Ezekiel 24:19
Ezekiel 24:19 in Multiple Translations
Then the people asked me, “Won’t you tell us what these things you are doing mean to us?”
¶ And the people said unto me, Wilt thou not tell us what these things are to us, that thou doest so?
And the people said unto me, Wilt thou not tell us what these things are to us, that thou doest so?
And the people said to me, Will you not make clear to us the sense of these things; is it for us you do them?
The people asked me, “What are you doing? Aren't you going to explain to us what this means?”
And the people said vnto me, Wilt thou not tell vs what these things meane towarde vs that thou doest so?
And the people say unto me, 'Dost thou not declare to us what these [are] to us, that thou art doing?'
The people asked me, “Won’t you tell us what these things mean to us, that you act like this?”
And the people said to me, Wilt thou not tell us what these things are to us, that thou doest so ?
And the people said to me: Why dost thou not tell us what these things mean that thou doest?
Then the people asked me, “What do the things that you are doing signify to us?”
Berean Amplified Bible — Ezekiel 24:19
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Ezekiel 24:19 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וַ/יֹּאמְר֥וּ
אֵלַ֖/י
הָ/עָ֑ם
הֲ/לֹֽא
תַגִּ֥יד
לָ֨/נוּ֙
מָה
אֵ֣לֶּה
לָּ֔/נוּ
כִּ֥י
אַתָּ֖ה
עֹשֶֽׂה
וַ/יֹּאמְר֥וּ
ʼâmar
H559
to say
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3mp
אֵלַ֖/י
ʼêl
H413
to(wards)
Prep | Suff
הָ/עָ֑ם
ʻam
H5971
Amaw
Art | N-ms
הֲ/לֹֽא
lôʼ
H3808
not
Part | Part
תַגִּ֥יד
nâgad
H5046
to tell
V-Hiphil-Imperf-2ms
לָ֨/נוּ֙
Prep | Suff
מָה
mâh
H4100
what?
Part
אֵ֣לֶּה
ʼêl-leh
H428
these
Pron
לָּ֔/נוּ
Prep | Suff
כִּ֥י
kîy
H3588
for
Conj
אַתָּ֖ה
ʼattâh
H859
you(m.s.)
Pron
עֹשֶֽׂה
ʻâsâh
H6213
to make
V-Qal
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Hebrew Word Reference — Ezekiel 24:19
וַ/יֹּאמְר֥וּ
ʼâmar
H559
"to say"
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3mp
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.
אֵלַ֖/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.
הָ/עָ֑ם
ʻam
H5971
"Amaw"
Art | N-ms
A people or nation is what this Hebrew word represents, like the nation of Israel in Exodus 33:13. It can also mean a tribe, troops, or attendants, and is used to describe a group of people gathered together. The word is often used to refer to the people of God.
Definition: This name means nation, people
Usage: Occurs in 1655 OT verses. KJV: folk, men, nation, people. See also: Genesis 11:6; Exodus 16:4; Leviticus 17:9.
הֲ/לֹֽא
lôʼ
H3808
"not"
Part | Part
The Hebrew word for not or no is used to indicate absence or negation, as when God says no to the Israelites' requests, or when they disobey His commands.
Definition: 1) not, no 1a) not (with verb-absolute prohibition) 1b) not (with modifier-negation) 1c) nothing (subst) 1d) without (with particle) 1e) before (of time) Aramaic equivalent: la (לָא "not" H3809)
Usage: Occurs in 3967 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] before, [phrase] or else, ere, [phrase] except, ig(-norant), much, less, nay, neither, never, no((-ne), -r, (-thing)), ([idiom] as though...,(can-), for) not (out of), of nought, otherwise, out of, [phrase] surely, [phrase] as truly as, [phrase] of a truth, [phrase] verily, for want, [phrase] whether, without. See also: Genesis 2:5; Genesis 31:15; Exodus 4:9.
תַגִּ֥יד
nâgad
H5046
"to tell"
V-Hiphil-Imperf-2ms
To tell or declare something openly, as in Genesis 3:11 where God asks Adam to tell the truth. It means to stand boldly and announce something to someone present. In Exodus 32:27, Moses tells the Levites to declare their actions to the people.
