Ezekiel 22:14 kjv — Can thine heart endure, or can thine hands be strong, in the days that I shall deal with thee? I the Lord have spoken i…

King James Version

"Can thine heart endure, or can thine hands be strong, in the days that I shall deal with thee? I the Lord have spoken it, and will do it."

— Ezekiel 22:14, King James Version

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Ezekiel 22 — Context

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And one hath committed abomination with his neighbour’s wife; and another hath lewdly defiled his daughter in law; and another in thee hath humbled his sister, his father’s daughter.

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In thee have they taken gifts to shed blood; thou hast taken usury and increase, and thou hast greedily gained of thy neighbours by extortion, and hast forgotten me, saith the Lord God.

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Behold, therefore I have smitten mine hand at thy dishonest gain which thou hast made, and at thy blood which hath been in the midst of thee.

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Can thine heart endure, or can thine hands be strong, in the days that I shall deal with thee? I the Lord have spoken it, and will do it.

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And I will scatter thee among the heathen, and disperse thee in the countries, and will consume thy filthiness out of thee.

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And thou shalt take thine inheritance in thyself in the sight of the heathen, and thou shalt know that I am the Lord.

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

Ezekiel 22:14 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Ezekiel 22:14 say?
Ezekiel 22:14 in the King James Version reads: “Can thine heart endure, or can thine hands be strong, in the days that I shall deal with thee? I the Lord have spoken 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 (KJV): “Can thine heart endure, or can thine hands be strong, in the days that I shall deal with thee? I the Lord have spoken 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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