Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version “Son of man, if a country sins against me by being unfaithful and I stretch out my hand against it to cut off its food supply and send famine upon it and kill its people and their animals, New Living Translation “Son of man, suppose the people of a country were to sin against me, and I lifted my fist to crush them, cutting off their food supply and sending a famine to destroy both people and animals. English Standard Version “Son of man, when a land sins against me by acting faithlessly, and I stretch out my hand against it and break its supply of bread and send famine upon it, and cut off from it man and beast, Berean Standard Bible “Son of man, if a land sins against Me by acting unfaithfully, and I stretch out My hand against it to cut off its supply of food, to send famine upon it, and to cut off from it both man and beast, Berean Literal Bible “Son of man, when a land sins against Me to act unfaithfully—an unfaithfulness—and I stretch out My hand against it and cut off for it the staff of bread, and I send on it famine and I cut off from it man and beast, King James Bible Son of man, when the land sinneth against me by trespassing grievously, then will I stretch out mine hand upon it, and will break the staff of the bread thereof, and will send famine upon it, and will cut off man and beast from it: New King James Version “Son of man, when a land sins against Me by persistent unfaithfulness, I will stretch out My hand against it; I will cut off its supply of bread, send famine on it, and cut off man and beast from it. New American Standard Bible “Son of man, if a country sins against Me by being unfaithful, and I stretch out My hand against it, destroy its supply of bread, send famine against it, and eliminate from it both human and animal life, NASB 1995 “Son of man, if a country sins against Me by committing unfaithfulness, and I stretch out My hand against it, destroy its supply of bread, send famine against it and cut off from it both man and beast, NASB 1977 “Son of man, if a country sins against Me by committing unfaithfulness, and I stretch out My hand against it, destroy its supply of bread, send famine against it, and cut off from it both man and beast, Legacy Standard Bible “Son of man, if a country sins against Me by committing unfaithfulness, and I stretch out My hand against it, break its staff of bread, send famine against it, and cut off from it both man and beast, Amplified Bible “Son of man, if a land sins against Me by committing unfaithfulness, and I stretch out My hand against it and destroy its source of bread and send famine on it and cut off from it both man and animal, Berean Annotated Bible “Son of man, if a land sins against Me by acting unfaithfully, and I stretch out My hand against it to cut off its supply \staff/ of food, to send famine upon it, and to cut off from it both man and beast, Christian Standard Bible “Son of man, suppose a land sins against me by acting faithlessly, and I stretch out my hand against it to cut off its supply of bread, to send famine through it, and to wipe out both people and animals from it. Holman Christian Standard Bible Son of man, if a land sins against Me by acting faithlessly, and I stretch out My hand against it to cut off its supply of bread, to send famine through it, and to wipe out both man and animal from it, American Standard Version Son of man, when a land sinneth against me by committing a trespass, and I stretch out my hand upon it, and break the staff of the bread thereof, and send famine upon it, and cut off from it man and beast; Contemporary English Version Ezekiel, son of man, suppose an entire nation sins against me, and I punish it by destroying the crops and letting its people and livestock starve to death. English Revised Version Son of man, when a land sinneth against me by committing a trespass, and I stretch out mine hand upon it, and break the staff of the bread thereof, and send famine upon it, and cut off from it man and beast; GOD'S WORD® Translation "Son of man, suppose a country sins against me by being unfaithful to me. I will use my power against it, cut off its food supply, send a famine to it, and destroy its people and animals. Good News Translation "Mortal man," he said, "if a country sins and is unfaithful to me, I will reach out and destroy its supply of food. I will send a famine and kill people and animals alike. International Standard Version "Son of Man, when a nation sins against me by a treacherous act, I'll reach out to oppose it, destroying its source of food, by sending famine against it, and by destroying both people and beast within it. NET Bible "Son of man, suppose a country sins against me by being unfaithful, and I stretch out my hand against it, cut off its bread supply, cause famine to come on it, and kill both people and animals. New Heart English Bible "Son of man, when a land sins against me by committing a trespass, and I stretch out my hand on it, and break the staff of its bread, and send famine on it, and cut off from it