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Ezekiel 17:18
He despised the oath by breaking the covenant. Seeing that he gave his hand in pledge yet did all these, he will not escape!'
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Christian Standard Bible®
He despised the oath by breaking the covenant. He did all these things even though he gave his hand in pledge. He will not escape!
He despised the oath by breaking the covenant. He did all these things even though he gave his hand in pledge. He will not escape!
Hebrew Names Version
For he has despised the oath by breaking the covenant; and behold, he had given his hand, and yet has done all these things; he shall not escape.
For he has despised the oath by breaking the covenant; and behold, he had given his hand, and yet has done all these things; he shall not escape.
King James Version
Seeing he despised the oath by breaking the covenant, when, lo, he had given his hand, and hath done all these things, he shall not escape.
Seeing he despised the oath by breaking the covenant, when, lo, he had given his hand, and hath done all these things, he shall not escape.
English Standard Version
He despised the oath in breaking the covenant, and behold, he gave his hand and did all these things; he shall not escape.
He despised the oath in breaking the covenant, and behold, he gave his hand and did all these things; he shall not escape.
New American Standard Bible
'Now he despised the oath by breaking the covenant, and behold, he pledged his allegiance, yet did all these things; he shall not escape.'"
'Now he despised the oath by breaking the covenant, and behold, he pledged his allegiance, yet did all these things; he shall not escape.'"
New Century Version
The king of Judah showed that he hated the promise by breaking the agreement. He promised to support Babylon, but he did all these things. So he will not escape.
The king of Judah showed that he hated the promise by breaking the agreement. He promised to support Babylon, but he did all these things. So he will not escape.
Amplified Bible
'Now Zedekiah dishonored the oath by breaking the covenant, and behold, he gave his hand and pledged his allegiance, yet did all these things; he shall not escape.'"
'Now Zedekiah dishonored the oath by breaking the covenant, and behold, he gave his hand and pledged his allegiance, yet did all these things; he shall not escape.'"
World English Bible
For he has despised the oath by breaking the covenant; and behold, he had given his hand, and yet has done all these things; he shall not escape.
For he has despised the oath by breaking the covenant; and behold, he had given his hand, and yet has done all these things; he shall not escape.
Geneva Bible (1587)
For he hath despised the othe, and broken ye couenant (yet lo, he had giuen his hand) because he hath done all these things, he shall not escape.
For he hath despised the othe, and broken ye couenant (yet lo, he had giuen his hand) because he hath done all these things, he shall not escape.
New American Standard Bible (1995)
'Now he despised the oath by breaking the covenant, and behold, he pledged his allegiance, yet did all these things; he shall not escape.'"
'Now he despised the oath by breaking the covenant, and behold, he pledged his allegiance, yet did all these things; he shall not escape.'"
Legacy Standard Bible
Now he despised the oath by breaking the covenant, and behold, he pledged his allegiance, yet did all these things; he shall not escape.'"
Now he despised the oath by breaking the covenant, and behold, he pledged his allegiance, yet did all these things; he shall not escape.'"
Contemporary English Version
The king of Judah broke his own promises and ignored the treaty with Babylonia. And so he will be punished!
The king of Judah broke his own promises and ignored the treaty with Babylonia. And so he will be punished!
Complete Jewish Bible
because he despised the oath by breaking the covenant to which he had sworn allegiance; having done all these things, he will not escape unpunished.'
because he despised the oath by breaking the covenant to which he had sworn allegiance; having done all these things, he will not escape unpunished.'
Darby Translation
He despised the oath, and broke the covenant; and behold, he had given his hand, yet hath he done all these things: he shall not escape.
He despised the oath, and broke the covenant; and behold, he had given his hand, yet hath he done all these things: he shall not escape.
Easy-to-Read Version
But the king of Judah will not escape, because he ignored his agreement. He broke his promise to Nebuchadnezzar."
