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Berean Standard Bible

““Go throughout the city of Jerusalem,” said the LORD, “and put a mark on the foreheads of the men sighing and groaning over all the abominations committed there.””

Ezekiel 9:4

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Ezekiel 9 is part of a vision in which the prophet sees judgment coming on Jerusalem because of idolatry and violence in the city and even in the temple. Six executioners appear along with a man dressed in linen who carries a writing kit.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

“Go throughout the city of Jerusalem,” said the LORD, “and put a mark on the foreheads of the men sighing and groaning over all the abominations committed there.”

World English Bible (WEB)

Yahweh said to him, “Go through the middle of the city, through the middle of Jerusalem, and set a mark on the foreheads of the men that sigh and that cry over all the abominations that are done within it.”

King James Version (KJV)

And the LORD said unto him, Go through the midst of the city, through the midst of Jerusalem, and set a mark upon the foreheads of the men that sigh and that cry for all the abominations that be done in the midst thereof.

American Standard Version (ASV)

And Jehovah said unto him, Go through the midst of the city, through the midst of Jerusalem, and set a mark upon the foreheads of the men that sigh and that cry over all the abominations that are done in the midst thereof.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

The Lord said to him, Go through the town, through the middle of Jerusalem, and put a mark on the brows of the men who are sorrowing and crying for all the disgusting things which are done in it.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

Y díjole Jehová: Pasa por medio de la ciudad, por medio de Jerusalem, y pon una señal en la frente á los hombres que gimen y que claman á causa de todas las abominaciones que se hacen en medio de ella.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

y le dijo: «Camina por las calles de Jerusalén y pon una marca sobre la frente de los hombres que lloran y suspiran a causa de todas las maldades que ven a su alrededor».

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