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Ezekiel 21:13
Ezekiel 21:13 is verse 13 of Ezekiel chapter 21, shown here in the Berean Standard Bible.
Berean Standard Bible
Surely testing will come! And what if even the scepter, which the sword despises, does not continue?’ declares the Lord GOD.
King James Version
Because it is a trial, and what if the sword contemn even the rod? it shall be no more, saith the Lord GOD.
World English Bible
“For there is a trial. What if even the rod that condemns will be no more?” says the Lord Yahweh.
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Ezekiel 21:11–15 · Berean Standard Bible
11 The sword is appointed to be polished, to be grasped in the hand. It is sharpened and polished, to be placed in the hand of the slayer.
12 Cry out and wail, O son of man, for the sword is wielded against My people; it is against all the princes of Israel! They are tossed to the sword with My people; therefore strike your thigh.
13 Surely testing will come! And what if even the scepter, which the sword despises, does not continue?’ declares the Lord GOD.
14 ‘So then, son of man, prophesy and strike your hands together. Let the sword strike two times, even three. It is a sword that slays, a sword of great slaughter closing in on every side!
15 So that their hearts may melt and many may stumble, I have appointed at all their gates a sword for slaughter. Yes, it is ready to flash like lightning; it is drawn for slaughter.
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Cross-references
The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge lists these related verses. Scripture text comes from the Berean Standard Bible.
Job 9:23When the scourge brings sudden death, He mocks the despair of the innocent.
2 Corinthians 8:2In the terrible ordeal they suffered, their abundant joy and deep poverty overflowed into rich generosity.
Ezekiel 21:10it is sharpened for the slaughter, polished to flash like lightning! Should we rejoice in the scepter of My son? The sword despises every such stick.
Ezekiel 21:25And you, O profane and wicked prince of Israel, the day has come for your final punishment.’