man and animal; Webster's Bible Translation Son of man, when the land sinneth against me by trespassing grievously, then will I stretch out my hand upon it, and will break the staff of the bread thereof, and will send famine upon it, and will cut off man and beast from it: Majority Text Translations Majority Standard Bible“Son of man, if a land sins against Me by acting unfaithfully, and I stretch out My hand against it to cut off its supply of food, to send famine upon it, and to cut off from it both man and beast, World English Bible “Son of man, when a land sins against me by committing a trespass, and I stretch out my hand on it, and break the staff of its bread and send famine on it, and cut off from it man and animal— Literal Translations Literal Standard Version“Son of man, when the land sins against Me to commit a trespass, and I have stretched out My hand against it, and broken the staff of bread for it, and sent famine into it, and cut off man and beast from it— Berean Literal Bible “Son of man, when a land sins against Me to act unfaithfully—an unfaithfulness—and I stretch out My hand against it and cut off for it the staff of bread, and I send on it famine and I cut off from it man and beast, Young's Literal Translation 'Son of man, the land -- when it sinneth against Me to commit a trespass, and I have stretched out My hand against it, and broken for it the staff of bread, and sent into it famine, and cut off from it man and beast -- Smith's Literal Translation Son of man, if a land shall sin against me to cover a transgression, and I stretched forth my hands upon it, and I broke to it the staff of bread, and sent famine upon it, and I cut off from it man and cattle: Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleSon of man, when a land shall sin against me, so as to transgress grievously, I will stretch forth my hand upon it, and will break the staff of the bread thereof: and I will send famine upon it, and will destroy man and beast out of it. Catholic Public Domain Version “Son of man, when a land will have sinned against me, so that it transgresses grievously, I will extend my hand over it, and I will crush the staff of its bread. And I will send a famine upon it, and I will destroy from it both man and beast. New American Bible Son of man, if a land sins against me by breaking faith, and I stretch out my hand against it, breaking its staff of bread and setting famine loose upon it, cutting off from it human being and beast alike— New Revised Standard Version Mortal, when a land sins against me by acting faithlessly, and I stretch out my hand against it, and break its staff of bread and send famine upon it, and cut off from it human beings and animals, Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleSon of man, if a land should sin against me and commit iniquity before me, then I will stretch out my hand against it, and will break the staff of its wheat; and I will send famine upon it, and will destroy man and beast from it; Peshitta Holy Bible Translated “Son of man, if the land will sin against me and she will do evil before me, I shall lift my hands against her and I shall break her with a famine, and I shall destroy children of men and beast from her OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Son of man, when a land sinneth against Me by trespassing grievously, and I stretch out My hand upon it, and break the staff of the bread thereof, and send famine upon it, and cut off from it man and beast; Brenton Septuagint Translation Son of man, if a land shall sin against me by committing a trespass, then will I stretch out my hand upon it, and will break its staff of bread, and will send forth famine upon it, and cut off from it man and beast. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context God's Irrevocable Sentence12And the word of the LORD came to me, saying, 13“Son of man, if a land sins against Me by acting unfaithfully, and I stretch out My hand against it to cut off its supply of food, to send famine upon it, and to cut off from it both man and beast, 14then even if these three men—Noah, Daniel, and Job—were in it, their righteousness could deliver only themselves, declares the Lord GOD.… Cross References Son of man, Ezekiel 2:1 “Son of man,” He said to me, “stand up on your feet and I will speak to you.” Ezekiel 3:1 “Son of man,” He said to me, “eat what you find here. Eat this scroll, then go and speak to the house of Israel.” Daniel 8:17 As he came near to where I stood, I was terrified and fell facedown. “Son of man,” he said to me, “understand that the vision concerns the time of the end.” if a land sins against Me by acting unfaithfully, Leviticus 26:40-42 But if they will confess their iniquity and that of their fathers in the unfaithfulness that they practiced against Me, by which they have also walked in hostility toward Me— / and I acted with hostility toward them and brought them into the land of their enemies—and if their uncircumcised hearts will be humbled and they will make amends for their iniquity, / then I will remember My covenant