Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version “I looked for someone among them who would build up the wall and stand before me in the gap on behalf of the land so I would not have to destroy it, but I found no one. New Living Translation “I looked for someone who might rebuild the wall of righteousness that guards the land. I searched for someone to stand in the gap in the wall so I wouldn’t have to destroy the land, but I found no one. English Standard Version And I sought for a man among them who should build up the wall and stand in the breach before me for the land, that I should not destroy it, but I found none. Berean Standard Bible I searched for a man among them to repair the wall and stand in the gap before Me on behalf of the land, so that I should not destroy it. But I found no one. King James Bible And I sought for a man among them, that should make up the hedge, and stand in the gap before me for the land, that I should not destroy it: but I found none. New King James Version So I sought for a man among them who would make a wall, and stand in the gap before Me on behalf of the land, that I should not destroy it; but I found no one. New American Standard Bible I searched for a man among them who would build up a wall and stand in the gap before Me for the land, so that I would not destroy it; but I found no one. NASB 1995 “I searched for a man among them who would build up the wall and stand in the gap before Me for the land, so that I would not destroy it; but I found no one. NASB 1977 “And I searched for a man among them who should build up the wall and stand in the gap before Me for the land, that I should not destroy it; but I found no one. Legacy Standard Bible And I searched for a man among them who would build up the wall and stand in the breach before Me for the land, so that I would not bring it to ruin; but I found no one. Amplified Bible I searched for a man among them who would build up the wall and stand in the gap before Me for [the sake of] the land, that I would not destroy it, but I found no one [not even one]. Christian Standard Bible I searched for a man among them who would repair the wall and stand in the gap before me on behalf of the land so that I might not destroy it, but I found no one. Holman Christian Standard Bible I searched for a man among them who would repair the wall and stand in the gap before Me on behalf of the land so that I might not destroy it, but I found no one. American Standard Version And I sought for a man among them, that should build up the wall, and stand in the gap before me for the land, that I should not destroy it; but I found none. Contemporary English Version I looked for someone to defend the city and to protect it from my anger, as well as to stop me from destroying it. But I found no one. English Revised Version And I sought for a man among them, that should make up the fence, and stand in the gap before me for the land, that I should not destroy it: but I found none. GOD'S WORD® Translation " 'I looked for someone among you who could build walls or stand in front of me by the gaps in the walls to defend the land and keep it from being destroyed. But I couldn't find anyone. Good News Translation I looked for someone who could build a wall, who could stand in the places where the walls have crumbled and defend the land when my anger is about to destroy it, but I could find no one. International Standard Version I sought for a man among them to build the wall and stand in the breach in my presence on behalf of the land so that it won't be destroyed, but I found no one, Majority Standard Bible I searched for a man among them to repair the wall and stand in the gap before Me on behalf of the land, so that I should not destroy it. But I found no one. NET Bible "I looked for a man from among them who would repair the wall and stand in the gap before me on behalf of the land, so that I would not destroy it, but I found no one. New Heart English Bible "And I searched for a man among them who would build up the wall, and stand in the gap before me for the land, that I should not destroy it; but I found none. Webster's Bible Translation And I sought for a man among them, that should make up the hedge, and stand in the gap before me for the land, that I should not destroy it: but I found none. World English Bible “I sought for a man among them who would build up the wall and stand in the gap before me for the land, that I would not destroy it; but I found no one. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd I seek from them a man making a wall, "" And standing in the breach before Me, "" In behalf of the land—not to destroy it, "" And I have found none. Young's Literal Translation And I seek of them a man making a fence, And standing in the breach before Me, In behalf of the land -- not to destroy it, And I have not found. Smith's Literal Translation And I sought from them a man to wall in the wall, and to stand in the breach before my face for the land, not to destroy it: and I found not. