Ezekiel 20:44-46 New English Translation (NET)

44. Then you will know that I am the Lord, when I deal with you for the sake of my reputation and not according to your wicked conduct and corrupt deeds, O house of Israel, declares the sovereign Lord.’”

45. (21:1) The word of the Lord came to me:

46. “Son of man, turn toward the south, and speak out against the south. Prophesy against the open scrub land of the Negev,

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