Ezekiel 21:16
“Go thee one way or other, either on the right hand, or on the left, whithersoever thy face is set.”
Ezekiel 21:16 in 7 translations
- KJVKing James Version
- Go thee one way or other, either on the right hand, or on the left, whithersoever thy face is set.
- DRADouay–Rheims
- Be thou sharpened, go to the right hand, or to the left, which way soever thou hast a mind to set thy face.
- ASVAmerican Standard Version
- Gather thee together, go to the right, set thyself in array, go to the left, whithersoever thy face is set.
- DARBYDarby
- Gather up strength, go to the right hand, turn thee, go to the left, whithersoever thy face is appointed.
- WEBThe World English Bible
- Gather yourselves together, go to the right, set yourselves in array, go to the left, wherever your face is set.
- YLTYoung's Literal Translation
- Take possession of the right, place thyself at the left, Whither thy face is appointed.
- BPVBiblePics Version
- Go one way or the other, either to the right or to the left, wherever your face is set.
Context: Ezekiel 21
14Thou 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.
15I have set the point of the sword against all their gates, that their heart may faint, and their ruins be multiplied: ah! it is made bright, it is wrapped up for the slaughter.
16Go thee one way or other, either on the right hand, or on the left, whithersoever thy face is set.
17I will also smite mine hands together, and I will cause my fury to rest: I the LORD have said it.
18The word of the LORD came unto me again, saying,
About Ezekiel 21: The Sword of Judgment
In Ezekiel chapter 21, God speaks to the prophet about the sword of judgment that will come upon Jerusalem and the disobedient people of Israel. He uses vivid imagery to describe the sword and the destruction it will cause, warning the people to repent and turn back to Him before it is too late.
Commentary
This chapter serves as a strong reminder that disobedience to God will have consequences. The sword of judgment represents the punishment that will come because of the people's disobedience and lack of faith. However, it is also a message of hope, as God gives the people a chance to repent and turn back to Him before it is too late. The vivid imagery used in this chapter is a powerful tool in conveying the seriousness of the situation and the urgency of the message. As we read Ezekiel chapter 21, let us take heed of the warning given and strive to always follow God's will for our lives.