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd I sought among them for a man that might set up a hedge, and stand in the gap before me in favour of the land, that I might not destroy it: and I found none. Catholic Public Domain Version And I sought among them for a man who might set up a hedge, and stand in the gap before me on behalf of the land, so that I might not destroy it; and I found no one. New American Bible Thus I have searched among them for someone who would build a wall or stand in the breach before me to keep me from destroying the land; but I found no one. New Revised Standard Version And I sought for anyone among them who would repair the wall and stand in the breach before me on behalf of the land, so that I would not destroy it; but I found no one. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd I sought for a man among them who would build up the fence and stand in the gap before me for the sake of the land, that I should not destroy it; but I found none. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And I searched among them for a man who would build a fence and stand in the gap before me for the sake of the land, that I would not destroy it, and I did not find him OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And I sought for a man among them, that should make up the hedge, and stand in the breach before Me for the land, that I should not destroy it; but I found none. Brenton Septuagint Translation And I sought from among them a man behaving uprightly, and standing before me perfectly in the time of wrath, so that I should not utterly destroy her: but I found him not. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Sins of Prophets, Priests, Princes…29The people of the land have practiced extortion and committed robbery. They have oppressed the poor and needy and have exploited the foreign resident without justice. 30I searched for a man among them to repair the wall and stand in the gap before Me on behalf of the land, so that I should not destroy it. But I found no one. 31So I have poured out My indignation upon them and consumed them with the fire of My fury. I have brought their ways down upon their own heads, declares the Lord GOD.”… Cross References Isaiah 59:16 He saw that there was no man; He was amazed that there was no one to intercede. So His own arm brought salvation, and His own righteousness sustained Him. Jeremiah 5:1 “Go up and down the streets of Jerusalem. Look now and take note; search her squares. If you can find a single person, anyone who acts justly, anyone who seeks the truth, then I will forgive the city. Psalm 106:23 So He said He would destroy them—had not Moses His chosen one stood before Him in the breach to divert His wrath from destroying them. Genesis 18:23-32 Abraham stepped forward and said, “Will You really sweep away the righteous with the wicked? / What if there are fifty righteous ones in the city? Will You really sweep it away and not spare the place for the sake of the fifty righteous ones who are there? / Far be it from You to do such a thing—to kill the righteous with the wicked, so that the righteous and the wicked are treated alike. Far be it from You! Will not the Judge of all the earth do what is right?” ... Exodus 32:10-14 Now leave Me alone, so that My anger may burn against them and consume them. Then I will make you into a great nation.” / But Moses sought the favor of the LORD his God, saying, “O LORD, why does Your anger burn against Your people, whom You brought out of the land of Egypt with great power and a mighty hand? / Why should the Egyptians declare, ‘He brought them out with evil intent, to kill them in the mountains and wipe them from the face of the earth’? Turn from Your fierce anger and relent from doing harm to Your people. ... 1 Samuel 12:23 As for me, far be it from me that I should sin against the LORD by ceasing to pray for you. And I will continue to teach you the good and right way. 2 Chronicles 7:14 and if My people who are called by My name humble themselves and pray and seek My face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, forgive their sin, and heal their land. Isaiah 63:5 I looked, but there was no one to help; I was appalled that no one assisted. So My arm brought Me salvation, and My own wrath upheld Me. Jeremiah 15:1 Then the LORD said to me: “Even if Moses and Samuel should stand before Me, My heart would not go out to this people. Send them from My presence, and let them go! Amos 7:1-6 This is what the Lord GOD showed me: He was preparing swarms of locusts just after the king’s harvest, as the late spring crop was coming up. / And when the locusts had eaten every green plant in the land, I said, “Lord GOD, please forgive! How will Jacob survive, since he is so small?” / So the LORD relented from this plan. “It will not happen,” He said. ... 