Ezekiel 24:2
New International Version
“Son of man, record this date, this very date, because the king of Babylon has laid siege to Jerusalem this very day.

New Living Translation
“Son of man, write down today’s date, because on this very day the king of Babylon is beginning his attack against Jerusalem.

English Standard Version
“Son of man, write down the name of this day, this very day. The king of Babylon has laid siege to Jerusalem this very day.

Berean Standard Bible
“Son of man, write down today’s date, for on this very day the king of Babylon has laid siege to Jerusalem.

King James Bible
Son of man, write thee the name of the day, even of this same day: the king of Babylon set himself against Jerusalem this same day.

New King James Version
“Son of man, write down the name of the day, this very day—the king of Babylon started his siege against Jerusalem this very day.

New American Standard Bible
“Son of man, write the name of the day, this very day. The king of Babylon has laid siege to Jerusalem this very day.

NASB 1995
“Son of man, write the name of the day, this very day. The king of Babylon has laid siege to Jerusalem this very day.

NASB 1977
“Son of man, write the name of the day, this very day. The king of Babylon has laid siege to Jerusalem this very day.

Legacy Standard Bible
“Son of man, write the name of the day, this very day. The king of Babylon has laid siege to Jerusalem this very day.

Amplified Bible
“Son of man, record the name of the day, this very day. The king of Babylon has laid siege to Jerusalem this very day.

Christian Standard Bible
“Son of man, write down today’s date, this very day. The king of Babylon has laid siege to Jerusalem this very day.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Son of man, write down today’s date, this very day. The king of Babylon has laid siege to Jerusalem this very day.

American Standard Version
Son of man, write thee the name of the day, even of this selfsame day: the king of Babylon drew close unto Jerusalem this selfsame day.

Contemporary English Version
Ezekiel, son of man, write down today's date, because the king of Babylonia has just begun attacking the city of Jerusalem.

English Revised Version
Son of man, write thee the name of the day, even of this selfsame day: the king of Babylon drew close unto Jerusalem this selfsame day.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
"Son of man, write down today's date. The king of Babylon has surrounded Jerusalem this very day.

Good News Translation
"Mortal man," he said, "write down today's date, because this is the day that the king of Babylonia is beginning the siege of Jerusalem.

International Standard Version
"Son of Man, write down the name of this day, this very day. The king of Babylon has laid siege to Jerusalem on this very day.

Majority Standard Bible
“Son of man, write down today’s date, for on this very day the king of Babylon has laid siege to Jerusalem.

NET Bible
"Son of man, write down the name of this day, this very day. The king of Babylon has laid siege to Jerusalem this very day.

New Heart English Bible
"Son of man, write the name of the day, even of this same day: the king of Babylon drew close to Jerusalem this same day.

Webster's Bible Translation
Son of man, Write for thee the name of the day, even of this same day: the king of Babylon set himself against Jerusalem this same day.

World English Bible
“Son of man, write the name of the day, this same day. The king of Babylon drew close to Jerusalem this same day.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
“Son of man, write! Write the name of the day for yourself, this very day; the king of Babylon has leaned toward Jerusalem in this very day.

Young's Literal Translation
'Son of man, write for thee the name of the day -- this self-same day leaned hath the king of Babylon toward Jerusalem in this self-same day --

Smith's Literal Translation
Son of man, write to thee the name of the day, this same day: the king of Babel set up against Jerusalem this same day.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
Son of man, write thee the name of this day, on which the king of Babylon hath set himself against Jerusalem to day.

Catholic Public Domain Version
“Son of man, write for yourself the name of this day, on which the king of Babylon was confirmed against Jerusalem today.

New American Bible
Son of man, write down today’s date this very day, for on this very day the king of Babylon lays siege to Jerusalem.

New Revised Standard Version
Mortal, write down the name of this day, this very day. The king of Babylon has laid siege to Jerusalem this very day.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
Son of man, write down the name of this day, for on this very day the king of Babylon has set himself against Jerusalem.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
“Son of man, write for yourself the name of this day, this day in which the King of Babel beat upon Jerusalem
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
Son of man, write thee the name of the day, even of this selfsame day; this selfsame day the king of Babylon hath invested Jerusalem.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
Son of man, write for thyself daily from this day, on which the king of Babylon set himself against Jerusalem, even from this day.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
The Parable of the Cooking Pot
1In the ninth year, on the tenth day of the tenth month, the word of the LORD came to me, saying, 2“Son of man, write down today’s date, for on this very day the king of Babylon has laid siege to Jerusalem. 3Now speak a parable to this rebellious house and tell them that this is what the Lord GOD says: ‘Put the pot on the fire; put it on and pour in the water.…

Cross References
2 Kings 25:1
So in the ninth year of Zedekiah’s reign, on the tenth day of the tenth month, Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon marched against Jerusalem with his entire army. They encamped outside the city and built a siege wall all around it.

