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International Standard Version
As I continued to listen, he also told the others, "Follow him through the city and start killing. Don't spare anyone you see, and don't show pity of any kind.
New American Standard Bible
But to the others He said in my hearing, “Go through the city after him and strike; do not let your eye have pity and do not spare.
King James Version
And to the others he said in mine hearing, Go ye after him through the city, and smite: let not your eye spare, neither have ye pity:
Holman Bible
He spoke as I listened to the others, “Pass through the city after him and start killing; do not show pity or spare them!
A Conservative Version
And to the others he said in my hearing, Go ye through the city after him, and smite. Let not your eye spare, nor have ye pity.
American Standard Version
And to the others he said in my hearing, Go ye through the city after him, and smite: let not your eye spare, neither have ye pity;
Amplified
But to the others I heard Him say, “Follow him [the man with the scribe’s writing case] throughout the city and strike; do not let your eyes have pity and do not spare [anyone].
Bible in Basic English
And to these he said in my hearing, Go through the town after him using your axes: do not let your eyes have mercy, and have no pity:
Darby Translation
And to the others he said in my hearing, Go after him through the city, and smite: let not your eye spare, neither have pity.
Julia Smith Translation
And to these he said in mine ears, Pass through into the city after him, and strike: your eye shall not spare, and ye shall not pity.
King James 2000
And to the others he said in my hearing, Go you after him through the city, and kill: let not your eye spare, neither have you pity:
Lexham Expanded Bible
And to the others he said in my hearing, "Go through the city behind him and kill! Your eyes shall not take pity, and you shall not have compassion.
Modern King James verseion
And He said to those in my hearing, Go over in the city after him, and strike. Let not your eye spare, nor have pity.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
And to the other, he said that I might hear, "Go ye after him through the city: slay, oversee none, spare none,
NET Bible
While I listened, he said to the others, "Go through the city after him and strike people down; do no let your eye pity nor spare anyone!
New Heart English Bible
To the others he said in my hearing, "Go through the city after him, and strike: do not let your eye spare, neither have pity;
The Emphasized Bible
But unto these, said he in mine ears, Pass along through the city after him and smite, - let not your eyes shield, neither have ye pity:
Webster
And to the others he said in my hearing, Go ye after him through the city, and smite: let not your eye spare, neither have ye pity:
World English Bible
To the others he said in my hearing, Go through the city after him, and strike: don't let your eye spare, neither have pity;
Youngs Literal Translation
And to the others he said in mine ears, 'Pass on into the city after him, and smite; your eye doth not pity, nor do ye spare;
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Word Count of 20 Translations in Ezekiel 9:5
Verse Info
Context Readings
Yahweh's Avenging Messenger Destroys The Wicked In The City
4 The LORD told him, "Go throughout the city of Jerusalem and put a mark on the foreheads of everyone who sighs and moans over all of the loathsome things that are happening in it." 5 As I continued to listen, he also told the others, "Follow him through the city and start killing. Don't spare anyone you see, and don't show pity of any kind. 6 You are to execute old men, young men, young women, little children, and women. But don't touch anyone who has been marked. Begin at my Holy Place!" And so they started with the elders who were in standing in front of the Temple.
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Cross References
Ezekiel 5:11
"Therefore, as sure as I live," declares the Lord GOD, "because you've defiled my sanctuary with every loathsome thing and every abomination, I'll restrain myself, and I'll show neither pity nor compassion.
Exodus 32:27
He told them, "This is what the LORD, the God of Israel, says, "Every man put his sword on his thigh, and go back and forth from gate to gate in the camp, and each of you kill his brother and friend and neighbor.'"
Numbers 25:7-8
When Eleazar's son Phinehas, grandson of Aaron the priest saw this, he jumped up from the middle of the community, grabbed a javelin in his hand,
Deuteronomy 32:39-42
"Look now! I AM, and there is no other god besides me. I myself cause death and I sustain life; I wound severely and I also heal; from my power no one can deliver.
1 Samuel 9:15
Now one day before Saul's arrival, the LORD had revealed to Samuel:
1 Kings 18:40
But Elijah said, "Arrest the prophets of Baal. Don't let even one of them get away." So the people seized them, and Elijah brought them down to the Wadi Kishon and executed them there.
Isaiah 5:9
The LORD of the Heavenly Armies has declared this so I could hear it: "Surely many houses will become desolate, great and beautiful houses, without occupants.
Isaiah 22:14
"Nevertheless, the LORD of the Heavenly Armies has revealed himself to my hearing: ""Surely because of you this iniquity will not be forgiven you until you die,' says the Lord GOD of the Heavenly Armies."
Ezekiel 7:4
I won't be showing pity on you and I won't be showing compassion. I'm going to turn your own lifestyles against you while your detestable practices remain among you. Then you'll learn that I am the LORD.'"
Ezekiel 7:9
I won't be showing pity or compassion. I'll repay you according to your behavior while your detestable practices remain among you. And you'll know that I, the LORD, have been attacking you.'"
Ezekiel 8:18
I'm going to deal with them in rage and anger. I'll show neither pity nor compassion. They'll cry loudly directly in my ears, but I won't listen to them."
Ezekiel 9:10
So as for me, I'm not going to show pity, and I won't look in their direction with mercy. I'm repaying them for what they have done."
Ezekiel 24:14
""I, the LORD have spoken. It will happen, because I'm going to do it. I won't hold back, have compassion, or change my mind. They'll judge you according to your ways and deeds,' declares the Lord GOD."