Ezekiel 17:18
BSB · Public Domain (CC0)“He despised the oath by breaking the covenant. Seeing that he gave his hand in pledge yet did all these things, he will not escape!’”
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“He despised the oath by breaking the covenant. Seeing that he gave his hand in pledge yet did all these things, he will not escape!’”
Berean Standard Bible · Public Domain (CC0)“Seeing he despised the oath by breaking the covenant, when, lo, he had given his hand, and hath done all these things, he shall not escape.”
King James Version · Public Domain“For he hath despised the oath by breaking the covenant; and behold, he had given his hand, and yet hath done all these things; he shall not escape.”
American Standard Version · Public Domain“And he despised the oath--to break covenant, And lo, he hath given his hand, And all these he hath done, he escapeth not.”
Young's Literal Translation · Public DomainOther passages that echo Ezekiel 17:18 — 4 related verses from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- 2 Kings 10:15When he left there, he found Jehonadab son of Rechab, who was coming to meet him. Jehu greeted him and asked, “Is your heart as true to mine as my heart is to yours?” “It is!” Jehonadab replied. “If it is,” said Jehu, “give me your hand.” So he gave him his hand, and Jehu helped him into his chariot,
- 1 Chronicles 29:24All the officials and mighty men, as well as all of King David’s sons, pledged their allegiance to King Solomon.
- 2 Chronicles 30:8Now do not stiffen your necks as your fathers did. Submit to the LORD and come to His sanctuary, which He has consecrated forever. Serve the LORD your God, so that His fierce anger will turn away from you.
- Lamentations 5:6We submitted to Egypt and Assyria to get enough bread.
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