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Ezekiel 14:2

Ezekiel 14:1 kjva — Then came certain of the elders of Israel unto me, and sat before me.

King James Version with Apocrypha

"Then came certain of the elders of Israel unto me, and sat before me."

— Ezekiel 14:1, King James Version with Apocrypha

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Ezekiel 14 — Context

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Then came certain of the elders of Israel unto me, and sat before me.

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

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Son of man, these men have set up their idols in their heart, and put the stumblingblock of their iniquity before their face: should I be enquired of at all by them?

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Therefore speak unto them, and say unto them, Thus saith the Lord God; Every man of the house of Israel that setteth up his idols in his heart, and putteth the stumblingblock of his iniquity before his face, and cometh to the prophet; I the Lord will answer him that cometh according to the multitude of his idols;

Ezekiel 14:1 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Ezekiel 14:1 say?
Ezekiel 14:1 in the King James Version with Apocrypha reads: “Then came certain of the elders of Israel unto me, and sat 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 (KJVA): “Then came certain of the elders of Israel unto me, and sat 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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