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They alone would be saved, but the land would be desolate. <a href="/nlt/ezekiel/14.htm">New Living Translation</a> As surely as I live, says the Sovereign LORD, even if those three men were there, they wouldn’t be able to save their own sons or daughters. They alone would be saved, but the land would be made desolate. <a href="/esv/ezekiel/14.htm">English Standard Version</a> even if these three men were in it, as I live, declares the Lord GOD, they would deliver neither sons nor daughters. They alone would be delivered, but the land would be desolate. <a href="/bsb/ezekiel/14.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> then as surely as I live, declares the Lord GOD, even if these three men were in it, they could not deliver their own sons or daughters. They alone would be delivered, but the land would be desolate. <a href="/kjv/ezekiel/14.htm">King James Bible</a> Though 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. <a href="/nkjv/ezekiel/14.htm">New King James Version</a> even though these three men were in it, as I live,” says the Lord GOD, “they would deliver neither sons nor daughters; only they would be delivered, and the land would be desolate. <a href="/nasb_/ezekiel/14.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> though these three men were in its midst, as I live,” declares the Lord GOD, “they could not save either their sons or their daughters. They alone would be saved, but the country would be desolate. <a href="/nasb/ezekiel/14.htm">NASB 1995</a> though these three men were in its midst, as I live,&#8221 declares the Lord GOD, &#8220they could not deliver either their sons or their daughters. They alone would be delivered, but the country would be desolate. <a href="/nasb77/ezekiel/14.htm">NASB 1977 </a> though these three men were in its midst, as I live,” declares the Lord GOD, “they could not deliver either their sons or their daughters. They alone would be delivered, but the country would be desolate. <a href="/lsb/ezekiel/14.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> though these three men were in its midst, as I live,” declares Lord Yahweh, “they could not deliver either their sons or their daughters. They alone would be delivered, but the country would become desolate. <a href="/amp/ezekiel/14.htm">Amplified Bible</a> though these three men were in the land, as I live,” says the Lord GOD, “they could not save either their sons or their daughters. They alone would be saved, but the land would be desolate (ruined, deserted). <a href="/csb/ezekiel/14.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> Even if these three men were in it, as I live”—the declaration of the Lord GOD—“they could not rescue their sons or daughters. They alone would be rescued, but the land would be desolate. <a href="/hcsb/ezekiel/14.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> even if these three men were in it, as I live"—the declaration of the Lord GOD—"they could not deliver their sons or daughters. They alone would be delivered, but the land would be desolate.&#8221 <a href="/asv/ezekiel/14.htm">American Standard Version</a> though these three men were in it, as I live, saith the Lord Jehovah, they should deliver neither sons nor daughters; they only should be delivered, but the land should be desolate. <a href="/cev/ezekiel/14.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> As surely as I live, I promise that even if these three men lived in that nation, their own children would not be spared. The three men would live, but the land would be an empty desert. <a href="/erv/ezekiel/14.htm">English Revised Version</a> though 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. <a href="/gwt/ezekiel/14.