Ezekiel 7:20-27
New American Standard Bible
The Temple Profaned
20 Moreover, they transformed the splendor of His jewels into pride, and (A)they made the images of their abominations and their detestable things with it; therefore I will make it an abhorrent thing to them. 21 And I will hand it over to the (B)foreigners as plunder, and to the wicked of the earth as spoils; and they will profane it. 22 I will also turn My (C)face away from them, and they will profane My treasure; then robbers will enter and profane it.
23 ‘(D)Make the [a]chain, for the land is full of [b](E)bloody crimes, and the city is (F)full of violence. 24 Therefore, I will bring the worst of the (G)nations, and they will take possession of their houses. I will also put an end to the (H)pride of the strong ones, and their (I)holy places will be profaned. 25 When anguish comes, they will seek (J)peace, but there will be none. 26 (K)Disaster will come upon disaster and (L)rumor will be added to rumor; then they will seek a (M)vision from a prophet, but the (N)Law will be lost from the priest, and (O)counsel from the elders. 27 The king will mourn, the prince will be (P)clothed in horror, and the hands of the people of the land will [c]tremble. I will deal with them because of their conduct, and by their judgments I will judge them. And they will know that I am the Lord.’”
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- Ezekiel 7:23 I.e., used for imprisonment
- Ezekiel 7:23 Lit judgment of blood
- Ezekiel 7:27 Lit be horrified
Ezekiel 7:20-27
International Standard Version
The Temple Defiled
20 “As for his beautiful ornament,[a] he set it up in majesty, but they made detestable images and loathsome idols. Therefore, I’ll give them something loathsome— 21 I’ll give it as plunder into the control of strangers and as the spoils of war to the wicked who will invade the land to profane it. 22 I’ll turn my face away from them so that they’ll defile my treasured place. Robbers will enter and profane it!
23 “Forge a chain, because the land is full of bloody judgment and the city is filled with violence. 24 Therefore, I’m bringing the worst of the nations, who will take possession of their houses. I’ll cause the pride of the mighty to cease, and their sanctuaries will be profaned.
25 “When destruction comes, they’ll seek peace, but there will be none to be found. 26 Disaster upon disaster will come, followed by rumor after rumor. They’ll seek an oracle from the prophet, but the Law will be gone from the priests, and counsel from the elders.
27 “The king will mourn, the prince will be clothed with desolation,[b] and the hands of the people of the land will tremble. I’ll deal with them according to their behavior and I will judge them by how they’ve judged. Then they’ll learn[c] that I am the Lord.”
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- Ezekiel 7:20 I.e. the temple in Jerusalem
- Ezekiel 7:27 Or with torn garments
- Ezekiel 7:27 Or know
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