Ezekiel 12:9
New International Version
“Son of man, did not the Israelites, that rebellious people, ask you, ‘What are you doing?’

New Living Translation
“Son of man, these rebels, the people of Israel, have asked you what all this means.

English Standard Version
“Son of man, has not the house of Israel, the rebellious house, said to you, ‘What are you doing?’

Berean Standard Bible
“Son of man, hasn’t the rebellious house of Israel asked you, ‘What are you doing?’

King James Bible
Son of man, hath not the house of Israel, the rebellious house, said unto thee, What doest thou?

New King James Version
“Son of man, has not the house of Israel, the rebellious house, said to you, ‘What are you doing?’

New American Standard Bible
“Son of man, has the house of Israel, the rebellious house, not said to you, ‘What are you doing?’

NASB 1995
“Son of man, has not the house of Israel, the rebellious house, said to you, ‘What are you doing?’

NASB 1977
“Son of man, has not the house of Israel, the rebellious house, said to you, ‘What are you doing?’

Legacy Standard Bible
“Son of man, has not the house of Israel, the rebellious house, said to you, ‘What are you doing?’

Amplified Bible
“Son of man, has not the house of Israel, the rebellious house, asked you, ‘What you are doing?’

Christian Standard Bible
“Son of man, hasn’t the house of Israel, that rebellious house, asked you, ‘What are you doing? ’

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Son of man, hasn’t the house of Israel, that rebellious house, asked you, ‘What are you doing?’

American Standard Version
Son of man, hath not the house of Israel, the rebellious house, said unto thee, What doest thou?

Contemporary English Version
reminded me that those rebellious people didn't even ask what I was doing.

English Revised Version
Son of man, hath not the house of Israel, the rebellious house, said unto thee, What doest thou?

GOD'S WORD® Translation
"Son of man, didn't the rebellious nation of Israel ask you what you were doing?

Good News Translation
"Mortal man," he said, "now that those Israelite rebels are asking you what you're doing,

International Standard Version
"Son of Man, didn't the house of Israel, that rebellious house, ask you, 'What are you doing?'

Majority Standard Bible
“Son of man, hasn’t the rebellious house of Israel asked you, ‘What are you doing?’

NET Bible
"Son of man, has not the house of Israel, that rebellious house, said to you, 'What are you doing?'

New Heart English Bible
"Son of man, has not the house of Israel, the rebellious house, said to you, 'What are you doing?'

Webster's Bible Translation
Son of man, hath not the house of Israel, the rebellious house, said to thee, What doest thou?

World English Bible
“Son of man, hasn’t the house of Israel, the rebellious house, said to you, ‘What are you doing?’
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
“Son of man, have they not said to you—the house of Israel—the house of rebellion—What are you doing?

Young's Literal Translation
'Son of man, have they not said unto thee -- the house of Israel -- the rebellious house -- What art thou doing?

Smith's Literal Translation
Son of man, did not the house of Israel, the house of contradiction, say to thee, What doest thou?
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
Son of man, hath not the house of Israel, the provoking house, said to thee: What art thou doing?

Catholic Public Domain Version
“Son of man, has not the house of Israel, the provoking house, said to you: ‘What are you doing?’

New American Bible
Son of man, did not the house of Israel, that house of rebels, say, “What are you doing?”

New Revised Standard Version
Mortal, has not the house of Israel, the rebellious house, said to you, “What are you doing?”
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
Son of man, if the children of the rebellious house of Israel should say to you, What are you doing?

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
“Son of man, if they of the house of Israel, a rebellious house, say to you, what are you doing?
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
Son of man, hath not the house of Israel, the rebellious house, said unto thee: What doest thou?

Brenton Septuagint Translation
Son of man, have not the house of Israel, the provoking house, said to thee, What doest thou?

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Signs of the Coming Captivity
8And in the morning the word of the LORD came to me, saying, 9“Son of man, hasn’t the rebellious house of Israel asked you, ‘What are you doing?’ 10Tell them that this is what the Lord GOD says: ‘This burden concerns the prince in Jerusalem and all the house of Israel who are there.’…

Cross References
Jeremiah 5:21
“Hear this, O foolish and senseless people, who have eyes but do not see, who have ears but do not hear.

Isaiah 6:9-10
And He replied: “Go and tell this people, ‘Be ever hearing, but never understanding; be ever seeing, but never perceiving.’ / Make the hearts of this people calloused; deafen their ears and close their eyes. Otherwise they might see with their eyes, hear with their ears, understand with their hearts, and turn and be healed.”

Matthew 13:14-15
In them the prophecy of Isaiah is fulfilled: ‘You will be ever hearing but never understanding; you will be ever seeing but never perceiving. / For this people’s heart has grown callous; they hardly hear with their ears, and they have closed their eyes. Otherwise they might see with their eyes, hear with their ears, understand with their hearts, and turn, and I would heal them.’

Mark 4:12
so that, ‘they may be ever seeing but never perceiving, and ever hearing but never understanding; otherwise they might turn and be forgiven.’”

Luke 8:10
He replied, “The knowledge of the mysteries of the kingdom of God has been given to you, but to others I speak in parables, so that, ‘though seeing, they may not see; though hearing, they may not understand.’