But the king of Judah will not escape, because he ignored his agreement. He broke his promise to Nebuchadnezzar."
George Lamsa Translation
Because he has despised the oaths and nullified the covenant, he shall surrender, but he shall not be delivered, because he has done all these things.
Because he has despised the oaths and nullified the covenant, he shall surrender, but he shall not be delivered, because he has done all these things.
Good News Translation
He broke his oath and the treaty he had made. He did all these things, and now he will not escape."
He broke his oath and the treaty he had made. He did all these things, and now he will not escape."
Lexham English Bible
And he despised the oath to break covenant. And, look, he gave his hand in pledge, and yet he did all of these things. He will not escape.'
And he despised the oath to break covenant. And, look, he gave his hand in pledge, and yet he did all of these things. He will not escape.'
Literal Translation
And he has despised the oath by breaking the covenant. And, behold, he had given his hand, and he has done all these things, he shall not escape.
And he has despised the oath by breaking the covenant. And, behold, he had given his hand, and he has done all these things, he shall not escape.
Miles Coverdale Bible (1535)
For seinge he hath despysed the ooth, and broken the couenaunt (where as he yet gaue his honde thervpon) and done all these thinges, he shall not escape.
For seinge he hath despysed the ooth, and broken the couenaunt (where as he yet gaue his honde thervpon) and done all these thinges, he shall not escape.
American Standard Version
For he hath despised the oath by breaking the covenant; and behold, he had given his hand, and yet hath done all these things; he shall not escape.
For he hath despised the oath by breaking the covenant; and behold, he had given his hand, and yet hath done all these things; he shall not escape.
Bible in Basic English
For he put his oath on one side in letting the agreement be broken; and though he had given his hand to it, he did all these things; he will not get away safe.
For he put his oath on one side in letting the agreement be broken; and though he had given his hand to it, he did all these things; he will not get away safe.
JPS Old Testament (1917)
seeing he hath despised the oath by breaking the covenant, when, lo, he had given his hand, and hath done all these things, he shall not escape.
seeing he hath despised the oath by breaking the covenant, when, lo, he had given his hand, and hath done all these things, he shall not escape.
King James Version (1611)
Seeing hee despised the oath by breaking the couenant (when loe, he had giuen his hand) and hath done all these things, he shall not escape.
Seeing hee despised the oath by breaking the couenant (when loe, he had giuen his hand) and hath done all these things, he shall not escape.
Bishop's Bible (1568)
For seeing he hath despised the othe and broken the couenaunt, (wheras he yet gaue his hande therevpon) and done all these thinges, he shall not escape.
For seeing he hath despised the othe and broken the couenaunt, (wheras he yet gaue his hande therevpon) and done all these thinges, he shall not escape.
Brenton's Septuagint (LXX)
Whereas he has profaned the oath so as to break the covenant, when, behold, I engage his hand, and he has done all these things to him, he shall not escape.
Whereas he has profaned the oath so as to break the covenant, when, behold, I engage his hand, and he has done all these things to him, he shall not escape.
English Revised Version
For he hath despised the oath by breaking the covenant; and behold, he had given his hand, and yet hath done all these things; he shall not escape.
For he hath despised the oath by breaking the covenant; and behold, he had given his hand, and yet hath done all these things; he shall not escape.
Wycliffe Bible (1395)
For he dispiside the ooth, that he schulde breke the boond of pees, and lo! he yaf his hond; and whanne he hath do alle these thingis, he schal not ascape.
For he dispiside the ooth, that he schulde breke the boond of pees, and lo! he yaf his hond; and whanne he hath do alle these thingis, he schal not ascape.
Update Bible Version
For he has despised the oath by breaking the covenant; and look, he had given his hand, and yet has done all these things; he shall not escape.
For he has despised the oath by breaking the covenant; and look, he had given his hand, and yet has done all these things; he shall not escape.
Webster's Bible Translation
Seeing he despised the oath by breaking the covenant, when lo, he had given his hand, and hath done all these [things], he shall not escape.
