Ezekiel 24:20
New International Version
So I said to them, “The word of the LORD came to me:

New Living Translation
So I said to them, “A message came to me from the LORD,

English Standard Version
Then I said to them, “The word of the LORD came to me:

Berean Standard Bible
So I answered them, “The word of the LORD came to me, saying:

King James Bible
Then I answered them, The word of the LORD came unto me, saying,

New King James Version
Then I answered them, “The word of the LORD came to me, saying,

New American Standard Bible
Then I said to them, “The word of the LORD came to me, saying,

NASB 1995
Then I said to them, “The word of the LORD came to me saying,

NASB 1977
Then I said to them, “The word of the LORD came to me saying,

Legacy Standard Bible
Then I said to them, “The word of Yahweh came to me saying,

Amplified Bible
Then I answered them, “The word of the LORD came to me, saying,

Christian Standard Bible
So I answered them, “The word of the LORD came to me:

Holman Christian Standard Bible
So I answered them: “The word of the LORD came to me:

American Standard Version
Then I said unto them, The word of Jehovah came unto me, saying,

Contemporary English Version
I answered: The LORD God says

English Revised Version
Then I said unto them, The word of the LORD came unto me, saying,

GOD'S WORD® Translation
I told them, "The LORD spoke his word to me. He said,

Good News Translation
So I said to them, "The LORD spoke to me and told me

International Standard Version
So I responded, "This message came to me from the LORD:

Majority Standard Bible
So I answered them, ?The word of the LORD came to me, saying:

NET Bible
So I said to them: "The word of the LORD came to me:

New Heart English Bible
Then I said to them, "The word of the LORD came to me, saying,

Webster's Bible Translation
Then I answered them, the word of the LORD came to me, saying,

World English Bible
Then I said to them, “Yahweh’s word came to me, saying,
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And I say to them, “A word of YHWH has been to me, saying,

Young's Literal Translation
And I say unto them, 'A word of Jehovah hath been unto me, saying:

Smith's Literal Translation
And saying to them, The word of Jehovah was to me, saying,
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And I said to them: The word of the Lord came to me, saying:

Catholic Public Domain Version
And I said to them: “The word of the Lord came to me, saying:

New American Bible
I said to them, The word of the LORD came to me:

New Revised Standard Version
Then I said to them: The word of the LORD came to me:
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
Then I said to them, This is the word of the LORD which came to me, saying,

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And I said to them: “This word of LORD JEHOVAH was upon me saying
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
Then I said unto them: 'The word of the LORD came unto me, saying:

Brenton Septuagint Translation
Then I said to them, The word of the Lord came to me, saying,

Additional Translations ...
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Context
Ezekiel's Wife Dies
19Then the people asked me, “Won’t you tell us what these things you are doing mean to us?” 20So I answered them, “The word of the LORD came to me, saying: 21Tell the house of Israel that this is what the Lord GOD says: ‘I am about to desecrate My sanctuary, the pride of your power, the desire of your eyes, and the delight of your soul. And the sons and daughters you left behind will fall by the sword.’…

Cross References
Ezekiel 24:16-18
“Son of man, behold, I am about to take away the desire of your eyes with a fatal blow. But you must not mourn or weep or let your tears flow. / Groan quietly; do not mourn for the dead. Put on your turban and strap your sandals on your feet; do not cover your lips or eat the bread of mourners.” / So I spoke to the people in the morning, and in the evening my wife died. And the next morning I did as I had been commanded.

Ezekiel 12:11-13
You are to say, ‘I am a sign to you.’ Just as it happened here, so will it be done to them; they will go into exile as captives. / And at dusk the prince among them will lift his bags to his shoulder and go out. They will dig through the wall to bring him out. He will cover his face so he cannot see the land. / But I will spread My net over him, and he will be caught in My snare. I will bring him to Babylon, the land of the Chaldeans; yet he will not see it, and there he will die.

Ezekiel 4:3-4
Then take an iron plate and set it up as an iron wall between yourself and the city. Turn your face toward it so that it is under siege, and besiege it. This will be a sign to the house of Israel. / Then lie down on your left side and place the iniquity of the house of Israel upon yourself. You are to bear their iniquity for the number of days you lie on your side.

Ezekiel 21:6-7
But you, son of man, groan! Groan before their eyes with a broken heart and bitter grief. / And when they ask, ‘Why are you groaning?’ you are to say, ‘Because of the news that is coming. Every heart will melt, and every hand will go limp. Every spirit will faint, and every knee will turn to water.’ Yes, it is coming and it will surely happen, declares the Lord GOD.”

Ezekiel 24:24
‘Thus Ezekiel will be a sign for you; you will do everything that he has done. When this happens, you will know that I am the Lord GOD.’

Jeremiah 16:5-7
Indeed, this is what the LORD says: “Do not enter a house where there is a funeral meal. Do not go to mourn or show sympathy, for I have removed from this people My peace, My loving devotion, and My compassion,” declares the LORD. / “Both great and small will die in this land. They will not be buried or mourned, nor will anyone cut himself or shave his head for them. / No food will be offered to comfort those who mourn the dead; not even a cup of consolation will be given for the loss of a father or mother.

Jeremiah 13:17
But if you do not listen, I will weep in secret because of your pride. My eyes will overflow with tears, because the LORD’s flock has been taken captive.

