Ezekiel 11:16

English Standard Version

16 Therefore say, ‘Thus says the Lord God: Though I removed them far off among the nations, and though I scattered them among the countries, yet I have been a sanctuary to them for a while[1] in the countries where they have gone.’ (Isa 8:14; Eze 37:26; Eze 37:28; Re 21:22) 

New International Version

16 ‘Therefore say: “This is what the Sovereign Lord says: although I sent them far away among the nations and scattered them among the countries, yet for a little while I have been a sanctuary for them in the countries where they have gone.” 

New International Reader’s Version

16 ‘So tell them, “The LORD and King says, ‘I sent some of my people far away among the nations. I scattered them among the countries. But for a little while I have been their temple in the countries where they have gone.’ ” 

King James Version

16 Therefore say, Thus saith the Lord GOD; Although I have cast them far off among the heathen, and although I have scattered them among the countries, yet will I be to them as a little sanctuary in the countries where they shall come. 

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