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Ezekiel 17:19

Judgment

17 Pharaoh with his mighty army and vast horde will not help him in battle, when ramps are built and siege walls constructed to destroy many lives.

18 He despised the oath by breaking the covenant. Seeing that he gave his hand in pledge yet did all these things, he will not escape!’

Therefore this is what the Lord GOD says: ‘As surely as I live, I will bring down upon his head My oath that he despised and My covenant that he broke.

20 I will spread My net over him and catch him in My snare. I will bring him to Babylon and execute judgment upon him there for the treason he committed against Me.

21 All his choice troops will fall by the sword, and those who survive will be scattered to every wind. Then you will know that I, the LORD, have spoken.’

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This was said to Israel at a particular time, so it is wise to read it together with the surrounding text. Do read the surrounding verses too, because the context often says more than a single verse.

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BSB
Therefore this is what the Lord GOD says: ‘As surely as I live, I will bring down upon his head My oath that he despised and My covenant that he broke.
KJV
Therefore thus saith the Lord GOD; As I live, surely mine oath that he hath despised, and my covenant that he hath broken, even it will I recompense upon his own head.
WEB
“Therefore the Lord GOD says: ‘As I live, I will surely bring on his own head my oath that he has despised and my covenant that he has broken.
ASV
Therefore thus saith the Lord Jehovah: As I live, surely mine oath that he hath despised, and my covenant that he hath broken, I will even bring it upon his own head.
DARBY
Therefore thus saith the Lord Jehovah: [As] I live, verily, mine oath which he hath despised, and my covenant which he hath broken, even it will I recompense upon his head.
BLB
Therefore, thus says the Lord YHWH: ‘[As] I live, surely My oath that he despised, and My covenant that he broke, will I not recompense upon his head?
ÅB
Derfor sier Herren, Israels Gud, så: Så sant jeg lever, eden som han svor ved meg, men allikevel foraktet, og pakten som han gjorde med meg, men allikevel brøt, den vil jeg la komme over hans hode.
OTB
Derfor, dette er hva den suverene Herren erklærer: Så sant jeg lever, jeg vil gjengjelde ham for å ha oversett min ed og brutt min pakt.
B1930
Derfor sier Herren, Israels Gud, så: Så sant jeg lever, eden som han svor ved mig, men allikevel foraktet, og pakten som han gjorde med mig, men allikevel brøt, den vil jeg visselig la komme over hans hode.

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Cross references

  • Jeremiah 5:2

    Although they say, ‘As surely as the LORD lives,’ they are swearing falsely.”

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  • Jeremiah 5:9

    Should I not punish them for these things?” declares the LORD. “Should I not avenge Myself on such a nation as this?

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  • Deuteronomy 5:11

    You shall not take the name of the LORD your God in vain, for the LORD will not leave anyone unpunished who takes His name in vain.

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  • Ezekiel 21:23–27

    It will seem like a false omen to the eyes of those who have sworn allegiance to him, but it will draw attention to their guilt and take them captive.

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  • Jeremiah 7:9–15

    Will you steal and murder, commit adultery and perjury, burn incense to Baal, and follow other gods that you have not known,

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