以西结书 21:13
Because it is a trial, and what if the sword contemn even the rod? it shall be no more, saith the Lord God.
Context
This verse from 以西结书 Chapter 21 connects to 4 cross-references. 基士的儿子扫罗出去找父亲的驴，仆人建议去见先知撒母耳；撒母耳早已得神的默示，为扫罗膏油，告诉他将统治以色列。神的兆头一一应验，扫罗受神的灵感动，与众先知一同说话。
其他译本
For there is a trial; and what if even the rod that contemneth shall be no more? saith the Lord Jehovah.
Because <FI>it is<Fi> a trier, And what if even the sceptre it is despising? It shall not be, an affirmation of the Lord Jehovah.
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交叉参考
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