Ezekiel 11:14
Ezekiel 11:14 in Multiple Translations
Then the word of the LORD came to me, saying,
Again the word of the LORD came unto me, saying,
And the word of Jehovah came unto me, saying,
And the word of the Lord came to me, saying,
A message from Lord came to me, saying,
Againe the worde of the Lord came vnto me, saying,
And there is a word of Jehovah unto me, saying,
The LORD’s word came to me, saying,
Again the word of the LORD came to me, saying,
And the word of the Lord came to me, saying:
Then Yahweh gave me this message:
Berean Amplified Bible — Ezekiel 11:14
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Ezekiel 11:14 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וַ/יְהִ֥י
דְבַר
יְהוָ֖ה
אֵלַ֥/י
לֵ/אמֹֽר
וַ/יְהִ֥י
hâyâh
H1961
to be
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
דְבַר
dâbâr
H1697
Chronicles
N-ms
יְהוָ֖ה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
The Lord
N-proper
אֵלַ֥/י
ʼêl
H413
to(wards)
Prep | Suff
לֵ/אמֹֽר
ʼâmar
H559
to say
Prep | V-Qal-Inf-a
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Hebrew Word Reference — Ezekiel 11:14
וַ/יְהִ֥י
hâyâh
H1961
"to be"
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
The Hebrew word for to be means to exist or come into being. It is used to describe something that happens or comes to pass, like in Genesis where God creates the world.
Definition: 1) to be, become, come to pass, exist, happen, fall out 1a) (Qal) 1a1) --- 1a1a) to happen, fall out, occur, take place, come about, come to pass 1a1b) to come about, come to pass 1a2) to come into being, become 1a2a) to arise, appear, come 1a2b) to become 1a2b1) to become 1a2b2) to become like 1a2b3) to be instituted, be established 1a3) to be 1a3a) to exist, be in existence 1a3b) to abide, remain, continue (with word of place or time) 1a3c) to stand, lie, be in, be at, be situated (with word of locality) 1a3d) to accompany, be with 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to occur, come to pass, be done, be brought about 1b2) to be done, be finished, be gone
Usage: Occurs in 3131 OT verses. KJV: beacon, [idiom] altogether, be(-come), accomplished, committed, like), break, cause, come (to pass), do, faint, fall, [phrase] follow, happen, [idiom] have, last, pertain, quit (one-) self, require, [idiom] use. See also: Genesis 1:2; Genesis 17:4; Genesis 36:11.
דְבַר
dâbâr
H1697
"Chronicles"
N-ms
A word or thing, like a matter or affair, as seen in the book of Chronicles where it refers to the events and words of kings. It can also mean a cause or reason for something.
Definition: This name means word, speaking
Usage: Occurs in 1290 OT verses. KJV: act, advice, affair, answer, [idiom] any such (thing), because of, book, business, care, case, cause, certain rate, [phrase] chronicles, commandment, [idiom] commune(-ication), [phrase] concern(-ing), [phrase] confer, counsel, [phrase] dearth, decree, deed, [idiom] disease, due, duty, effect, [phrase] eloquent, errand, (evil favoured-) ness, [phrase] glory, [phrase] harm, hurt, [phrase] iniquity, [phrase] judgment, language, [phrase] lying, manner, matter, message, (no) thing, oracle, [idiom] ought, [idiom] parts, [phrase] pertaining, [phrase] please, portion, [phrase] power, promise, provision, purpose, question, rate, reason, report, request, [idiom] (as hast) said, sake, saying, sentence, [phrase] sign, [phrase] so, some (uncleanness), somewhat to say, [phrase] song, speech, [idiom] spoken, talk, task, [phrase] that, [idiom] there done, thing (concerning), thought, [phrase] thus, tidings, what(-soever), [phrase] wherewith, which, word, work. See also: Genesis 11:1; Exodus 23:8; Deuteronomy 18:21.
יְהוָ֖ה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
"The Lord"
N-proper
Yehovah is another name for God, often translated as 'the Lord'. It is a national name for God in the Jewish faith. This name is used throughout the Old Testament.
Definition: Another name of ye.ru.sha.laim (יְרוּשָׁלִַ֫ם, יְרוּשְׁלֵם "Jerusalem" H3389)
Usage: Occurs in 5522 OT verses. KJV: Jehovah, the Lord. Compare H3050 (יָהּ), H3069 (יְהֹוִה). See also: Genesis 2:4; Genesis 24:42; Exodus 8:8.
אֵלַ֥/י
ʼêl
H413
"to(wards)"
Prep | Suff
This Hebrew word means 'to' or 'toward', showing direction or movement. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus, to indicate where someone is going. The KJV translates it in various ways, like 'about', 'according to', or 'against'.
Definition: 1) to, toward, unto (of motion) 2) into (limit is actually entered) 2a) in among 3) toward (of direction, not necessarily physical motion) 4) against (motion or direction of a hostile character) 5) in addition to, to 6) concerning, in regard to, in reference to, on account of 7) according to (rule or standard) 8) at, by, against (of one's presence) 9) in between, in within, to within, unto (idea of motion to)
Usage: Occurs in 4205 OT verses. KJV: about, according to, after, against, among, as for, at, because(-fore, -side), both...and, by, concerning, for, from, [idiom] hath, in(-to), near, (out) of, over, through, to(-ward), under, unto, upon, whether, with(-in). See also: Genesis 1:9; Genesis 21:14; Genesis 31:13.
