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They alone would be saved. <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. <a href="/esv/ezekiel/14.htm">English Standard Version</a> though these three men were in it, as I live, declares the Lord GOD, they would deliver neither sons nor daughters, but they alone would be delivered. <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. <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, but they only shall be delivered themselves. <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, but only they themselves would be delivered. <a href="/nasb_/ezekiel/14.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> even 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, but they alone would be saved. <a href="/nasb/ezekiel/14.htm">NASB 1995</a> even 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, but they alone would be delivered. <a href="/nasb77/ezekiel/14.htm">NASB 1977 </a> even 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, but they alone would be delivered. <a href="/lsb/ezekiel/14.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> even though these three men were in its midst, as I live,” declares Lord Yahweh, “they could not deliver either their sons or their daughters, but they alone would be delivered. <a href="/amp/ezekiel/14.htm">Amplified Bible</a> even 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, but they alone would be saved. <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, but they alone would be rescued. <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, but they alone would be delivered.&#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, but they only should be delivered themselves. <a href="/cev/ezekiel/14.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> If these three men were in that nation when I punished it, not even their children would be spared. Only the three men would live. <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, but they only shall be delivered themselves. <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 sons or daughters. They could rescue only themselves. <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 children, but only their own lives. <a href="/isv/ezekiel/14.htm">International Standard Version</a> though these three men lived there, as I live," declares the Lord GOD, "they couldn't deliver their own sons and daughters. They would only save themselves. <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. <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. <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, but they only should be delivered themselves. <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, but they only shall be delivered themselves. <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, but they only would be delivered themselves. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/ezekiel/14.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> and [despite] these three men in its midst—[as] I live,” a declaration of Lord YHWH, “they do not deliver sons and daughters, for they alone are delivered. <a href="/ylt/ezekiel/14.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> and these three men in its midst: I live -- an affirmation of the Lord Jehovah -- they deliver not sons and daughters, for they alone are delivered. <a href="/slt/ezekiel/14.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And these three men in its midst, I live, says the Lord Jehovah, they shall not deliver sons and daughters, for they alone shall be delivered.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/ezekiel/14.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And these three men be in the midst thereof: as I live, saith the Lord God, they shall deliver neither sons nor daughters, but they themselves alone shall be delivered. <a href="/cpdv/ezekiel/14.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> and if these three men were in its midst, as I live, says the Lord God, they will deliver neither sons, nor daughters, but only they themselves will be delivered. <a href="/nabre/ezekiel/14.htm">New American Bible</a> and these three were in it, as I live—oracle of the Lord GOD—they could save neither sons nor daughters; they alone would be saved. <a href="/nrsvce/ezekiel/14.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> though these three men were in it, as I live, says the Lord GOD, they would save neither sons nor daughters, but they alone would be saved.<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. <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 they themselves shall be saved!<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, but they only shall be delivered themselves. <a href="/sep/ezekiel/14.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> though these three men were in the midst of it, as I live, saith the Lord, they shall not deliver sons or daughters, but they only shall be saved themselves. <a href="/parallel/ezekiel/14-18.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=3304" 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> …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, 18<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: ū·šə·lō·šeṯ (Conj-w:: 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/3808.htm" title="3808: lō (Adv-NegPrt) -- Not. Or lowi; or loh; a primitive particle; not; by implication, no; often used with other particles.">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/1323.htm" title="1323: ū·ḇā·nō·wṯ (Conj-w:: N-fp) -- Daughter. From banah; a daughter.">or daughters.