Ezekiel 22:13

Verse

Now look, I strike My hands together against your unjust gain and against the blood you have shed in your midst.

American Standard Version (1901)

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

Bible in Basic English

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.

Douay-Rheims 1899

Behold, I have clapped my hands at thy covetousness, which thou hast exercised and at the blood that hath been shed: In the midst of thee.

Free Bible Version

So watch out! I clap my hands in condemnation at your dishonest profiteering and at all your murders.

King James (Authorized) Version

¶ 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.

Translation for Translators

So I will shake my fists at you to show that I am angry with you because of your stealing money from people and murdering [MTY] people who live among you.

Unlocked Literal Bible

See! With my hand I have struck the dishonest gain that you have made, and the bloodshed that is done in the midst of you.

Noah Webster Bible

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

World English Bible

“‘“Behold, therefore I have struck my hand at your dishonest gain which you have made, and at the blood which has been shed within you.

Young's Literal Translation

And lo, I have smitten My hand, Because of thy dishonest gain that thou hast gained, And for thy blood that hath been in thy midst.

Context

The Sins of Jerusalem

¹²In you they take bribes to shed blood. You engage in usury, take excess interest, and extort your neighbors. But Me you have forgotten, declares the Lord GOD.¹³Now look, I strike My hands together against your unjust gain and against the blood you have shed in your midst.¹⁴Will your courage endure or your hands be strong in the day I deal with you? I, the LORD, have spoken, and I will act.

Summary

In Ezekiel 22:13, the prophet condemns the corruption and oppression within Jerusalem, highlighting the sins of its leaders. The verse describes how the city's rulers have exploited the people, shedding blood and engaging in dishonest gain. This passage serves as a warning against social injustice and the abuse of power, emphasizing the importance of righteous leadership and fair treatment of others. It underscores the consequences of such sinful behavior, revealing God's displeasure with those who neglect justice and mercy. Ultimately, Ezekiel 22:13 calls for repentance and a return to God's standards of righteousness and compassion.

Commentary

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
John Gill
Tyndale

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary

smitten mine hand--in token of the indignant vengeance which I will execute on thee (see on Eze 21:17).

Ezekiel 22:13

The Sins of Jerusalem

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Berean Standard Bible

Now look, I strike My hands together against your unjust gain and against the blood you have shed in your midst.

American Standard Version (1901)

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

Bible in Basic English

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.

Douay-Rheims 1899

Behold, I have clapped my hands at thy covetousness, which thou hast exercised and at the blood that hath been shed: In the midst of thee.

Free Bible Version

So watch out! I clap my hands in condemnation at your dishonest profiteering and at all your murders.

King James (Authorized) Version

¶ 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.

Translation for Translators

So I will shake my fists at you to show that I am angry with you because of your stealing money from people and murdering [MTY] people who live among you.

Unlocked Literal Bible

See! With my hand I have struck the dishonest gain that you have made, and the bloodshed that is done in the midst of you.

Noah Webster Bible

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

World English Bible

“‘“Behold, therefore I have struck my hand at your dishonest gain which you have made, and at the blood which has been shed within you.

Young's Literal Translation

And lo, I have smitten My hand, Because of thy dishonest gain that thou hast gained, And for thy blood that hath been in thy midst.

Ezekiel 22:13

Verse

Context

The Sins of Jerusalem

Summary

Commentary

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary

John Gill Bible Commentary

Tyndale Open Study Notes

Ezekiel 22:13

The Sins of Jerusalem

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary

John Gill Bible Commentary

Tyndale Open Study Notes