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Ezekiel 14:2

Ezekiel 14:1 bbe — Then certain of the responsible men of Israel came to me and took their seats before me.

Bible in Basic English

"Then certain of the responsible men of Israel came to me and took their seats before me."

— Ezekiel 14:1, Bible in Basic English

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Ezekiel 14 — Context

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Then certain of the responsible men of Israel came to me and took their seats before me.

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

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Son of man, these men have taken their false gods into their hearts and put before their faces the sin which is the cause of their fall: am I to give ear when they come to me for directions?

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For this cause say to them, These are the words of the Lord: Every man of Israel who has taken his false god into his heart, and put before his face the sin which is the cause of his fall, and comes to the prophet; I the Lord will give him an answer by myself in agreement with the number of his false gods;

Ezekiel 14:1 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Ezekiel 14:1 say?
Ezekiel 14:1 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “Then certain of the responsible men of Israel came to me and took their seats before me.”
Where is Ezekiel 14:1 in the Bible?
Ezekiel 14:1 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Ezekiel, chapter 14, verse 1.
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 14:1.
What translation should I read Ezekiel 14:1 in?
Ezekiel 14:1 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 14:1?
Ezekiel 14:1 reads (BBE): “Then certain of the responsible men of Israel came to me and took their seats before me.” 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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