Ezekiel 9:6 要将年老的、年少的，并处女、婴孩，和妇女，从圣所起全都杀尽，只是凡有记号的人不要挨近他。”于是他们从殿前的长老杀起。

9:6 MSG

逐节对照

新标点和合本 - 要将年老的、年少的，并处女、婴孩，和妇女，从圣所起全都杀尽，只是凡有记号的人不要挨近他。”于是他们从殿前的长老杀起。
和合本2010（上帝版-简体） - 要将年老的、年轻的、少女、孩童和妇女，从我的圣所开始全都杀尽，只是不可挨近凡有记号的人。”于是他们从殿前的长老杀起。
和合本2010（神版-简体） - 要将年老的、年轻的、少女、孩童和妇女，从我的圣所开始全都杀尽，只是不可挨近凡有记号的人。”于是他们从殿前的长老杀起。
当代译本 - 将男女老幼全部杀尽，但你们不能伤害额上有记号的。你们要从我的圣所开始。”于是他们首先杀了殿前的众长老。
圣经新译本 - 你们要从我的圣所开始，把老年人、少年人、少女、孩童和妇女都杀尽灭绝，只是那些额上有记号的人，你们都不可伤害。”于是他们从殿前那些长老开始杀戮。
现代标点和合本 - 要将年老的、年少的并处女、婴孩和妇女，从圣所起全都杀尽，只是凡有记号的人，不要挨近他。”于是他们从殿前的长老杀起。
和合本（拼音版） - 要将年老的、年少的，并处女、婴孩和妇女从圣所起全都杀尽，只是凡有记号的人不要挨近他。”于是他们从殿前的长老杀起。
New International Version - Slaughter the old men, the young men and women, the mothers and children, but do not touch anyone who has the mark. Begin at my sanctuary.” So they began with the old men who were in front of the temple.
New International Reader's Version - Kill the old men and women, the young men and women, and the children. But do not touch anyone who has the mark. Start at my temple.” So they began with the old men who were in front of the temple.
English Standard Version - Kill old men outright, young men and maidens, little children and women, but touch no one on whom is the mark. And begin at my sanctuary.” So they began with the elders who were before the house.
New Living Translation - Kill them all—old and young, girls and women and little children. But do not touch anyone with the mark. Begin right here at the Temple.” So they began by killing the seventy leaders.
Christian Standard Bible - Slaughter the old men, the young men and women, as well as the children and older women, but do not come near anyone who has the mark. Begin at my sanctuary.” So they began with the elders who were in front of the temple.
New American Standard Bible - Utterly kill old men, young men, female virgins, little children, and women, but do not touch any person on whom is the mark; and you shall start from My sanctuary.” So they started with the elders who were before the temple.
New King James Version - Utterly slay old and young men, maidens and little children and women; but do not come near anyone on whom is the mark; and begin at My sanctuary.” So they began with the elders who were before the temple.
Amplified Bible - Utterly slay old men, young men, maidens, little children, and women; but do not touch or go near anyone on whom is the mark. Begin at My sanctuary.” So they began with the old men who were in front of the temple [who did not have the Lord’s mark on their foreheads].
American Standard Version - slay utterly the old man, the young man and the virgin, and little children and women; but come not near any man upon whom is the mark: and begin at my sanctuary. Then they began at the old men that were before the house.
King James Version - Slay utterly old and young, both maids, and little children, and women: but come not near any man upon whom is the mark; and begin at my sanctuary. Then they began at the ancient men which were before the house.
New English Translation - Old men, young men, young women, little children, and women – wipe them out! But do not touch anyone who has the mark. Begin at my sanctuary!” So they began with the elders who were at the front of the temple.
World English Bible - Kill utterly the old man, the young man, the virgin, little children and women; but don’t come near any man on whom is the mark. Begin at my sanctuary.” Then they began at the old men who were before the house.
