Ezekiel 24:24
New International Version
Ezekiel will be a sign to you; you will do just as he has done. When this happens, you will know that I am the Sovereign LORD.’

New Living Translation
Ezekiel is an example for you; you will do just as he has done. And when that time comes, you will know that I am the Sovereign LORD.”

English Standard Version
Thus shall Ezekiel be to you a sign; according to all that he has done you shall do. When this comes, then you will know that I am the Lord GOD.’

Berean Standard Bible
‘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.’

King James Bible
Thus Ezekiel is unto you a sign: according to all that he hath done shall ye do: and when this cometh, ye shall know that I am the Lord GOD.

New King James Version
Thus Ezekiel is a sign to you; according to all that he has done you shall do; and when this comes, you shall know that I am the Lord GOD.’ ”

New American Standard Bible
So Ezekiel will be a sign to you; according to all that he has done, you will do. When it comes, then you will know that I am the Lord GOD.’”

NASB 1995
‘Thus Ezekiel will be a sign to you; according to all that he has done you will do; when it comes, then you will know that I am the Lord GOD.’”

NASB 1977
‘Thus Ezekiel will be a sign to you; according to all that he has done you will do; when it comes, then you will know that I am the Lord GOD.’”

Legacy Standard Bible
Thus Ezekiel will be a wondrous sign to you; according to all that he has done you will do; when it comes, then you will know that I am Lord Yahweh.’”

Amplified Bible
So Ezekiel will be a sign to you; in accordance with all that he has done you will do. And when this [destruction of the temple] comes, then you will know [without any doubt] that I am the Lord GOD.’”

Christian Standard Bible
Now 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.’

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Now 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 Yahweh.”

American Standard Version
Thus shall Ezekiel be unto you a sign; according to all that he hath done shall ye do: when this cometh, then shall ye know that I am the Lord Jehovah.

Contemporary English Version
I am a warning sign--everything I have done, you will also do. And then you will know the LORD God has made these things happen.

English Revised Version
Thus shall Ezekiel be unto you a sign; according to all that he hath done shall ye do: when this cometh, then shall ye know that I am the Lord GOD.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Ezekiel is a sign to you. You will do everything he has done. Then you will know that I am the Almighty LORD."'

Good News Translation
Then I will be a sign to you; you will do everything I have done. The LORD says that when this happens, you will know that he is the Sovereign LORD."

International Standard Version
That's how Ezekiel will be an example for you. You'll be doing exactly what he has done. When it happens, then you'll know that I am the Lord GOD."'

Majority Standard Bible
‘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.’

NET Bible
Ezekiel will be an object lesson for you; you will do all that he has done. When it happens, then you will know that I am the sovereign LORD.'

New Heart English Bible
Thus Ezekiel shall be a sign to you; according to all that he has done, you will do. When this comes, then you will know that I am the Lord GOD."'"

Webster's Bible Translation
Thus Ezekiel is to you a sign: according to all that he hath done shall ye do: and when this cometh, ye shall know that I am the Lord GOD.

World English Bible
Thus Ezekiel will be a sign to you; according to all that he has done, you will do. When this comes, then you will know that I am the Lord Yahweh.’”’”
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And Ezekiel has been for a type to you; according to all that he has done you do. In its coming in—you have known that I [am] Lord YHWH.”

Young's Literal Translation
And Ezekiel hath been to you for a type, According to all that he hath done ye do; In its coming in -- ye have known that I am the Lord Jehovah.

Smith's Literal Translation
And Ezekiel was to you for a wonder: according to all which he did ye shall do: in its coming, and ye knew that I am the Lord Jehovah.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And Ezechiel shall be unto you for a sign of things to come: according to all that he hath done, so shall you do, when this shall come to pass: and you shall know that I am the Lord God.

Catholic Public Domain Version
‘And Ezekiel shall be a portent for you. In accord with all that he has done, so shall you do, when this will happen. And you shall know that I am the Lord God.’ ”

New American Bible
Ezekiel shall be a sign for you: everything he did, you shall do. When it happens, you shall know that I am the Lord GOD.

