Ezekiel 9:4

Linguistic Bible Translation from Source Texts

The LORD said to him, 'Pass through the city, through Jerusalem, and mark a sign on the foreheads of the men who sigh and groan over all the detestable things being done within it.'

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Other Translations

  • King James Version 1769 (Standard Version)

    And the LORD said unto him, Go through the midst of the city, through the midst of Jerusalem, and set a mark upon the foreheads of the men that sigh and that cry for all the abominations that be done in the midst thereof.

  • KJV1611 – Modern English

    And the LORD said to him, Go through the middle of the city, through the middle of Jerusalem, and set a mark upon the foreheads of the men who sigh and cry for all the abominations that are done in it.

  • King James Version 1611 (Original)

    And the LORD said unto him, Go through the midst of the city, through the midst of Jerusalem, and set a mark upon the foreheads of the men that sigh and that cry for all the abominations that be done in the midst thereof.

  • American Standard Version with Strong's Numbers

    And Jehovah said unto him, Go through the midst of the city, through the midst of Jerusalem, and set a mark upon the foreheads of the men that sigh and that cry over all the abominations that are done in the midst thereof.

  • King James Version with Strong's Numbers

    And the LORD said unto him, Go through the midst of the city, through the midst of Jerusalem, and set a mark upon the foreheads of the men that sigh and that cry for all the abominations that be done in the midst thereof.

  • Coverdale Bible (1535)

    and the LORDE sayde vnto him: Go thy waye thorow the cite of Ierusalem, and set this marck Thau vpo the foreheades of them, that mourne, and are sory for all the abhominacions, that be done therin.

  • Geneva Bible (1560)

    And the Lord said vnto him, Goe through the middes of the citie, euen through the middes of Ierusalem and set a marke vpon the foreheads of them that mourne, and cry for all the abominations that be done in the middes thereof.

  • Bishops' Bible (1568)

    And the Lorde sayde vnto hym, Go through the citie, euen through Hierusalem, & set a marke vpon the foreheades of them that mourne, and are sory for all the abhominations that be done therin.

  • Authorized King James Version (1611)

    And the LORD said unto him, Go through the midst of the city, through the midst of Jerusalem, and set a mark upon the foreheads of the men that sigh and that cry for all the abominations that be done in the midst thereof.

  • Webster's Bible (1833)

    Yahweh said to him, Go through the midst of the city, through the midst of Jerusalem, and set a mark on the foreheads of the men that sigh and that cry over all the abominations that are done in the midst of it.

  • Young's Literal Translation (1862/1898)

    And He calleth unto the man who is clothed with linen, who hath the scribe's inkhorn at his loins, and Jehovah saith unto him, `Pass on into the midst of the city, into the midst of Jerusalem, and thou hast made a mark on the foreheads of the men who are sighing and who are groaning for all the abominations that are done in its midst.'

  • American Standard Version (1901)

    And Jehovah said unto him, Go through the midst of the city, through the midst of Jerusalem, and set a mark upon the foreheads of the men that sigh and that cry over all the abominations that are done in the midst thereof.

  • American Standard Version (1901)

    And Jehovah said unto him, Go through the midst of the city, through the midst of Jerusalem, and set a mark upon the foreheads of the men that sigh and that cry over all the abominations that are done in the midst thereof.

  • Bible in Basic English (1941)

    The Lord said to him, Go through the town, through the middle of Jerusalem, and put a mark on the brows of the men who are sorrowing and crying for all the disgusting things which are done in it.

  • World English Bible (2000)

    Yahweh said to him, Go through the midst of the city, through the midst of Jerusalem, and set a mark on the foreheads of the men that sigh and that cry over all the abominations that are done in its midst.

  • NET Bible® (New English Translation)

    The LORD said to him,“Go through the city of Jerusalem and put a mark on the foreheads of the people who moan and groan over all the abominations practiced in it.”

