Ezekiel 14:10 “They will bear their punishment—the punishment of the inquirer will be…”

Ezekiel 14:10

They will bear their punishment—the punishment of the inquirer will be the same as that of the prophet—

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

And they shall bear the punishment of their iniquity: the punishment of the prophet shall be even as the punishment of him that seeketh unto him;

World English Bible

They will bear their iniquity. The iniquity of the prophet will be even as the iniquity of him who seeks him,

American Standard Version

And they shall bear their iniquity: the iniquity of the prophet shall be even as the iniquity of him that seeketh unto him;

Geneva Bible 1599

And they shall beare their punishment: the punishment of the Prophet shall bee euen as the punishment of him that asketh,

Darby Translation

And they shall bear their iniquity: the iniquity of the prophet shall be even as the iniquity of the inquirer;

Young's Literal Translation

And they have borne their iniquity: as the iniquity of the inquirer, so is the iniquity of the prophet;

Bible in Basic English

And the punishment of their sin will be on them: the sin of the prophet will be the same as the sin of him who goes to him for directions;

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Cross references

“they shall”

Ezekiel 23:49 Ezekiel 17:18–20 Genesis 4:13 Numbers 5:31 Micah 7:9 Galatians 6:5

Ezekiel 23:49 · BSB

They will repay you for your indecency, and you will bear the consequences of your sins of idolatry. Then you will know that I am the Lord GOD.’”

Ezekiel 17:18–20 · BSB

He despised the oath by breaking the covenant. Seeing that he gave his hand in pledge yet did all these things, he will not escape!’

Genesis 4:13 · BSB

But Cain said to the LORD, “My punishment is greater than I can bear.

Numbers 5:31 · BSB

The husband will be free from guilt, but the woman shall bear her iniquity.”

Micah 7:9 · BSB

Because I have sinned against Him, I must endure the rage of the LORD, until He argues my case and executes justice for me. He will bring me into the light; I will see His righteousness.

Galatians 6:5 · BSB

For each one should carry his own load.

“the punishment”

Ezekiel 14:4 Deuteronomy 13:1–10 Deuteronomy 17:2–7 Jeremiah 14:15 Revelation 19:19–21 Ezekiel 14:7

Ezekiel 14:4 · BSB

Therefore speak to them and tell them that this is what the Lord GOD says: ‘When any Israelite sets up idols in his heart and puts a wicked stumbling block before his face, and then comes to the prophet, I the LORD will…

Deuteronomy 13:1–10 · BSB

If a prophet or dreamer of dreams arises among you and proclaims a sign or wonder to you,

Deuteronomy 17:2–7 · BSB

If a man or woman among you in one of the towns that the LORD your God gives you is found doing evil in the sight of the LORD your God by transgressing His covenant

Jeremiah 14:15 · BSB

Therefore this is what the LORD says about the prophets who prophesy in My name: I did not send them, yet they say, ‘No sword or famine will touch this land.’ By sword and famine these very prophets will meet their end!

Revelation 19:19–21 · BSB

Then I saw the beast and the kings of the earth with their armies assembled to wage war against the One seated on the horse, and against His army.

Ezekiel 14:7 · BSB

For when any Israelite or any foreigner dwelling in Israel separates himself from Me, sets up idols in his heart, and puts a wicked stumbling block before his face, and then comes to the prophet to inquire of Me, I the L…

Cross references adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0) and the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

In context

9But if the prophet is enticed to speak a message, then it was I the LORD who enticed him, and I will stretch out My hand against him and destroy him from among My people Israel.

11in order that the house of Israel may no longer stray from Me and no longer defile themselves with all their transgressions. Then they will be My people and I will be their God, declares the Lord GOD.’”

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