Definition: 1) to be conspicuous, tell, make known 1a) (Hiphil) to tell, declare 1a1) to tell, announce, report 1a2) to declare, make known, expound 1a3) to inform of 1a4) to publish, declare, proclaim 1a5) to avow, acknowledge, confess 1a5a) messenger (participle) 1b) (Hophal) to be told, be announced, be reported
Usage: Occurs in 344 OT verses. KJV: bewray, [idiom] certainly, certify, declare(-ing), denounce, expound, [idiom] fully, messenger, plainly, profess, rehearse, report, shew (forth), speak, [idiom] surely, tell, utter. See also: Genesis 3:11; 1 Samuel 14:33; 2 Kings 9:15.
לָ֨/נוּ֙
""
Prep | Suff
מָה
mâh
H4100
"what?"
Part
This Hebrew word means what or how, often used to ask questions or express surprise, like in Genesis when God asks Adam what he has done. It can also mean why or when, and is used in various ways throughout the Old Testament. It appears in many KJV translations, including how or what.
Definition: interr pron 1) what, how, of what kind 1a) (interrogative) 1a1) what? 1a2) of what kind 1a3) what? (rhetorical) 1a4) whatsoever, whatever, what 1b) (adverb) 1b1) how, how now 1b2) why 1b3) how! (exclamation) 1c) (with prep) 1c1) wherein?, whereby?, wherewith?, by what means? 1c2) because of what? 1c3) the like of what? 1c3a) how much?, how many?, how often? 1c3b) for how long? 1c4) for what reason?, why?, to what purpose? 1c5) until when?, how long?, upon what?, wherefore? indef pron 2) anything, aught, what may
Usage: Occurs in 655 OT verses. KJV: how (long, oft, (-soever)), (no-) thing, what (end, good, purpose, thing), whereby(-fore, -in, -to, -with), (for) why. See also: Genesis 2:19; Numbers 21:5; 1 Samuel 19:5.
אֵ֣לֶּה
ʼêl-leh
H428
"these"
Pron
This Hebrew word is used to point out specific people or things, like saying 'these' or 'those'. It appears in the book of Genesis, where God says 'let there be light' and separates the light from the darkness.
Definition: 1) these 1a) used before antecedent 1b) used following antecedent Aramaic equivalent: el.leh (אֵלֶּה "these" H0429)
Usage: Occurs in 697 OT verses. KJV: an-(the) other; one sort, so, some, such, them, these (same), they, this, those, thus, which, who(-m). See also: Genesis 2:4; Exodus 35:1; Deuteronomy 1:35.
לָּ֔/נוּ
""
Prep | Suff
כִּ֥י
kîy
H3588
"for"
Conj
A conjunction used to show cause or connection, as in Genesis 2:23 where Adam says the woman is bone of his bone because she was taken out of him. It is often translated as 'for', 'because', or 'since'.
Definition: 1) that, for, because, when, as though, as, because that, but, then, certainly, except, surely, since 1a) that 1a1) yea, indeed 1b) when (of time) 1b1) when, if, though (with a concessive force) 1c) because, since (causal connection) 1d) but (after negative) 1e) that if, for if, indeed if, for though, but if 1f) but rather, but 1g) except that 1h) only, nevertheless 1i) surely 1j) that is 1k) but if 1l) for though 1m) forasmuch as, for therefore
Usage: Occurs in 3910 OT verses. KJV: and, + (forasmuch, inasmuch, where-) as, assured(-ly), + but, certainly, doubtless, + else, even, + except, for, how, (because, in, so, than) that, + nevertheless, now, rightly, seeing, since, surely, then, therefore, + (al-) though, + till, truly, + until, when, whether, while, whom, yea, yet. See also: Genesis 1:4; Genesis 26:16; Genesis 42:15.
אַתָּ֖ה
ʼattâh
H859
"you(m.s.)"
Pron
You is the translation of a Hebrew word used to address someone directly, like when God says you to someone in the Bible. It can be singular or plural, and is often translated as thee, thou, or ye.
Definition: you (second pers. sing. masc.)
Usage: Occurs in 997 OT verses. KJV: thee, thou, ye, you. See also: Genesis 3:11; Exodus 23:9; Deuteronomy 14:1.
עֹשֶֽׂה
ʻâsâh
H6213
"to make"
V-Qal
This verb means to make or do something, and is used over 2,600 times in the Bible. It is first used in Genesis 1:7 to describe God's creation of the world and is also used in Exodus 31:5 to describe the work of skilled craftsmen.
