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The Holy Bible, Berean Study Bible
Ezekiel 14:5
so that I may take hold of the hearts of the people of Israel. For because of their idols, they are all estranged from Me.'
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Christian Standard Bible®
so that I may take hold of the house of Israel by their hearts. They are all estranged from me because of their idols.’
so that I may take hold of the house of Israel by their hearts. They are all estranged from me because of their idols.’
Hebrew Names Version
that I may take the house of Yisra'el in their own heart, because they are all estranged from me through their idols.
that I may take the house of Yisra'el in their own heart, because they are all estranged from me through their idols.
King James Version
That I may take the house of Israel in their own heart, because they are all estranged from me through their idols.
That I may take the house of Israel in their own heart, because they are all estranged from me through their idols.
English Standard Version
that I may lay hold of the hearts of the house of Israel, who are all estranged from me through their idols.
that I may lay hold of the hearts of the house of Israel, who are all estranged from me through their idols.
New American Standard Bible
in order to take hold of the hearts of the house of Israel who have turned away from Me due to all their idols."'
in order to take hold of the hearts of the house of Israel who have turned away from Me due to all their idols."'
New Century Version
Then I will win back my people Israel, who have left me because of all their idols.'
Then I will win back my people Israel, who have left me because of all their idols.'
Amplified Bible
in order that I may take hold of the heart (mind) of the house of Israel who are all estranged from Me because of their idols."'
in order that I may take hold of the heart (mind) of the house of Israel who are all estranged from Me because of their idols."'
World English Bible
that I may take the house of Israel in their own heart, because they are all estranged from me through their idols.
that I may take the house of Israel in their own heart, because they are all estranged from me through their idols.
Geneva Bible (1587)
That I may take the house of Israel in their owne heart, because they are all departed from me through their idoles.
That I may take the house of Israel in their owne heart, because they are all departed from me through their idoles.
New American Standard Bible (1995)
in order to lay hold of the hearts of the house of Israel who are estranged from Me through all their idols."'
in order to lay hold of the hearts of the house of Israel who are estranged from Me through all their idols."'
Legacy Standard Bible
in order to seize the house of Israel by their heart, those who are estranged from Me through all their idols."'
in order to seize the house of Israel by their heart, those who are estranged from Me through all their idols."'
Contemporary English Version
When they hear my message, maybe they will see that they need to turn back to me and stop worshiping those idols.
When they hear my message, maybe they will see that they need to turn back to me and stop worshiping those idols.
Complete Jewish Bible
in order to grab hold of the house of Isra'el in their hearts; since, through their idols, they have all fallen away from me.'
in order to grab hold of the house of Isra'el in their hearts; since, through their idols, they have all fallen away from me.'
Darby Translation
that I may take the house of Israel by their own heart, because they are all estranged from me through their idols.
that I may take the house of Israel by their own heart, because they are all estranged from me through their idols.
Easy-to-Read Version
This is because I want to touch their hearts. I want to show them that I love them, even though they left me for their filthy idols.'
This is because I want to touch their hearts. I want to show them that I love them, even though they left me for their filthy idols.'
George Lamsa Translation
That I may take the house of Israel in the imagination of their own hearts, because they have departed from me through all their idols.
That I may take the house of Israel in the imagination of their own hearts, because they have departed from me through all their idols.
Good News Translation
All those idols have turned the Israelites away from me, but by my answer I hope to win back their loyalty.
All those idols have turned the Israelites away from me, but by my answer I hope to win back their loyalty.
Lexham English Bible
so that I may take hold of the house of Israel by their heart, those who are estranged from me, all of them, through their idols.'
so that I may take hold of the house of Israel by their heart, those who are estranged from me, all of them, through their idols.'
Literal Translation
so that I may capture the house of Israel in their own heart, who are estranged from Me by their idols, all of them.
so that I may capture the house of Israel in their own heart, who are estranged from Me by their idols, all of them.
Miles Coverdale Bible (1535)
that the house of Israel maye be snared in their owne hertes, because they be clene gone fro me, for their Idols sakes.
that the house of Israel maye be snared in their owne hertes, because they be clene gone fro me, for their Idols sakes.
American Standard Version
that I may take the house of Israel in their own heart, because they are all estranged from me through their idols.
that I may take the house of Israel in their own heart, because they are all estranged from me through their idols.
Bible in Basic English
So as to take the children of Israel in the thoughts of their hearts, because they have become strange to me through their false gods.
So as to take the children of Israel in the thoughts of their hearts, because they have become strange to me through their false gods.
