Ezekiel 12:16 bbe — But a small number of them I will keep from the sword, from the need of food, and from disease, so that they may make c…

Bible in Basic English

"But a small number of them I will keep from the sword, from the need of food, and from disease, so that they may make clear all their disgusting ways among the nations where they come; and they will be certain that I am the Lord."

— Ezekiel 12:16, Bible in Basic English

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Ezekiel 12:16 in Other Translations

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  • KJV

    “But I will leave a few men of them from the sword, from the famine, and from the pestilence; that they may declare all their abominations among the heathen whither they come; and they shall know that I am the Lord.”

  • NET

    “But I will let a small number of them survive the sword, famine, and pestilence, so that they can confess all their abominable practices to the nations where they go. Then they will know that I am the LORD.””

Ezekiel 12 — Context

13

And my net will be stretched out on him, and he will be taken in my cords: and I will take him to Babylon to the land of the Chaldaeans; but he will not see it, and there death will come to him.

14

And all his helpers round about him and all his armies I will send in flight to every wind; and I will let loose a sword after them.

15

And they will be certain that I am the Lord, when I send them in flight among the nations, driving them out through the countries.

16

But a small number of them I will keep from the sword, from the need of food, and from disease, so that they may make clear all their disgusting ways among the nations where they come; and they will be certain that I am the Lord.

17

Then the word of the Lord came to me, saying,

18

Son of man, take your food with shaking fear, and your water with trouble and care;

19

And say to the people of the land, This is what the Lord has said about the people of Jerusalem and the land of Israel: They will take their food with care and their drink with wonder, so that all the wealth of their land may be taken from it because of the violent ways of the people living in it.

Ezekiel 12:16 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Ezekiel 12:16 say?
Ezekiel 12:16 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “But a small number of them I will keep from the sword, from the need of food, and from disease, so that they may make clear all their disgusting ways among the nations where they come; and they will be certain that I am the Lord.”
Where is Ezekiel 12:16 in the Bible?
Ezekiel 12:16 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Ezekiel, chapter 12, verse 16.
Who wrote Ezekiel?
Ezekiel is traditionally attributed to Ezekiel the priest. It was written c. 593–571 BC.
What is the book of Ezekiel about?
Ezekiel ministers among the exiles in Babylon with vivid visions, sign-acts, and oracles. He sees God's glory depart from a defiled temple, then promises dry bones brought to life, a new heart, and a restored temple — pictures of resurrection and the new covenant fulfilled in Christ.
What are the major themes of Ezekiel?
Ezekiel explores themes including Glory of God, Judgment, New Heart, Resurrection, New Temple. These themes shape the meaning and context of Ezekiel 12:16.
What translation should I read Ezekiel 12:16 in?
Ezekiel 12:16 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Ezekiel 12:16?
Ezekiel 12:16 reads (BBE): “But a small number of them I will keep from the sword, from the need of food, and from disease, so that they may make clear all their disgusting ways among the nations where they come; and they will be certain that I am the Lord.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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