15 I have appointed a sword(A) for slaughter[a]
at all their gates,
so that their hearts may melt
and many may stumble.
Yes! It is ready to flash like lightning;(B)
it is drawn[b] for slaughter.

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  1. Ezekiel 21:15 Hb obscure
  2. Ezekiel 21:15 Hb obscure

15 So that hearts may melt with fear(A)
    and the fallen be many,
I have stationed the sword for slaughter[a]
    at all their gates.
Look! It is forged to strike like lightning,
    it is grasped for slaughter.(B)

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  1. Ezekiel 21:15 Septuagint; the meaning of the Hebrew for this word is uncertain.