Ezekiel 40:4 "Son of man," he said to me, "look with your eyes, hear with your ears, and pay attention to everything I am going to show you, for that is why you have been brought here. Report to the house of Israel everything you see."

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New International Version
The man said to me, “Son of man, look carefully and listen closely and pay attention to everything I am going to show you, for that is why you have been brought here. Tell the people of Israel everything you see.”

New Living Translation
He said to me, “Son of man, watch and listen. Pay close attention to everything I show you. You have been brought here so I can show you many things. Then you will return to the people of Israel and tell them everything you have seen.”

English Standard Version
And the man said to me, “Son of man, look with your eyes, and hear with your ears, and set your heart upon all that I shall show you, for you were brought here in order that I might show it to you. Declare all that you see to the house of Israel.”

Berean Standard Bible
“Son of man,” he said to me, “look with your eyes, hear with your ears, and pay attention to everything I am going to show you, for that is why you have been brought here. Report to the house of Israel everything you see.”

King James Bible
And the man said unto me, Son of man, behold with thine eyes, and hear with thine ears, and set thine heart upon all that I shall shew thee; for to the intent that I might shew them unto thee art thou brought hither: declare all that thou seest to the house of Israel.

New King James Version
And the man said to me, “Son of man, look with your eyes and hear with your ears, and fix your mind on everything I show you; for you were brought here so that I might show them to you. Declare to the house of Israel everything you see.”

New American Standard Bible
And the man said to me, “Son of man, see with your eyes, hear with your ears, and pay attention to all that I am going to show you; for you have been brought here in order to show it to you. Declare to the house of Israel all that you see.”

NASB 1995
The man said to me, “Son of man, see with your eyes, hear with your ears, and give attention to all that I am going to show you; for you have been brought here in order to show it to you. Declare to the house of Israel all that you see.”

NASB 1977
And the man said to me, “Son of man, see with your eyes, hear with your ears, and give attention to all that I am going to show you; for you have been brought here in order to show it to you. Declare to the house of Israel all that you see.”

Legacy Standard Bible
And the man spoke to me, “Son of man, see with your eyes, hear with your ears, and set your heart on all that I am going to show you; for you have been brought here in order to show it to you. Declare to the house of Israel all that you are seeing.”

Amplified Bible
The man said to me, “Son of man, look with your eyes and hear with your ears and set your heart on all that I am going to show you; for you have been brought here that I may show it to you. Declare to the house of Israel all that you see.”

Christian Standard Bible
He spoke to me: “Son of man, look with your eyes, listen with your ears, and pay attention to everything I am going to show you, for you have been brought here so that I might show it to you. Report everything you see to the house of Israel.”

Holman Christian Standard Bible
He spoke to me: “Son of man, look with your eyes, listen with your ears, and pay attention to everything I am going to show you, for you have been brought here so that I might show it to you. Report everything you see to the house of Israel.”

American Standard Version
And the man said unto me, Son of man, behold with thine eyes, and hear with thine ears, and set thy heart upon all that I shall show thee; for, to the intent that I may show them unto thee, art thou brought hither: declare all that thou seest to the house of Israel.

Contemporary English Version
The man said, "Ezekiel, son of man, pay close attention to everything I'm going to show you--that's why you've been brought here. Listen carefully, because you must tell the people of Israel what you see."

English Revised Version
And the man said unto me, Son of man, behold with thine eyes, and hear with thine ears, and set thine heart upon all that I shall shew thee; for to the intent that I might shew them unto thee art thou brought hither: declare all that thou seest to the house of Israel.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
He said to me, "Son of man, look with your eyes, and listen with your ears. Pay close attention to everything I'm going to show you. You were brought here to be shown these things. Tell the nation of Israel everything that you see."

Good News Translation
He said to me, "Watch, mortal man. Listen carefully and pay close attention to everything I show you, because this is why you were brought here. You are to tell the people of Israel everything you see."

International Standard Version
This is what the man told me: "Son of Man, watch carefully, listen closely, and remember everything I'm going to be showing you, because you've been brought here to be shown what you're about to see. Be sure that you tell the house of Israel everything that you observe."

Majority Standard Bible
“Son of man,” he said to me, “look with your eyes, hear with your ears, and pay attention to everything I am going to show you, for that is why you have been brought here. Report to the house of Israel everything you see.”