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> As I live, declares the Almighty LORD, not even Noah, Daniel, and Job could rescue their own sons or daughters. They could rescue only themselves. And the country would become a wasteland. <a href="/gnt/ezekiel/14.htm">Good News Translation</a> and even if those three men lived there--as surely as I, the Sovereign LORD, am the living God--they would not be able to save even their own children. They would save only their own lives, and the land would become a wilderness. <a href="/isv/ezekiel/14.htm">International Standard Version</a> then even though these three men were in it, as I live," says the Lord GOD, "they wouldn't be able to deliver even their sons or daughters. They would only save themselves, but the land would become desolate. <a href="/msb/ezekiel/14.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> then as surely as I live, declares the Lord GOD, even if these three men were in it, they could not deliver their own sons or daughters. They alone would be delivered, but the land would be desolate. <a href="/net/ezekiel/14.htm">NET Bible</a> Even if these three men were in it, as surely as I live, declares the sovereign LORD, they could not save their own sons or daughters; they would save only their own lives, and the land would become desolate. <a href="/nheb/ezekiel/14.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> though these three men were in it, as I live," says the Lord GOD, "they should deliver neither sons nor daughters; they only should be delivered, but the land should be desolate. <a href="/wbt/ezekiel/14.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> Though 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. <a href="/web/ezekiel/14.htm">World English Bible</a> though these three men were in it, as I live,” says the Lord Yahweh, “they would deliver neither sons nor daughters. They only would be delivered, but the land would be desolate. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/ezekiel/14.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> [despite] these three men in its midst—[as] I live,” a declaration of Lord YHWH, “they deliver neither sons nor daughters; they alone are delivered, and the land is a desolation. <a href="/ylt/ezekiel/14.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> these three men in its midst: I live -- an affirmation of the Lord Jehovah -- neither sons nor daughters do they deliver; they alone are delivered, and the land is a desolation. <a href="/slt/ezekiel/14.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> These three men in its midst, I live, says the Lord Jehovah, if sons and if daughters they shall deliver; they alone shall be delivered, and the land shall be a desolation.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/ezekiel/14.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> If these three men shall be in it, as I live, saith the Lord, they shall deliver neither sons nor daughters: but they only shall be delivered, and the land shall be made desolate. <a href="/cpdv/ezekiel/14.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> if these three men were in it, as I live, says the Lord God, they will deliver neither sons, nor daughters. But only they themselves will be delivered, for the land shall be desolated. <a href="/nabre/ezekiel/14.htm">New American Bible</a> and these three were in it, as I live—oracle of the Lord GOD—I swear they could save neither sons nor daughters; they alone would be saved, but the land would become a wasteland. <a href="/nrsvce/ezekiel/14.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> even if these three men were in it, as I live, says the Lord GOD, they would save neither sons nor daughters; they alone would be saved, but the land would be desolate.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/ezekiel/14.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> Though these three men were in it, as I live, says the LORD God, they would deliver neither sons nor daughters; but they alone would be delivered and the land would be made desolate. <a href="/hpbt/ezekiel/14.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> And these three men are in it, I am living, says THE LORD OF LORDS, that they shall save neither sons nor daughters, but those three only shall be saved, and the land shall be for desolation<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/ezekiel/14.