新標點和合本 - 要將年老的、年少的，並處女、嬰孩，和婦女，從聖所起全都殺盡，只是凡有記號的人不要挨近他。」於是他們從殿前的長老殺起。
和合本2010（上帝版-繁體） - 要將年老的、年輕的、少女、孩童和婦女，從我的聖所開始全都殺盡，只是不可挨近凡有記號的人。」於是他們從殿前的長老殺起。
和合本2010（神版-繁體） - 要將年老的、年輕的、少女、孩童和婦女，從我的聖所開始全都殺盡，只是不可挨近凡有記號的人。」於是他們從殿前的長老殺起。
當代譯本 - 將男女老幼全部殺盡，但你們不能傷害額上有記號的。你們要從我的聖所開始。」於是他們首先殺了殿前的眾長老。
聖經新譯本 - 你們要從我的聖所開始，把老年人、少年人、少女、孩童和婦女都殺盡滅絕，只是那些額上有記號的人，你們都不可傷害。”於是他們從殿前那些長老開始殺戮。
呂振中譯本 - 要將年老的、年壯的、和處女、幼小的和婦女、全都殺掉滅盡，從聖所殺起；但凡有刀字記號的、你們可別觸害着。』於是他們從聖殿面前做長老的人殺起。
現代標點和合本 - 要將年老的、年少的並處女、嬰孩和婦女，從聖所起全都殺盡，只是凡有記號的人，不要挨近他。」於是他們從殿前的長老殺起。
文理和合譯本 - 老者少者、處子孩提婦女、盡行殺戮、惟有印誌者勿近之、自我聖所為始、遂自室前之老者始焉、
文理委辦譯本 - 老幼、處子、孩提、婦女、俱當誅殛、惟有印誌者勿殺、殺必聖所為始。乃自殿前之長老始。
施約瑟淺文理新舊約聖經 - 老幼處子、孩提婦女、俱當殺盡、惟有號於額者勿殺、殺必始於我之聖所、彼乃自殿前之長老始、
Nueva Versión Internacional - Maten a viejos y a jóvenes, a muchachas, niños y mujeres; comiencen en el templo, y no dejen a nadie con vida. Pero no toquen a los que tengan la señal». Y aquellos hombres comenzaron por matar a los viejos que estaban frente al templo.
현대인의 성경 - 늙은 사람, 젊은 사람, 처녀, 어린 아이, 부인들을 닥치는 대로 죽이되 이마에 표를 가진 자에게는 손을 대지 말아라. 너희는 이 일을 내 성소에서부터 시작하라.” 그러자 그들은 성전 앞에 있는 장로들부터 죽이기 시작하였다.
Новый Русский Перевод - Истребляйте стариков, юношей и девушек, женщин и детей, но не прикасайтесь к тем, на ком знак. Начните с Моего святилища. Они начали со старейшин, которые находились перед домом.
Восточный перевод - Истребляйте стариков, юношей и девушек, женщин и детей, но не прикасайтесь к тем, на ком знак. Начните с Моего святилища, – и они начали со старейшин, которые стояли перед храмом.
Восточный перевод, версия с «Аллахом» - Истребляйте стариков, юношей и девушек, женщин и детей, но не прикасайтесь к тем, на ком знак. Начните с Моего святилища, – и они начали со старейшин, которые стояли перед храмом.
Восточный перевод, версия для Таджикистана - Истребляйте стариков, юношей и девушек, женщин и детей, но не прикасайтесь к тем, на ком знак. Начните с Моего святилища, – и они начали со старейшин, которые стояли перед храмом.
La Bible du Semeur 2015 - Tuez les vieillards, les jeunes gens, les jeunes filles, les enfants, les femmes, jusqu’à ce que tous soient exterminés ! Mais ne touchez pas à ceux qui portent sur le front la marque d’une croix. Vous commencerez par mon sanctuaire. Ils commencèrent donc par les responsables du peuple qui se tenaient devant le Temple .
リビングバイブル - 老若男女を問わず、小さい子どもも、残らず打つのだ。しかし、あのしるしのついている者には触れてはならない。まず、この神殿から始めよ。」そこで彼らは、七十人の長老たちから始めました。
Nova Versão Internacional - velhos, rapazes e moças, mulheres e crianças. Mas não toquem em ninguém que tenha o sinal. Comecem pelo meu santuário”. Então eles começaram com as autoridades que estavam na frente do templo.