NET Bible
The man said to me, "Son of man, watch closely, listen carefully, and pay attention to everything I show you, for you have been brought here so that I can show it to you. Tell the house of Israel everything you see."

New Heart English Bible
The man said to me, "Son of man, see with your eyes, and hear with your ears, and set your heart on all that I shall show you; for, to the intent that I may show them to you, you are brought here: declare all that you see to the house of Israel."

Webster's Bible Translation
And the man said to me, Son of man, behold with thy eyes, and hear with thy ears, and set thy heart upon all that I shall show thee; for, to the intent that I might show them to thee art thou brought hither: declare all that thou seest to the house of Israel.

World English Bible
The man said to me, “Son of man, see with your eyes, and hear with your ears, and set your heart on all that I will show you; for you have been brought here so that I may show them to you. Declare all that you see to the house of Israel.”

Literal Translations

Literal Standard Version
and the man speaks to me: “Son of man, see with your eyes, "" And hear with your ears, "" And set your heart to all that I am showing you, "" For in order to show [it] you, "" You have been brought in here, "" Declare all that you are seeing to the house of Israel.”

Young's Literal Translation
and the man speaketh unto me: 'Son of man, see with thine eyes, And with thine ears hear, And set thy heart to all that I am shewing thee, For, in order to shew it thee, Thou hast been brought in hither, Declare all that thou art seeing to the house of Israel.'

Smith's Literal Translation
And the man will speak to me, Son of man, see with thine eyes, and hear with thine ears, and set thy heart to all which I cause thee to see; for in order to cause thee to see thou went brought hither: announce all which thou seest to the house of Israel.

Catholic Translations

Douay-Rheims Bible
And this man said to me: Son of man, see with thy eyes, and hear with thy ears, and set thy heart upon all that I shall shew thee: for thou art brought hither that they may be shewn to thee: declare all that thou seest, to the house of Israel.

Catholic Public Domain Version
And the same man said to me: “Son of man, look with your eyes, and listen with your ears, and set your heart upon all that I will reveal to you. For you have been brought to this place, so that these things may be revealed to you. Announce all that you see to the house of Israel.”

New American Bible
The man said to me, “Son of man, look carefully and listen intently. Pay strict attention to everything I show you, for you have been brought here so that I might show it to you. Then you must tell the house of Israel everything you see.”

New Revised Standard Version
The man said to me, “Mortal, look closely and listen attentively, and set your mind upon all that I shall show you, for you were brought here in order that I might show it to you; declare all that you see to the house of Israel.”

Translations from Aramaic

Lamsa Bible
And the man said to me, Son of man, see with your eyes and hear with your ears, and set your heart upon all that I shall show you; for you were brought here that I might show you these things; and everything that you see, declare it to the house of Israel.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And that man said to me: ‘Son of man, see with your eyes and hear with your ears and put in your heart everything that I show you, because it is to show you I have come here, and everything that you see, show to the children of Israel’

OT Translations

JPS Tanakh 1917
And the man said unto me: 'Son of man, behold with thine eyes, and hear with thine ears, and set thy heart upon all that I shall show thee, for to the intent that I might show them unto thee art thou brought thither; declare all that thou seest to the house of Israel.'

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And the man said to me, Look with thine eyes at him whom thou hast seen, son of man, and hear with thine ears, and lay up in thine heart all things that I show thee; for thou hast come in hither that I might show thee, and thou shalt show all things that thou seest to the house of Israel.

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Audio Bible

Context

The Man with a Measuring Rod
…3So He took me there, and I saw a man whose appearance was like bronze. He was standing in the gateway with a linen cord and a measuring rod in his hand. 4“Son of man,” he said to me, “look with your eyes, hear with your ears, and pay attention to everything I am going to show you, for that is why you have been brought here. Report to the house of Israel everything you see.”

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Cross References

Revelation 11:1
Then I was given a measuring rod like a staff and was told, “Go and measure the temple of God and the altar, and count the number of worshipers there.

Zechariah 2:1-2
Then I lifted up my eyes and saw a man with a measuring line in his hand. / “Where are you going?” I asked. “To measure Jerusalem,” he replied, “and to determine its width and length.”

Revelation 21:15
The angel who spoke with me had a golden measuring rod to measure the city and its gates and walls.

Exodus 25:9
You must make the tabernacle and design all its furnishings according to the pattern I show you.