Definition: : make(OBJECT) 1) to do, fashion, accomplish, make 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to do, work, make, produce 1a1a) to do 1a1b) to work 1a1c) to deal (with) 1a1d) to act, act with effect, effect 1a2) to make 1a2a) to make 1a2b) to produce 1a2c) to prepare 1a2d) to make (an offering) 1a2e) to attend to, put in order 1a2f) to observe, celebrate 1a2g) to acquire (property) 1a2h) to appoint, ordain, institute 1a2i) to bring about 1a2j) to use 1a2k) to spend, pass 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be done 1b2) to be made 1b3) to be produced 1b4) to be offered 1b5) to be observed 1b6) to be used 1c) (Pual) to be made
Usage: Occurs in 2286 OT verses. KJV: accomplish, advance, appoint, apt, be at, become, bear, bestow, bring forth, bruise, be busy, [idiom] certainly, have the charge of, commit, deal (with), deck, [phrase] displease, do, (ready) dress(-ed), (put in) execute(-ion), exercise, fashion, [phrase] feast, (fight-) ing man, [phrase] finish, fit, fly, follow, fulfill, furnish, gather, get, go about, govern, grant, great, [phrase] hinder, hold (a feast), [idiom] indeed, [phrase] be industrious, [phrase] journey, keep, labour, maintain, make, be meet, observe, be occupied, offer, [phrase] officer, pare, bring (come) to pass, perform, pracise, prepare, procure, provide, put, requite, [idiom] sacrifice, serve, set, shew, [idiom] sin, spend, [idiom] surely, take, [idiom] thoroughly, trim, [idiom] very, [phrase] vex, be (warr-) ior, work(-man), yield, use. See also: Genesis 1:7; Genesis 34:19; Exodus 18:24.
Study Notes — Ezekiel 24:19
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- Context
- Cross References
- Ezekiel 24:19 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Ezekiel 24:19
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Ezekiel 24:19
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Ezekiel 24:19
- Trapp's Commentary on Ezekiel 24:19
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Ezekiel 24:19
- Whedon's Commentary on Ezekiel 24:19
- Sermons on Ezekiel 24:19
Context — Ezekiel’s Wife Dies
17Groan quietly; do not mourn for the dead. Put on your turban and strap your sandals on your feet; do not cover your lips or eat the bread of mourners.”
18So I spoke to the people in the morning, and in the evening my wife died. And the next morning I did as I had been commanded.
19Then the people asked me, “Won’t you tell us what these things you are doing mean to us?”
20So I answered them, “The word of the LORD came to me, saying: 21Tell the house of Israel that this is what the Lord GOD says: ‘I am about to desecrate My sanctuary, the pride of your power, the desire of your eyes, and the delight of your soul. And the sons and daughters you left behind will fall by the sword.’Cross References
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| 1 | Ezekiel 12:9 | “Son of man, hasn’t the rebellious house of Israel asked you, ‘What are you doing?’ |
| 2 | Ezekiel 37:18 | When your people ask you, ‘Won’t you explain to us what you mean by these?’ |
| 3 | Malachi 3:7–8 | Yet from the days of your fathers, you have turned away from My statutes and have not kept them. Return to Me, and I will return to you,” says the LORD of Hosts. “But you ask, ‘How can we return?’ Will a man rob God? Yet you are robbing Me! But you ask, ‘How do we rob You?’ In tithes and offerings. |
| 4 | Ezekiel 17:12 | “Now say to this rebellious house: ‘Do you not know what these things mean?’ Tell them, ‘Behold, the king of Babylon came to Jerusalem, carried off its king and officials, and brought them back with him to Babylon. |
| 5 | Ezekiel 21:7 | And when they ask, ‘Why are you groaning?’ you are to say, ‘Because of the news that is coming. Every heart will melt, and every hand will go limp. Every spirit will faint, and every knee will turn to water.’ Yes, it is coming and it will surely happen, declares the Lord GOD.” |
| 6 | Malachi 3:13 | “Your words against Me have been harsh,” says the LORD. “Yet you ask, ‘What have we spoken against You?’ |
| 7 | Ezekiel 20:49 | Then I said, “Ah, Lord GOD, they are saying of me, ‘Is he not just telling parables?’” |
Ezekiel 24:19 Summary
[This verse shows how the people were confused by Ezekiel's actions and wanted him to explain what was going on. They didn't understand why he wasn't mourning for his wife's death, as would be expected. Ezekiel's response, in Ezekiel 24:20-21, helps us see that God was using him to send a powerful message to the people, just like He used other prophets, such as Isaiah and Jeremiah, to warn of impending judgment. By looking at Ezekiel's example, we can learn to trust God even when things don't make sense, and to seek understanding and wisdom from Him, as encouraged in Psalms 37:3-7.]
