men were in it, as I live, says the Lord Yahweh, they should deliver neither sons nor daughters, but they only should be delivered themselves.
though these three men were in it, as I live, says the Lord Yahweh, they should deliver neither sons nor daughters, but they only should be delivered themselves.
Webster's Bible Translation
Though these three men [were] in it, [as] I live, saith the Lord GOD, they shall deliver neither sons nor daughters, but they only shall be delivered themselves.
Though these three men [were] in it, [as] I live, saith the Lord GOD, they shall deliver neither sons nor daughters, but they only shall be delivered themselves.
New English Translation
Even if these three men were in it, as surely as I live, declares the sovereign Lord , they could not save their own sons or daughters—they would save only their own lives.
Even if these three men were in it, as surely as I live, declares the sovereign Lord , they could not save their own sons or daughters—they would save only their own lives.
New King James Version
even though these three men were in it, as I live," says the Lord GOD, "they would deliver neither sons nor daughters, but only they themselves would be delivered.
even though these three men were in it, as I live," says the Lord GOD, "they would deliver neither sons nor daughters, but only they themselves would be delivered.
New Living Translation
As surely as I live, says the Sovereign Lord , even if those three men were there, they wouldn't be able to save their own sons or daughters. They alone would be saved.
As surely as I live, says the Sovereign Lord , even if those three men were there, they wouldn't be able to save their own sons or daughters. They alone would be saved.
New Life Bible
even if these three men were in the land, as I live," says the Lord God, "they could not save their sons or their daughters. They alone would be saved.
even if these three men were in the land, as I live," says the Lord God, "they could not save their sons or their daughters. They alone would be saved.
New Revised Standard
though these three men were in it, as I live, says the Lord God , they would save neither sons nor daughters, but they alone would be saved.
though these three men were in it, as I live, says the Lord God , they would save neither sons nor daughters, but they alone would be saved.
J.B. Rotherham Emphasized Bible
Were these three men in the midst thereof, As I live! Saith My Lord Yahweh, They should deliver neither sons nor daughters, - For they alone, should be delivered.
Were these three men in the midst thereof, As I live! Saith My Lord Yahweh, They should deliver neither sons nor daughters, - For they alone, should be delivered.
Douay-Rheims Bible
And these three men be in the midst thereof: as I live, saith the Lord God, they shall deliver neither sons nor daughters, but they themselves alone shall be delivered.
And these three men be in the midst thereof: as I live, saith the Lord God, they shall deliver neither sons nor daughters, but they themselves alone shall be delivered.
Revised Standard Version
though these three men were in it, as I live, says the Lord GOD, they would deliver neither sons nor daughters, but they alone would be delivered.
though these three men were in it, as I live, says the Lord GOD, they would deliver neither sons nor daughters, but they alone would be delivered.
Young's Literal Translation
and these three men in its midst: I live -- an affirmation of the Lord Jehovah -- they deliver not sons and daughters, for they alone are delivered.
and these three men in its midst: I live -- an affirmation of the Lord Jehovah -- they deliver not sons and daughters, for they alone are delivered.
Contextual Overview
12The word of the LORD came [again] to me, saying, 13"Son of man, if a land sins against Me by committing unfaithfulness, and I stretch out My hand against it and destroy its source of bread and send famine on it and cut off from it both man and animal, 14even if these three men, Noah, Daniel, and Job were in that land, by their own righteousness (right standing with God) they could only save (deliver) themselves," says the Lord GOD. 15"If I were to cause predatory beasts to pass through the land and they ravaged it and depopulated it of children, and it became desolate so that no one would pass through because of the predators, 16though these three men were in the land, as I live," says the Lord GOD, "they could not save either their sons or their daughters. They alone would be saved, but the land would be desolate (ruined, deserted). 17"Or if I were to bring a sword on that land and say, 'Let a sword go through the land and cut off man and animal from it,' 18even though these three men were in the land, as I live," says the Lord GOD, "they could not save either their sons or their daughters, but they alone would be saved.19"Or if I should send a virulent disease into that land and pour out My wrath in blood on it to cut off man and animal from it, 20even though Noah, Daniel, and Job were in the land, as I live," says the Lord GOD, "they could not save either their son or their daughter; they would save only themselves by their righteousness [that is, their right-standing with God—their moral and spiritual integrity]." 21For thus says the Lord GOD, "How much more when I send My four severe judgments against Jerusalem—sword, famine, predatory beasts, and virulent disease—to cut off man and animal from it!
Bible Verse Review
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Ezekiel 14:14
Reciprocal: Jeremiah 27:18 - let them Ezekiel 12:15 - General Ezekiel 14:16 - these
Cross-References
Genesis 14:10
Now the Valley of Siddim was full of tar (bitumen) pits; and as the kings of Sodom and Gomorrah fled, they fell into them. But the remainder [of the kings] who survived fled to the hill country.