</a> <a href="/hebrew/3588.htm" title="3588: kî (Conj) -- That, for, when. "></a> <a href="/hebrew/1992.htm" title="1992: hêm (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> 19Or if I send a plague into that land and pour out My wrath upon it through bloodshed, cutting 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/18-23.htm">Genesis 18:23-32</a> Abraham stepped forward and said, “Will You really sweep away the righteous with the wicked? / What if there are fifty righteous ones in the city? Will You really sweep it away and not spare the place for the sake of the fifty righteous ones who are there? / Far be it from You to do such a thing—to kill the righteous with the wicked, so that the righteous and the wicked are treated alike. Far be it from You! Will not the Judge of all the earth do what is right?” ... <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="/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="/psalms/106-23.htm">Psalm 106:23</a> So He said He would destroy them—had not Moses His chosen one stood before Him in the breach to divert His wrath from destroying them. <a href="/exodus/32-11.htm">Exodus 32:11-14</a> But Moses sought the favor of the LORD his God, saying, “O LORD, why does Your anger burn against Your people, whom You brought out of the land of Egypt with great power and a mighty hand? / Why should the Egyptians declare, ‘He brought them out with evil intent, to kill them in the mountains and wipe them from the face of the earth’? Turn from Your fierce anger and relent from doing harm to Your people. / Remember Your servants Abraham, Isaac, and Israel, to whom You swore by Your very self when You declared, ‘I will make your descendants as numerous as the stars in the sky, and I will give your descendants all this land that I have promised, and it shall be their inheritance forever.’” ... <a href="/numbers/16-44.htm">Numbers 16:44-48</a> and the LORD said to Moses, / “Get away from this congregation so that I may consume them in an instant.” And Moses and Aaron fell facedown. / Moses said to Aaron, “Take your censer, place fire from the altar in it, and add incense. Go quickly to the congregation and make atonement for them, because wrath has come out from the LORD; the plague has begun.” ... <a href="/1_samuel/12-23.htm">1 Samuel 12:23</a> As for me, far be it from me that I should sin against the LORD by ceasing to pray for you. And I will continue to teach you the good and right way. <a href="/2_kings/19-15.htm">2 Kings 19:15-19</a> And Hezekiah prayed before the LORD: “O LORD, God of Israel, enthroned between the cherubim, You alone are God over all the kingdoms of the earth. You made the heavens and the earth. / Incline Your ear, O LORD, and hear; open Your eyes, O LORD, and see. Listen to the words that Sennacherib has sent to defy the living God. / Truly, O LORD, the kings of Assyria have laid waste these nations and their lands. ... <a href="/isaiah/53-12.htm">Isaiah 53:12</a> Therefore I will allot Him a portion with the great, and He will divide the spoils with the strong, because He has poured out His life unto death, and He was numbered with the transgressors. Yet He bore the sin of many and made intercession for the transgressors. <a href="/daniel/9-3.htm">Daniel 9:3-19</a> So I turned my attention to the Lord God to seek Him by prayer and petition, with fasting, sackcloth, and ashes. / And I prayed to the LORD my God and confessed, “O, Lord, the great and awesome God, who keeps His covenant of loving devotion to those who love Him and keep His commandments, / we have sinned and done wrong. We have acted wickedly and rebelled. We have turned away from Your commandments and ordinances. ... <a href="/amos/7-1.htm">Amos 7:1-6</a> This is what the Lord GOD showed me: He was preparing swarms of locusts just after the king’s harvest, as the late spring crop was coming up. / And when the locusts had eaten every green plant in the land, I said, “Lord GOD, please forgive! How will Jacob survive, since he is so small?” / So the LORD relented from this plan. “It will not happen,” He said. ... <a href="/james/5-16.htm">James 5:16</a> Therefore confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous man has great power to prevail. <a href="/1_timothy/2-1.htm">1 Timothy 2:1</a> First of all, then, I urge that petitions, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgiving be offered for everyone— <a href="/hebrews/7-25.htm">Hebrews 7:25</a> Therefore He is able to save completely those who draw near to God through Him, since He always lives to intercede for them. <a href="/romans/8-34.htm">Romans 8:34</a> Who is there to condemn us? For Christ Jesus, who died, and more than that was raised to life, is at the right hand of God—and He is interceding for us.</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, but they only shall be delivered themselves.<a href="/ezekiel/14-14.htm">Ezekiel 14:14</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.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/ezekiel/14-16.htm">Alone</a> <a href="/ezekiel/14-16.htm">Daughters</a> <a href="/ezekiel/14-16.htm">Declares</a> <a href="/ezekiel/14-16.htm">Deliver</a> <a href="/ezekiel/14-16.htm">Delivered</a> <a href="/ezekiel/14-16.htm">Either</a> <a href="/ezekiel/14-16.htm">Live</a> <a href="/ezekiel/14-16.htm">Midst</a> <a href="/ezekiel/14-16.htm">Save</a> <a href="/ezekiel/14-16.htm">Sovereign</a> <a href="/ezekiel/14-16.htm">Surely</a> <a href="/ezekiel/14-16.htm">Themselves</a> <a href="/ezekiel/14-16.htm">Three</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/ezekiel/37-3.htm">Alone</a> <a href="/ezekiel/14-22.htm">Daughters</a> <a href="/ezekiel/14-20.htm">Declares</a> <a href="/ezekiel/14-20.htm">Deliver</a> <a href="/ezekiel/16-21.htm">Delivered</a> <a href="/ezekiel/14-20.htm">Either</a> <a href="/ezekiel/14-20.htm">Live</a> <a href="/ezekiel/14-20.htm">Midst</a> <a href="/ezekiel/18-27.htm">Save</a> <a href="/ezekiel/14-20.htm">Sovereign</a> <a href="/ezekiel/14-20.htm">Surely</a> <a href="/ezekiel/14-20.htm">Themselves</a> <a href="/ezekiel/40-10.htm">Three</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'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/ezekiel/14.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/ezekiel/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/ezekiel/14.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>then as surely as I live, declares the Lord GOD, This phrase emphasizes the certainty and authority of God's pronouncement. 