Ezekiel 9:11
New International Version
Then the man in linen with the writing kit at his side brought back word, saying, “I have done as you commanded.”

New Living Translation
Then the man in linen clothing, who carried the writer’s case, reported back and said, “I have done as you commanded.”

English Standard Version
And behold, the man clothed in linen, with the writing case at his waist, brought back word, saying, “I have done as you commanded me.”

Berean Standard Bible
Then the man clothed in linen with the writing kit at his side reported back, “I have done as You commanded.”

King James Bible
And, behold, the man clothed with linen, which had the inkhorn by his side, reported the matter, saying, I have done as thou hast commanded me.

New King James Version
Just then, the man clothed with linen, who had the inkhorn at his side, reported back and said, “I have done as You commanded me.”

New American Standard Bible
Then behold, the man clothed in linen, at whose waist was the scribe’s kit, reported, saying, “I have done just as You have commanded me.”

NASB 1995
Then behold, the man clothed in linen at whose loins was the writing case reported, saying, “I have done just as You have commanded me.”

NASB 1977
Then behold, the man clothed in linen at whose loins was the writing case reported, saying, “I have done just as Thou hast commanded me.”

Legacy Standard Bible
Then behold, the man clothed in linen at whose loins was the scribe’s case responded with a word, saying, “I have done just as You have commanded me.”

Amplified Bible
Then behold, the man clothed in linen, who had the scribe’s writing case at his side, reported, “I have done just as You have commanded me.”

Christian Standard Bible
Then the man clothed in linen and carrying writing equipment reported back, “I have done all that you commanded me.”

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Then the man clothed in linen with the writing equipment at his side reported back, “I have done as You commanded me.”

American Standard Version
And behold, the man clothed in linen, who had the inkhorn by his side, reported the matter, saying, I have done as thou hast commanded me.

Contemporary English Version
Just then, the man in the linen robe returned and said, "I have done what you commanded."

English Revised Version
And behold, the man clothed in linen, which had the inkhorn by his side, reported the matter, saying, I have done as thou hast commanded me.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Then the person dressed in linen who was carrying paper and pen reported, "I did everything you commanded."

Good News Translation
Then the man wearing linen clothes returned and reported to the LORD, "I have carried out your orders."

International Standard Version
Then I noticed the man dressed in linen who wore the writing case by his side as he brought back this message: "I've done as you have commanded me."

Majority Standard Bible
Then the man clothed in linen with the writing kit at his side reported back, “I have done as You commanded.”

NET Bible
Next I noticed the man dressed in linen with the writing kit at his side bringing back word: "I have done just as you commanded me."

New Heart English Bible
Look, the man clothed in linen, who had the inkhorn by his side, reported the matter, saying, "I have done as you have commanded me."

Webster's Bible Translation
And behold, the man clothed with linen, who had the inkhorn by his side, reported the matter, saying, I have done as thou hast commanded me.

World English Bible
Behold, the man clothed in linen, who had the inkhorn by his side, reported the matter, saying, “I have done as you have commanded me.”
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And behold, the man clothed with linen, at whose loins [is] the inkhorn, is bringing back word, saying, “I have done as You have commanded me.”

Young's Literal Translation
And lo, the man clothed with linen, at whose loins is the inkhorn, is bringing back word, saying, 'I have done as Thou hast commanded me.'

Smith's Literal Translation
And behold, the man clothed with linen to whom the inkhorn upon his loins, turning back word, saying, I did as thou didst command me.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And behold the man that was clothed with linen, that had the inkhorn at his back, returned the word, saying: I have done as thou hast commanded me.

Catholic Public Domain Version
And behold, the man who was clothed with linen, who had a writing instrument at his back, responded a word, saying: “I have done just as you instructed me.”

New American Bible
Just then the man dressed in linen with the scribe’s case at his waist made his report: “I have done as you commanded!”