Hoffnung für alle - Tötet die alten und die jungen Männer, die Frauen, Mädchen und Kinder! Bringt sie alle um! Doch rührt keinen von denen an, die das Zeichen auf der Stirn haben! Hier in meinem Heiligtum sollt ihr beginnen!« Da machten sie sich ans Werk und töteten zuerst die Führer des Volkes, die vor dem Tempel standen.
Kinh Thánh Hiện Đại - Hãy giết tất cả—người già và người trẻ, đàn bà, con gái, và trẻ con. Nhưng đừng đụng đến người có ghi dấu. Bắt đầu từ Đền Thờ.” Vậy họ bắt đầu giết bảy mươi trưởng lão trước.
พระคริสตธรรมคัมภีร์ไทย ฉบับอมตธรรมร่วมสมัย - จงฆ่าทั้งคนแก่ หนุ่มสาว ผู้หญิง และเด็ก แต่อย่าแตะต้องผู้ที่มีเครื่องหมายนั้น จงเริ่มต้นตั้งแต่สถานนมัสการของเรานี้เลย” คนเหล่านั้นจึงตั้งต้นฆ่าตั้งแต่ผู้อาวุโสซึ่งอยู่ที่หน้าพระวิหาร
พระคัมภีร์ ฉบับแปลใหม่ - พวกเจ้าจงสังหารชายชรา ชายหนุ่มและหญิงสาว ผู้หญิงและเด็ก แต่จงอย่าแตะต้องผู้ใดที่มีเครื่องหมาย โดยเริ่มจากที่พำนักของเรา” ดังนั้นพวกท่านจึงเริ่มกระทำต่อบรรดาหัวหน้าชั้นผู้ใหญ่ซึ่งอยู่หน้าพระตำหนัก

交叉引用

Ezekiel 11:1 - Then the Spirit picked me up and took me to the gate of the Temple that faces east. There were twenty-five men standing at the gate. I recognized the leaders, Jaazaniah son of Azzur and Pelatiah son of Benaiah.
Ezekiel 8:5 - He said to me, “Son of man, look north.” I looked north and saw it: Just north of the entrance loomed the altar of the sex goddess, Asherah, that makes God so angry.
Ezekiel 8:6 - Then he said, “Son of man, do you see what they’re doing? Outrageous obscenities! And doing them right here! It’s enough to drive me right out of my own Temple. But you’re going to see worse yet.” * * *
Ezekiel 8:7 - He brought me to the door of the Temple court. I looked and saw a gaping hole in the wall.
Ezekiel 8:8 - He said, “Son of man, dig through the wall.” I dug through the wall and came upon a door.
Ezekiel 8:9 - He said, “Now walk through the door and take a look at the obscenities they’re engaging in.”
Ezekiel 8:10 - I entered and looked. I couldn’t believe my eyes: Painted all over the walls were pictures of reptiles and animals and monsters—the whole pantheon of Egyptian gods and goddesses—being worshiped by Israel. In the middle of the room were seventy of the leaders of Israel, with Jaazaniah son of Shaphan standing in the middle. Each held his censer with the incense rising in a fragrant cloud.
Ezekiel 8:12 - He said, “Son of man, do you see what the elders are doing here in the dark, each one before his favorite god-picture? They tell themselves, ‘God doesn’t see us. God has forsaken the country.’”
Ezekiel 8:13 - Then he said, “You’re going to see worse yet.” * * *
Ezekiel 8:14 - He took me to the entrance at the north gate of the Temple of God. I saw women sitting there, weeping for Tammuz, the Babylonian fertility god. He said, “Have you gotten an eyeful, son of man? You’re going to see worse yet.” * * *
Ezekiel 8:16 - Finally, he took me to the inside court of the Temple of God. There between the porch and the altar were about twenty-five men. Their backs were to God’s Temple. They were facing east, bowing in worship to the sun.
Amos 3:2 - “Out of all the families on earth, I picked you. Therefore, because of your special calling, I’m holding you responsible for all your sins.”