Seeing he despised the oath by breaking the covenant, when lo, he had given his hand, and hath done all these [things], he shall not escape.
New English Translation
He despised the oath by breaking the covenant. Take note—he gave his promise and did all these things—he will not escape!
He despised the oath by breaking the covenant. Take note—he gave his promise and did all these things—he will not escape!
New King James Version
Since he despised the oath by breaking the covenant, and in fact gave his hand and still did all these things, he shall not escape."'
Since he despised the oath by breaking the covenant, and in fact gave his hand and still did all these things, he shall not escape."'
New Living Translation
For the king of Israel disregarded his treaty and broke it after swearing to obey; therefore, he will not escape.
For the king of Israel disregarded his treaty and broke it after swearing to obey; therefore, he will not escape.
New Life Bible
He hated the promise and broke the agreement. Because he had given his promise and then did all these things, he will not get away from being punished.'"
He hated the promise and broke the agreement. Because he had given his promise and then did all these things, he will not get away from being punished.'"
New Revised Standard
Because he despised the oath and broke the covenant, because he gave his hand and yet did all these things, he shall not escape.
Because he despised the oath and broke the covenant, because he gave his hand and yet did all these things, he shall not escape.
J.B. Rotherham Emphasized Bible
Seeing he hath despised an oath. by breaking a covenant - yea lo! hath given his hand and all these things hath done he shall not escape.
Seeing he hath despised an oath. by breaking a covenant - yea lo! hath given his hand and all these things hath done he shall not escape.
Douay-Rheims Bible
For he had despised the oath, breaking his covenant, and behold he hath given his hand: and having done all these things, he shall not escape.
For he had despised the oath, breaking his covenant, and behold he hath given his hand: and having done all these things, he shall not escape.
Revised Standard Version
Because he despised the oath and broke the covenant, because he gave his hand and yet did all these things, he shall not escape.
Because he despised the oath and broke the covenant, because he gave his hand and yet did all these things, he shall not escape.
Young's Literal Translation
And he despised the oath -- to break covenant, And lo, he hath given his hand, And all these he hath done, he escapeth not.
And he despised the oath -- to break covenant, And lo, he hath given his hand, And all these he hath done, he escapeth not.
Contextual Overview
1Now the word of the LORD came to me, saying, 2"Son of man, pose a riddle; speak a parable to the house of Israel 3and tell them that this is what the Lord GOD says: 'A great eagle with great wings and long pinions, full of feathers of many colors, came to Lebanon and took away the top of the cedar. 4He plucked off its topmost shoot, carried it to the land of merchants, and planted it in a city of traders. 5He took some of the seed of the land and planted it in fertile soil; he placed it by abundant waters; he set it out like a willow. 6It sprouted and became a spreading vine, low in height with branches turned toward him; yet its roots remained where it stood. So it became a vine and yielded branches, and sent out shoots. 7But there was another great eagle with great wings and many feathers. And behold, this vine bent its roots toward him. It stretched out its branches to him from its planting bed, so that he might water it. 8It had been planted in good soil by abundant waters in order to yield branches and bear fruit and become a splendid vine.' 9So you are to tell them that this is what the Lord GOD says: 'Will it flourish? Will it not be uprooted and stripped of its fruit so that it shrivels? All its foliage will wither! It will not take a strong arm or many people to pull it up by its roots. 10Even if transplanted, will it flourish? Will it not completely wither when the east wind strikes? It will wither on the bed where it sprouted.'"
