Ezekiel 14:18
“Though these three men were in it, as I live, saith the Lord GOD, they shall deliver neither sons nor daughters, but they only shall be delivered themselves.”
Ezekiel 14:18 in 7 translations
- KJVKing James Version
- Though these three men were in it, as I live, saith the Lord GOD, they shall deliver neither sons nor daughters, but they only shall be delivered themselves.
- DRADouay–Rheims
- And these three men be in the midst thereof: as I live, saith the Lord God, they shall deliver neither sons nor daughters, but they themselves alone shall be delivered.
- ASVAmerican Standard Version
- though these three men were in it, as I live, saith the Lord Jehovah, they should deliver neither sons nor daughters, but they only should be delivered themselves.
- DARBYDarby
- and these three men should be in it, as I live, saith the Lord Jehovah, they should deliver neither sons nor daughters, but they only themselves should be delivered.
- WEBThe World English Bible
- though these three men were in it, as I live, says the Lord Yahweh, they should deliver neither sons nor daughters, but they only should be delivered themselves.
- YLTYoung's Literal Translation
- and these three men in its midst: I live ; an affirmation of the Lord Jehovah ; they deliver not sons and daughters, for they alone are delivered.
- BPVBiblePics Version
- even if these three men were in it, as I live, says the Lord God, they would not save sons or daughters; they alone would be saved.
Context: Ezekiel 14
16Though these three men were in it, as I live, saith the Lord GOD, they shall deliver neither sons nor daughters; they only shall be delivered, but the land shall be desolate.
17Or if I bring a sword upon that land, and say, Sword, go through the land; so that I cut off man and beast from it:
18Though these three men were in it, as I live, saith the Lord GOD, they shall deliver neither sons nor daughters, but they only shall be delivered themselves.
19Or if I send a pestilence into that land, and pour out my fury upon it in blood, to cut off from it man and beast:
20Though Noah, Daniel, and Job, were in it, as I live, saith the Lord GOD, they shall deliver neither son nor daughter; they shall but deliver their own souls by their righteousness.
About Ezekiel 14: False Prophets Condemned
In Ezekiel chapter 14, God speaks to Ezekiel about the false prophets who have been leading His people astray. He warns that these individuals will be held accountable for their actions and that they will not be able to save themselves or their followers from impending judgment.
Commentary
Ezekiel's message is still relevant today as false prophets continue to exist in our world. These individuals claim to have a message from God, yet their teachings are often contrary to scripture and lack the conviction of the Holy Spirit. It is important for Christians to discern false prophets and to turn away from their teachings, lest we fall prey to their deceit. As believers, our focus should be on seeking the truth of God's word and following it with all our hearts, minds, and souls. In doing so, we can avoid the judgment that is sure to come upon those who reject God and turn to false idols.