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> though 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. <a href="/sep/ezekiel/14.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> and if these three men should be in the midst of it, as I live, saith the Lord, neither sons nor daughters shall be saved, but these only shall be saved, and the land shall be destroyed. <a href="/parallel/ezekiel/14-16.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/vET3Gmwku4s?start=3279" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/ezekiel/14.htm">God's Irrevocable Sentence</a> …15Or if I send wild beasts through the land to leave it childless and desolate, with no man passing through it for fear of the beasts, 16<a href="/hebrew/589.htm" title="589: ’ā·nî (Pro-1cs) -- I. Contracted from 'anokiy; I.">then as surely</a> <a href="/hebrew/2416.htm" title="2416: ḥay- (N-ms) -- Alive, raw, fresh, strong, life. From chayah; alive; hence, raw; fresh, strong; also life, whether literally or figuratively.">as I live,</a> <a href="/hebrew/5002.htm" title="5002: nə·’um (N-msc) -- Utterance. From na'am; an oracle.">declares</a> <a href="/hebrew/136.htm" title="136: ’ă·ḏō·nāy (N-proper-ms) -- Lord. Am emphatic form of 'adown; the Lord.">the Lord</a> <a href="/hebrew/3069.htm" title="3069: Yah·weh (N-proper-ms) -- YHWH. A variation of Yhovah.">GOD,</a> <a href="/hebrew/428.htm" title="428: hā·’êl·leh (Art:: Pro-cp) -- These. Prolonged from 'el; these or those.">even if these</a> <a href="/hebrew/7969.htm" title="7969: šə·lō·šeṯ (Number-msc) -- A three, triad. Or shalosh; masculine shlowshah; or shloshah; a primitive number; three; occasionally third, or Thrice.">three</a> <a href="/hebrew/582.htm" title="582: hā·’ă·nā·šîm (Art:: N-mp) -- Man, mankind. From 'anash; properly, a mortal; hence, a man in general.">men</a> <a href="/hebrew/8432.htm" title="8432: bə·ṯō·w·ḵāh (Prep-b:: N-msc:: 3fs) -- Midst. From an unused root meaning to sever; a bisection, i.e. the centre.">were in it,</a> <a href="/hebrew/518.htm" title="518: ’im- (Conj) -- If. A primitive particle; used very widely as demonstrative, lo!">they could not</a> <a href="/hebrew/5337.htm" title="5337: yaṣ·ṣî·lū (V-Hifil-Imperf-3mp) -- To strip, plunder, deliver oneself, be delivered, snatch away, deliver. ">deliver</a> <a href="/hebrew/1121.htm" title="1121: bā·nîm (N-mp) -- Son. From banah; a son, in the widest sense (like 'ab, 'ach, etc.).">their own sons</a> <a href="/hebrew/518.htm" title="518: wə·’im- (Conj) -- If. A primitive particle; used very widely as demonstrative, lo!">or</a> <a href="/hebrew/1323.htm" title="1323: bā·nō·wṯ (N-fp) -- Daughter. From banah; a daughter.">daughters.</a> <a href="/hebrew/1992.htm" title="1992: hêm·māh (Pro-3mp) -- They. Or hemmah; masculine plural from halak; they.">They</a> <a href="/hebrew/905.htm" title="905: lə·ḇad·dām (Prep-l:: N-msc:: 3mp) -- Separation, a part. ">alone</a> <a href="/hebrew/5337.htm" title="5337: yin·nā·ṣê·lū (V-Nifal-Imperf-3mp) -- To strip, plunder, deliver oneself, be delivered, snatch away, deliver. ">would be delivered,</a> <a href="/hebrew/776.htm" title="776: wə·hā·’ā·reṣ (Conj-w, Art:: N-fs) -- Earth, land. From an unused root probably meaning to be firm; the earth.">but the land</a> <a href="/hebrew/1961.htm" title="1961: tih·yeh (V-Qal-Imperf-3fs) -- To fall out, come to pass, become, be. A primitive root; to exist, i.e. Be or become, come to pass.">would be</a> <a href="/hebrew/8077.htm" title="8077: šə·mā·māh (N-fs) -- Devastation, waste. Or shimamah; feminine of shamem; devastation; figuratively, astonishment.">desolate.