1 Timothy 2:1-2 First of all, then, I urge that petitions, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgiving be offered for everyone— / for kings and all those in authority—so that we may lead tranquil and quiet lives in all godliness and dignity. Romans 8:34 Who is there to condemn us? For Christ Jesus, who died, and more than that was raised to life, is at the right hand of God—and He is interceding for us. Hebrews 7:25 Therefore He is able to save completely those who draw near to God through Him, since He always lives to intercede for them. 1 John 2:1 My little children, I am writing these things to you so that you will not sin. But if anyone does sin, we have an advocate before the Father—Jesus Christ, the Righteous One. James 5:16 Therefore confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous man has great power to prevail. Treasury of Scripture And I sought for a man among them, that should make up the hedge, and stand in the gap before me for the land, that I should not destroy it: but I found none. I sought. Isaiah 59:16 And he saw that there was no man, and wondered that there was no intercessor: therefore his arm brought salvation unto him; and his righteousness, it sustained him. Isaiah 63:5 And I looked, and there was none to help; and I wondered that there was none to uphold: therefore mine own arm brought salvation unto me; and my fury, it upheld me. Jeremiah 5:1 Run ye to and fro through the streets of Jerusalem, and see now, and know, and seek in the broad places thereof, if ye can find a man, if there be any that executeth judgment, that seeketh the truth; and I will pardon it. make Ezekiel 13:5 Ye have not gone up into the gaps, neither made up the hedge for the house of Israel to stand in the battle in the day of the LORD. Genesis 18:28-32 Peradventure there shall lack five of the fifty righteous: wilt thou destroy all the city for lack of five? And he said, If I find there forty and five, I will not destroy it… Exodus 32:10-14 Now therefore let me alone, that my wrath may wax hot against them, and that I may consume them: and I will make of thee a great nation… Jump to Previous Behalf Breach Broken Build Destroy Destruction Fence Found Gap Hedge Making Searched Seek Sought Stand Standing Station WallJump to Next Behalf Breach Broken Build Destroy Destruction Fence Found Gap Hedge Making Searched Seek Sought Stand Standing Station WallEzekiel 22 1. A catalogue of sins in Jerusalem, and the dispersion of the Jews in consequence17. God will burn them as dross in his furnace 23. The general corruption of prophets, priests, princes, and the people I searched for a man The Hebrew word for "searched" is "בקשׁ" (baqash), which implies a diligent and earnest seeking. This reflects God's proactive desire to find someone who would intercede on behalf of the people. The phrase "a man" signifies not just any individual, but someone with the moral and spiritual fortitude to stand up for righteousness. In the historical context, this was a time of great moral decay in Israel, and God was looking for a leader or prophet who could lead the people back to Him. among them to repair the wall and stand in the gap before Me on behalf of the land so that I would not destroy it but I found no one
Hebrew I searched forוָאֲבַקֵּ֣שׁ (wā·’ă·ḇaq·qêš) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Piel - Consecutive imperfect - first person common singular Strong's 1245: To search out, to strive after a man אִ֣ישׁ (’îš) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 376: A man as an individual, a male person among them מֵהֶ֡ם (mê·hem) Preposition-m | Pronoun - third person masculine plural Strong's 1992: They to repair גֹּֽדֵר־ (gō·ḏêr-) Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular Strong's 1443: To wall up or off, to build a wall the wall גָּדֵר֩ (gā·ḏêr) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 1447: A circumvallation, an inclosure and stand וְעֹמֵ֨ד (wə·‘ō·mêḏ) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular Strong's 5975: To stand, in various relations in the gap בַּפֶּ֧רֶץ (bap·pe·reṣ) Preposition-b, Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 6556: A bursting forth, breach before Me לְפָנַ֛י (lə·p̄ā·nay) Preposition-l | Noun - masculine plural construct | first person common singular Strong's 6440: The face on behalf of בְּעַ֥ד (bə·‘aḏ) Preposition Strong's 1157: In up to, over against, at, beside, among, behind, for the land, הָאָ֖רֶץ (hā·’ā·reṣ) Article | Noun - feminine singular Strong's 776: Earth, land so that I should not לְבִלְתִּ֣י (lə·ḇil·tî) Preposition-l Strong's 1115: A failure of, not, except, without, unless, besides, because not, until destroy it. שַׁחֲתָ֑הּ (ša·ḥă·ṯāh) Verb - Piel - Infinitive construct | third person feminine singular Strong's 7843: Perhaps to go to ruin But I found מָצָֽאתִי׃ (mā·ṣā·ṯî) Verb - Qal - Perfect - first person common singular Strong's 4672: To come forth to, appear, exist, to attain, find, acquire, to occur, meet, be present no one. וְלֹ֖א (wə·lō) Conjunctive waw | Adverb - Negative particle Strong's 3808: Not, no Links Ezekiel 22:30 NIVEzekiel 22:30 NLT Ezekiel 22:30 ESV Ezekiel 22:30 NASB Ezekiel 22:30 KJV Ezekiel 22:30 BibleApps.com Ezekiel 22:30 Biblia Paralela Ezekiel 22:30 Chinese Bible Ezekiel 22:30 French Bible Ezekiel 22:30 Catholic Bible OT Prophets: Ezekiel 22:30 I sought for a man among them (Ezek. Eze Ezk) |
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