Ezekiel 22:13
What does Ezekiel 22:13 mean?
A plain-English look at Ezekiel 22:13 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000Behold, therefore, I have smitten my hand at thy dishonest gain which thou hast made, and at thy blood which hath been in the midst of thee.
KJV
King James Version · 1611Behold, therefore I have smitten mine hand at thy dishonest gain which thou hast made, and at thy blood which hath been in the midst of thee.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901Behold, therefore, I have smitten my hand at thy dishonest gain which thou hast made, and at thy blood which hath been in the midst of thee.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949See, then, I have made my hands come together in wrath against your taking of goods by force and against the blood which has been flowing in you.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862And lo, I have smitten My hand, Because of thy dishonest gain that thou hast gained, And for thy blood that hath been in thy midst.
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752Behold, I have clapped my hands at thy covetousness, which thou hast exercised: and at the blood that hath been shed in the midst of thee.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890And behold, I have smitten mine hand at thine overreaching which thou hast done, and at thy bloodshed which hath been in the midst of thee.
Context
v.12In thee have they taken bribes to shed blood; thou hast taken interest and increase, and thou hast greedily gained of thy neighbors by oppression, and hast forgotten me, saith the Lord Jehovah.
v.13This passage
v.14Can thy heart endure, or can thy hands be strong, in the days that I shall deal with thee? I, Jehovah, have spoken it, and will do it.
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Jeremiah 5:26
For among my people are found wicked men: they watch, as fowlers lie in wait; they set a trap, they catch men.
- Ezekiel 21:14
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.
- Amos 3:10
For they know not to do right, saith Jehovah, who store up violence and robbery in their palaces.
- Micah 6:10
Are there yet treasures of wickedness in the house of the wicked, and a scant measure that is abominable?
- Ezekiel 21:17
I will also smite my hands together, and I will cause my wrath to rest: I, Jehovah, have spoken it.
- 1 Thessalonians 4:6
that no man transgress, and wrong his brother in the matter: because the Lord is an avenger in all these things, as also we forewarned you and testified.
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