with Jacob and My covenant with Isaac and My covenant with Abraham, and I will remember the land. Leviticus 18:25 Even the land has become defiled, so I am punishing it for its sin, and the land will vomit out its inhabitants. Isaiah 24:5-6 The earth is defiled by its people; they have transgressed the laws; they have overstepped the decrees and broken the everlasting covenant. / Therefore a curse has consumed the earth, and its inhabitants must bear the guilt; the earth’s dwellers have been burned, and only a few survive. and I stretch out My hand against it Exodus 7:5 And the Egyptians will know that I am the LORD, when I stretch out My hand against Egypt and bring the Israelites out from among them.” Jeremiah 15:6 You have forsaken Me, declares the LORD. You have turned your back. So I will stretch out My hand against you and I will destroy you; I am weary of showing compassion. Jeremiah 6:12 Their houses will be turned over to others, their fields and wives as well, for I will stretch out My hand against the inhabitants of the land,” declares the LORD. to cut off its supply of food, Leviticus 26:26 When I cut off your supply of bread, ten women will bake your bread in a single oven and dole out your bread by weight, so that you will eat but not be satisfied. Psalm 105:16 He called down famine on the land and cut off all their supplies of food. Ezekiel 4:16-17 Then He told me, “Son of man, I am going to cut off the supply of food in Jerusalem. They will anxiously eat bread rationed by weight, and in despair they will drink water by measure. / So they will lack food and water; they will be appalled at the sight of one another wasting away in their iniquity. to send famine upon it, Ezekiel 5:16 When I shower you with the deadly arrows of famine and destruction that I will send to destroy you, I will intensify the famine against you and cut off your supply of food. Jeremiah 14:12 Although they may fast, I will not listen to their cry; although they may offer burnt offerings and grain offerings, I will not accept them. Instead, I will finish them off by sword and famine and plague.” Revelation 6:8 Then I looked and saw a pale green horse. Its rider’s name was Death, and Hades followed close behind. And they were given authority over a fourth of the earth, to kill by sword, by famine, by plague, and by the beasts of the earth. and to cut off from it both man and beast, Ezekiel 25:13 therefore this is what the Lord GOD says: I will stretch out My hand against Edom and cut off from it both man and beast. I will make it a wasteland, and from Teman to Dedan they will fall by the sword. Treasury of Scripture Son of man, when the land sins against me by trespassing grievously, then will I stretch out my hand on it, and will break the staff of the bread thereof, and will send famine on it, and will cut off man and beast from it: when Ezekiel 9:9 Then said he unto me, The iniquity of the house of Israel and Judah is exceeding great, and the land is full of blood, and the city full of perverseness: for they say, The LORD hath forsaken the earth, and the LORD seeth not. Ezra 9:6 And said, O my God, I am ashamed and blush to lift up my face to thee, my God: for our iniquities are increased over our head, and our trespass is grown up unto the heavens. Isaiah 24:20 The earth shall reel to and fro like a drunkard, and shall be removed like a cottage; and the transgression thereof shall be heavy upon it; and it shall fall, and not rise again. break Ezekiel 4:16 Moreover he said unto me, Son of man, behold, I will break the staff of bread in Jerusalem: and they shall eat bread by weight, and with care; and they shall drink water by measure, and with astonishment: Ezekiel 5:16 When I shall send upon them the evil arrows of famine, which shall be for their destruction, and which I will send to destroy you: and I will increase the famine upon you, and will break your staff of bread: Leviticus 26:26 And when I have broken the staff of your bread, ten women shall bake your bread in one oven, and they shall deliver you your bread again by weight: and ye shall eat, and not be satisfied. and will cut Ezekiel 14:17,19,21 Or if I bring a sword upon that land, and say, Sword, go through the land; so that I cut off man and beast from it: … Ezekiel 25:13 Therefore thus saith the Lord GOD; I will also stretch out mine hand upon Edom, and will cut off man and beast from it; and I will make it desolate from Teman; and they of Dedan shall fall by the sword. Genesis 6:7 And the LORD said, I will destroy man whom I have created from the face of the earth; both man, and beast, and the creeping thing, and the fowls of the air; for it repenteth me that I have made them. Jump to Previous Animal Bread Break Committing Country Cut Destroy Famine Grievously Hand Sinneth Sins Staff Stretch Supply Thereof Trespass Trespassing UnfaithfulnessJump to Next Animal Bread Break Committing Country Cut Destroy Famine Grievously Hand Sinneth Sins Staff Stretch Supply Thereof Trespass Trespassing UnfaithfulnessEzekiel 14 1. God answers idolaters according to their