Hebrews 8:5
The place where they serve is a copy and shadow of what is in heaven. This is why Moses was warned when he was about to build the tabernacle: “See to it that you make everything according to the pattern shown you on the mountain.”

1 Chronicles 28:19
“All this,” said David, “all the details of this plan, the LORD has made clear to me in writing by His hand upon me.”

Revelation 1:11
saying, “Write on a scroll what you see and send it to the seven churches: to Ephesus, Smyrna, Pergamum, Thyatira, Sardis, Philadelphia, and Laodicea.”

Revelation 21:10-11
And he carried me away in the Spirit to a mountain great and high, and showed me the holy city of Jerusalem coming down out of heaven from God, / shining with the glory of God. Its radiance was like a most precious jewel, like a jasper, as clear as crystal.

Exodus 26:30
So you are to set up the tabernacle according to the pattern shown you on the mountain.

1 Kings 6:38
In the eleventh year, in the month of Bul, the eighth month, the temple was finished in every detail and according to every specification. So he built the temple in seven years.

Revelation 4:1
After this I looked and saw a door standing open in heaven. And the voice I had previously heard speak to me like a trumpet was saying, “Come up here, and I will show you what must happen after these things.”

Exodus 25:40
See to it that you make everything according to the pattern shown you on the mountain.

Zechariah 1:16
Therefore this is what the LORD says: ‘I will return to Jerusalem with mercy, and there My house will be rebuilt, declares the LORD of Hosts, and a measuring line will be stretched out over Jerusalem.’

Revelation 21:12-13
The city had a great and high wall with twelve gates inscribed with the names of the twelve tribes of Israel, and twelve angels at the gates. / There were three gates on the east, three on the north, three on the south, and three on the west.

1 Chronicles 28:12
The plans contained everything David had in mind for the courts of the house of the LORD, for all the surrounding rooms, for the treasuries of the house of God and of the dedicated things,

Treasury of Scripture

And the man said to me, Son of man, behold with your eyes, and hear with your ears, and set your heart on all that I shall show you; for to the intent that I might show them to you are you brought here: declare all that you see to the house of Israel.

behold

Ezekiel 2:7,8
And thou shalt speak my words unto them, whether they will hear, or whether they will forbear: for they are most rebellious…

Ezekiel 3:17
Son of man, I have made thee a watchman unto the house of Israel: therefore hear the word at my mouth, and give them warning from me.

Ezekiel 43:10
Thou son of man, shew the house to the house of Israel, that they may be ashamed of their iniquities: and let them measure the pattern.

declare

Isaiah 21:10
O my threshing, and the corn of my floor: that which I have heard of the LORD of hosts, the God of Israel, have I declared unto you.

Jeremiah 26:2
Thus saith the LORD; Stand in the court of the LORD'S house, and speak unto all the cities of Judah, which come to worship in the LORD'S house, all the words that I command thee to speak unto them; diminish not a word:

Acts 20:27
For I have not shunned to declare unto you all the counsel of God.

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Ezekiel 40

1. The time, manner, and end of the vision of the city and temple
6. The description of the east gate of the outer court
20. of the north gate
24. of the south gate
27. of the south gate of the inner court
32. of the east gate
35. and of the north gate
39. Eight tables
44. The chambers
48. The porch of the house

Berean Study Bible

And the man said to me
This phrase introduces the divine messenger, often understood as an angelic figure or a pre-incarnate appearance of Christ, who guides Ezekiel through the vision. The Hebrew word for "man" here is "אִישׁ" (ish), which can denote a human or a figure of authority. This highlights the importance of the message being delivered, as it comes from a figure of divine authority.

Son of man
This title, "בֶּן־אָדָם" (ben-adam), is frequently used in Ezekiel, emphasizing the prophet's humanity and his role as a representative of mankind. It underscores the humility and frailty of Ezekiel compared to the divine revelations he receives, reminding readers of the grace involved in God choosing to communicate with humanity.

look with your eyes
The command to "look" (רָאָה, ra'ah) signifies more than just seeing; it implies perceiving and understanding. In the context of a vision, it calls for spiritual insight, urging Ezekiel to discern the deeper meanings behind what is shown to him. This reflects the biblical theme of seeking wisdom and understanding beyond the surface.

hear with your ears
Hearing (שָׁמַע, shama) in the Hebrew context often implies obedience. It is not merely about auditory reception but involves an active response to what is heard. This phrase calls Ezekiel to attentiveness and readiness to act upon the divine instructions he receives, a principle echoed throughout Scripture.

pay attention to everything
The phrase "pay attention" (שִׂים לֵב, sim lev) literally means to "set your heart." It suggests a deep, intentional focus and commitment to understanding the vision. This reflects the biblical call to love God with all one's heart, soul, and mind, engaging fully with His revelations.