Now the Valley of Siddim was full of tar (bitumen) pits; and as the kings of Sodom and Gomorrah fled, they fell into them. But the remainder [of the kings] who survived fled to the hill country.
Genesis 14:22
But Abram said to the king of Sodom, "I have raised my hand and sworn an oath to the LORD God Most High, the Creator and Possessor of heaven and earth,
But Abram said to the king of Sodom, "I have raised my hand and sworn an oath to the LORD God Most High, the Creator and Possessor of heaven and earth,
Ruth 3:10
Then he said, "May you be blessed by the LORD, my daughter. You have made your last kindness better than the first; for you have not gone after young men, whether poor or rich.
Then he said, "May you be blessed by the LORD, my daughter. You have made your last kindness better than the first; for you have not gone after young men, whether poor or rich.
2 Samuel 2:5
So David sent messengers to the men of Jabesh-gilead, and said to them, "May you be blessed by the LORD because you showed this graciousness and loyalty to Saul your lord (king), and buried him.
So David sent messengers to the men of Jabesh-gilead, and said to them, "May you be blessed by the LORD because you showed this graciousness and loyalty to Saul your lord (king), and buried him.
Psalms 7:17
I will give thanks to the LORD according to His righteousness and justice, And I will sing praise to the name of the LORD Most High.
I will give thanks to the LORD according to His righteousness and justice, And I will sing praise to the name of the LORD Most High.
Psalms 50:14
"Offer to God the sacrifice of thanksgiving And pay your vows to the Most High;
"Offer to God the sacrifice of thanksgiving And pay your vows to the Most High;
Psalms 57:2
I will cry to God Most High, Who accomplishes all things on my behalf [for He completes my purpose in His plan].
I will cry to God Most High, Who accomplishes all things on my behalf [for He completes my purpose in His plan].
Psalms 76:2
His tabernacle is in Salem (Jerusalem); His dwelling place is in Zion.
His tabernacle is in Salem (Jerusalem); His dwelling place is in Zion.
Micah 6:6
With what shall I come before the LORD [to honor Him] And bow myself before God on high? Shall I come before Him with burnt offerings, With yearling calves?
With what shall I come before the LORD [to honor Him] And bow myself before God on high? Shall I come before Him with burnt offerings, With yearling calves?
Acts 7:48
"However, the Most High [the One infinitely exalted above humanity] does not dwell in houses made by human hands; as the prophet [Isaiah] says,
"However, the Most High [the One infinitely exalted above humanity] does not dwell in houses made by human hands; as the prophet [Isaiah] says,
Gill's Notes on the Bible
Though these three men [were] in it,.... Before mentioned:
[as] I live, saith the Lord God, they shall deliver neither sons nor daughters: believe me no more, or be it so and so, if they do; it is in the form of an oath, and in the same manner it is expressed in
Ezekiel 14:16;
but they only shall be delivered themselves; their own souls or lives, and by their righteousness, as in Ezekiel 14:14.
Barnes' Notes on the Bible
Jeremiah 14:0; Jeremiah 15:0 is a remarkable parallel to this prophecy. Here, as elsewhere, Ezekiel is commissioned to deliver to the exiles the same message which Jeremiah conveys to the inhabitants of Judaea. The answer discovers the nature of the questions which had been expressed or implied.
(1) Can God cast out a people who are holy unto Himself?
(2) Is it just to punish them with utter desolation?
The prophet answers:
(1) That when a people is so corrupt as to call down national judgment, individual piety shall save none but the individuals themselves.
(2) The corrupt condition of the people shall be made so manifest, that none will question the justice of God in dealing thus severely with them.
Ezekiel 14:12
Or, âWhen a landâ - the case is first put in a general form, and then ism brought with increased force home to Jerusalem - âsinneth against me by trespassing grievously,â and I stretch out âmine hand upon it,â and break the staff of bread âthereof,â and send famine âupon it andâ cut off âman and beast: though these three menâ etc.
Ezekiel 14:14
Noah, Daniel, and Job - Three striking instances of men who, for their integrity, were delivered from the ruin which fell upon others. Some have thought it strange that Daniel, a contemporary, and still young, should have been classed with the two ancient worthies. But the account of him Daniel 2:0 shows, that by this time Daniel was a very remarkable man (compare Ezekiel 28:3), and the introduction of the name of a contemporary gives force and life to the illustration. There is in the order in which the names occur a kind of climax. Noah did not rescue the guilty world, but did carry forth with him his wife, sons, and sonsâ wives. Daniel raised only a few, but he did raise three of his countrymen with him to honor. To Job was spared neither son nor daughter.
Ezekiel 14:22, Ezekiel 14:23
Ye shall be comforted ... - By a truer estimate of the dispensations of the Almighty. This visitation will be recognized as inevitable and just.
