Lectionary Calendar
Wednesday, August 20th, 2025
the Week of Proper 15 / Ordinary 20
the Week of Proper 15 / Ordinary 20
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Good News Translation
Ezekiel 14:5
All those idols have turned the Israelites away from me, but by my answer I hope to win back their loyalty.
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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."'
Berean Standard Bible
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.'
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.'
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.
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
1 Some of the leaders of the Israelites came to consult me about the Lord 's will. 2 Then the Lord spoke to me. 3 "Mortal man," he said, "these men have given their hearts to idols and are letting idols lead them into sin. Do they think I will give them an answer? 4 "Now speak to them and tell them what I, the Sovereign Lord , am saying to them: Each of you Israelites who have given your heart to idols and let them lead you into sin and who then come to consult a prophet, will get an answer from me—the answer that your many idols deserve! 5 All those idols have turned the Israelites away from me, but by my answer I hope to win back their loyalty. 6 "Now then, tell the Israelites what I, the Sovereign Lord , am saying: Turn back and leave your disgusting idols. 7 "Whenever one of you Israelites or one of you foreigners who live in the Israelite community turn away from me and worship idols, and then go to consult a prophet, I, the Lord , will give you your answer! 8 I will oppose you. I will make an example of you. I will remove you from the community of my people, so that all of you will know that I am the Lord . 9 "If any prophets are deceived into giving a false answer, it is because I, the Lord , have deceived them. I will remove them from the people of Israel. 10 Both prophets and anyone who consults them will get the same punishment.
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
The valley was full of tar pits, and when the kings of Sodom and Gomorrah tried to run away from the battle, they fell into the pits; but the other three kings escaped to the mountains.
The valley was full of tar pits, and when the kings of Sodom and Gomorrah tried to run away from the battle, they fell into the pits; but the other three kings escaped to the mountains.
Genesis 14:11
The four kings took everything in Sodom and Gomorrah, including the food, and went away.
The four kings took everything in Sodom and Gomorrah, including the food, and went away.
Genesis 14:20
May the Most High God, who gave you victory over your enemies, be praised!" And Abram gave Melchizedek a tenth of all the loot he had recovered.
May the Most High God, who gave you victory over your enemies, be praised!" And Abram gave Melchizedek a tenth of all the loot he had recovered.
Genesis 14:23
that I will not keep anything of yours, not even a thread or a sandal strap. Then you can never say, ‘I am the one who made Abram rich.'
that I will not keep anything of yours, not even a thread or a sandal strap. Then you can never say, ‘I am the one who made Abram rich.'
Genesis 15:20
the Hittites, the Perizzites, the Rephaim,
the Hittites, the Perizzites, the Rephaim,
Deuteronomy 1:4
This was after the Lord had defeated King Sihon of the Amorites, who ruled in the town of Heshbon, and King Og of Bashan, who ruled in the towns of Ashtaroth and Edrei.
This was after the Lord had defeated King Sihon of the Amorites, who ruled in the town of Heshbon, and King Og of Bashan, who ruled in the towns of Ashtaroth and Edrei.
Deuteronomy 3:11
(King Og was the last of the Rephaim. His coffin, made of stone, was six feet wide and almost fourteen feet long, according to standard measurements. It can still be seen in the Ammonite city of Rabbah.)
(King Og was the last of the Rephaim. His coffin, made of stone, was six feet wide and almost fourteen feet long, according to standard measurements. It can still be seen in the Ammonite city of Rabbah.)
Deuteronomy 3:20
Help the other Israelites until they occupy the land that the Lord is giving them west of the Jordan and until the Lord lets them live there in peace, as he has already done here for you. After that, you may return to this land that I have assigned to you.'
Help the other Israelites until they occupy the land that the Lord is giving them west of the Jordan and until the Lord lets them live there in peace, as he has already done here for you. After that, you may return to this land that I have assigned to you.'
Deuteronomy 3:22
Don't be afraid of them, for the Lord your God will fight for you.'
Don't be afraid of them, for the Lord your God will fight for you.'
Joshua 12:4
They also defeated King Og of Bashan, who was one of the last of the Rephaim; he ruled at Ashtaroth and Edrei.
They also defeated King Og of Bashan, who was one of the last of the Rephaim; he ruled at 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.