לֵ/אמֹֽר
ʼâmar
H559
"to say"
Prep | V-Qal-Inf-a
This Hebrew word means to say or speak, and it's used in many different ways in the Bible. It can mean to command, promise, or think, and it's translated in the KJV as 'answer', 'appoint', or 'command'.
Definition: 1) to say, speak, utter 1a) (Qal) to say, to answer, to say in one's heart, to think, to command, to promise, to intend 1b) (Niphal) to be told, to be said, to be called 1c) (Hithpael) to boast, to act proudly 1d) (Hiphil) to avow, to avouch Aramaic equivalent: a.mar (אֲמַר "to say" H0560)
Usage: Occurs in 4337 OT verses. KJV: answer, appoint, avouch, bid, boast self, call, certify, challenge, charge, [phrase] (at the, give) command(-ment), commune, consider, declare, demand, [idiom] desire, determine, [idiom] expressly, [idiom] indeed, [idiom] intend, name, [idiom] plainly, promise, publish, report, require, say, speak (against, of), [idiom] still, [idiom] suppose, talk, tell, term, [idiom] that is, [idiom] think, use (speech), utter, [idiom] verily, [idiom] yet. See also: Genesis 1:3; Genesis 18:23; Genesis 25:32.
Study Notes — Ezekiel 11:14
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Context — A Promise of Restoration
12Then you will know that I am the LORD. For you have neither followed My statutes nor practiced My ordinances, but you have conformed to the ordinances of the nations around you.”
13Now as I was prophesying, Pelatiah son of Benaiah died. Then I fell facedown and cried out in a loud voice, “Oh, Lord GOD, will You bring the remnant of Israel to a complete end?”
14Then the word of the LORD came to me, saying,
15“Son of man, your brothers—your relatives, your fellow exiles, and the whole house of Israel—are those of whom the people of Jerusalem have said, ‘They are far away from the LORD; this land has been given to us as a possession.’ 16Therefore declare that this is what the Lord GOD says: ‘Although I sent them far away among the nations and scattered them among the countries, yet for a little while I have been a sanctuary for them in the countries to which they have gone.’Ezekiel 11:14 Summary
This verse shows us that God speaks to people, just like He spoke to Ezekiel. When Ezekiel cried out to God in Ezekiel 11:13, God responded with a message for him to share with others, as we see in Ezekiel 11:14. This reminds us that God is a personal God who cares about us and wants to communicate with us, as seen in Jeremiah 29:12-13. Just like Ezekiel, we can hear God's voice and receive guidance from Him when we seek Him and listen to His Word, as encouraged in Psalm 119:105.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the significance of the phrase 'the word of the LORD came to me' in Ezekiel 11:14?
This phrase indicates that God is speaking directly to Ezekiel, guiding him and giving him a message to share with the people, much like we see in other prophetic books such as Jeremiah 1:4 and Isaiah 6:1.
How does this verse relate to the events described in the surrounding verses?
Ezekiel 11:14 follows a dramatic event where Pelatiah son of Benaiah died, and Ezekiel cried out to God, and now God responds to Ezekiel's cry, as seen in Ezekiel 11:13.
What can we learn from Ezekiel's experience of hearing from God?
We can learn that God is a personal God who desires to communicate with His people, as seen in verses like Jeremiah 33:3 and Psalm 119:105, and that He often speaks to us in the midst of difficult circumstances.
How does this verse fit into the broader context of Ezekiel's prophetic ministry?
Ezekiel 11:14 is part of a larger narrative where God is calling Ezekiel to speak to the Israelites about their sin and rebellion, and to call them to repentance, as seen in Ezekiel 2:1-3:11 and Ezekiel 18:1-32.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways that I can be more attentive to God's voice in my life, just like Ezekiel was?
- How do I respond when I face difficult circumstances, and what can I learn from Ezekiel's example in Ezekiel 11:13?
- What are some areas in my life where I need to hear God's guidance and direction, and how can I seek His wisdom?
- What does it mean for me to be a 'sanctuary' for God, as mentioned in Ezekiel 11:16, and how can I live out this concept in my daily life?
Gill's Exposition on Ezekiel 11:14
Again the word of the Lord came unto me, saying,.... In answer to his prayer.
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Ezekiel 11:14
Again the word of the LORD came unto me, saying, No JFB commentary on this verse.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Ezekiel 11:14
It was a seasonable word to stop the mouths of the insulting Jerusalemites, and to encourage the captives at Babylon.
Trapp's Commentary on Ezekiel 11:14
Ezekiel 11:14 Again the word of the LORD came unto me, saying,Ver. 14. Again the word of the Lord came unto me.] In answer to my prayer, though there was something in it of unbelief and human frailty. See Psalms 31:22.
Ellicott's Commentary on Ezekiel 11:14
(14) Again the word.—This does not mark the beginning of a separate prophecy, but only the Divine answer to the prophet’s intercession. This answer differs entirely from the denunciations that have gone before, because it no longer relates to the people of Jerusalem (for whom intercession was in vain: Ezekiel 9:9-10), but turns to the exiles, and foretells God’s mercy and blessing upon them.