Joshua 6:18 - “As for you, watch yourselves in the city under holy curse. Be careful that you don’t covet anything in it and take something that’s cursed, endangering the camp of Israel with the curse and making trouble for everyone. All silver and gold, all vessels of bronze and iron are holy to God. Put them in God’s treasury.”
Joshua 6:20 - The priests blew the trumpets. When the people heard the blast of the trumpets, they gave a thunderclap shout. The wall fell at once. The people rushed straight into the city and took it.
Joshua 6:21 - They put everything in the city under the holy curse, killing man and woman, young and old, ox and sheep and donkey.
Joshua 6:22 - Joshua ordered the two men who had spied out the land, “Enter the house of the harlot and rescue the woman and everyone connected with her, just as you promised her.” So the young spies went in and brought out Rahab, her father, mother, and brothers—everyone connected with her. They got the whole family out and gave them a place outside the camp of Israel. But they burned down the city and everything in it, except for the gold and silver and the bronze and iron vessels—all that they put in the treasury of God’s house.
Joshua 6:25 - But Joshua let Rahab the harlot live—Rahab and her father’s household and everyone connected to her. She is still alive and well in Israel because she hid the agents whom Joshua sent to spy out Jericho.
1 Peter 4:17 - It’s judgment time for God’s own family. We’re first in line. If it starts with us, think what it’s going to be like for those who refuse God’s Message! If good people barely make it, What’s in store for the bad? So if you find life difficult because you’re doing what God said, take it in stride. Trust him. He knows what he’s doing, and he’ll keep on doing it.
Luke 12:47 - “The servant who knows what his master wants and ignores it, or insolently does whatever he pleases, will be thoroughly thrashed. But if he does a poor job through ignorance, he’ll get off with a slap on the hand. Great gifts mean great responsibilities; greater gifts, greater responsibilities!
Jeremiah 25:29 - “‘Prepare for the worst! I’m starting off the catastrophe in the city that I claim as my own, so don’t think you are going to get out of it. No, you’re not getting out of anything. It’s the sword and nothing but the sword against everyone everywhere!’” The God-of-the-Angel-Armies’ Decree.
2 Timothy 2:19 - Meanwhile, God’s firm foundation is as firm as ever, these sentences engraved on the stones: god knows who belongs to him. steer clear of evil, all you who name god as god.

逐节对照

交叉引用

新标点和合本 - 要将年老的、年少的，并处女、婴孩，和妇女，从圣所起全都杀尽，只是凡有记号的人不要挨近他。”于是他们从殿前的长老杀起。
和合本2010（上帝版-简体） - 要将年老的、年轻的、少女、孩童和妇女，从我的圣所开始全都杀尽，只是不可挨近凡有记号的人。”于是他们从殿前的长老杀起。
和合本2010（神版-简体） - 要将年老的、年轻的、少女、孩童和妇女，从我的圣所开始全都杀尽，只是不可挨近凡有记号的人。”于是他们从殿前的长老杀起。
当代译本 - 将男女老幼全部杀尽，但你们不能伤害额上有记号的。你们要从我的圣所开始。”于是他们首先杀了殿前的众长老。
圣经新译本 - 你们要从我的圣所开始，把老年人、少年人、少女、孩童和妇女都杀尽灭绝，只是那些额上有记号的人，你们都不可伤害。”于是他们从殿前那些长老开始杀戮。
现代标点和合本 - 要将年老的、年少的并处女、婴孩和妇女，从圣所起全都杀尽，只是凡有记号的人，不要挨近他。”于是他们从殿前的长老杀起。
和合本（拼音版） - 要将年老的、年少的，并处女、婴孩和妇女从圣所起全都杀尽，只是凡有记号的人不要挨近他。”于是他们从殿前的长老杀起。
New International Version - Slaughter the old men, the young men and women, the mothers and children, but do not touch anyone who has the mark. Begin at my sanctuary.” So they began with the old men who were in front of the temple.
New International Reader's Version - Kill the old men and women, the young men and women, and the children. But do not touch anyone who has the mark. Start at my temple.” So they began with the old men who were in front of the temple.
English Standard Version - Kill old men outright, young men and maidens, little children and women, but touch no one on whom is the mark. And begin at my sanctuary.” So they began with the elders who were before the house.