Leviticus 10:6-7
Then Moses said to Aaron and his sons Eleazar and Ithamar, “Do not let your hair become disheveled and do not tear your garments, or else you will die, and the LORD will be angry with the whole congregation. But your brothers, the whole house of Israel, may mourn on account of the fire that the LORD has ignited. / You shall not go outside the entrance to the Tent of Meeting, or you will die, for the LORD’s anointing oil is on you.” So they did as Moses instructed.

2 Samuel 12:15-23
After Nathan had gone home, the LORD struck the child that Uriah’s wife had borne to David, and he became ill. / David pleaded with God for the boy. He fasted and went into his house and spent the night lying in sackcloth on the ground. / The elders of his household stood beside him to help him up from the ground, but he was unwilling and would not eat anything with them. ...

Isaiah 20:2-4
the LORD had already spoken through Isaiah son of Amoz, saying, “Go, remove the sackcloth from your waist and the sandals from your feet.” And Isaiah did so, walking around naked and barefoot. / Then the LORD said, “Just as My servant Isaiah has gone naked and barefoot for three years as a sign and omen against Egypt and Cush, / so the king of Assyria will lead away the captives of Egypt and the exiles of Cush, young and old alike, naked and barefoot, with bared buttocks—to Egypt’s shame.

Hosea 1:2-9
When the LORD first spoke through Hosea, He told him, “Go, take a prostitute as your wife and have children of adultery, because this land is flagrantly prostituting itself by departing from the LORD.” / So Hosea went and married Gomer daughter of Diblaim, and she conceived and bore him a son. / Then the LORD said to Hosea, “Name him Jezreel, for soon I will bring the bloodshed of Jezreel upon the house of Jehu, and I will put an end to the kingdom of Israel. ...

Matthew 13:13-15
This is why I speak to them in parables: ‘Though seeing, they do not see; though hearing, they do not hear or understand.’ / 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.’

Luke 19:41-44
As Jesus approached Jerusalem and saw the city, He wept over it / and said, “If only you had known on this day what would bring you peace! But now it is hidden from your eyes. / For the days will come upon you when your enemies will barricade you and surround you and hem you in on every side. ...

John 11:33-35
When Jesus saw her weeping, and the Jews who had come with her also weeping, He was deeply moved in spirit and troubled. / “Where have you put him?” He asked. “Come and see, Lord,” they answered. / Jesus wept.

Acts 21:10-14
After we had been there several days, a prophet named Agabus came down from Judea. / Coming over to us, he took Paul’s belt, bound his own feet and hands, and said, “The Holy Spirit says: ‘In this way the Jews of Jerusalem will bind the owner of this belt and hand him over to the Gentiles.’” / When we heard this, we and the people there pleaded with Paul not to go up to Jerusalem. ...


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So I answered them
This phrase indicates a response to an inquiry or a situation that required explanation. In the context of Ezekiel, the prophet often served as a mouthpiece for God, responding to the people of Israel. The Hebrew root for "answered" is עָנָה (anah), which can mean to respond, testify, or speak. This suggests a formal declaration, emphasizing the role of the prophet as a communicator of divine messages. Historically, prophets were often questioned by the people, seeking understanding of God's will, especially during times of crisis or judgment.

The word of the LORD
This phrase is central to the prophetic tradition, signifying a direct communication from God. The Hebrew term for "word" is דָּבָר (dabar), which can mean word, matter, or thing. It underscores the power and authority of God's communication. In the context of Ezekiel, "the word of the LORD" often brought messages of judgment, hope, or instruction. The phrase highlights the divine origin of the message, distinguishing it from human opinion or interpretation. It reflects the belief in the Bible as the inspired word of God, a cornerstone of Conservative Christian theology.

came to me
This indicates the personal reception of God's message by the prophet. The Hebrew verb בּוֹא (bo) means to come, enter, or bring. It suggests an active movement of God's word towards the prophet, emphasizing the initiative of God in revealing His will. In the historical context of Ezekiel, this personal reception was crucial, as it authenticated the prophet's message to the people. It underscores the intimate relationship between God and His chosen messengers, a theme prevalent throughout the prophetic books.

saying
The use of "saying" introduces the content of the divine message. The Hebrew root אָמַר (amar) means to say, speak, or declare. This word sets the stage for the specific instructions or revelations that follow. In the context of Ezekiel, what follows "saying" is often a direct quotation from God, carrying significant weight and authority. It reflects the belief that God's words are not only to be heard but also to be heeded and obeyed. This aligns with the Conservative Christian emphasis on the authority of Scripture and the importance of adhering to God's commands.

(20) That which your soul pitieth.--In the margin the pity of your soul. The word rather means in this connection love, in the sense of the object of love: "that which your soul loves." The expression in the original is a difficult one, and is used by Ezekiel on account of the alliteration with the previous clause: "the machmad of your eyes, and the machmal of your souls." (Comp. the parallel in Ezekiel 24:25 : "That whereupon they set their minds.")



Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
So I answered
וָאֹמַ֖ר (wā·’ō·mar)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - first person common singular
Strong's 559: To utter, say

them,
אֲלֵיהֶ֑ם (’ă·lê·hem)
Preposition | third person masculine plural
Strong's 413: Near, with, among, to

“The word
דְּבַ֨ר־ (də·ḇar-)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 1697: A word, a matter, thing, a cause

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

came
הָיָ֥ה (hā·yāh)
Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 1961: To fall out, come to pass, become, be

to me,
אֵלַ֖י (’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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