Acts 28:26-27
‘Go to this people and say, “You will be ever hearing but never understanding; you will be ever seeing but never perceiving.” / For this people’s heart has grown callous; they hardly hear with their ears, and they have closed their eyes. Otherwise they might see with their eyes, hear with their ears, understand with their hearts, and turn, and I would heal them.’

Romans 11:8
as it is written: “God gave them a spirit of stupor, eyes that could not see, and ears that could not hear, to this very day.”

John 12:40
“He has blinded their eyes and hardened their hearts, so that they cannot see with their eyes, and understand with their hearts, and turn, and I would heal them.”

2 Corinthians 3:14-15
But their minds were closed. For to this day the same veil remains at the reading of the old covenant. It has not been lifted, because only in Christ can it be removed. / And even to this day when Moses is read, a veil covers their hearts.

Hebrews 5:11
We have much to say about this, but it is hard to explain, because you are dull of hearing.

Isaiah 42:18-20
Listen, you deaf ones; look, you blind ones, that you may see! / Who is blind but My servant, or deaf like the messenger I am sending? Who is blind like My covenant partner, or blind like the servant of the LORD? / Though seeing many things, you do not keep watch. Though your ears are open, you do not hear.”

Jeremiah 6:10
To whom can I give this warning? Who will listen to me? Look, their ears are closed, so they cannot hear. See, the word of the LORD has become offensive to them; they find no pleasure in it.

Ezekiel 2:3-5
“Son of man,” He said to me, “I am sending you to the Israelites, to a rebellious nation that has rebelled against Me. To this very day they and their fathers have rebelled against Me. / They are obstinate and stubborn children. I am sending you to them, and you are to say to them, ‘This is what the Lord GOD says.’ / And whether they listen or refuse to listen—for they are a rebellious house—they will know that a prophet has been among them.

Ezekiel 3:6-7
not to the many peoples of unfamiliar speech and difficult language whose words you cannot understand. Surely if I had sent you to them, they would have listened to you. / But the house of Israel will be unwilling to listen to you, since they are unwilling to listen to Me. For the whole house of Israel is hard-headed and hard-hearted.

Ezekiel 33:31-33
So My people come to you as usual, sit before you, and hear your words; but they do not put them into practice. Although they express love with their mouths, their hearts pursue dishonest gain. / Indeed, you are to them like a singer of love songs with a beautiful voice, who skillfully plays an instrument. They hear your words but do not put them into practice. / So when it comes to pass—and surely it will come—then they will know that a prophet has been among them.”


Treasury of Scripture

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Son of man
This phrase is a frequent designation for Ezekiel, used over 90 times in the book. In Hebrew, it is "ben adam," which emphasizes the prophet's humanity and his role as a representative of the people. It underscores the humility and frailty of man in contrast to the divine majesty of God. This title also connects Ezekiel to the broader narrative of Scripture, where "Son of Man" is later used by Jesus to describe Himself, highlighting His identification with humanity.

has not the rebellious house of Israel
The term "rebellious house" refers to the Israelites, who are often depicted in the Old Testament as a people who resist God's commands and guidance. The Hebrew word for "rebellious" is "meri," which conveys a sense of defiance and stubbornness. Historically, Israel's rebellion is a recurring theme, from their time in the wilderness to the period of the kings and prophets. This phrase serves as a reminder of the persistent disobedience that led to their exile and suffering.

asked you
The act of asking implies a level of engagement and curiosity, even among those who are rebellious. In the Hebrew context, asking questions was a method of teaching and learning, indicating that despite their rebellion, there is still an opportunity for dialogue and understanding. This phrase suggests that God, through Ezekiel, is still reaching out to His people, inviting them to seek and understand His will.

What are you doing?
This question is both literal and rhetorical. It reflects the confusion and curiosity of the Israelites regarding Ezekiel's symbolic actions, which were meant to convey God's message. In a broader sense, it challenges the reader to reflect on their own actions and motivations. The question invites introspection and self-examination, urging believers to align their actions with God's purposes. Historically, prophetic actions were often misunderstood, yet they served as powerful tools for conveying divine truth.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
“Son
בֶּן־ (ben-)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 1121: A son

of man,
אָדָ֕ם (’ā·ḏām)
Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 120: Ruddy, a human being

hasn’t
הֲלֹ֨א (hă·lō)
Adverb - Negative particle
Strong's 3808: Not, no

the rebellious
הַמֶּ֑רִי (ham·me·rî)
Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 4805: Bitterness, rebellion, bitter, rebellious

house
בֵּ֥ית (bêṯ)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 1004: A house

of Israel
יִשְׂרָאֵ֖ל (yiś·rā·’êl)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3478: Israel -- 'God strives', another name of Jacob and his desc

asked
אָמְר֥וּ (’ā·mə·rū)
Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person common plural
Strong's 559: To utter, say

you,
אֵלֶ֛יךָ (’ê·le·ḵā)
Preposition | second person masculine singular
Strong's 413: Near, with, among, to

‘What
מָ֖ה (māh)
Interrogative
Strong's 4100: What?, what!, indefinitely what

are you
אַתָּ֥ה (’at·tāh)
Pronoun - second person masculine singular
Strong's 859: Thou and thee, ye and you

doing?’
עֹשֶֽׂה׃ (‘ō·śeh)
Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular
Strong's 6213: To do, make


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