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11 And he gives it to be polished, to be seized by the hand.[a] It is sharpened—a sword—and it is polished to give it into the hand of the killer. 12 Cry and wail, son of man,[b] for it is against my people; it is against all of the princes of Israel. They are thrown to the sword with my people; therefore strike your thigh.[c] 13 For examine![d] And what if also the rod will not be despising?’ declares[e] the Lord Yahweh.

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Footnotes

  1. Ezekiel 21:11 Literally “to take hold of in the palm of the hand”
  2. Ezekiel 21:12 Or “mortal,” or “son of humankind”
  3. Ezekiel 21:12 Literally “strike on the thigh”
  4. Ezekiel 21:13 Literally “it was tested”
  5. Ezekiel 21:13 Literally “declaration of”