Parallel Verses
New American Standard Bible
And it will be to them like a false divination in their eyes;
King James Version
And it shall be unto them as a false divination in their sight, to them that have sworn oaths: but he will call to remembrance the iniquity, that they may be taken.
Holman Bible
It will seem like false divination in the eyes of those who have sworn an oath to the Babylonians,
International Standard Version
In their view, it will seem to be a false prophecy, but because they swore allegiance, he'll make them remember their guilt as he takes them captive."
A Conservative Version
And it shall be to them as a FALSE divination in their sight, who have sworn oaths to them. But he brings iniquity to remembrance, that they may be taken.
American Standard Version
And it shall be unto them as a false divination in their sight, who have sworn oaths unto them; but he bringeth iniquity to remembrance, that they may be taken.
Amplified
It will seem like a false divination in their eyes, those who have sworn solemn oaths [of allegiance to Nebuchadnezzar]. But he will remind them of their guilt [by rebelling and violating their oath], that they may be caught.
Bible in Basic English
And this answer given by secret arts will seem false to those who have given their oaths and have let them be broken: but he will keep the memory of evil-doing so that they may be taken.
Darby Translation
And this shall be a false divination in their sight, for them that have sworn oaths; but he will call to remembrance the iniquity, that they may be taken.
Julia Smith Translation
And it was to them as a divination of falsehood in their eyes, swearing an oath to them, remembering iniquity to be taken.
King James 2000
And it shall be unto them as a false divination in their sight, to them that have sworn oaths: but he will call to remembrance the iniquity, that they may be taken.
Lexham Expanded Bible
And it will be to them like practicing divination falsely in their eyes; {they have sworn oaths for themselves}. But he [will] bring [their] guilt to remembrance [so as] to seize them.
Modern King James verseion
And it shall be to them an empty divining before their eyes, those who have sworn oaths to them. But He will remember iniquity, that they may be taken.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
Nevertheless, as for the soothsaying, they shall hold it but for vanity; even as though a jest were told them. Yea and they themselves remember their wickedness, so that by right they must be taken and won.
NET Bible
But those in Jerusalem will view it as a false omen. They have sworn solemn oaths, but the king of Babylon will accuse them of violations in order to seize them.
New Heart English Bible
It shall be to them as a false divination in their sight, who have sworn oaths to them; but he brings iniquity to memory, that they may be taken.
The Emphasized Bible
Though it will become to them a veritably false divination in their eyes, even when hound by oaths to theme Yet he calling to mind iniquity, will determine that it shall he captured.
Webster
And it shall be to them as a false divination in their sight, to them that have sworn oaths: but he will call to remembrance the iniquity, that they may be taken.
World English Bible
It shall be to them as a false divination in their sight, who have sworn oaths to them; but he brings iniquity to memory, that they may be taken.
Youngs Literal Translation
And it hath been to them as a false divination in their eyes, Who have sworn oaths to them, And he is causing iniquity to be remembered to be caught.
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Word Count of 20 Translations in Ezekiel 21:23
Verse Info
Context Readings
A Vision Of The Avenging Sword Of Yahweh
22
The divination (omens) will indicate that he should go to the right, to Jerusalem. So he will set up his battering rams there, and give the order to kill. He will raise a battle cry and aim the battering rams against the city gates. He will put up ramps and set up blockades (siege walls).
23 And it will be to them like a false divination in their eyes;
Cross References
Numbers 5:15
He must then take his wife to the priest along with eight cups of barley flour as an offering for her. He must not pour olive oil on the flour or put frankincense on it, since it is a grain offering brought because of the husband's jealousy. It is an offering used for a confession, to remind someone of a sin that was committed.
Ezekiel 21:24
This is what the Lord Jehovah says: 'People remember how sinful you are because you openly do wrong. You show your sins in everything you do. Because of this you will be taken captive.
Ezekiel 29:16
It will never again be the confidence of the house of Israel, bringing to mind the iniquity of their having turned to Egypt. Then they will know that I am the Lord Jehovah.'
1 Kings 17:18
She said to Elijah: What have I to do with you, O man of God? Have you come to put God in mind of my sin, and to put my son to death?
2 Kings 24:20-7
This happened in Jerusalem and Judah because of Jehovah's anger. It continued until he had sent them all away from before him. Then Zedekiah took up arms and rebelled against the king of Babylon.
2 Chronicles 36:13
Zedekiah also rebelled against King Nebuchadnezzar. Nebuchadnezzar made Zedekiah swear an oath of allegiance to him in God's name. But Zedekiah became so stubborn and so impossible to deal with that he refused to turn back to Jehovah the God of Israel.
Isaiah 28:14-15
Therefore hear the word of Jehovah, you scornful men, who rule this people who are in Jerusalem,
Jeremiah 52:3-11
Jehovah became angry at Jerusalem and Judah and threw the people out of his sight. Zedekiah rebelled against the king of Babylon.
Ezekiel 11:3
They say: 'It is almost time to rebuild houses. This city is a cooking pot, and we are the meat.'
Ezekiel 12:22
Son of man, what is this proverb you people have concerning the land of Israel. You say: 'The days are long and every vision fails?'
Ezekiel 17:13-19
He took one of the royal family and made a covenant with him, putting him under oath. He also took away the mighty of the land,
Revelation 16:19
The great city was divided into three parts, and the cities of the nations fell. God remembered Babylon the Great. He gave her the cup of the wine of the fierceness of his anger (wrath).