Ezekiel 3:24
New International Version
Then the Spirit came into me and raised me to my feet. He spoke to me and said: “Go, shut yourself inside your house.

New Living Translation
Then the Spirit came into me and set me on my feet. He spoke to me and said, “Go to your house and shut yourself in.

English Standard Version
But the Spirit entered into me and set me on my feet, and he spoke with me and said to me, “Go, shut yourself within your house.

Berean Standard Bible
Then the Spirit entered me and set me on my feet. He spoke with me and said, “Go, shut yourself inside your house.

King James Bible
Then the spirit entered into me, and set me upon my feet, and spake with me, and said unto me, Go, shut thyself within thine house.

New King James Version
Then the Spirit entered me and set me on my feet, and spoke with me and said to me: “Go, shut yourself inside your house.

New American Standard Bible
But the Spirit entered me and set me up on my feet; and He spoke with me and said to me, “Go, shut yourself inside your house.

NASB 1995
The Spirit then entered me and made me stand on my feet, and He spoke with me and said to me, “Go, shut yourself up in your house.

NASB 1977
The Spirit then entered me and made me stand on my feet, and He spoke with me and said to me, “Go, shut yourself up in your house.

Legacy Standard Bible
The Spirit then entered me and caused me to stand on my feet, and He spoke with me and said to me, “Go, shut yourself up in your house.

Amplified Bible
Then the Spirit entered me and made me stand on my feet; He spoke and said to me, “Go, shut yourself up in your house.

Christian Standard Bible
The Spirit entered me and set me on my feet. He spoke with me and said, “Go, shut yourself inside your house.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
The Spirit entered me and set me on my feet. He spoke with me and said: “Go, shut yourself inside your house.

American Standard Version
Then the Spirit entered into me, and set me upon my feet; and he spake with me, and said unto me, Go, shut thyself within thy house.

Contemporary English Version
His Spirit took control of me and lifted me to my feet. Then the LORD said: Go back and lock yourself in your house!

English Revised Version
Then the spirit entered into me, and set me upon my feet; and he spake with me, and said unto me, Go, shut thyself within thine house.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Then the Spirit entered me and stood me on my feet. He talked to me. He said, "Go into your home, and shut yourself inside.

Good News Translation
but God's spirit entered me and raised me to my feet. The LORD said to me, "Go home and shut yourself up in the house.

International Standard Version
The Spirit entered me, rested on me, caused me to stand on my feet, and then he spoke to me. This is what he had to say: "Go barricade yourself in your house.

Majority Standard Bible
Then the Spirit entered me and set me on my feet. He spoke with me and said, ?Go, shut yourself inside your house.

NET Bible
Then a wind came into me and stood me on my feet. The LORD spoke to me and said, "Go shut yourself in your house.

New Heart English Bible
Then the Spirit entered into me, and set me on my feet; and he spoke with me, and said to me, "Go, shut yourself inside your house.

Webster's Bible Translation
Then the spirit entered into me, and set me upon my feet, and spoke with me, and said to me, Go, shut thyself within thy house.

World English Bible
Then the Spirit entered into me and set me on my feet. He spoke with me, and said to me, “Go, shut yourself inside your house.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And [the] Spirit comes into me, and causes me to stand on my feet, and He speaks with me, and says to me, “Go in, be shut up in the midst of your house.

Young's Literal Translation
And come into me doth a spirit, and causeth me to stand on my feet, and He speaketh with me, and saith unto me, 'Go in, be shut up in the midst of thy house.

Smith's Literal Translation
And the spirit will come into me, and will cause me to stand upon my feet, and will speak with me, and my to me, Come in and be shut up in the midst of thy house.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And the spirit entered into me, and set me upon my feet: and he spoke to me, and said to me: Go in; and shut thyself up in the midst of thy house.

Catholic Public Domain Version
And the Spirit entered into me, and set me upon my feet. And he spoke to me, and he said to me: “Enter and enclose yourself in the midst of your house.

New American Bible
but the spirit entered into me, set me on my feet; he spoke to me, and said: Go, shut yourself in your house.

New Revised Standard Version
The spirit entered into me, and set me on my feet; and he spoke with me and said to me: Go, shut yourself inside your house.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
Then the spirit entered into me and set me upon my feet, and spoke with me and said to me, Go, shut yourself in your house.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And The Spirit entered into me, and he stood me on my feet, and he spoke with me and he said to me: “Come, shut yourself up in your house
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
Then spirit entered into me, and set me upon my feet; and He spoke with me, and said unto me: 'Go, shut thyself within thy house.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
Then the Spirit came upon me, and set me on my feet, and spoke to me, and said to me, Go in, and shut thyself up in the midst of thine house.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
A Watchman for Israel
23So I got up and went out to the plain, and behold, the glory of the LORD was present there, like the glory I had seen by the River Kebar, and I fell facedown. 24Then the Spirit entered me and set me on my feet. He spoke with me and said, “Go, shut yourself inside your house. 25And you, son of man, they will tie with ropes, and you will be bound so that you cannot go out among the people.…

Cross References
Acts 9:4-6
He fell to the ground and heard a voice say to him, “Saul, Saul, why do you persecute Me?” / “Who are You, Lord?” Saul asked. “I am Jesus, whom you are persecuting,” He replied. / “Now get up and go into the city, and you will be told what you must do.”