JPS Old Testament (1917)
that I may take the house of Israel in their own heart, because they are all turned away from Me through their idols.
that I may take the house of Israel in their own heart, because they are all turned away from Me through their idols.
King James Version (1611)
That I may take the house of Israel in their owne heart, because they are all estranged from mee through their idoles.
That I may take the house of Israel in their owne heart, because they are all estranged from mee through their idoles.
Bishop's Bible (1568)
That the house of Israel may be snared in their owne heartes, because they be cleane gone from me all of them thorowe their idols.
That the house of Israel may be snared in their owne heartes, because they be cleane gone from me all of them thorowe their idols.
Brenton's Septuagint (LXX)
that he should turn aside the house of Israel, according to their hearts that are estranged from me in their thoughts.
that he should turn aside the house of Israel, according to their hearts that are estranged from me in their thoughts.
English Revised Version
that I may take the house of Israel in their own heart, because they are all estranged from me through their idols.
that I may take the house of Israel in their own heart, because they are all estranged from me through their idols.
Wycliffe Bible (1395)
that the hous of Israel be takun in her herte, bi which thei yeden awei fro me in alle her idols.
that the hous of Israel be takun in her herte, bi which thei yeden awei fro me in alle her idols.
Update Bible Version
that I may take the house of Israel in their own heart, because they are all estranged from me through their idols.
that I may take the house of Israel in their own heart, because they are all estranged from me through their idols.
Webster's Bible Translation
That I may take the house of Israel in their own heart, because they are all estranged from me through their idols.
That I may take the house of Israel in their own heart, because they are all estranged from me through their idols.
New English Translation
I will do this in order to capture the hearts of the house of Israel, who have alienated themselves from me on account of all their idols.'
I will do this in order to capture the hearts of the house of Israel, who have alienated themselves from me on account of all their idols.'
New King James Version
that I may seize the house of Israel by their heart, because they are all estranged from Me by their idols."'
that I may seize the house of Israel by their heart, because they are all estranged from Me by their idols."'
New Living Translation
I will do this to capture the minds and hearts of all my people who have turned from me to worship their detestable idols.'
I will do this to capture the minds and hearts of all my people who have turned from me to worship their detestable idols.'
New Life Bible
that I may again have the hearts of the people of Israel who have left Me for their false gods."'
that I may again have the hearts of the people of Israel who have left Me for their false gods."'
New Revised Standard
in order that I may take hold of the hearts of the house of Israel, all of whom are estranged from me through their idols.
in order that I may take hold of the hearts of the house of Israel, all of whom are estranged from me through their idols.
J.B. Rotherham Emphasized Bible
To the end the house of Israel may be taken by their own hearts, - in that they have estranged themselves from me, through their manufactured gods - all of them!
To the end the house of Israel may be taken by their own hearts, - in that they have estranged themselves from me, through their manufactured gods - all of them!
Douay-Rheims Bible
That the house of Israel may be caught in their own heart, with which they have departed from me through all their idols.
That the house of Israel may be caught in their own heart, with which they have departed from me through all their idols.
Revised Standard Version
that I may lay hold of the hearts of the house of Israel, who are all estranged from me through their idols.
that I may lay hold of the hearts of the house of Israel, who are all estranged from me through their idols.
Young's Literal Translation
in order to catch the house of Israel by their heart, in that they have become estranged from off me by their idols -- all of them.
in order to catch the house of Israel by their heart, in that they have become estranged from off me by their idols -- all of them.
Contextual Overview
1Then some of the elders of Israel came and sat down before me. 2And the word of the LORD came to me, saying, 3"Son of man, these men have set up idols in their hearts and put wicked stumbling blocks before their faces. Should I consult with them in any way? 4Therefore, speak to them and tell them that this is what the Lord GOD says: 'When any Israelite sets up idols in his heart and puts a wicked stumbling block before his face, and then comes to the prophet, I the LORD will answer him according to his great idolatry, 5so that I may take hold of the hearts of the people of Israel. For because of their idols, they are all estranged from Me.'6Therefore tell the house of Israel that this is what the Lord GOD says: 'Repent and turn away from your idols; turn your faces away from all your abominations. 7For when any Israelite or any foreigner dwelling in Israel separates himself from Me, sets up idols in his heart, and puts a wicked stumbling block before his face, and then comes to the prophet to inquire of Me, I the LORD will answer him Myself. 8I will set My face against that man and make him a sign and a proverb; I will cut him off from among My people. Then you will know that I am the LORD. 9But if the prophet is enticed to speak a message, then it was I the LORD who enticed him, and I will stretch out My hand against him and destroy him from among My people Israel. 10They will bear their punishment-the punishment of the inquirer will be the same as that of the prophet-
Bible Verse Review
from Treasury of Scripure Knowledge
I may: Ezekiel 14:9, Ezekiel 14:10, Hosea 10:2, Zechariah 7:11-14, 2 Thessalonians 2:9-11
estranged: Deuteronomy 32:15, Deuteronomy 32:16, Isaiah 1:4, *marg. Jeremiah 2:5, Jeremiah 2:11-13, Jeremiah 2:31, Jeremiah 2:32, Zechariah 11:8, Romans 1:21-23, Romans 1:28, Romans 1:30, Romans 8:7, Galatians 6:7, Ephesians 4:18, Colossians 1:21, Hebrews 3:12
Cross-References
Genesis 14:10
Now the Valley of Siddim was full of tar pits, and as the kings of Sodom and Gomorrah fled, some men fell into the pits, but the survivors fled to the hill country.