</a> 17Or if I bring a sword against that land and say, ‘Let a sword pass through it,’ so that I cut off from it both man and beast,…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/genesis/18-32.htm">Genesis 18:32</a> Finally, Abraham said, “May the Lord not be angry, but let me speak once more. Suppose ten are found there?” And He answered, “On account of the ten, I will not destroy it.” <a href="/jeremiah/15-1.htm">Jeremiah 15:1</a> Then the LORD said to me: “Even if Moses and Samuel should stand before Me, My heart would not go out to this people. Send them from My presence, and let them go! <a href="/matthew/24-22.htm">Matthew 24:22</a> If those days had not been cut short, nobody would be saved. But for the sake of the elect, those days will be cut short. <a href="/isaiah/1-9.htm">Isaiah 1:9</a> Unless the LORD of Hosts had left us a few survivors, we would have become like Sodom, we would have resembled Gomorrah. <a href="/romans/9-29.htm">Romans 9:29</a> It is just as Isaiah foretold: “Unless the Lord of Hosts had left us descendants, we would have become like Sodom, we would have resembled Gomorrah.” <a href="/2_peter/2-5.htm">2 Peter 2:5</a> if He did not spare the ancient world when He brought the flood on its ungodly people, but preserved Noah, a preacher of righteousness, among the eight; <a href="/genesis/6-8.htm">Genesis 6:8</a> Noah, however, found favor in the eyes of the LORD. <a href="/luke/17-26.htm">Luke 17:26-30</a> Just as it was in the days of Noah, so also will it be in the days of the Son of Man: / People were eating and drinking, marrying and being given in marriage, up to the day Noah entered the ark. Then the flood came and destroyed them all. / It was the same in the days of Lot: People were eating and drinking, buying and selling, planting and building. ... <a href="/genesis/19-29.htm">Genesis 19:29</a> So when God destroyed the cities of the plain, He remembered Abraham, and He brought Lot out of the catastrophe that destroyed the cities where he had lived. <a href="/revelation/7-3.htm">Revelation 7:3</a> “Do not harm the land or sea or trees until we have placed a seal on the foreheads of the servants of our God.” <a href="/job/22-30.htm">Job 22:30</a> He will deliver even one who is not innocent, rescuing him through the cleanness of your hands.” <a href="/1_peter/3-20.htm">1 Peter 3:20</a> who disobeyed long ago when God waited patiently in the days of Noah while the ark was being built. In the ark a few people, only eight souls, were saved through water. <a href="/isaiah/65-8.htm">Isaiah 65:8</a> This is what the LORD says: “As the new wine is found in a cluster of grapes, and men say, ‘Do not destroy it, for it contains a blessing,’ so I will act on behalf of My servants; I will not destroy them all. <a href="/amos/9-8.htm">Amos 9:8</a> Surely the eyes of the Lord GOD are on the sinful kingdom, and I will destroy it from the face of the earth. Yet I will not utterly destroy the house of Jacob,” declares the LORD. <a href="/matthew/11-23.htm">Matthew 11:23-24</a> And you, Capernaum, will you be lifted up to heaven? No, you will be brought down to Hades! For if the miracles that were performed in you had been performed in Sodom, it would have remained to this day. / But I tell you that it will be more bearable for Sodom on the day of judgment than for you.”</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>Though these three men were in it, as I live, said the Lord GOD, they shall deliver neither sons nor daughters; they only shall be delivered, but the land shall be desolate.these<a href="/ezekiel/14-14.htm">Ezekiel 14:14,18</a> Though these three men, Noah, Daniel, and Job, were in it, they should deliver but their own souls by their righteousness, saith the Lord GOD… <a href="/matthew/18-19.htm">Matthew 18:19,20</a> Again I say unto you, That if two of you shall agree on earth as touching any thing that they shall ask, it shall be done for them of my Father which is in heaven… <a href="/james/5-16.htm">James 5:16</a> Confess your faults one to another, and pray one for another, that ye may be healed. The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much.in it.<a href="/ezekiel/14-20.htm">Ezekiel 14:20</a> Though 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.<a href="/ezekiel/33-11.htm">Ezekiel 33:11</a> Say unto them, As I live, saith the Lord GOD, I have no pleasure in the death of the wicked; but that the wicked turn from his way and live: turn ye, turn ye from your evil ways; for why will ye die, O house of Israel?