KJV ORIGINAL
Though Noah, Daniel, and Job, were in it, as I live, saith the Lord GOD, they shall deliver neither son nor daughter; they shall but deliver their own souls by their righteousness.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
Even if Noah, Daniel, and Job were living there — and we're talking about some of the most righteous people ever — God says they could only save themselves. Their goodness wouldn't be enough to rescue their kids or anyone else, just their own lives.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
Even the most righteous people can only save themselves — we each have to choose our own path with God.
📜 Historical Context — Why was this verse written?
The prophet Ezekiel wrote this book to the Jewish exiles living in Babylon during the early 6th century BCE. It was written to address the ex
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