own heart6. They are exhorted to repent, for fear of judgments, by means of seduced prophets 12. God's irrevocable sentence of famine 15. of wild beasts 17. of the sword 19. and of pestilence 22. A remnant shall be reserved for example of others Son of man This phrase is a common title used by God to address Ezekiel, emphasizing his humanity and role as a representative of the people. It is used over 90 times in the book of Ezekiel. The term "Son of Man" is also significant in the New Testament, where it is frequently used by Jesus to refer to Himself, highlighting His incarnation and identification with humanity. if a land sins against Me by acting unfaithfully and I stretch out My hand against it to cut off its supply of food to send famine upon it and to cut off from it both man and beast Persons / Places / Events 1. EzekielA prophet during the Babylonian exile, Ezekiel is the one receiving God's message. He is often referred to as "son of man" in the book, emphasizing his humanity and role as a messenger. 2. God The speaker in this verse, God is addressing the consequences of a nation's unfaithfulness. 3. The Land Represents any nation or people group that turns away from God, specifically Israel in the context of Ezekiel's prophecies. 4. Famine A divine judgment used by God to discipline and bring about repentance among His people. 5. Man and Beast Symbolizes the totality of life affected by the judgment, indicating the severity of the consequences of sin. Teaching Points The Seriousness of SinSin is not just a personal failing but can have national consequences. It is crucial to understand the gravity of turning away from God. Divine Judgment as a Call to Repentance God's judgments, such as famine, are not merely punitive but are intended to lead people back to Him. Faithfulness in the Community The faithfulness of a community or nation is vital. Believers are called to be salt and light, influencing their surroundings positively. God's Sovereignty and Justice God is sovereign and just, and His actions are always in line with His character. Understanding this helps us trust Him even in times of judgment. Intercession and Repentance Believers are called to intercede for their land and seek God's mercy, recognizing the power of collective repentance. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Ezekiel 14:13?2. How does Ezekiel 14:13 illustrate God's response to national sin and unfaithfulness? 3. What role does personal responsibility play in God's judgment in Ezekiel 14:13? 4. How can Ezekiel 14:13 guide us in praying for our nation's leaders? 5. Compare Ezekiel 14:13 with 2 Chronicles 7:14 regarding national repentance and healing. 6. How can we apply Ezekiel 14:13 to encourage righteousness in our communities today? 7. How does Ezekiel 14:13 reflect God's judgment on a nation for its sins? 8. What historical context surrounds the prophecy in Ezekiel 14:13? 9. How does Ezekiel 14:13 challenge the concept of collective responsibility for sin? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Ezekiel 14? 11. Are there any archaeological findings that confirm the severe judgments (famine, wild beasts, sword, plague) predicted in Ezekiel 14:13–21? 12. If God judges individual hearts, why does Ezekiel 14:13–20 depict whole communities being punished for the sins of a few? 13. Is there any evidence that Ezekiel 15 was edited or added later, indicating multiple sources or authors? 14. How can Ezekiel 28:11-19 describe the ruler of Tyre as a supernatural being if historical evidence points to a human king? What Does Ezekiel 14:13 Mean Son of manGod repeatedly addresses Ezekiel with this title, underscoring the prophet’s humanity in contrast to the Lord’s divinity (Ezekiel 2:1; 3:17). By using it here, the Lord reminds the messenger—and the readers—that the message is divine in origin yet delivered through a human voice. Similar wording in Daniel 8:17 shows that when God speaks to “son of man,” He is about to unveil weighty, often sobering truth. if a land sins against Me by acting unfaithfully The focus shifts from individuals to a whole nation. Scripture teaches that societies can corporately rebel (2 Chronicles 36:14–17; Hosea 6:7). • Unfaithfulness is covenant language, echoing Leviticus 26 and Deuteronomy 28 where obedience brings blessing and rebellion brings curse. • 2 Chronicles 7:14 promises restoration when the people humble themselves; yet Ezekiel’s context shows what happens when they refuse. The verse highlights national accountability: God holds a land responsible for persistent, collective unbelief. and I stretch out My hand against it This picture of the divine hand signals active judgment. In Exodus 6:6 the same arm rescues Israel; here it disciplines them. Isaiah 5:25 says, “Therefore the anger of the LORD is kindled against His people; He has stretched out His hand against them and struck them”. God’s hand can bless or strike, affirming His sovereign right to intervene in history. to cut off its supply of food First consequence: scarcity. Leviticus 26:26 foretells, “When I cut off