Ezekiel 14:17 kjva — Or if I bring a sword upon that land, and say, Sword, go through the land; so that I cut off man and beast from it:

King James Version with Apocrypha

"Or if I bring a sword upon that land, and say, Sword, go through the land; so that I cut off man and beast from it:"

— Ezekiel 14:17, King James Version with Apocrypha

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Ezekiel 14 — Context

14

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.

15

If I cause noisome beasts to pass through the land, and they spoil it, so that it be desolate, that no man may pass through because of the beasts:

16

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.

17

Or if I bring a sword upon that land, and say, Sword, go through the land; so that I cut off man and beast from it:

18

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.

19

Or if I send a pestilence into that land, and pour out my fury upon it in blood, to cut off from it man and beast:

20

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.

Ezekiel 14:17 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Ezekiel 14:17 say?
Ezekiel 14:17 in the King James Version with Apocrypha reads: “Or if I bring a sword upon that land, and say, Sword, go through the land; so that I cut off man and beast from it:”
Where is Ezekiel 14:17 in the Bible?
Ezekiel 14:17 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Ezekiel, chapter 14, verse 17.
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 14:17.
What translation should I read Ezekiel 14:17 in?
Ezekiel 14:17 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 14:17?
Ezekiel 14:17 reads (KJVA): “Or if I bring a sword upon that land, and say, Sword, go through the land; so that I cut off man and beast from it:” 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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