Ezekiel 14:2
New International Version
Then the word of the LORD came to me:

New Living Translation
this message came to me from the LORD:

English Standard Version
And the word of the LORD came to me:

Berean Standard Bible
And the word of the LORD came to me, saying,

King James Bible
And the word of the LORD came unto me, saying,

New King James Version
And the word of the LORD came to me, saying,

New American Standard Bible
And the word of the LORD came to me, saying,

NASB 1995
And the word of the LORD came to me, saying,

NASB 1977
And the word of the LORD came to me saying,

Legacy Standard Bible
And the word of Yahweh came to me, saying,

Amplified Bible
And the word of the LORD came to me, saying,

Christian Standard Bible
Then the word of the LORD came to me:

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Then the word of the LORD came to me: “

American Standard Version
And the word of Jehovah came unto me, saying,

Contemporary English Version
While they were there, the LORD said:

English Revised Version
And the word of the LORD came unto me, saying,

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Then the LORD spoke his word to me. He said,

Good News Translation
Then the LORD spoke to me.

International Standard Version
this message came to me from the LORD.

Majority Standard Bible
And the word of the LORD came to me, saying,

NET Bible
The word of the LORD came to me:

New Heart English Bible
The word of the LORD came to me, saying,

Webster's Bible Translation
And the word of the LORD came to me, saying,

World English Bible
Yahweh’s word came to me, saying,
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And there is a word of YHWH to me, saying,

Young's Literal Translation
And there is a word of Jehovah unto me, saying,

Smith's Literal Translation
And the word of Jehovah will be to me, saying,
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And the word of the Lord came to me, saying:

Catholic Public Domain Version
And the word of the Lord came to me, saying:

New American Bible
Then the word of the LORD came to me:

New Revised Standard Version
And the word of the LORD came to me:
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And the word of the LORD came to me, saying,

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And the word of LORD JEHOVAH was upon me, saying:
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
And the word of the LORD came unto me, saying:

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And the word of the Lord came to me, saying,

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Idolatrous Elders Condemned
1Then some of the elders of Israel came and sat down before me. 2And the word of the LORD came to me, saying, 3“Son of man, these men have set up idols in their hearts and put wicked stumbling blocks before their faces. Should I consult with them in any way?…

Cross References
Jeremiah 17:10
I, the LORD, search the heart; I examine the mind to reward a man according to his way, by what his deeds deserve.

Psalm 44:21
would not God have discovered, since He knows the secrets of the heart?

Hebrews 4:12-13
For the word of God is living and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it pierces even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow. It judges the thoughts and intentions of the heart. / Nothing in all creation is hidden from God’s sight; everything is uncovered and exposed before the eyes of Him to whom we must give account.

1 Samuel 16:7
But the LORD said to Samuel, “Do not consider his appearance or height, for I have rejected him; the LORD does not see as man does. For man sees the outward appearance, but the LORD sees the heart.”

Proverbs 21:2
All a man’s ways seem right to him, but the LORD weighs the heart.

Jeremiah 11:20
O LORD of Hosts, who judges righteously, who examines the heart and mind, let me see Your vengeance upon them, for to You I have committed my cause.

1 Chronicles 28:9
As for you, Solomon my son, know the God of your father and serve Him wholeheartedly and with a willing mind, for the LORD searches every heart and understands the intent of every thought. If you seek Him, He will be found by you; but if you forsake Him, He will reject you forever.

Acts 15:8
And God, who knows the heart, showed His approval by giving the Holy Spirit to them, just as He did to us.

Romans 8:27
And He who searches our hearts knows the mind of the Spirit, because the Spirit intercedes for the saints according to the will of God.

Revelation 2:23
Then I will strike her children dead, and all the churches will know that I am the One who searches minds and hearts, and I will repay each of you according to your deeds.

Jeremiah 20:12
O LORD of Hosts, who examines the righteous, who sees the heart and mind, let me see Your vengeance upon them, for to You I have committed my cause.

Psalm 139:1-4
For the choirmaster. A Psalm of David. O LORD, You have searched me and known me. / You know when I sit and when I rise; You understand my thoughts from afar. / You search out my path and my lying down; You are aware of all my ways. ...

1 Kings 8:39
be heard by You from heaven, Your dwelling place. And may You forgive and act, and repay each man according to all his ways, since You know his heart—for You alone know the hearts of all men—

Luke 16:15
So He said to them, “You are the ones who justify yourselves before men, but God knows your hearts. For what is prized among men is detestable before God.

John 2:24-25
But Jesus did not entrust Himself to them, for He knew them all. / He did not need any testimony about man, for He knew what was in a man.


Treasury of Scripture

And the word of the LORD came to me, saying,

1 Kings 14:4
And Jeroboam's wife did so, and arose, and went to Shiloh, and came to the house of Ahijah. But Ahijah could not see; for his eyes were set by reason of his age.

Amos 3:7
Surely the Lord GOD will do nothing, but he revealeth his secret unto his servants the prophets.

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1. God answers idolaters according to their own heart
6. They are exhorted to repent, for fear of judgments, by means of seduced prophets
12. God's irrevocable sentence of famine
15. of wild beasts
17. of the sword
19. and of pestilence
22. A remnant shall be reserved for example of others














And the word
The phrase "And the word" signifies a direct communication from God, emphasizing the divine origin of the message. In Hebrew, "word" is "dabar," which implies not just a spoken word but a matter or thing. This highlights the weight and authority of what follows. The "word" of God is not merely a sound but a powerful, creative force that brings about change and revelation. In the context of Ezekiel, it underscores the prophet's role as a mouthpiece for God, conveying messages that are both authoritative and transformative.

of the LORD
The term "LORD" in all capital letters is the English representation of the Tetragrammaton, YHWH, the sacred and personal name of God revealed to Moses. This name is deeply significant in the Hebrew tradition, representing God's eternal, self-existent nature. It is a reminder of God's covenantal relationship with Israel, His chosen people. The use of "LORD" here reinforces the idea that the message is not from a distant deity but from the covenant-keeping God who is intimately involved in the lives of His people.

came to me
The phrase "came to me" indicates a personal and direct encounter between God and the prophet Ezekiel. This is not a secondhand message but a direct revelation. The Hebrew verb "bo" (to come) suggests movement and arrival, emphasizing that God's word actively seeks out the prophet. This personal aspect of divine communication highlights the intimate relationship between God and His prophets, who are chosen to receive and relay His messages to the people.

saying
The word "saying" introduces the content of the divine message. In Hebrew, "amar" is used, which means to speak or declare. This sets the stage for the specific instructions or revelations that God is about to impart. It underscores the importance of listening and heeding the words that follow, as they are not mere suggestions but divine commands or insights. The use of "saying" also implies that what follows is meant to be communicated to others, reinforcing the prophet's role as a messenger.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
And the word
דְבַר־ (ḏə·ḇar-)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 1697: A word, a matter, thing, a cause

of the LORD
יְהוָ֖ה (Yah·weh)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel

came
וַיְהִ֥י (way·hî)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 1961: To fall out, come to pass, become, be

to me,
אֵלַ֥י (’ê·lay)
Preposition | first person common singular
Strong's 413: Near, with, among, to

saying,
לֵאמֹֽר׃ (lê·mōr)
Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct
Strong's 559: To utter, say


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