Referenced Verses

  • Rev 9:4 : 4 They were told not to harm the grass of the earth, any green plant, or any tree, but only the people who did not have the seal of God on their foreheads.
  • 2 Cor 1:22 : 22 sealed us, and placed the pledge of the Spirit in our hearts as a guarantee.
  • Rev 14:1 : 1 Then I looked, and there was the Lamb, standing on Mount Zion, and with Him were 144,000 who had His Father's name written on their foreheads.
  • Rev 7:2-3 : 2 Then I saw another angel ascending from the east, holding the seal of the living God. He called out with a loud voice to the four angels who had been given power to harm the earth and the sea, 3 saying, “Do not harm the earth, the sea, or the trees until we have sealed the servants of our God on their foreheads.”
  • Ps 119:53 : 53 Indignation grips me because of the wicked who have abandoned Your law.
  • Ps 119:136 : 136 Streams of tears flow from my eyes because people do not keep Your law.
  • Jer 13:17 : 17 But if you will not listen, my soul will weep in secret because of your pride. My eyes will weep bitterly and overflow with tears, for the LORD’s flock has been taken captive.
  • Exod 12:7 : 7 They shall take some of the blood and put it on the two doorposts and the lintel of the houses where they eat it.
  • Rev 20:4 : 4 Then I saw thrones, and those who sat on them were given authority to judge. I also saw the souls of those who had been beheaded for their testimony about Jesus and for the word of God. They had not worshiped the beast or its image and had not received its mark on their foreheads or their hands. They came to life and reigned with Christ for a thousand years.
  • Exod 12:13 : 13 The blood will be a sign for you on the houses where you are. When I see the blood, I will pass over you, and no plague will come upon you to destroy you when I strike the land of Egypt.
  • Ezek 6:11 : 11 This is what the Lord GOD says: Clap your hands, stomp your feet, and cry out, 'Alas!' because of all the wicked abominations of the house of Israel, for they will fall by the sword, famine, and plague.
  • Mal 3:16 : 16 Then those who feared the Lord spoke to one another, and the Lord paid attention and listened. A book of remembrance was written before him for those who fear the Lord and honor his name.
  • 2 Tim 2:19 : 19 Nevertheless, God’s solid foundation stands firm, sealed with this inscription: 'The Lord knows those who are His,' and, 'Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord must turn away from wickedness.'
  • 2 Pet 2:8-9 : 8 (For that righteous man, living among them day after day, was tormented in his righteous soul by the lawless deeds he saw and heard.) 9 then the Lord knows how to rescue the godly from trials and to keep the unrighteous under punishment for the day of judgment,
  • 2 Cor 12:21 : 21 I fear that when I come again, my God will humble me before you, and I will grieve over many who have sinned earlier and have not repented of the impurity, sexual immorality, and sensuality they have practiced.
  • Eph 4:30 : 30 And do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God, by whom you were sealed for the day of redemption.
  • Rev 13:6-7 : 6 It opened its mouth to blaspheme against God, to slander His name, His dwelling, and those who dwell in heaven. 7 It was also given power to wage war against the saints and to conquer them. It was given authority over every tribe, people, language, and nation.
  • Ezek 21:6 : 6 Then the word of the LORD came to me, saying:
  • Isa 57:15 : 15 For this is what the high and exalted One says—he who lives forever, whose name is holy: 'I dwell in a high and holy place, but also with the one who is contrite and lowly in spirit, to revive the spirit of the lowly and to revive the heart of the contrite.'
  • 2 Kgs 22:13 : 13 Go and inquire of the LORD for me, for the people, and for all of Judah concerning the words of this book that has been found. For great is the LORD’s wrath that is kindled against us because our ancestors did not obey the words of this book by doing everything written concerning us.
  • 2 Kgs 22:19-20 : 19 Because your heart was tender, and you humbled yourself before the LORD when you heard what I spoke against this place and its inhabitants—that they would become a desolation and a curse—and because you tore your clothes and wept before Me, I also have heard you, declares the LORD. 20 Therefore, behold, I will gather you to your ancestors, and you will be buried in peace. Your eyes will not see all the disaster that I am going to bring upon this place.’” Then they brought back word to the king.

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    5To the others, he said in my hearing, 'Pass through the city after him and strike down. Do not let your eye spare, and do not show pity.'

    6Old men, young men, virgins, children, and women—kill them all to the point of destruction. But do not go near anyone who has the mark. Begin at my sanctuary.' So they began with the elders who were in front of the temple.

    7Then he said to them, 'Defile the temple and fill the courts with the slain. Go out!' So they went out and struck down people in the city.

    8As they were striking, I was left alone. I fell face down and cried out, 'Ah, Sovereign LORD! Are you going to destroy the entire remnant of Israel in your outpouring of wrath on Jerusalem?'

    9He said to me, 'The iniquity of the house of Israel and Judah is extremely great. The land is full of bloodshed, and the city is full of injustice. They say, "The LORD has abandoned the land, and the LORD does not see."'

    10'But as for me, my eye will not spare, nor will I show pity. I will bring their actions back upon their own heads.'

    11Then behold, the man dressed in linen, who had the writing case at his waist, came back and gave a report, saying, 'I have done just as you commanded me.'

  • Ezek 9:1-3
    3 verses
    79%

    1Then he called out in a loud voice for me to hear, saying, 'Bring near those appointed to punish the city, each carrying his weapon of destruction in his hand.'

    2And behold, six men came from the direction of the upper gate, which faces north, each carrying his weapon for shattering in his hand. One man among them was dressed in linen and had a writing case at his waist. They entered and stood beside the bronze altar.

    3Then the glory of the God of Israel went up from above the cherub, on which it had rested, and moved to the threshold of the temple. And he called to the man dressed in linen, who had the writing case at his waist.

