Ezekiel 21:15
Other Translations of Ezekiel 21:15
King James Version
15 I have set the point
English Standard Version
15 that their hearts may melt, and many stumble.
The Message
15 People collapsing right and left, going down like dominoes. I've stationed a murderous sword at every gate in the city, Flashing like lightning, brandished murderously.
New King James Version
15 I have set the point of the sword against all their gates, That the heart may melt and many may stumble. Ah! It is made bright; It is grasped for slaughter:
New Living Translation
15 Let their hearts melt with terror, for the sword glitters at every gate. It flashes like lightning and is polished for slaughter!
Ezekiel 21:16
16 Slash to the right, you sword, then to the left, wherever your blade is turned.
Other Translations of Ezekiel 21:16
King James Version
16 Go thee one way or other, either on the right hand, or on the left, whithersoever thy face is set.
English Standard Version
16 Cut sharply to the right; set yourself to the left, wherever your face is directed.
The Message
16 Cut to the right, thrust to the left, murderous, sharp-edged sword!
New King James Version
16 "Swords at the ready! Thrust right! Set your blade! Thrust left-- Wherever your edge is ordered!
New Living Translation
16 OÂ sword, slash to the right, then slash to the left, wherever you will, wherever you want.
Matthew Henry's Commentary on Ezekiel 21:16
Commentary on Ezekiel 21:1-17
(Read Ezekiel 21:1-17)
Here is an explanation of the parable in the last chapter. It is declared that the Lord was about to cut off Jerusalem and the whole land, that all might know it was his decree against a wicked and rebellious people. It behoves those who denounce the awful wrath of God against sinners, to show that they do not desire the woful day. The example of Christ teaches us to lament over those whose ruin we declare. Whatever instruments God uses in executing his judgments, he will strengthen them according to the service they are employed in. The sword glitters to the terror of those against whom it is drawn. It is a sword to others, a rod to the people of the Lord. God is in earnest in pronouncing this sentence, and the prophet must show himself in earnest in publishing it.
Matthew Henry's Commentary on Ezekiel 21:15
Commentary on Ezekiel 21:1-17
(Read Ezekiel 21:1-17)
Here is an explanation of the parable in the last chapter. It is declared that the Lord was about to cut off Jerusalem and the whole land, that all might know it was his decree against a wicked and rebellious people. It behoves those who denounce the awful wrath of God against sinners, to show that they do not desire the woful day. The example of Christ teaches us to lament over those whose ruin we declare. Whatever instruments God uses in executing his judgments, he will strengthen them according to the service they are employed in. The sword glitters to the terror of those against whom it is drawn. It is a sword to others, a rod to the people of the Lord. God is in earnest in pronouncing this sentence, and the prophet must show himself in earnest in publishing it.