Ezekiel 14:23
“And they shall comfort you, when ye see their ways and their doings: and ye shall know that I have not done without cause all that I have done in it, saith the Lord GOD.”
Ezekiel 14:23 in 7 translations
- KJVKing James Version
- And they shall comfort you, when ye see their ways and their doings: and ye shall know that I have not done without cause all that I have done in it, saith the Lord GOD.
- DRADouay–Rheims
- And they shall comfort you, when you shall see their ways, and their doings : and you shall know that I have not done without cause all that I have done in it, saith the Lord God.
- ASVAmerican Standard Version
- And they shall comfort you, when ye see their way and their doings; and ye shall know that I have not done without cause all that I have done in it, saith the Lord Jehovah.
- DARBYDarby
- And they shall comfort you, when ye see their way and their doings; and ye shall know that I have not done without cause all that I have done in it, saith the Lord Jehovah.
- WEBThe World English Bible
- They shall comfort you, when you see their way and their doings; and you shall know that I have not done without cause all that I have done in it, says the Lord Yahweh.
- YLTYoung's Literal Translation
- And they have comforted you, for ye see their way and their doings, and ye have known that not for nought have I done all that which I have done in her ; an affirmation of the Lord Jehovah.'
- BPVBiblePics Version
- They will comfort you when you see their ways and their deeds, and you will know that I have not acted without cause in all that I have done to it, says the Lord God. ###
Context: Ezekiel 14
21For thus saith the Lord GOD; How much more when I send my four sore judgments upon Jerusalem, the sword, and the famine, and the noisome beast, and the pestilence, to cut off from it man and beast?
22Yet, behold, therein shall be left a remnant that shall be brought forth, both sons and daughters: behold, they shall come forth unto you, and ye shall see their way and their doings: and ye shall be comforted concerning the evil that I have brought upon Jerusalem, even concerning all that I have brought upon it.
23And they shall comfort you, when ye see their ways and their doings: and ye shall know that I have not done without cause all that I have done in it, saith the Lord GOD.
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.