  • Amos 9:1
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    1I saw the Lord standing by the altar, and He said, 'Strike the capitals so that the thresholds shake, and shatter them on the heads of all the people. Those who survive I will kill with the sword; not one of them will flee, not a single one will escape.'

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    76%

    9And He said to me, 'Go in and see the wicked abominations they are doing here.'

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    3Those who are left in Zion and remain in Jerusalem will be called holy, all who are recorded among the living in Jerusalem.

    4The Lord will wash away the filth of the daughters of Zion and cleanse the bloodstains of Jerusalem by a spirit of judgment and a spirit of burning.

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    4Circumcise yourselves to the LORD, and remove the foreskin of your hearts, men of Judah and inhabitants of Jerusalem. Otherwise, my wrath will break out like a fire and burn with no one to extinguish it, because of your wicked deeds.

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    74%

    8I will make this city desolate and an object of scorn. Everyone who passes by will be appalled and will scoff because of all its wounds.

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    8For this, put on sackcloth, lament and wail, for the fierce anger of the LORD has not turned away from us.

  • Ezek 8:17
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    17And He said to me, 'Have you seen this, son of man? Is it a trivial thing for the house of Judah to commit the abominations they commit here? For they have filled the land with violence and continually anger Me. Behold, they are even putting the branch to their nose!

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  • Jer 9:18
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    18'For a voice of wailing is heard from Zion: “How devastated we are! We are utterly ashamed, for we have left the land and our dwellings have been cast off.”'

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    14Wash the evil from your heart, O Jerusalem, so that you may be saved. How long will your wicked thoughts lodge within you?

  • 2 Chr 29:8
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    8Therefore, the wrath of the LORD fell upon Judah and Jerusalem, and He made them an object of horror, devastation, and scorn, as you can see with your own eyes.

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    72%

    19This is what the LORD said to me: 'Go and stand at the gate of the people through which the kings of Judah come in and go out, and also at all the gates of Jerusalem.'

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    1The word of the LORD came to me, saying:

  • Ezek 10:2
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    2And He said to the man clothed in linen, 'Go in among the wheels beneath the cherubim. Fill your hands with burning coals from among the cherubim and scatter them over the city.' And he went in as I watched.

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    72%

    7Direct your face toward the siege of Jerusalem, with your arm bared, and prophesy against it.

  • Zech 2:2
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    2I asked the angel who was speaking with me, 'What are these?' And he said to me, 'These are the horns that scattered Judah, Israel, and Jerusalem.'

  • Mic 1:9
    72%

    9For her wound is incurable; it has even reached Judah. It has reached the gates of my people, even to Jerusalem itself.

  • Ezek 16:2
    72%

    2Son of man, make known to Jerusalem her abominations,

  • Jer 13:9
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    9"This is what the LORD says: 'In this way I will ruin the pride of Judah and the great pride of Jerusalem.

  • Jer 4:16
    72%

    16Warn the nations, proclaim it against Jerusalem: 'Watchers are coming from a distant land; they raise their voices against the cities of Judah.'

  • Lam 4:13
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    13It happened because of the sins of her prophets and the iniquities of her priests, who shed the blood of the righteous in her midst.

  • Jer 19:2-3
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    72%

    2Go out to the Valley of Ben-Hinnom, near the entrance of the Potsherd Gate, and there proclaim the words I tell you.

    3Say, ‘Hear the word of the LORD, you kings of Judah and inhabitants of Jerusalem. This is what the LORD Almighty, the God of Israel, says: I am about to bring disaster on this place that will make the ears of anyone who hears of it tingle.

  • Ezek 5:2
    71%

    2A third of it you shall burn in the fire within the city when the days of the siege are completed. Then you shall take another third and strike it with the sword all around the city. And the final third you shall scatter to the wind, and I will unsheathe a sword to chase after them.

  • Jer 44:2
    71%

    2Thus says the LORD of Hosts, the God of Israel: You have seen all the disaster I brought upon Jerusalem and upon all the cities of Judah. Look, they are a ruin today, without anyone living there.

  • Ezek 14:21
    71%

    21For this is what the Sovereign LORD says: How much worse will it be when I send my four dreadful judgments—sword, famine, wild beasts, and plague—against Jerusalem, to cut off both man and beast from it!

  • Jer 22:8
    71%

    8Many nations will pass by this city and ask one another, 'Why has the LORD done such a thing to this great city?'

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    13And He said to me, 'You will see even greater abominations that they are committing.'

  • Ezek 7:4
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  • Jer 9:10
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    10I will make Jerusalem a heap of ruins, a lair of jackals, and I will make the towns of Judah desolate, without inhabitants.

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    6And He said to me, 'Son of man, do you see what they are doing—the great abominations that the house of Israel is committing here, to drive me far from my sanctuary? But you will see even greater abominations.'

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    10He spread it out before me, and it was written on both the front and back. Written on it were words of lamentation, mourning, and woe.

  • Ezek 21:6
    71%

    6Then the word of the LORD came to me, saying: