Ezekiel 24:20

What does Ezekiel 24:20 mean?

A plain-English look at Ezekiel 24:20 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

Then I said unto them, The word of Jehovah came unto me, saying,

KJV

King James Version · 1611

Then I answered them, The word of the Lord came unto me, saying,

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

Then I said unto them, The word of Jehovah came unto me, saying,

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

Then I said to them, The word of the Lord came to me, saying,

YLT

Young's Literal Translation · 1862

And I say unto them, `A word of Jehovah hath been unto me, saying:

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

And I said to them: The word of the Lord came to me, saying:

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

And I said to them, The word of Jehovah came unto me, saying,

Context

v.19And the people said unto me, Wilt thou not tell us what these things are to us, that thou doest so?

v.20This passage

v.21Speak unto the house of Israel, Thus saith the Lord Jehovah: Behold, I will profane my sanctuary, the pride of your power, the desire of your eyes, and that which your soul pitieth; and your sons and your daughters whom ye have left behind shall fall by the sword.

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