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 ultimate authority over life and death. This is a common expression in prophetic literature, highlighting the unchanging and sovereign nature of God (see <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 Hebrew Scriptures. Noah is known for his obedience and faith during the flood (Genesis 6-9), Daniel for his unwavering faith in exile (Daniel 1-6), and Job for his perseverance through suffering (Job 1-42). Their mention signifies the extreme measure of righteousness required to avert judgment.they could not deliver their own sons or daughters. This highlights the principle of individual responsibility before God. In the context of Ezekiel, it underscores the severity of the judgment coming upon Jerusalem and Judah. The righteousness of even the most faithful individuals cannot save others; each person is accountable for their own relationship with God (see <a href="/ezekiel/18-20.htm">Ezekiel 18:20</a>). This also reflects the cultural understanding of family and communal identity, where the actions of one often affected the whole.They alone would be delivered. This emphasizes personal accountability and the limits of intercessory righteousness. The deliverance of these righteous men alone signifies that salvation is a personal matter, not transferable to others, even family members. This principle is echoed in the New Testament, where salvation is through personal faith in Jesus Christ (<a href="/romans/10-9.htm">Romans 10:9-10</a>). The idea of individual deliverance also points to the ultimate deliverance found in Christ, who is the fulfillment of righteousness for all who believe.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/e/ezekiel.htm">Ezekiel</a> A prophet during the Babylonian exile, Ezekiel was called by God to deliver messages of judgment and hope to the Israelites. 2. <a href="/topical/t/the_lord_god.htm">The Lord GOD</a> The sovereign and righteous 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 in a sinful land would not be enough to save others, only themselves. 4. <a href="/topical/i/israel.htm">Israel</a> The primary audience of Ezekiel's prophecies, who were experiencing God's judgment due to their persistent idolatry and disobedience. 5. <a href="/topical/b/babylonian_exile.htm">Babylonian Exile</a> The historical context of Ezekiel's ministry, where the Israelites were taken captive due to their unfaithfulness to God.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/p/personal_responsibility_in_faith.htm">Personal Responsibility in Faith</a> Each individual is accountable for their own relationship with God. Righteousness cannot be transferred or inherited from others. <a href="/topical/t/the_limits_of_intercession.htm">The Limits of Intercession</a> While intercessory prayer is powerful, there are times when God's judgment is set, and personal repentance is necessary. <a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_righteousness.htm">The Importance of Righteousness</a> The examples of Noah, Daniel, and Job remind us of the importance of living a life of integrity and faithfulness to God. <a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty_and_justice.htm">God's Sovereignty and Justice</a> God's declarations are certain and just. His judgments are based on His perfect knowledge and righteousness. <a href="/topical/h/hope_in_personal_salvation.htm">Hope in Personal Salvation</a> Even in times of widespread judgment, God provides a way of salvation for those who are faithful to Him.<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/father's_past_actions'_effects.htm">What are the consequences of a father's past actions?</a> <a href="/q/ezekiel_18_25__are_god's_ways_truly_fair.htm">Ezekiel 18:25 - How can God declare His ways fair when the reality of suffering and injustice seems to contradict this claim?</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 name="commentary" id="commentary"></a> <a href="/commentaries/ezekiel/14-18.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 וּשְׁלֹ֨שֶׁת (ū·šə·lō·šeṯ) Conjunctive waw | 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 לֹ֥א (lō) Adverb - Negative particle <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3808.htm">Strong's 3808: </a> Not, no deliver יַצִּ֖ילוּ (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 sons בָּנִ֣ים (bā·nîm) Noun - masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1121.htm">Strong's 1121: </a> A son or daughters; וּבָנ֑וֹת (ū·ḇā·nō·wṯ) Conjunctive waw | Noun - feminine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1323.htm">Strong's 1323: </a> A daughter they הֵ֥ם (hêm) Pronoun - third person masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1992.htm">Strong's 1992: </a> They alone לְבַדָּ֖ם (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. יִנָּצֵֽלוּ׃ (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 <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/ezekiel/14-18.htm">Ezekiel 14:18 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/ezekiel/14-18.htm">Ezekiel 14:18 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/ezekiel/14-18.htm">Ezekiel 14:18 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/ezekiel/14-18.htm">Ezekiel 14:18 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/ezekiel/14-18.htm">Ezekiel 14:18 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/ezekiel/14-18.htm">Ezekiel 14:18 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/ezekiel/14-18.htm">Ezekiel 14:18 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/ezekiel/14-18.htm">Ezekiel 14:18 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/ezekiel/14-18.htm">Ezekiel 14:18 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/ezekiel/14-18.htm">Ezekiel 14:18 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/ezekiel/14-18.htm">OT Prophets: Ezekiel 14:18 Though these three men were in it (Ezek. 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