Now the Valley of Siddim was full of tar pits, and as the kings of Sodom and Gomorrah fled, some men fell into the pits, but the survivors fled to the hill country.
Genesis 14:11
The four kings seized all the goods of Sodom and Gomorrah and all their food, and they went on their way.
The four kings seized all the goods of Sodom and Gomorrah and all their food, and they went on their way.
Genesis 14:20
and blessed be God Most High, who has delivered your enemies into your hand." Then Abram gave Melchizedek a tenth of everything.
and blessed be God Most High, who has delivered your enemies into your hand." Then Abram gave Melchizedek a tenth of everything.
Genesis 14:23
that I will not accept even a thread, or a strap of a sandal, or anything that belongs to you, lest you should say, 'I have made Abram rich.'
that I will not accept even a thread, or a strap of a sandal, or anything that belongs to you, lest you should say, 'I have made Abram rich.'
Genesis 15:20
Hittites, Perizzites, Rephaites,
Hittites, Perizzites, Rephaites,
Deuteronomy 1:4
This was after he had defeated Sihon king of the Amorites, who lived in Heshbon, and then at Edrei had defeated Og king of Bashan, who lived in Ashtaroth.
This was after he had defeated Sihon king of the Amorites, who lived in Heshbon, and then at Edrei had defeated Og king of Bashan, who lived in Ashtaroth.
Deuteronomy 3:11
(For only Og king of Bashan had remained of the remnant of the Rephaim. His bed of iron, nine cubits long and four cubits wide, is still in Rabbah of the Ammonites.)
(For only Og king of Bashan had remained of the remnant of the Rephaim. His bed of iron, nine cubits long and four cubits wide, is still in Rabbah of the Ammonites.)
Deuteronomy 3:20
until the LORD gives rest to your brothers as He has to you, and they too have taken possession of the land the LORD your God is giving them, across the Jordan. Then each of you may return to the possession I have given you."
until the LORD gives rest to your brothers as He has to you, and they too have taken possession of the land the LORD your God is giving them, across the Jordan. Then each of you may return to the possession I have given you."
Deuteronomy 3:22
Do not be afraid of them, for the LORD your God Himself will fight for you."
Do not be afraid of them, for the LORD your God Himself will fight for you."
Joshua 12:4
Og king of Bashan, one of the remnant of the Rephaim, who lived in Ashtaroth and Edrei.
Og king of Bashan, one of the remnant of the Rephaim, who lived in Ashtaroth and Edrei.
Gill's Notes on the Bible
That I may take the house of Israel in their own heart,.... By which they are ensnared, and drawn aside to their ruin; being given up to strong delusions, to believe a lie, and worship idols; God threatening to answer them by righteous judgments, and thereby take the wickedness, the hypocrisy, and idolatry, that were in their hearts, and expose and make it manifest unto others; or, by punishing them, to draw out the corruption and sin that were in them, that it might be seen what a wicked people they were. The Targum interprets the text in another way,
"that I may bring near the house of Israel, and put repentance into their hearts;''
because they are all estranged from me through their idols; they grew shy of God and his worship, when they fell into idolatry. Alienation from God, from the life of God, from the law of God, from the worship of God, and of the affections from him, is owing to some idol or another set up in the heart, or before the eye; whatever is worshipped besides God, or gains the ascendant in the heart, alienates from him; and God will not admit of a rival, he cannot and will not bear it; and for this reason he inflicts punishment, or answers in a terrible way.
Barnes' Notes on the Bible
That I may take ... - i. e., that I may take them, as in a snare, deceived by their own heart.