Jeremiah 39:1
In the ninth year of Zedekiah king of Judah, in the tenth month, Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon marched against Jerusalem with his entire army and laid siege to the city.

Jeremiah 52:4
So in the ninth year of Zedekiah’s reign, on the tenth day of the tenth month, Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon marched against Jerusalem with his entire army. They encamped outside the city and built a siege wall all around it.

2 Chronicles 36:17
So He brought up against them the king of the Chaldeans, who put their young men to the sword in the sanctuary, sparing neither young men nor young women, neither elderly nor infirm. God gave them all into the hand of Nebuchadnezzar,

Lamentations 2:1-2
How the Lord has covered the Daughter of Zion with the cloud of His anger! He has cast the glory of Israel from heaven to earth. He has abandoned His footstool in the day of His anger. / Without pity the Lord has swallowed up all the dwellings of Jacob. In His wrath He has demolished the fortified cities of the Daughter of Judah. He brought to the ground and defiled her kingdom and its princes.

Daniel 1:1-2
In the third year of the reign of Jehoiakim king of Judah, Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon came to Jerusalem and besieged it. / And the Lord delivered into his hand Jehoiakim king of Judah, along with some of the articles from the house of God. He carried these off to the land of Shinar, to the house of his god, where he put them in the treasury of his god.

Jeremiah 34:1-2
This is the word that came to Jeremiah from the LORD when Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon, all his army, all the earthly kingdoms under his control, and all the other nations were fighting against Jerusalem and all its surrounding cities. / The LORD, the God of Israel, told Jeremiah to go and speak to Zedekiah king of Judah and tell him that this is what the LORD says: “Behold, I am about to deliver this city into the hand of the king of Babylon, and he will burn it down.

Jeremiah 21:1-2
This is the word that came to Jeremiah from the LORD when King Zedekiah sent to him Pashhur son of Malchijah and the priest Zephaniah son of Maaseiah. They said, / “Please inquire of the LORD on our behalf, since Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon is waging war against us. Perhaps the LORD will perform for us something like all His past wonders, so that Nebuchadnezzar will withdraw from us.”

2 Kings 24:10-11
At that time the servants of Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon marched up to Jerusalem, and the city came under siege. / And Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon came to the city while his servants were besieging it.

Jeremiah 32:1-2
This is the word that came to Jeremiah from the LORD in the tenth year of Zedekiah king of Judah, which was the eighteenth year of Nebuchadnezzar. / At that time the army of the king of Babylon was besieging Jerusalem, and Jeremiah the prophet was imprisoned in the courtyard of the guard, which was in the palace of the king of Judah.

Matthew 24:15-16
So when you see standing in the holy place ‘the abomination of desolation,’ spoken of by the prophet Daniel (let the reader understand), / then let those who are in Judea flee to the mountains.

Luke 21:20-22
But when you see Jerusalem surrounded by armies, you will know that her desolation is near. / Then let those who are in Judea flee to the mountains, let those in the city get out, and let those in the country stay out of the city. / For these are the days of vengeance, to fulfill all that is written.

Mark 13:14
So when you see the abomination of desolation standing where it should not be (let the reader understand), then let those who are in Judea flee to the mountains.

Revelation 18:2-3
And he cried out in a mighty voice: “Fallen, fallen is Babylon the great! She has become a lair for demons and a haunt for every unclean spirit, every unclean bird, and every detestable beast. / All the nations have drunk the wine of the passion of her immorality. The kings of the earth were immoral with her, and the merchants of the earth have grown wealthy from the extravagance of her luxury.”

Matthew 23:37-38
O Jerusalem, Jerusalem, who kills the prophets and stones those sent to her, how often I have longed to gather your children together, as a hen gathers her chicks under her wings, but you were unwilling! / Look, your house is left to you desolate.


Treasury of Scripture

Son of man, write you the name of the day, even of this same day: the king of Babylon set himself against Jerusalem this same day.

write

Isaiah 8:1
Moreover the LORD said unto me, Take thee a great roll, and write in it with a man's pen concerning Mahershalalhashbaz.

Isaiah 30:8,9
Now go, write it before them in a table, and note it in a book, that it may be for the time to come for ever and ever: …

Habakkuk 2:2,3
And the LORD answered me, and said, Write the vision, and make it plain upon tables, that he may run that readeth it…

of this

2 Kings 25:1
And it came to pass in the ninth year of his reign, in the tenth month, in the tenth day of the month, that Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon came, he, and all his host, against Jerusalem, and pitched against it; and they built forts against it round about.