<a href="/numbers/14-28.htm">Numbers 14:28,29</a> Say unto them, As truly as I live, saith the LORD, as ye have spoken in mine ears, so will I do to you: … they shall<a href="/genesis/18-23.htm">Genesis 18:23-33</a> And Abraham drew near, and said, Wilt thou also destroy the righteous with the wicked? … <a href="/genesis/19-29.htm">Genesis 19:29</a> And it came to pass, when God destroyed the cities of the plain, that God remembered Abraham, and sent Lot out of the midst of the overthrow, when he overthrew the cities in the which Lot dwelt.<a href="/job/22-20.htm">Job 22:20</a> Whereas our substance is not cut down, but the remnant of them the fire consumeth.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/ezekiel/14-14.htm">Affirmation</a> <a href="/ezekiel/9-8.htm">Alone</a> <a href="/ezekiel/14-15.htm">Country</a> <a href="/ezekiel/13-17.htm">Daughters</a> <a href="/ezekiel/14-14.htm">Declares</a> <a href="/ezekiel/14-14.htm">Deliver</a> <a href="/ezekiel/13-23.htm">Delivered</a> <a href="/ezekiel/14-15.htm">Desolate</a> <a href="/ezekiel/12-20.htm">Desolation</a> <a href="/ezekiel/1-11.htm">Either</a> <a href="/ezekiel/13-19.htm">Live</a> <a href="/ezekiel/14-14.htm">Midst</a> <a href="/ezekiel/6-8.htm">Safe</a> <a href="/ezekiel/14-14.htm">Save</a> <a href="/ezekiel/14-6.htm">Sovereign</a> <a href="/ezekiel/7-4.htm">Surely</a> <a href="/ezekiel/14-14.htm">Themselves</a> <a href="/ezekiel/14-14.htm">Three</a> <a href="/ezekiel/14-15.htm">Waste</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/ezekiel/14-20.htm">Affirmation</a> <a href="/ezekiel/14-18.htm">Alone</a> <a href="/ezekiel/14-17.htm">Country</a> <a href="/ezekiel/14-18.htm">Daughters</a> <a href="/ezekiel/14-18.htm">Declares</a> <a href="/ezekiel/14-18.htm">Deliver</a> <a href="/ezekiel/14-18.htm">Delivered</a> <a href="/ezekiel/15-8.htm">Desolate</a> <a href="/ezekiel/15-8.htm">Desolation</a> <a href="/ezekiel/14-18.htm">Either</a> <a href="/ezekiel/14-18.htm">Live</a> <a href="/ezekiel/14-18.htm">Midst</a> <a href="/ezekiel/14-20.htm">Safe</a> <a href="/ezekiel/14-18.htm">Save</a> <a href="/ezekiel/14-18.htm">Sovereign</a> <a href="/ezekiel/14-18.htm">Surely</a> <a href="/ezekiel/14-18.htm">Themselves</a> <a href="/ezekiel/14-18.htm">Three</a> <a href="/ezekiel/15-8.htm">Waste</a><div class="vheading2">Ezekiel 14</div>1. <a href="/ezekiel/14-1.htm">God answers idolaters according to their own heart</a> 6. <a href="/ezekiel/14-6.htm">They are exhorted to repent, for fear of judgments, by means of seduced prophets</a> 12. <a href="/ezekiel/14-12.htm">God's irrevocable sentence of famine</a> 15. <a href="/ezekiel/14-15.htm">of wild beasts</a> 17. <a href="/ezekiel/14-17.htm">of the sword</a> 19. <a href="/ezekiel/14-19.htm">and of pestilence</a> 22. <a href="/ezekiel/14-22.htm">A remnant shall be reserved for example of others</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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The expression "as surely as I live" is an oath formula, underscoring the seriousness of the message. It reflects God's eternal nature and His sovereign power over life and death. This phrase is used elsewhere in Scripture to affirm God's unchanging nature and His commitment to His word (<a href="/numbers/14-21.htm">Numbers 14:21</a>, <a href="/isaiah/49-18.htm">Isaiah 49:18</a>).even if these three men were in it The "three men" refer to Noah, Daniel, and Job, who are mentioned earlier in the chapter (<a href="/ezekiel/14-14.htm">Ezekiel 14:14</a>). These individuals are exemplars of righteousness and faithfulness in the Old Testament. Noah is known for his obedience in building the ark (Genesis 6-9), Daniel for his unwavering faith in Babylon (Daniel 1-6), and Job for his perseverance through suffering (Job 1-42). Their mention highlights the severity of the judgment, as even their presence would not avert it.they could not deliver their own sons or daughters This phrase underscores the personal nature of righteousness and accountability before God. It reflects the biblical principle that each person is responsible for their own relationship with God (<a href="/deuteronomy/24-16.htm">Deuteronomy 24:16</a>, <a href="/ezekiel/18-20.htm">Ezekiel 18:20</a>). The inability to save even their own children emphasizes the totality of the judgment and the necessity of individual repentance