Ezekiel 21:13
BSB · Public Domain (CC0)“Surely testing will come! And what if even the scepter, which the sword despises, does not continue?’ declares the Lord GOD.”
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“Surely testing will come! And what if even the scepter, which the sword despises, does not continue?’ declares the Lord GOD.”
Berean Standard Bible · Public Domain (CC0)“Because it is a trial, and what if the sword contemn even the rod? it shall be no more, saith the Lord God.”
King James Version · Public Domain“For there is a trial; and what if even the rod that contemneth shall be no more? saith the Lord Jehovah.”
American Standard Version · Public Domain“Because <FI>it is<Fi> a trier, And what if even the sceptre it is despising? It shall not be, an affirmation of the Lord Jehovah.”
Young's Literal Translation · Public DomainOther passages that echo Ezekiel 21:13 — 4 related verses from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Job 9:23When the scourge brings sudden death, He mocks the despair of the innocent.
- Ezekiel 21:10it is sharpened for the slaughter, polished to flash like lightning! Should we rejoice in the scepter of My son? The sword despises every such stick.
- Ezekiel 21:25And you, O profane and wicked prince of Israel, the day has come for your final punishment.’
- 2 Corinthians 8:2In the terrible ordeal they suffered, their abundant joy and deep poverty overflowed into rich generosity.
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