New Revised Standard Version
Then the man clothed in linen, with the writing case at his side, brought back word, saying, “I have done as you commanded me.”
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And behold, the man clothed with linen answered, saying, I have done as thou hast commanded me.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And I saw the mighty man who was wearing fine linen, who answered and said: “I have done just as you have commanded me”
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
And, behold, the man clothed in linen, who had the inkhorn on his side, reported, saying: 'I have done according to all that Thou hast commanded me.'

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And, behold, the man clothed with the long robe, and girt with the girdle about his loins, answered and said, I have done as thou didst command me.

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Context
Slaughter of the Idolaters
10But as for Me, I will not look on them with pity, nor will I spare them. I will bring their deeds down upon their own heads.” 11Then the man clothed in linen with the writing kit at his side reported back, “I have done as You commanded.”

Cross References
Revelation 7:3
“Do not harm the land or sea or trees until we have placed a seal on the foreheads of the servants of our God.”

Revelation 9:4
They were told not to harm the grass of the earth or any plant or tree, but only those who did not have the seal of God on their foreheads.

Revelation 14:1
Then I looked and saw the Lamb standing on Mount Zion, and with Him 144,000 who had His name and His Father’s name written on their foreheads.

Revelation 22:4
They will see His face, and His name will be on their foreheads.

Revelation 6:9-11
And when the Lamb opened the fifth seal, I saw under the altar the souls of those who had been slain for the word of God and for the testimony they had upheld. / And they cried out in a loud voice, “How long, O Lord, holy and true, until You judge those who dwell upon the earth and avenge our blood?” / Then each of them was given a white robe and told to rest a little while longer until the full number of their fellow servants, their brothers, were killed, just as they had been killed.

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.

Revelation 13:16-17
And the second beast required all people, small and great, rich and poor, free and slave, to receive a mark on their right hand or on their forehead, / so that no one could buy or sell unless he had the mark—the name of the beast or the number of its name.

Revelation 20:4
Then I saw the thrones, and those seated on them had been given authority to judge. And I saw the souls of those who had been beheaded for their testimony of Jesus and for the word of God, and those who had not worshiped the beast or its image and had not received its mark on their foreheads or hands. And they came to life and reigned with Christ for a thousand years.

Matthew 13:41-43
The Son of Man will send out His angels, and they will weed out of His kingdom every cause of sin and all who practice lawlessness. / And they will throw them into the fiery furnace, where there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth. / Then the righteous will shine like the sun in the kingdom of their Father. He who has ears, let him hear.

Matthew 24:31
And He will send out His angels with a loud trumpet call, and they will gather His elect from the four winds, from one end of the heavens to the other.

Luke 10:17-20
The seventy-two returned with joy and said, “Lord, even the demons submit to us in Your name.” / So He told them, “I saw Satan fall like lightning from heaven. / Behold, I have given you authority to tread on snakes and scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy. Nothing will harm you. ...

2 Timothy 2:19
Nevertheless, God’s firm foundation stands, bearing this seal: “The Lord knows those who are His,” and, “Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord must turn away from iniquity.”

Romans 8:16
The Spirit Himself testifies with our spirit that we are God’s children.

1 Peter 4:17
For it is time for judgment to begin with the family of God; and if it begins with us, what will the outcome be for those who disobey the gospel of God?

Isaiah 6:6-7
Then one of the seraphim flew to me, and in his hand was a glowing coal that he had taken with tongs from the altar. / And with it he touched my mouth and said: “Now that this has touched your lips, your iniquity is removed and your sin is atoned for.”


Treasury of Scripture

And, behold, the man clothed with linen, which had the inkhorn by his side, reported the matter, saying, I have done as you have commanded me.

Psalm 103:20
Bless the LORD, ye his angels, that excel in strength, that do his commandments, hearkening unto the voice of his word.