New Living Translation - Kill them all—old and young, girls and women and little children. But do not touch anyone with the mark. Begin right here at the Temple.” So they began by killing the seventy leaders.
Christian Standard Bible - Slaughter the old men, the young men and women, as well as the children and older women, but do not come near anyone who has the mark. Begin at my sanctuary.” So they began with the elders who were in front of the temple.
New American Standard Bible - Utterly kill old men, young men, female virgins, little children, and women, but do not touch any person on whom is the mark; and you shall start from My sanctuary.” So they started with the elders who were before the temple.
New King James Version - Utterly slay old and young men, maidens and little children and women; but do not come near anyone on whom is the mark; and begin at My sanctuary.” So they began with the elders who were before the temple.
Amplified Bible - Utterly slay old men, young men, maidens, little children, and women; but do not touch or go near anyone on whom is the mark. Begin at My sanctuary.” So they began with the old men who were in front of the temple [who did not have the Lord’s mark on their foreheads].
American Standard Version - slay utterly the old man, the young man and the virgin, and little children and women; but come not near any man upon whom is the mark: and begin at my sanctuary. Then they began at the old men that were before the house.
King James Version - Slay utterly old and young, both maids, and little children, and women: but come not near any man upon whom is the mark; and begin at my sanctuary. Then they began at the ancient men which were before the house.
New English Translation - Old men, young men, young women, little children, and women – wipe them out! But do not touch anyone who has the mark. Begin at my sanctuary!” So they began with the elders who were at the front of the temple.
World English Bible - Kill utterly the old man, the young man, the virgin, little children and women; but don’t come near any man on whom is the mark. Begin at my sanctuary.” Then they began at the old men who were before the house.
新標點和合本 - 要將年老的、年少的，並處女、嬰孩，和婦女，從聖所起全都殺盡，只是凡有記號的人不要挨近他。」於是他們從殿前的長老殺起。
和合本2010（上帝版-繁體） - 要將年老的、年輕的、少女、孩童和婦女，從我的聖所開始全都殺盡，只是不可挨近凡有記號的人。」於是他們從殿前的長老殺起。
和合本2010（神版-繁體） - 要將年老的、年輕的、少女、孩童和婦女，從我的聖所開始全都殺盡，只是不可挨近凡有記號的人。」於是他們從殿前的長老殺起。
當代譯本 - 將男女老幼全部殺盡，但你們不能傷害額上有記號的。你們要從我的聖所開始。」於是他們首先殺了殿前的眾長老。
聖經新譯本 - 你們要從我的聖所開始，把老年人、少年人、少女、孩童和婦女都殺盡滅絕，只是那些額上有記號的人，你們都不可傷害。”於是他們從殿前那些長老開始殺戮。
呂振中譯本 - 要將年老的、年壯的、和處女、幼小的和婦女、全都殺掉滅盡，從聖所殺起；但凡有刀字記號的、你們可別觸害着。』於是他們從聖殿面前做長老的人殺起。
現代標點和合本 - 要將年老的、年少的並處女、嬰孩和婦女，從聖所起全都殺盡，只是凡有記號的人，不要挨近他。」於是他們從殿前的長老殺起。
文理和合譯本 - 老者少者、處子孩提婦女、盡行殺戮、惟有印誌者勿近之、自我聖所為始、遂自室前之老者始焉、
文理委辦譯本 - 老幼、處子、孩提、婦女、俱當誅殛、惟有印誌者勿殺、殺必聖所為始。乃自殿前之長老始。
施約瑟淺文理新舊約聖經 - 老幼處子、孩提婦女、俱當殺盡、惟有號於額者勿殺、殺必始於我之聖所、彼乃自殿前之長老始、
Nueva Versión Internacional - Maten a viejos y a jóvenes, a muchachas, niños y mujeres; comiencen en el templo, y no dejen a nadie con vida. Pero no toquen a los que tengan la señal». Y aquellos hombres comenzaron por matar a los viejos que estaban frente al templo.