Bible Verse Review
from Treasury of Scripure Knowledge
Seeing: Though Zedekiah's oath had been given to a heathen, a conqueror, and a tyrant, yet God considered the violation of it a most aggravated sin against Him, and determined to punish him for it.
he: 1 Chronicles 29:24, 2 Chronicles 30:8, *marg. Lamentations 5:6
he shall: Ezekiel 17:15
Reciprocal: Leviticus 5:4 - to do evil Joshua 6:22 - as ye sware unto her 1 Kings 2:43 - Why 2 Kings 10:15 - give me 2 Chronicles 16:3 - break Ecclesiastes 9:2 - feareth Jeremiah 25:35 - the shepherds Jeremiah 34:3 - and thine Jeremiah 50:15 - she hath Lamentations 2:6 - the king Lamentations 4:20 - was taken Ezekiel 14:10 - they shall Ezekiel 17:16 - whose oath Ezekiel 19:14 - fire Daniel 11:7 - and shall prevail Romans 2:3 - that thou shalt Hebrews 2:3 - How
Cross-References
Genesis 4:12
When you till the ground, it will no longer yield its produce to you. You will be a fugitive and a wanderer on the earth."
When you till the ground, it will no longer yield its produce to you. You will be a fugitive and a wanderer on the earth."
Genesis 4:14
Behold, this day You have driven me from the face of the earth, and from Your face I will be hidden; I will be a fugitive and a wanderer on the earth, and whoever finds me will kill me."
Behold, this day You have driven me from the face of the earth, and from Your face I will be hidden; I will be a fugitive and a wanderer on the earth, and whoever finds me will kill me."
Psalms 4:6
Many ask, "Who can show us the good?" Shine the light of Your face upon us, O LORD.
Many ask, "Who can show us the good?" Shine the light of Your face upon us, O LORD.
Psalms 41:12
In my integrity You uphold me and set me in Your presence forever.
In my integrity You uphold me and set me in Your presence forever.
Isaiah 59:2
But your iniquities have built barriers between you and your God, and your sins have hidden His face from you, so that He will not hear.
But your iniquities have built barriers between you and your God, and your sins have hidden His face from you, so that He will not hear.
Jeremiah 32:39
I will give them one heart and one way, so that they will always fear Me for their own good and for the good of their children after them.
I will give them one heart and one way, so that they will always fear Me for their own good and for the good of their children after them.
Acts 2:39
This promise belongs to you and to your children and to all who are far off, to all whom the Lord our God will call to Himself."
This promise belongs to you and to your children and to all who are far off, to all whom the Lord our God will call to Himself."
Gill's Notes on the Bible
Seeing he despised the oath, by breaking the covenant,.... This is repeated again, to show the heinousness of the sin Zedekiah had been guilty of, and what was the cause of his ruin:
when, lo, he had given his hand; to the king of Babylon, to testify his hearty agreement with him, and that he might depend upon the oath and covenant being sacredly observed by him. This was a rite for custom frequently and early used in different nations, when covenants and agreements were entered into; we find it used in the times of Homer z; and among the Romans. When Antoninus, Lepidus, and Octavius made peace, the historian says a, they joined their hands together. Virgil b speaks of the same ceremony used by Anchises to Achaemenides, for confirmation of friendship. Though some understand this of his giving the hand to Pharaoh king of Egypt, and entering into an alliance with him, and broke the covenant and oath made to the king of Babylon; and so the Targum,
"and, lo, he stretched out his hand to Pharaoh:''
and hath done all these [things]; been guilty of such and so many crimes, as ingratitude, perjury, covenant breaking, and vain confidence:
he shall not escape; divine vengeance, just and proper punishment for his sins.
z χειρας τ' αλληλων λαβετην και πιστωσατε, Iliad. 6. a Florus, Hist. Rom. Gest. l. 4. c. 5. b "Ipse pater dextram Anchises, haud malta moratur, Dat juveni atque animum praesenti pignore firmat". Aeneid. l. 3. prope finem.
Clarke's Notes on the Bible
Verse Ezekiel 17:18. Seeing he despised the oath — This God particularly resents. He had bound himself by oath, in the presence of Jehovah, to be faithful to the covenant that he made with Nebuchadnezzar, and he took the first opportunity to break it; therefore he shall not escape.
