Ezekiel 14:16 · KJV
"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."
King James Version
What does Ezekiel 14:16 mean? →Passage Context
14Though these three men, Noah, Daniel, and Job, were in it, they should deliver but their own souls by their righteousness, saith the Lord GOD.
15If 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:
16Though 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.
17Or 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:
18Though 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.
Reflection Questions
1
What does it mean for you that righteousness does not guarantee safety?
2
How do you reconcile the idea of divine judgment in your life?
3
When have you felt helpless to protect those you love?
Life Application
relationships
Consider how to strengthen your relationship with God to better support your loved ones.
faith
Reflect on the importance of personal faith in the face of adversity.
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