Frequently Asked Questions
Why did the people ask Ezekiel to explain his actions?
The people asked Ezekiel to explain his actions because they were puzzled by his behavior, particularly his lack of mourning for his wife's death, as commanded by God in Ezekiel 24:17, and they wanted to understand the spiritual significance behind it, as seen in Ezekiel 24:19.
What was Ezekiel's role as a prophet in this situation?
As a prophet, Ezekiel was called to convey God's messages to the people, even when it meant performing unusual or difficult actions, such as not mourning for his wife, in order to illustrate the seriousness of the spiritual situation, as seen in Ezekiel 24:18-19 and supported by Jeremiah 1:5.
How does this verse relate to the overall message of Ezekiel 24?
This verse is a pivotal moment in Ezekiel 24, as it marks a turning point where the people begin to understand that Ezekiel's actions are not just personal, but are actually a sign of the impending judgment of God, as stated in Ezekiel 24:21, similar to the warnings given in Isaiah 1:2-3.
What can we learn from the people's question in this verse?
The people's question in Ezekiel 24:19 teaches us the importance of seeking understanding and wisdom, especially when faced with difficult or confusing circumstances, as encouraged in Proverbs 1:7 and Psalms 119:66.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways in which God may be calling me to be a sign or a symbol of His message to others, even if it's uncomfortable or difficult?
- How can I balance the need to understand and explain God's ways with the reality of His sovereignty and mystery, as seen in Romans 11:33-36?
- In what ways can I, like Ezekiel, trust God and obey His commands even when they don't make sense to me or others, as seen in Hebrews 11:6-7?
- What are some areas in my life where I may be like the people in Ezekiel 24, seeking to understand the meaning behind God's actions, and how can I seek wisdom and guidance from Him, as encouraged in James 1:5?
Gill's Exposition on Ezekiel 24:19
And the people said unto me,.... Either seriously, as being desirous of knowing what was meant by all this; since they had reason to believe that it was not out of want of affection in Ezekiel to his
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Ezekiel 24:19
And the people said unto me, Wilt thou not tell us what these things are to us, that thou doest so? Wilt thou not tell us what these things are to us that thou doest so?
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Ezekiel 24:19
The people said; some of the ordinary sort, the people, not rulers or priests. Tell us; explain, and declare whether there be not, and what it is that we are to learn by this. These are types, but what do they mean?
Trapp's Commentary on Ezekiel 24:19
Ezekiel 24:19 And the people said unto me, Wilt thou not tell us what these [things are] to us, that thou doest [so]?Ver. 19. Wilt thou not tell us.] They well knew that there was something in it more than ordinary, for the prophet was no stoic, but sensible enough of what he suffered.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Ezekiel 24:19
Verse 19. Wilt thou not tell us] In the following verses he explains and applies the whole of what he had done and said.
Whedon's Commentary on Ezekiel 24:19
THE DEATH OF EZEKIEL’S WIFE, AND ITS LESSONS, 15-27. There is nothing in literature more pathetic than these few brief words of personal history in the midst of this flaming prophecy.
Sermons on Ezekiel 24:19
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The Sin That Makes God Cry by David Wilkerson | In this sermon, the preacher discusses how the people of God had become weary and bored with their worship and service. They doubted God's love for them and questioned where the ev |
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The Last Day Return to Discernment Part 1 by Carter Conlon | In the video, Brother Tom Larkin shares his experience in Zambia, where he witnessed the transformation of children living in desperate conditions. These children were once hopeles |
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Brokenness by Alan Andrews | In this sermon, the speaker discusses three themes: brokenness, integrity, and clarity of vision. He emphasizes the importance of experiencing brokenness in order to effectively mi |
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Does Doctrine Matter - Part 10 by Derek Melton | In this sermon, the preacher, Nathan, emphasizes the importance of repentance and the need to experience it personally. He highlights the weight of our sin and God's glory, leading |
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The Means of Grace by John Wesley | John Wesley emphasizes the significance of the means of grace in the Christian life, arguing that God has ordained certain outward practices, such as prayer, scripture reading, and |
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When the Enemy Comes in Like a Flood - Part 2 by Carter Conlon | This sermon emphasizes the futility of seeking happiness and peace in worldly pursuits, highlighting the emptiness and temporary nature of such endeavors. It delves into the societ |
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(Through the Bible) Malachi by Chuck Smith | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the concept of giving and receiving in accordance with a divine spiritual law. He compares it to the natural laws that govern our universe, s |