Ezekiel 22:14 bbe — Will your heart be high or your hands strong in the days when I take you in hand? I the Lord have said it and will do i…

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"Will your heart be high or your hands strong in the days when I take you in hand? I the Lord have said it and will do it."

— Ezekiel 22:14, Bible in Basic English

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“Can thy heart endure, or can thy hands be strong, in the days that I shall deal with thee? I, Jehovah, have spoken it, and will do it. ”
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Ezekiel 22 — Context

And in you one man has done what was disgusting with his neighbour's wife; and another has made his daughter-in-law unclean; and another has done wrong to his sister, his father's daughter.

In you they have taken rewards as the price of blood; you have taken interest and great profits, and you have taken away your neighbours' goods by force, and have not kept me in mind, says the Lord.

See, then, I have made my hands come together in wrath against your taking of goods by force and against the blood which has been flowing in you.

Will your heart be high or your hands strong in the days when I take you in hand? I the Lord have said it and will do it.

And I will send you in flight among the nations and wandering among the countries; and I will completely take away out of you everything which is unclean.

And you will be made low before the eyes of the nations; and it will be clear to you that I am the Lord.

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

Ezekiel 22:14 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Ezekiel 22:14 say?

Ezekiel 22:14 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “Will your heart be high or your hands strong in the days when I take you in hand? I the Lord have said it and will do it.”

Where is Ezekiel 22:14 in the Bible?

Ezekiel 22:14 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Ezekiel, chapter 22, verse 14.

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 22:14.

What translation should I read Ezekiel 22:14 in?

Ezekiel 22:14 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 22:14?

Ezekiel 22:14 reads (BBE): “Will your heart be high or your hands strong in the days when I take you in hand? I the Lord have said it and will do 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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