New Revised Standard Version
Thus Ezekiel shall be a sign to you; you shall do just as he has done. When this comes, then you shall know that I am the Lord GOD.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
Thus Ezekiel shall be to you for a sign; according to all that he has done shall you do; and you shall know that I am the LORD God.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And Ezekiel shall be a sign to you, and as he did, so you shall do, and you shall know that I AM THE LORD OF LORDS
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
Thus shall Ezekiel be unto you a sign; according to all that he hath done shall ye do; when this cometh, then shall ye know that I am the Lord GOD.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And Jezekiel shall be for a sign to you: according to all that I have done shall ye do, when these things shall come; and ye shall know that I am the Lord.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Ezekiel's Wife Dies
23Your turbans will remain on your heads and your sandals on your feet. You will not mourn or weep, but you will waste away because of your sins, and you will groan among yourselves. 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.’ 25And you, son of man, know that on the day I take away their stronghold, their pride and joy—the desire of their eyes which uplifted their souls—and their sons and daughters as well,…

Cross References
Ezekiel 12:6
And as they watch, lift your bags to your shoulder and take them out at dusk; cover your face so that you cannot see the land. For I have made you a sign to the house of Israel.”

Ezekiel 12:11
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.

Ezekiel 24:27
On that day your mouth will be opened to him who has escaped; you will speak and no longer be mute. So you will be a sign to them, and they will know that I am the LORD.”

Ezekiel 33:33
So when it comes to pass—and surely it will come—then they will know that a prophet has been among them.”

Isaiah 20:3
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,

Jeremiah 24:7
I will give them a heart to know Me, that I am the LORD. They will be My people, and I will be their God, for they will return to Me with all their heart.

Jeremiah 29:11-13
For I know the plans I have for you, declares the LORD, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, to give you a future and a hope. / Then you will call upon Me and come and pray to Me, and I will listen to you. / You will seek Me and find Me when you search for Me with all your heart.

Hosea 12:10
I spoke through the prophets and multiplied their visions; I gave parables through the prophets.

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.’

John 13:19
I am telling you now before it happens, so that when it comes to pass, you will believe that I am He.

John 14:29
And now I have told you before it happens, so that when it does happen, you will believe.

John 16:4
But I have told you these things so that when their hour comes, you will remember that I told you about them. I did not tell you these things from the beginning, because I was with you.

Romans 15:4
For everything that was written in the past was written for our instruction, so that through endurance and the encouragement of the Scriptures, we might have hope.

1 Corinthians 10:11
Now these things happened to them as examples and were written down as warnings for us, on whom the fulfillment of the ages has come.

2 Corinthians 1:13
For we do not write you anything that is beyond your ability to read and understand. And I hope that you will understand us completely,


Treasury of Scripture

Thus Ezekiel is to you a sign: according to all that he has done shall you do: and when this comes, you shall know that I am the Lord GOD.

Ezekiel

Ezekiel 4:3
Moreover take thou unto thee an iron pan, and set it for a wall of iron between thee and the city: and set thy face against it, and it shall be besieged, and thou shalt lay siege against it. This shall be a sign to the house of Israel.

Ezekiel 12:6,11
In their sight shalt thou bear it upon thy shoulders, and carry it forth in the twilight: thou shalt cover thy face, that thou see not the ground: for I have set thee for a sign unto the house of Israel…

Isaiah 8:18
Behold, I and the children whom the LORD hath given me are for signs and for wonders in Israel from the LORD of hosts, which dwelleth in mount Zion.

when

1 Samuel 10:2-7
When thou art departed from me to day, then thou shalt find two men by Rachel's sepulchre in the border of Benjamin at Zelzah; and they will say unto thee, The asses which thou wentest to seek are found: and, lo, thy father hath left the care of the asses, and sorroweth for you, saying, What shall I do for my son? …

Jeremiah 17:15
Behold, they say unto me, Where is the word of the LORD? let it come now.

Luke 21:13
And it shall turn to you for a testimony.

ye shall

Ezekiel 6:7
And the slain shall fall in the midst of you, and ye shall know that I am the LORD.

Ezekiel 7:9,27
And mine eye shall not spare, neither will I have pity: I will recompense thee according to thy ways and thine abominations that are in the midst of thee; and ye shall know that I am the LORD that smiteth…

Ezekiel 17:24
And all the trees of the field shall know that I the LORD have brought down the high tree, have exalted the low tree, have dried up the green tree, and have made the dry tree to flourish: I the LORD have spoken and have done it.