Acts 22:17-21
Later, when I had returned to Jerusalem and was praying at the temple, I fell into a trance / and saw the Lord saying to me, ‘Hurry! Leave Jerusalem quickly, because the people here will not accept your testimony about Me.’ / ‘Lord,’ I answered, ‘they know very well that in one synagogue after another I imprisoned and beat those who believed in You. ...

Jeremiah 1:9-10
Then the LORD reached out His hand, touched my mouth, and said to me: “Behold, I have put My words in your mouth. / See, I have appointed you today over nations and kingdoms to uproot and tear down, to destroy and overthrow, to build and plant.”

Isaiah 6:8-9
Then I heard the voice of the Lord saying: “Whom shall I send? Who will go for Us?” And I said: “Here am I. Send me!” / And He replied: “Go and tell this people, ‘Be ever hearing, but never understanding; be ever seeing, but never perceiving.’

Revelation 1:17
When I saw Him, I fell at His feet like a dead man. But He placed His right hand on me and said, “Do not be afraid. I am the First and the Last,

Daniel 10:8-10
So I was left alone, gazing at this great vision. No strength remained in me; my face grew deathly pale, and I was powerless. / I heard the sound of his words, and as I listened, I fell into a deep sleep, with my face to the ground. / Suddenly, a hand touched me and set me trembling on my hands and knees.

Acts 10:10-16
He became hungry and wanted something to eat, but while the meal was being prepared, he fell into a trance. / He saw heaven open and something like a large sheet being let down to earth by its four corners. / It contained all kinds of four-footed animals and reptiles of the earth, as well as birds of the air. ...

1 Kings 19:11-13
Then the LORD said, “Go out and stand on the mountain before the LORD. Behold, the LORD is about to pass by.” And a great and mighty wind tore into the mountains and shattered the rocks before the LORD, but the LORD was not in the wind. After the wind there was an earthquake, but the LORD was not in the earthquake. / After the earthquake there was a fire, but the LORD was not in the fire. And after the fire came a still, small voice. / When Elijah heard it, he wrapped his face in his cloak and went out and stood at the mouth of the cave. Suddenly a voice came to him and said, “What are you doing here, Elijah?”

Jeremiah 15:16-17
Your words were found, and I ate them. Your words became my joy and my heart’s delight. For I bear Your name, O LORD God of Hosts. / I never sat with the band of revelers, nor did I celebrate with them. Because Your hand was on me, I sat alone, for You have filled me with indignation.

Matthew 17:6-7
When the disciples heard this, they fell facedown in terror. / Then Jesus came over and touched them. “Get up,” He said. “Do not be afraid.”

2 Corinthians 12:2-4
I know a man in Christ who fourteen years ago was caught up to the third heaven. Whether it was in the body or out of it I do not know, but God knows. / And I know that this man—whether in the body or out of it I do not know, but God knows— / was caught up to Paradise. The things he heard were inexpressible, things that man is not permitted to tell.

Genesis 15:12
As the sun was setting, Abram fell into a deep sleep, and suddenly great terror and darkness overwhelmed him.

Acts 26:14-18
We all fell to the ground, and I heard a voice say to me in Hebrew, ‘Saul, Saul, why do you persecute Me? It is hard for you to kick against the goads.’ / ‘Who are You, Lord?’ I asked. ‘I am Jesus, whom you are persecuting,’ the Lord replied. / ‘But get up and stand on your feet. For I have appeared to you to appoint you as a servant and as a witness of what you have seen from Me and what I will show you. ...

Isaiah 8:11
For this is what the LORD has spoken to me with a strong hand, instructing me not to walk in the way of this people:

1 Samuel 3:10
Then the LORD came and stood there, calling as before, “Samuel! Samuel!” And Samuel answered, “Speak, for Your servant is listening.”


Treasury of Scripture

Then the spirit entered into me, and set me on my feet, and spoke with me, and said to me, Go, shut yourself within your house.

the spirit

Ezekiel 2:2
And the spirit entered into me when he spake unto me, and set me upon my feet, that I heard him that spake unto me.

Ezekiel 37:10
So I prophesied as he commanded me, and the breath came into them, and they lived, and stood up upon their feet, an exceeding great army.