and faith.They alone would be delivered This indicates that personal righteousness is recognized by God, but it does not extend to others by association. The deliverance of these righteous individuals aligns with the biblical theme of God's protection and reward for the faithful (<a href="/psalms/34-17.htm">Psalm 34:17</a>, <a href="/hebrews/11-7.htm">Hebrews 11:7</a>). It also foreshadows the New Testament teaching of salvation through personal faith in Jesus Christ (<a href="/romans/10-9.htm">Romans 10:9-10</a>).but the land would be desolate The desolation of the land signifies the complete and devastating nature of God's judgment. This reflects the historical context of the Babylonian exile, where the land of Judah was left desolate due to the people's unfaithfulness (<a href="/2_chronicles/36-21.htm">2 Chronicles 36:21</a>). It serves as a warning of the consequences of sin and a call to repentance. The desolation also points to the eschatological judgment and the ultimate restoration of creation through Christ (<a href="/revelation/21.htm">Revelation 21:1-5</a>).<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/e/ezekiel.htm">Ezekiel</a> A prophet during the Babylonian exile, Ezekiel is the mouthpiece of God, delivering messages of judgment and hope to the Israelites. 2. <a href="/topical/t/the_lord_god.htm">The Lord GOD</a> The sovereign and just God who speaks through Ezekiel, emphasizing His authority and the certainty of His declarations. 3. <a href="/topical/t/the_three_men.htm">The Three Men</a> Refers to Noah, Daniel, and Job, who are mentioned earlier in the chapter as paragons of righteousness. Their presence underscores the severity of the judgment, as even their righteousness cannot save others. 4. <a href="/topical/t/the_land.htm">The Land</a> Represents the nation of Israel, which is under judgment for its idolatry and unfaithfulness to God. 5. <a href="/topical/d/desolation.htm">Desolation</a> The consequence of sin and rebellion against God, leading to the land being left barren and uninhabited.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/i/individual_responsibility.htm">Individual Responsibility</a> Each person is accountable for their own relationship with God. Righteousness cannot be transferred or inherited; it is a personal commitment. <a href="/topical/t/the_limits_of_intercession.htm">The Limits of Intercession</a> While intercession is powerful, there are times when God's judgment is irrevocable due to persistent sin. This underscores the importance of personal repentance. <a href="/topical/t/the_severity_of_sin.htm">The Severity of Sin</a> Sin has serious consequences, not only for individuals but for entire communities. Recognizing the gravity of sin should lead to sincere repentance and a return to God. <a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_righteousness.htm">The Role of Righteousness</a> Righteousness is valuable and recognized by God, but it does not exempt one from the consequences of a community's collective sin. It highlights the need for communal as well as personal holiness. <a href="/topical/h/hope_in_desolation.htm">Hope in Desolation</a> Even in judgment, there is hope for those who remain faithful. God's justice is tempered with mercy for those who are righteous.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_ezekiel_14.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Ezekiel 14</a> <a href="/q/bible's_view_on_god_vs._satan.htm">What does the Bible say about God versus Satan?</a> <a href="/q/does_ezekiel_14_align_with_nt_on_sin.htm">How does Ezekiel’s teaching in chapter 14 align with or contradict the New Testament emphasis on personal responsibility for sin?</a> <a href="/q/why_does_god_ignore_pleas_in_jer_14_7-9.htm">Jeremiah 14:7-9: How can a merciful God seemingly ignore the desperate pleas of His people in these verses?</a> <a href="/q/has_anyone_ever_seen_god.htm">What does believing in the Son of God mean?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a> <a href="/commentaries/ezekiel/14-16.