Ezekiel 22:17
New International Version
Then the word of the LORD came to me:

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

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

Berean Standard Bible
Then 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
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
The word of the LORD came to me:

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

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

Contemporary English Version
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
The LORD said to me,

International Standard Version
This message came to me from the LORD:

Majority Standard Bible
Then 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, 'Son of man,

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
The word of the LORD came to me:

New Revised Standard Version
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 ...
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Context
The Refining Furnace
17Then the word of the LORD came to me, saying, 18“Son of man, the house of Israel has become dross to Me. All of them are copper, tin, iron, and lead inside the furnace; they are but the dross of silver.…

Cross References
Malachi 3:2-3
But who can endure the day of His coming? And who can stand when He appears? For He will be like a refiner’s fire, like a launderer’s soap. / And He will sit as a refiner and purifier of silver; He will purify the sons of Levi and refine them like gold and silver. Then they will present offerings to the LORD in righteousness.

Isaiah 1:25
I will turn My hand against you; I will thoroughly purge your dross; I will remove all your impurities.

Jeremiah 6:29-30
The bellows blow fiercely, blasting away the lead with fire. The refining proceeds in vain, for the wicked are not purged. / They are called rejected silver, because the LORD has rejected them.”

Zechariah 13:9
This third I will bring through the fire; I will refine them like silver and test them like gold. They will call on My name, and I will answer them. I will say, ‘They are My people,’ and they will say, ‘The LORD is our God.’”

Proverbs 17:3
A crucible for silver and a furnace for gold, but the LORD is the tester of hearts.

Isaiah 48:10
See, I have refined you, but not as silver; I have tested you in the furnace of affliction.

1 Peter 1:7
so that the proven character of your faith—more precious than gold, which perishes even though refined by fire—may result in praise, glory, and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ.

Revelation 3:18
I counsel you to buy from Me gold refined by fire so that you may become rich, white garments so that you may be clothed and your shameful nakedness not exposed, and salve to anoint your eyes so that you may see.

1 Corinthians 3:12-15
If anyone builds on this foundation using gold, silver, precious stones, wood, hay, or straw, / his workmanship will be evident, because the Day will bring it to light. It will be revealed with fire, and the fire will prove the quality of each man’s work. / If what he has built survives, he will receive a reward. ...

Hebrews 12:29
“For our God is a consuming fire.”

Matthew 3:11-12
I baptize you with water for repentance, but after me will come One more powerful than I, whose sandals I am not worthy to carry. He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and with fire. / His winnowing fork is in His hand to clear His threshing floor and to gather His wheat into the barn; but He will burn up the chaff with unquenchable fire.”

Malachi 4:1
“For behold, the day is coming, burning like a furnace, when all the arrogant and every evildoer will be stubble; the day is coming when I will set them ablaze,” says the LORD of Hosts. “Not a root or branch will be left to them.”

Isaiah 31:9
Their rock will pass away for fear, and their princes will panic at the sight of the battle standard,” declares the LORD, whose fire is in Zion, whose furnace is in Jerusalem.

Jeremiah 9:7
Therefore this is what the LORD of Hosts says: “Behold, I will refine them and test them, for what else can I do because of the daughter of My people?

Zephaniah 1:3
“I will sweep away man and beast; I will sweep away the birds of the air, and the fish of the sea, and the idols with their wicked worshipers. I will cut off mankind from the face of the earth,” declares the LORD.


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1. A catalogue of sins in Jerusalem, and the dispersion of the Jews in consequence
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Then
The word "Then" indicates a continuation or sequence of events. In the context of Ezekiel, it suggests that what follows is a direct response or consequence of previous actions or revelations. This word sets the stage for a new divine message, emphasizing the ongoing communication between God and His prophet. It reminds us of the continuous nature of God's engagement with His people, even amidst their rebellion.

the word
In Hebrew, "word" is "dabar," which signifies not just a spoken word but an active, dynamic force. In the biblical context, "the word" of the LORD is powerful and creative, as seen in Genesis where God speaks creation into existence. Here, it underscores the authority and potency of God's message to Ezekiel, serving as a reminder of the transformative power of divine communication.

of the LORD
The term "LORD" is translated from the Hebrew "YHWH," the sacred and personal name of God. This name is deeply significant, representing God's eternal, self-existent nature. It conveys His covenantal relationship with Israel, highlighting His faithfulness and sovereignty. The use of "LORD" here assures the reader of the divine origin and authority of the message being delivered.

came
The word "came" suggests movement and arrival, indicating that the message is not static but actively delivered to Ezekiel. This reflects the intentionality of God in reaching out to His prophet. It is a reminder of God's initiative in communicating with humanity, seeking to guide, correct, and restore His people.

to me
The phrase "to me" personalizes the message, emphasizing that Ezekiel is the chosen recipient of God's word. It highlights the role of the prophet as a mediator between God and the people. This personal address underscores the responsibility and privilege of receiving and conveying God's message, reminding us of the importance of faithful stewardship of divine revelation.

saying
The word "saying" introduces the content of the message, preparing the reader for the specific words of God that follow. It indicates that what is to be communicated is not just a vague impression but a clear, articulate message. This emphasizes the clarity and precision of God's communication, assuring us that His guidance is understandable and purposeful.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
Then 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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