Daniel 10:8-10,19
Therefore I was left alone, and saw this great vision, and there remained no strength in me: for my comeliness was turned in me into corruption, and I retained no strength…

Go

Ezekiel 4:1-4
Thou also, son of man, take thee a tile, and lay it before thee, and pourtray upon it the city, even Jerusalem: …

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Then the Spirit entered me
The phrase "the Spirit entered me" signifies a divine encounter and empowerment. In Hebrew, the word for "Spirit" is "Ruach," which can mean breath, wind, or spirit. This indicates a powerful, life-giving force from God. The Spirit's entry into Ezekiel symbolizes God's direct intervention and presence, equipping him for the prophetic mission. This mirrors the New Testament experience of the Holy Spirit indwelling believers, as seen in Acts 2, where the Spirit empowers the apostles. The Spirit's entry is transformative, enabling Ezekiel to fulfill God's calling.

and set me on my feet
The action of being "set on my feet" implies restoration and readiness. In the context of ancient Near Eastern culture, standing was a position of readiness and respect, often associated with receiving a commission or command. This phrase suggests that Ezekiel, previously overwhelmed or incapacitated by the vision, is now prepared and strengthened to act. It reflects God's ability to restore and prepare His servants for the tasks ahead, emphasizing His sovereignty and the enabling power of His Spirit.

He spoke with me
The phrase "He spoke with me" highlights the personal and direct communication between God and His prophet. In the Hebrew context, the act of speaking is not merely conveying information but establishing a relationship. This divine dialogue underscores the intimacy and authority of God's communication. It is reminiscent of God's conversations with other prophets, such as Moses and Isaiah, where God provides guidance, instruction, and encouragement. This personal interaction assures Ezekiel of God's presence and support.

and said, 'Go, shut yourself inside your house.'
The command "Go, shut yourself inside your house" is both literal and symbolic. Historically, prophets often engaged in symbolic actions to convey God's message. This instruction may signify a period of isolation and reflection, preparing Ezekiel for the challenging messages he must deliver. It also suggests protection and separation from the rebellious house of Israel, highlighting the seriousness of his prophetic role. This command can be seen as a call to spiritual preparation, emphasizing the need for solitude and focus in discerning God's will. It serves as a reminder of the importance of withdrawing from distractions to hear God's voice clearly.

(24) Go, shut thyself within thine house.--The prophet's consecration being now complete, he is to enter upon his actual work; yet, in view of the disposition of the people, he is to begin his prophecies in a private way, shut up in his house. Or it may be that this should be understood of a period of absolute silence and meditation preparatory to entering upon his work. Moreover, fresh warning is given of the reception he must be prepared to meet.

Verse 24. - Go, shut thyself within thy heroin, etc. The command implied that he was to cease for a time from all public ministrations. There was a time to keep silence, as well as a time to speak (Ecclesiastes 3:7), and for the immediate future silence was the more effective of the two. It would, at least, make them eager to hear what the silence meant.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
Then the Spirit
ר֔וּחַ (rū·aḥ)
Noun - common singular
Strong's 7307: Wind, breath, exhalation, life, anger, unsubstantiality, a region of the sky, spirit

entered
וַתָּבֹא־ (wat·tā·ḇō-)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person feminine singular
Strong's 935: To come in, come, go in, go

me
בִ֣י (ḇî)
Preposition | first person common singular
Strong's Hebrew

and set
וַתַּעֲמִדֵ֖נִי (wat·ta·‘ă·mi·ḏê·nî)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Consecutive imperfect - third person feminine singular | first person common singular
Strong's 5975: To stand, in various relations

me on
עַל־ (‘al-)
Preposition
Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against

my feet.
רַגְלָ֑י (raḡ·lāy)
Noun - fdc | first person common singular
Strong's 7272: A foot, a step, the pudenda

He spoke
וַיְדַבֵּ֤ר (way·ḏab·bêr)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Piel - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 1696: To arrange, to speak, to subdue

with
אֹתִי֙ (’ō·ṯî)
Preposition | first person common singular
Strong's 854: Nearness, near, with, by, at, among

me and said:
וַיֹּ֣אמֶר (way·yō·mer)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 559: To utter, say

“Go,
בֹּ֥א (bō)
Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine singular
Strong's 935: To come in, come, go in, go

shut yourself
הִסָּגֵ֖ר (his·sā·ḡêr)
Verb - Nifal - Imperative - masculine singular
Strong's 5462: To shut up, to surrender

inside
בְּת֥וֹךְ (bə·ṯō·wḵ)
Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 8432: A bisection, the centre

your house.
בֵּיתֶֽךָ׃ (bê·ṯe·ḵā)
Noun - masculine singular construct | second person masculine singular
Strong's 1004: A house


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