Jeremiah 39:1
In the ninth year of Zedekiah king of Judah, in the tenth month, came Nebuchadrezzar king of Babylon and all his army against Jerusalem, and they besieged it.

Jeremiah 52:4
And it came to pass in the ninth year of his reign, in the tenth month, in the tenth day of the month, that Nebuchadrezzar king of Babylon came, he and all his army, against Jerusalem, and pitched against it, and built forts against it round about.

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6. is shown the irrevocable destruction of Jerusalem
15. By the sign of Ezekiel not mourning for the death of his wife
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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 literally means "son of Adam" or "son of humanity." This title emphasizes Ezekiel's humanity and his role as a representative of the people. It underscores the humility and frailty of the prophet, contrasting with the divine messages he is tasked to deliver. In a broader biblical context, "Son of Man" is also a messianic title used by Jesus in the New Testament, highlighting both His humanity and His divine mission.

record this date
The act of recording signifies the importance of the event. In ancient times, recording dates was crucial for historical and prophetic purposes. The Hebrew word for "record" is "kathab," which means to inscribe or engrave. This command to record underscores the certainty and significance of the prophecy. It serves as a divine timestamp, marking a pivotal moment in Israel's history that would be remembered for generations.

this very date
The repetition of "this very date" emphasizes the immediacy and urgency of the message. It highlights the precision of God's timing and the fulfillment of His word. The Hebrew phrase "etzem hayom hazeh" conveys a sense of exactness and specificity. This repetition serves to impress upon the hearers the gravity of the situation and the unfolding of God's plan in real-time.

because the king of Babylon
This refers to Nebuchadnezzar II, the powerful ruler of the Babylonian Empire. Historically, Nebuchadnezzar is known for his military conquests and the expansion of his empire. In the biblical narrative, he is often seen as an instrument of God's judgment against Judah for their disobedience. The mention of the king of Babylon situates the prophecy within a concrete historical context, reminding the audience of the geopolitical realities of the time.

has laid siege to Jerusalem
The siege of Jerusalem was a catastrophic event for the people of Judah. In 588 BC, Nebuchadnezzar's forces surrounded the city, leading to its eventual fall in 586 BC. The Hebrew word for "siege" is "matsor," which conveys the idea of confinement and distress. This event was a fulfillment of earlier prophecies and served as a divine judgment for the nation's idolatry and rebellion. The siege symbolizes the consequences of turning away from God and the seriousness of His covenantal promises.

this very day
The reiteration of "this very day" serves to reinforce the immediacy and certainty of the prophecy. It is a call to recognize the unfolding of God's plan in the present moment. The phrase underscores the idea that God's actions in history are precise and purposeful. It invites the audience to reflect on the significance of the day and to respond with repentance and faithfulness.

(2) Write thee the name.--It is evident that especial attention was to be called to the exact date, and a note made of it at the time. The words "has set himself against" would be more accurately rendered has fallen upon. The supposition that the reference is to some point on his march from which Nebuchadnezzar advanced to the attack upon Jerusalem, and that tidings of this were brought to the prophet in the ordinary way, is quite inconsistent with the whole verse. It is plain that the prophet means to say, with especial emphasis and distinctness, that he was informed of what was taking place at Jerusalem on the same day in which it happened.



Parallel Commentaries ...


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

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

write down
כְּתָב־ (kə·ṯāḇ-)
Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine singular
Strong's 3789: To grave, to write

today’s date,
הַיּ֔וֹם (hay·yō·wm)
Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 3117: A day

for
אֶת־ (’eṯ-)
Direct object marker
Strong's 853: Untranslatable mark of the accusative case

on this
הַזֶּ֑ה (haz·zeh)
Article | Pronoun - masculine singular
Strong's 2088: This, that

very
עֶ֖צֶם (‘e·ṣem)
Noun - feminine singular construct
Strong's 6106: A bone, the body, the substance, selfsame

day
הַיּ֣וֹם (hay·yō·wm)
Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 3117: A day

the king
מֶֽלֶךְ־ (me·leḵ-)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 4428: A king

of Babylon
בָּבֶל֙ (bā·ḇel)
Noun - proper - feminine singular
Strong's 894: Babylon -- an eastern Mediterranean empire and its capital city

has laid siege
סָמַ֤ךְ (sā·maḵ)
Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 5564: To prop, to lean upon, take hold of

to
אֶל־ (’el-)
Preposition
Strong's 413: Near, with, among, to

Jerusalem.
יְר֣וּשָׁלִַ֔ם (yə·rū·šā·lim)
Noun - proper - feminine singular
Strong's 3389: Jerusalem -- probably 'foundation of peace', capital city of all Israel


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