현대인의 성경 - 늙은 사람, 젊은 사람, 처녀, 어린 아이, 부인들을 닥치는 대로 죽이되 이마에 표를 가진 자에게는 손을 대지 말아라. 너희는 이 일을 내 성소에서부터 시작하라.” 그러자 그들은 성전 앞에 있는 장로들부터 죽이기 시작하였다.
Новый Русский Перевод - Истребляйте стариков, юношей и девушек, женщин и детей, но не прикасайтесь к тем, на ком знак. Начните с Моего святилища. Они начали со старейшин, которые находились перед домом.
Восточный перевод - Истребляйте стариков, юношей и девушек, женщин и детей, но не прикасайтесь к тем, на ком знак. Начните с Моего святилища, – и они начали со старейшин, которые стояли перед храмом.
Восточный перевод, версия с «Аллахом» - Истребляйте стариков, юношей и девушек, женщин и детей, но не прикасайтесь к тем, на ком знак. Начните с Моего святилища, – и они начали со старейшин, которые стояли перед храмом.
Восточный перевод, версия для Таджикистана - Истребляйте стариков, юношей и девушек, женщин и детей, но не прикасайтесь к тем, на ком знак. Начните с Моего святилища, – и они начали со старейшин, которые стояли перед храмом.
La Bible du Semeur 2015 - Tuez les vieillards, les jeunes gens, les jeunes filles, les enfants, les femmes, jusqu’à ce que tous soient exterminés ! Mais ne touchez pas à ceux qui portent sur le front la marque d’une croix. Vous commencerez par mon sanctuaire. Ils commencèrent donc par les responsables du peuple qui se tenaient devant le Temple .
リビングバイブル - 老若男女を問わず、小さい子どもも、残らず打つのだ。しかし、あのしるしのついている者には触れてはならない。まず、この神殿から始めよ。」そこで彼らは、七十人の長老たちから始めました。
Nova Versão Internacional - velhos, rapazes e moças, mulheres e crianças. Mas não toquem em ninguém que tenha o sinal. Comecem pelo meu santuário”. Então eles começaram com as autoridades que estavam na frente do templo.
Hoffnung für alle - Tötet die alten und die jungen Männer, die Frauen, Mädchen und Kinder! Bringt sie alle um! Doch rührt keinen von denen an, die das Zeichen auf der Stirn haben! Hier in meinem Heiligtum sollt ihr beginnen!« Da machten sie sich ans Werk und töteten zuerst die Führer des Volkes, die vor dem Tempel standen.
Kinh Thánh Hiện Đại - Hãy giết tất cả—người già và người trẻ, đàn bà, con gái, và trẻ con. Nhưng đừng đụng đến người có ghi dấu. Bắt đầu từ Đền Thờ.” Vậy họ bắt đầu giết bảy mươi trưởng lão trước.
พระคริสตธรรมคัมภีร์ไทย ฉบับอมตธรรมร่วมสมัย - จงฆ่าทั้งคนแก่ หนุ่มสาว ผู้หญิง และเด็ก แต่อย่าแตะต้องผู้ที่มีเครื่องหมายนั้น จงเริ่มต้นตั้งแต่สถานนมัสการของเรานี้เลย” คนเหล่านั้นจึงตั้งต้นฆ่าตั้งแต่ผู้อาวุโสซึ่งอยู่ที่หน้าพระวิหาร
พระคัมภีร์ ฉบับแปลใหม่ - พวกเจ้าจงสังหารชายชรา ชายหนุ่มและหญิงสาว ผู้หญิงและเด็ก แต่จงอย่าแตะต้องผู้ใดที่มีเครื่องหมาย โดยเริ่มจากที่พำนักของเรา” ดังนั้นพวกท่านจึงเริ่มกระทำต่อบรรดาหัวหน้าชั้นผู้ใหญ่ซึ่งอยู่หน้าพระตำหนัก

Ezekiel 11:1 - Then the Spirit picked me up and took me to the gate of the Temple that faces east. There were twenty-five men standing at the gate. I recognized the leaders, Jaazaniah son of Azzur and Pelatiah son of Benaiah.
Ezekiel 8:5 - He said to me, “Son of man, look north.” I looked north and saw it: Just north of the entrance loomed the altar of the sex goddess, Asherah, that makes God so angry.