Isaiah 46:10,11
Declaring the end from the beginning, and from ancient times the things that are not yet done, saying, My counsel shall stand, and I will do all my pleasure: …

Zechariah 1:10,11
And the man that stood among the myrtle trees answered and said, These are they whom the LORD hath sent to walk to and fro through the earth…

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5. and the destruction of the rest
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Then the man
This phrase refers to a specific figure in Ezekiel's vision, often interpreted as an angelic being or a divine messenger. In the context of Ezekiel 9, this "man" is tasked with marking the foreheads of those who lament the abominations in Jerusalem. The Hebrew word for "man" here is "אִישׁ" (ish), which can denote a human or a figure of authority. This highlights the role of divine agents in executing God's will, emphasizing the seriousness and sacredness of the task.

clothed in linen
Linen garments are significant in biblical texts, often associated with purity, holiness, and priestly duties. The Hebrew word "בַּד" (bad) for linen suggests a fabric used in sacred contexts, such as the garments of the high priest (Exodus 28:39-42). This attire indicates the man's role as a holy servant, set apart for a divine mission, underscoring the purity required to carry out God's commands.

with the writing kit at his side
The presence of a writing kit, or "קֶסֶת הַסּוֹפֵר" (keset ha-sofer), signifies the importance of recording and marking, a task of precision and authority. In ancient Near Eastern cultures, scribes held significant roles in documenting decrees and events. This imagery conveys the meticulous nature of God's judgment and the careful selection of those who are to be spared, reflecting the divine order and justice.

brought back word
This phrase indicates the completion of a task and the return to report to a higher authority. The Hebrew "וַיָּשָׁב" (vayashav) implies a return or response, suggesting accountability and obedience. It highlights the faithfulness of the divine messenger in fulfilling God's command, serving as a model of obedience for believers.

saying, 'I have done as You commanded.'
The declaration of obedience, "I have done as You commanded," underscores the theme of submission to divine authority. The Hebrew "כַּאֲשֶׁר צִוִּיתָנִי" (ka'asher tzivitani) reflects a direct fulfillment of God's instructions. This statement serves as a powerful reminder of the importance of faithfulness and the fulfillment of God's will, encouraging believers to trust and obey God's commands fully.

Verse 11. - And, behold, etc. The speaker in the previous verses had been none other than the Presence which remained upon the cherubic lotto, while the seven ministers did their work. The captain of the seven now returns to report, as an officer to his king, that the work has been accomplished.



Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
Then
וְהִנֵּ֞ה (wə·hin·nêh)
Conjunctive waw | Interjection
Strong's 2009: Lo! behold!

the man
הָאִ֣ישׁ ׀ (hā·’îš)
Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 376: A man as an individual, a male person

clothed
לְבֻ֣שׁ (lə·ḇuš)
Verb - Qal - QalPassParticiple - masculine singular construct
Strong's 3830: A garment, clothing, raiment

in linen
הַבַּדִּ֗ים (hab·bad·dîm)
Article | Noun - masculine plural
Strong's 906: Flaxen thread, yarn, a linen garment

with the writing kit
הַקֶּ֙סֶת֙ (haq·qe·seṯ)
Article | Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 7083: A pot (for ink), inkhorn

at his side
בְּמָתְנָ֔יו (bə·mā·ṯə·nāw)
Preposition-b | Noun - mdc | third person masculine singular
Strong's 4975: The waist, small of the back, the loins

reported back,
מֵשִׁ֥יב (mê·šîḇ)
Verb - Hifil - Participle - masculine singular
Strong's 7725: To turn back, in, to retreat, again

“I have done
עָשִׂ֕יתִי (‘ā·śî·ṯî)
Verb - Qal - Perfect - first person common singular
Strong's 6213: To do, make

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

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Strong's Hebrew

commanded.”
צִוִּיתָֽנִי׃ (ṣiw·wî·ṯā·nî)
Verb - Piel - Perfect - second person masculine singular | first person common singular
Strong's 6680: To lay charge (upon), give charge (to), command, order


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