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Ezekiel 21:14

Judgment

12 Cry out and wail, O son of man, for the sword is wielded against My people; it is against all the princes of Israel! They are tossed to the sword with My people; therefore strike your thigh.

13 Surely testing will come! And what if even the scepter, which the sword despises, does not continue?’ declares the Lord GOD.

‘So then, son of man, prophesy and strike your hands together. Let the sword strike two times, even three. It is a sword that slays, a sword of great slaughter closing in on every side!

15 So that their hearts may melt and many may stumble, I have appointed at all their gates a sword for slaughter. Yes, it is ready to flash like lightning; it is drawn for slaughter.

16 Slash to the right; set your blade to the left— wherever your blade is directed.

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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
‘So then, son of man, prophesy and strike your hands together. Let the sword strike two times, even three. It is a sword that slays, a sword of great slaughter closing in on every side!
KJV
Thou therefore, son of man, prophesy, and smite thine hands together, and let the sword be doubled the third time, the sword of the slain: it is the sword of the great men that are slain, which entereth into their privy chambers.
WEB
“You therefore, son of man, prophesy, and strike your hands together. Let the sword be doubled the third time, the sword of the fatally wounded. It is the sword of the great one who is fatally wounded, which enters into their rooms.
ASV
Thou therefore, son of man, prophesy, and smite thy hands together; and let the sword be doubled the third time, the sword of the deadly wounded: it is the sword of the great one that is deadly wounded, which entereth into their chambers.
DARBY
And thou, son of man, prophesy, and smite thy hands together; for [the strokes of] the sword shall be doubled the third time: it is the sword of the slain, the sword that hath slain the great one, which encompasseth them privily.
BLB
‘And you, son of man, prophesy and strike together the palm, and let the sword come twice—a third time—the sword of the slain! It [is] the sword of great slaughter that is surrounding them,
ÅB
Og du menneskesønn, spå og slå hendene sammen! Dobbelt, ja tredobbelt kommer sverdet, det sverd som slår mange ihjel, dette sverd som slår den store[^3] ihjel, det som truer dem på alle kanter.
OTB
“Så da, menneskesønn, profetér og klapp hendene. La sverdet slå to ganger, ja, tre ganger. Det er et sverd for slakt, et sverd for stor slakt, som omringer dem.
B1930
Og du menneskesønn, spå og slå hendene sammen! Dobbelt, ja tredobbelt kommer sverdet, det sverd som slår mange ihjel, dette sverd som slår den store ihjel, det som truer dem på alle kanter. / < d.e. kongen; ESK 21, 25.>

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Cross references

  • 2 Kings 24:1

    During Jehoiakim’s reign, Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon invaded. So Jehoiakim became his vassal for three years, until he turned and rebelled against Nebuchadnezzar.

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  • Numbers 24:10

    Then Balak’s anger burned against Balaam, and he struck his hands together and said to Balaam, “I summoned you to curse my enemies, but behold, you have persisted in blessing them these three times.

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  • 2 Kings 24:10–16

    At that time the servants of Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon marched up to Jerusalem, and the city came under siege.

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  • Leviticus 26:24

    then I will act with hostility toward you, and I will strike you sevenfold for your sins.

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  • Ezekiel 6:11

    This is what the Lord GOD says: Clap your hands, stomp your feet, and cry out “Alas!” because of all the wicked abominations of the house of Israel, who will fall by sword and famine and plague.

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  • Leviticus 26:21

    If you walk in hostility toward Me and refuse to obey Me, I will multiply your plagues seven times, according to your sins.

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  • Ezekiel 21:17

    I too will strike My hands together, and I will satisfy My wrath.’ I, the LORD, have spoken.”

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  • Daniel 3:19

    At this, Nebuchadnezzar was filled with rage, and the expression on his face changed toward Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego. He gave orders to heat the furnace seven times hotter than usual,

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