your supply of bread, ten women will bake your bread in a single oven”. God withholds daily provision to expose self-reliance and drive people to repentance. • Agricultural success is not merely natural; it is a gracious gift (Psalm 104:14–15). • Hosea 2:9 shows the same pattern—God retracts grain, wine, and oil when His people stray. to send famine upon it Famine intensifies the shortage into life-threatening crisis. Jeremiah 14:12 reports, “Though they fast, I will not hear their cry… I will consume them by sword, famine, and plague”. • Old Testament history records repeated famines as divine warnings (2 Samuel 21:1; 1 Kings 17:1). • Revelation 6:5-6 portrays famine as a continuing instrument of judgment even in future prophecy. God is patient, but sustained resistance invites escalating discipline. and to cut off from it both man and beast Ultimate outcome: comprehensive devastation. Genesis 6:7 parallels this severity—“I will wipe mankind, whom I created, from the face of the earth—along with the animals…”. Zephaniah 1:3 echoes the same sweeping removal. • The death of livestock compounds human loss, erasing economic stability and daily sustenance. • Such totality underlines God’s holiness; He cannot overlook entrenched rebellion indefinitely. summary Ezekiel 14:13 reveals a clear progression: national unfaithfulness invites God’s direct intervention, beginning with withheld provision, escalating to famine, and culminating in widespread death. The verse underscores God’s absolute authority over land, food, and life itself. It serves as a sober reminder that collective sin has collective consequences, yet by implication leaves room for repentance before judgment reaches its final, most severe stage. (13) When the land sinneth.--The definite article is not in the Hebrew, and should be omitted, as the proposition is a general one. Also the future tenses throughout the verse should be rendered as present, in accordance with this character of a general statement: "When a land sinneth . . . and I stretch out . . . and break the staff . . . and send famine . . . and cut off." The particular judgment of famine was threatened in the warnings of the law (Leviticus 26:26; Deuteronomy 28:38-40), and also, in immediate connection with it, all the other woes here mentioned.Hebrew “Sonבֶּן־ (ben-) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 1121: A son of man, אָדָ֗ם (’ā·ḏām) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 120: Ruddy, a human being if כִּ֤י (kî) Conjunction Strong's 3588: A relative conjunction a land אֶ֚רֶץ (’e·reṣ) Noun - feminine singular Strong's 776: Earth, land sins תֶחֱטָא־ (ṯe·ḥĕ·ṭā-) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person feminine singular Strong's 2398: To miss, to sin, to forfeit, lack, expiate, repent, lead astray, condemn against Me לִי֙ (lî) Preposition | first person common singular Strong's Hebrew by acting unfaithfully, לִמְעָל־ (lim·‘āl-) Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct Strong's 4603: To cover up, to act covertly, treacherously and I stretch out וְנָטִ֤יתִי (wə·nā·ṭî·ṯî) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - first person common singular Strong's 5186: To stretch out, spread out, extend, incline, bend My hand יָדִי֙ (yā·ḏî) Noun - feminine singular construct | first person common singular Strong's 3027: A hand against it עָלֶ֔יהָ (‘ā·le·hā) Preposition | third person feminine singular Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against to cut off וְשָׁבַ֥רְתִּי (wə·šā·ḇar·tî) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - first person common singular Strong's 7665: To break, break in pieces its supply מַטֵּה־ (maṭ·ṭêh-) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 4294: A staff, rod, shaft, branch, a tribe of bread, לָ֑חֶם (lā·ḥem) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 3899: Food, bread, grain to send וְהִשְׁלַחְתִּי־ (wə·hiš·laḥ·tî-) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Conjunctive perfect - first person common singular Strong's 7971: To send away, for, out famine through it, רָעָ֔ב (rā·‘āḇ) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 7458: Famine, hunger and to cut off וְהִכְרַתִּ֥י (wə·hiḵ·rat·tî) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Conjunctive perfect - first person common singular Strong's 3772: To cut, to destroy, consume, to covenant from it מִמֶּ֖נָּה (mim·men·nāh) Preposition | third person feminine singular Strong's 4480: A part of, from, out of both man אָדָ֥ם (’ā·ḏām) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 120: Ruddy, a human being and beast, וּבְהֵמָֽה׃ (ū·ḇə·hê·māh) Conjunctive waw | Noun - feminine singular Strong's 929: A dumb beast, any large quadruped, animal Links Ezekiel 14:13 NIVEzekiel 14:13 NLT Ezekiel 14:13 ESV Ezekiel 14:13 NASB Ezekiel 14:13 KJV Ezekiel 14:13 BibleApps.com Ezekiel 14:13 Biblia Paralela Ezekiel 14:13 Chinese Bible Ezekiel 14:13 French Bible Ezekiel 14:13 Catholic Bible OT Prophets: Ezekiel 14:13 Son of man when a land sins (Ezek. 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