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>then as surely אָ֗נִי (’ā·nî) Pronoun - first person common singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_589.htm">Strong's 589: </a> I as I live, חַי־ (ḥay-) Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2416.htm">Strong's 2416: </a> Alive, raw, fresh, strong, life declares נְאֻם֙ (nə·’um) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5002.htm">Strong's 5002: </a> An oracle the Lord אֲדֹנָ֣י (’ă·ḏō·nāy) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_136.htm">Strong's 136: </a> The Lord GOD, יְהוִ֔ה (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3069.htm">Strong's 3069: </a> YHWH even if these הָאֵלֶּה֮ (hā·’êl·leh) Article | Pronoun - common plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_428.htm">Strong's 428: </a> These, those three שְׁלֹ֨שֶׁת (šə·lō·šeṯ) Number - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7969.htm">Strong's 7969: </a> Three, third, thrice men הָאֲנָשִׁ֣ים (hā·’ă·nā·šîm) Article | Noun - masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_376.htm">Strong's 376: </a> A man as an individual, a male person were in it, בְּתוֹכָהּ֒ (bə·ṯō·w·ḵāh) Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct | third person feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8432.htm">Strong's 8432: </a> A bisection, the centre they could not אִם־ (’im-) Conjunction <a href="/hebrew/strongs_518.htm">Strong's 518: </a> Lo!, whether?, if, although, Oh that!, when, not deliver יַצִּ֑ילוּ (yaṣ·ṣî·lū) Verb - Hifil - Imperfect - third person masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5337.htm">Strong's 5337: </a> To strip, plunder, deliver oneself, be delivered, snatch away, deliver their own sons בָּנִ֥ים (bā·nîm) Noun - masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1121.htm">Strong's 1121: </a> A son or וְאִם־ (wə·’im-) Conjunctive waw | Conjunction <a href="/hebrew/strongs_518.htm">Strong's 518: </a> Lo!, whether?, if, although, Oh that!, when, not daughters. בָּנ֖וֹת (bā·nō·wṯ) Noun - feminine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1323.htm">Strong's 1323: </a> A daughter They הֵ֤מָּה (hêm·māh) Pronoun - third person masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1992.htm">Strong's 1992: </a> They alone לְבַדָּם֙ (lə·ḇad·dām) Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_905.htm">Strong's 905: </a> Separation, a part of the body, branch of a, tree, bar for, carrying, chief of would be saved, יִנָּצֵ֔לוּ (yin·nā·ṣê·lū) Verb - Nifal - Imperfect - third person masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5337.htm">Strong's 5337: </a> To strip, plunder, deliver oneself, be delivered, snatch away, deliver but the land וְהָאָ֖רֶץ (wə·hā·’ā·reṣ) Conjunctive waw, Article | Noun - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_776.htm">Strong's 776: </a> Earth, land would be תִּהְיֶ֥ה (tih·yeh) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1961.htm">Strong's 1961: </a> To fall out, come to pass, become, be desolate. שְׁמָמָֽה׃ (šə·mā·māh) Noun - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8077.htm">Strong's 8077: </a> Devastation, astonishment <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/ezekiel/14-16.htm">Ezekiel 14:16 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/ezekiel/14-16.htm">Ezekiel 14:16 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/ezekiel/14-16.htm">Ezekiel 14:16 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/ezekiel/14-16.htm">Ezekiel 14:16 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/ezekiel/14-16.htm">Ezekiel 14:16 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/ezekiel/14-16.htm">Ezekiel 14:16 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/ezekiel/14-16.htm">Ezekiel 14:16 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/ezekiel/14-16.htm">Ezekiel 14:16 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/ezekiel/14-16.htm">Ezekiel 14:16 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/ezekiel/14-16.htm">Ezekiel 14:16 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/ezekiel/14-16.htm">OT Prophets: Ezekiel 14:16 Though these three men were in it (Ezek. 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