Ezekiel 8:6 - Then he said, “Son of man, do you see what they’re doing? Outrageous obscenities! And doing them right here! It’s enough to drive me right out of my own Temple. But you’re going to see worse yet.” * * *
Ezekiel 8:7 - He brought me to the door of the Temple court. I looked and saw a gaping hole in the wall.
Ezekiel 8:8 - He said, “Son of man, dig through the wall.” I dug through the wall and came upon a door.
Ezekiel 8:9 - He said, “Now walk through the door and take a look at the obscenities they’re engaging in.”
Ezekiel 8:10 - I entered and looked. I couldn’t believe my eyes: Painted all over the walls were pictures of reptiles and animals and monsters—the whole pantheon of Egyptian gods and goddesses—being worshiped by Israel. In the middle of the room were seventy of the leaders of Israel, with Jaazaniah son of Shaphan standing in the middle. Each held his censer with the incense rising in a fragrant cloud.
Ezekiel 8:12 - He said, “Son of man, do you see what the elders are doing here in the dark, each one before his favorite god-picture? They tell themselves, ‘God doesn’t see us. God has forsaken the country.’”
Ezekiel 8:13 - Then he said, “You’re going to see worse yet.” * * *
Ezekiel 8:14 - He took me to the entrance at the north gate of the Temple of God. I saw women sitting there, weeping for Tammuz, the Babylonian fertility god. He said, “Have you gotten an eyeful, son of man? You’re going to see worse yet.” * * *
Ezekiel 8:16 - Finally, he took me to the inside court of the Temple of God. There between the porch and the altar were about twenty-five men. Their backs were to God’s Temple. They were facing east, bowing in worship to the sun.
Amos 3:2 - “Out of all the families on earth, I picked you. Therefore, because of your special calling, I’m holding you responsible for all your sins.”
Joshua 6:18 - “As for you, watch yourselves in the city under holy curse. Be careful that you don’t covet anything in it and take something that’s cursed, endangering the camp of Israel with the curse and making trouble for everyone. All silver and gold, all vessels of bronze and iron are holy to God. Put them in God’s treasury.”
Joshua 6:20 - The priests blew the trumpets. When the people heard the blast of the trumpets, they gave a thunderclap shout. The wall fell at once. The people rushed straight into the city and took it.
Joshua 6:21 - They put everything in the city under the holy curse, killing man and woman, young and old, ox and sheep and donkey.
Joshua 6:22 - Joshua ordered the two men who had spied out the land, “Enter the house of the harlot and rescue the woman and everyone connected with her, just as you promised her.” So the young spies went in and brought out Rahab, her father, mother, and brothers—everyone connected with her. They got the whole family out and gave them a place outside the camp of Israel. But they burned down the city and everything in it, except for the gold and silver and the bronze and iron vessels—all that they put in the treasury of God’s house.
Joshua 6:25 - But Joshua let Rahab the harlot live—Rahab and her father’s household and everyone connected to her. She is still alive and well in Israel because she hid the agents whom Joshua sent to spy out Jericho.
1 Peter 4:17 - It’s judgment time for God’s own family. We’re first in line. If it starts with us, think what it’s going to be like for those who refuse God’s Message! If good people barely make it, What’s in store for the bad? So if you find life difficult because you’re doing what God said, take it in stride. Trust him. He knows what he’s doing, and he’ll keep on doing it.
Luke 12:47 - “The servant who knows what his master wants and ignores it, or insolently does whatever he pleases, will be thoroughly thrashed. But if he does a poor job through ignorance, he’ll get off with a slap on the hand. Great gifts mean great responsibilities; greater gifts, greater responsibilities!
Jeremiah 25:29 - “‘Prepare for the worst! I’m starting off the catastrophe in the city that I claim as my own, so don’t think you are going to get out of it. No, you’re not getting out of anything. It’s the sword and nothing but the sword against everyone everywhere!’” The God-of-the-Angel-Armies’ Decree.
2 Timothy 2:19 - Meanwhile, God’s firm foundation is as firm as ever, these sentences engraved on the stones: god knows who belongs to him. steer clear of evil, all you who name god as god.