I am going to show you
The act of showing (הִרְאָה, hir'ah) indicates a divine initiative. God is the revealer of mysteries, and this phrase underscores His sovereignty in choosing what to reveal and to whom. It reminds believers of the privilege and responsibility of receiving divine insight.

for that is why you have been brought here
This phrase highlights divine purpose and calling. Ezekiel's presence in the vision is not accidental but orchestrated by God for a specific reason. It speaks to the broader Christian understanding of vocation and divine purpose in each believer's life.

Report everything you see
The command to report (נָגַד, nagad) emphasizes the prophetic role of Ezekiel as a communicator of God's message. It underscores the responsibility of those who receive divine revelation to share it faithfully with others, a principle that resonates with the Great Commission in the New Testament.

to the house of Israel
This phrase identifies the primary audience of Ezekiel's message. "House of Israel" (בֵּית יִשְׂרָאֵל, beit Yisrael) refers to the covenant community, God's chosen people. It serves as a reminder of God's enduring covenant with Israel and His desire for their restoration and obedience. This reflects the broader biblical narrative of redemption and restoration.

Pulpit Commentary

Verse 4. - The threefold summons addressed to the prophet (comp. Ezekiel 44:5) intimated the importance of the communication about to be made, and reminded him of the necessity of giving it the closest attention in order to be able to impart it to the people (comp. Ezekiel 43:10, 11).

Parallel Commentaries ...

Hebrew

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

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

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

to me,
אֵלַ֜י (’ê·lay)
Preposition | first person common singular
Strong's 413: Near, with, among, to

“look
רְאֵ֣ה (rə·’êh)
Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine singular
Strong's 7200: To see

with your eyes,
בְעֵינֶיךָ֩ (ḇə·‘ê·ne·ḵā)
Preposition-b | Noun - cdc | second person masculine singular
Strong's 5869: An eye, a fountain

hear
שְּׁמָ֜ע (šə·mā‘)
Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine singular
Strong's 8085: To hear intelligently

with your ears,
וּבְאָזְנֶ֨יךָ (ū·ḇə·’ā·zə·ne·ḵā)
Conjunctive waw, Preposition-b | Noun - fdc | second person masculine singular
Strong's 241: Broadness, the ear

and pay attention
וְשִׂ֣ים (wə·śîm)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine singular
Strong's 7760: Put -- to put, place, set

to everything
לְכֹ֤ל (lə·ḵōl)
Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every

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

am going to show you,
מַרְאֶ֣ה (mar·’eh)
Verb - Hifil - Participle - masculine singular
Strong's 7200: To see

for
כִּ֛י (kî)
Conjunction
Strong's 3588: A relative conjunction

that
לְמַ֥עַן (lə·ma·‘an)
Conjunction
Strong's 4616: Purpose -- intent

[is why]
הַרְאוֹתְכָ֖ה (har·’ō·wṯ·ḵāh)
Verb - Hifil - Infinitive construct | second person masculine singular
Strong's 7200: To see

you have been brought
הֻבָ֣אתָה (hu·ḇā·ṯāh)
Verb - Hofal - Perfect - second person masculine singular
Strong's 935: To come in, come, go in, go

here.
הֵ֑נָּה (hên·nāh)
Adverb
Strong's 2008: Hither, thither

Report
הַגֵּ֛ד (hag·gêḏ)
Verb - Hifil - Imperative - masculine singular
Strong's 5046: To be conspicuous

everything
כָּל־ (kāl-)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every

you
אַתָּ֥ה (’at·tāh)
Pronoun - second person masculine singular
Strong's 859: Thou and thee, ye and you

see
רֹאֶ֖ה (rō·’eh)
Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular
Strong's 7200: To see

to the house
לְבֵ֥ית (lə·ḇêṯ)
Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 1004: A house

of Israel.”
יִשְׂרָאֵֽל׃ (yiś·rā·’êl)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3478: Israel -- 'God strives', another name of Jacob and his desc

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