Ezekiel 14:14

Though these three men, Noah, Daniel, and Job, were in it, they should deliver but their own souls by their righteousness, saith the Lord GOD.

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Other Translations for Ezekiel 14:14

BSB

then even if these three men-Noah, Daniel, and Job-were in it, their righteousness could deliver only themselves, declares the Lord GOD.

AKJV

Though these three men, Noah, Daniel, and Job, were in it, they should deliver but their own souls by their righteousness, said the Lord GOD.

CPDV

And if these three men, Noah, Daniel, and Job, were in it, they would deliver their own souls by their justice, says the Lord of hosts.

ERV

though these three men, Noah, Daniel, and Job, were in it, they should deliver but their own souls by their righteousness, saith the Lord GOD.

NHEB

though these three men, Noah, Daniel, and Job, were in it, they should deliver but their own souls by their righteousness, says the Lord GOD."

SMT

And were these three men in its midst, Noah, Daniel, and Job, they by their justice shall deliver their souls, says the Lord Jehovah.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Ezekiel 14:14

ThoughthesethreeH7969Noun menH582Noun Masculine NoahH5146Proper Name Masculine DanielH1840Proper Name MasculineandJobH347Proper Name MasculinewereinitH8432Noun MasculinetheyshoulddeliverH5337VerbbuttheirownsoulsH5315Noun FemininebytheirrighteousnessH6666Noun Feminine saithH5002Noun MasculinetheLordH136Noun Masculine GODH3069Proper Name

Commentary for Ezekiel 14:14

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Ezekiel 14:14

Summary

Righteous individuals save only themselves

Event

Righteous deliver themselves

Estimated Time Period

c. 590 BC