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Thus Ezekiel
The name "Ezekiel" means "God strengthens" in Hebrew. Ezekiel, as a prophet, was chosen by God to deliver His messages to the Israelites during their Babylonian exile. His life and actions were meant to be a living testimony to the people. The use of "thus" indicates a direct correlation between Ezekiel's actions and the message God intended to convey. Ezekiel's role as a sign underscores the importance of prophetic symbolism in the Hebrew tradition, where prophets often embodied the messages they delivered.

will be a sign
The concept of a "sign" in biblical terms often refers to a visible demonstration of God's will or a prophetic act that conveys a deeper spiritual truth. In the Hebrew context, signs were used by God to communicate with His people, often as a warning or a call to repentance. Ezekiel's life and actions were not just for his own time but served as a perpetual reminder of God's sovereignty and the consequences of disobedience.

to you
The "you" here refers to the Israelites, specifically those in exile. This personal address emphasizes the direct relationship between God and His people. It serves as a reminder that God's messages are not abstract but are intended for real people facing real circumstances. The personal nature of this address highlights the covenant relationship between God and Israel, where God continually seeks to guide and correct His people.

you will do just as he has done
This phrase indicates that the actions of Ezekiel were not merely for observation but were meant to be emulated by the people. It suggests a call to action, where the Israelites are expected to follow the example set by the prophet. This reflects the biblical principle that faith is demonstrated through actions, and true understanding of God's will is shown through obedience.

When this happens
The phrase "when this happens" points to the certainty of God's prophetic word. It underscores the reliability of God's promises and warnings. In the historical context, this refers to the fulfillment of the prophecies concerning Jerusalem's fall and the subsequent events. It serves as a reminder that God's timing is perfect, and His plans are always fulfilled.

you will know
Knowledge in the biblical sense often implies a deep, experiential understanding rather than mere intellectual awareness. This phrase suggests that through the fulfillment of the prophecy, the Israelites will come to a profound realization of God's power and authority. It is a call to recognize God's hand in the events of history and to respond with faith and obedience.

that I am the Lord GOD
This declaration is a central theme throughout the book of Ezekiel. The use of "Lord GOD" (Yahweh Elohim) emphasizes both the personal and sovereign aspects of God's character. It is a reminder of His covenant faithfulness and His ultimate authority over all creation. This phrase serves as a call to acknowledge God's rightful place as the ruler and sustainer of all things, urging the Israelites to return to Him in repentance and faith.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
Thus Ezekiel
יְחֶזְקֵ֤אל (yə·ḥez·qêl)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3168: Ezekiel -- 'God strengthens', two Israelites

will be
וְהָיָ֨ה (wə·hā·yāh)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 1961: To fall out, come to pass, become, be

a sign
לְמוֹפֵ֔ת (lə·mō·w·p̄êṯ)
Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 4159: A miracle, a token, omen

for you;
לָכֶם֙ (lā·ḵem)
Preposition | second person masculine plural
Strong's Hebrew

you will do
עָשָׂ֖ה (‘ā·śāh)
Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 6213: To do, make

everything
כְּכֹ֥ל (kə·ḵōl)
Preposition-k | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every

that
אֲשֶׁר־ (’ă·šer-)
Pronoun - relative
Strong's 834: Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that

he has done.
תַּעֲשׂ֑וּ (ta·‘ă·śū)
Verb - Qal - Imperfect - second person masculine plural
Strong's 6213: To do, make

When this happens,
בְּבֹאָ֕הּ (bə·ḇō·’āh)
Preposition-b | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct | third person feminine singular
Strong's 935: To come in, come, go in, go

you will know
וִֽידַעְתֶּ֕ם (wî·ḏa‘·tem)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - second person masculine plural
Strong's 3045: To know

that
כִּ֥י (kî)
Conjunction
Strong's 3588: A relative conjunction

I
אֲנִ֖י (’ă·nî)
Pronoun - first person common singular
Strong's 589: I

am the Lord
אֲדֹנָ֥י (’ă·ḏō·nāy)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 136: The Lord

GOD.’
יְהוִֽה׃ (Yah·weh)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3069: YHWH


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