Ezekiel 24:26
Ezekiel 24:26 in Multiple Translations
on that day a fugitive will come and tell you the news.
That he that escapeth in that day shall come unto thee, to cause thee to hear it with thine ears?
that in that day he that escapeth shall come unto thee, to cause thee to hear it with thine ears?
In that day, one who has got away safe will come to you to give you news of it.
when that happens someone who managed to get away will come and give you the news.
That he that escapeth in that day, shall come vnto thee to tell thee that which hee hath heard with his eares?
In that day come doth the escaped one to thee. To cause the ears to hear.
that in that day he who escapes will come to you, to cause you to hear it with your ears?
That he that escapeth in that day shall come to thee, to cause thee to hear it with thy ears?
In that day when he that escapeth shall come to thee, to tell thee:
On that day, someone will escape from Jerusalem and come and tell you what has happened there.
Berean Amplified Bible — Ezekiel 24:26
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Ezekiel 24:26 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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בַּ/יּ֣וֹם
הַ/ה֔וּא
יָב֥וֹא
הַ/פָּלִ֖יט
אֵלֶ֑י/ךָ
לְ/הַשְׁמָע֖וּת
אָזְנָֽיִם
בַּ/יּ֣וֹם
yôwm
H3117
day
Prep | N-ms
הַ/ה֔וּא
hûwʼ
H1931
he/she/it
Art | Pron
יָב֥וֹא
bôwʼ
H935
Lebo
V-Qal-Imperf-3ms
הַ/פָּלִ֖יט
pâlîyṭ
H6412
survivor
Art | N-ms
אֵלֶ֑י/ךָ
ʼêl
H413
to(wards)
Prep | Suff
לְ/הַשְׁמָע֖וּת
hashmâʻûwth
H2045
report
Prep | N-fs
אָזְנָֽיִם
ʼôzen
H241
ear
N-fd
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Hebrew Word Reference — Ezekiel 24:26
בַּ/יּ֣וֹם
yôwm
H3117
"day"
Prep | N-ms
The Hebrew word 'yom' refers to a day, which can be a literal 24-hour period or a figurative space of time. It is used in the Bible to describe a wide range of time periods, from a single day to a year or a lifetime. The word 'yom' is used in many different contexts throughout the Bible.
Definition: : day/when/time/period 1) day, time, year 1a) day (as opposed to night) 1b) day (24 hour period) 1b1) as defined by evening and morning in Genesis 1 1b2) as a division of time 1b2a) a working day, a day's journey 1c) days, lifetime (pl.) 1d) time, period (general) 1e) year 1f) temporal references 1f1) today 1f2) yesterday 1f3) tomorrow
Usage: Occurs in 1930 OT verses. KJV: age, [phrase] always, [phrase] chronicals, continually(-ance), daily, ((birth-), each, to) day, (now a, two) days (agone), [phrase] elder, [idiom] end, [phrase] evening, [phrase] (for) ever(-lasting, -more), [idiom] full, life, as (so) long as (... live), (even) now, [phrase] old, [phrase] outlived, [phrase] perpetually, presently, [phrase] remaineth, [idiom] required, season, [idiom] since, space, then, (process of) time, [phrase] as at other times, [phrase] in trouble, weather, (as) when, (a, the, within a) while (that), [idiom] whole ([phrase] age), (full) year(-ly), [phrase] younger. See also: Genesis 1:5; Genesis 33:13; Exodus 23:15.
הַ/ה֔וּא
hûwʼ
H1931
"he/she/it"
Art | Pron
This word is a pronoun meaning 'he', 'she', or 'it', used to refer to a person or thing. It is used in the Bible to emphasize a subject or make it clear who is being talked about.
Definition: pron 3p s 1) he, she, it 1a) himself (with emphasis) 1b) resuming subj with emphasis 1c) (with minimum emphasis following predicate) 1d) (anticipating subj) 1e) (emphasising predicate) 1f) that, it (neuter) demons pron 2) that (with article)
Usage: Occurs in 1693 OT verses. KJV: he, as for her, him(-self), it, the same, she (herself), such, that (...it), these, they, this, those, which (is), who. See also: Genesis 2:11; Genesis 32:19; Exodus 21:3.
יָב֥וֹא
bôwʼ
H935
"Lebo"
V-Qal-Imperf-3ms
This verb means to go or come, and is used in many contexts, such as entering a place or approaching someone, as seen in the book of Genesis. It can also mean to abide or apply, and is translated in various ways in the KJV Bible. This term is related to the name Lebo Hamath.
Definition: A shortened name of Lebo Hamath complined withcha.mat (חֲמָת "Hamath" H2574) This name means to go in, enter
Usage: Occurs in 2307 OT verses. KJV: abide, apply, attain, [idiom] be, befall, [phrase] besiege, bring (forth, in, into, to pass), call, carry, [idiom] certainly, (cause, let, thing for) to come (against, in, out, upon, to pass), depart, [idiom] doubtless again, [phrase] eat, [phrase] employ, (cause to) enter (in, into, -tering, -trance, -try), be fallen, fetch, [phrase] follow, get, give, go (down, in, to war), grant, [phrase] have, [idiom] indeed, (in-) vade, lead, lift (up), mention, pull in, put, resort, run (down), send, set, [idiom] (well) stricken (in age), [idiom] surely, take (in), way. See also: Genesis 2:19; Genesis 32:7; Exodus 1:19.
הַ/פָּלִ֖יט
pâlîyṭ
H6412
"survivor"
Art | N-ms
A survivor refers to a refugee or fugitive who has escaped, as seen in the stories of those who fled from danger in the Bible.
Definition: refugee, fugitive, escaped one Also means: pa.let (פָּלֵיט "survivor" H6412B)
Usage: Occurs in 23 OT verses. KJV: (that have) escape(-d, -th), fugitive. See also: Genesis 14:13; Jeremiah 50:28; Isaiah 45:20.
אֵלֶ֑י/ךָ
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.
לְ/הַשְׁמָע֖וּת
hashmâʻûwth
H2045
"report"
Prep | N-fs
Hashmauth refers to a report or announcement that is shared with others, causing them to hear important information. This word is used to describe a communication or proclamation.
Definition: a causing to hear, a report, a communication
Usage: Occurs in 1 OT verses. KJV: to cause to hear. See also: Ezekiel 24:26.
אָזְנָֽיִם
ʼôzen
H241
"ear"
N-fd
The Hebrew word for ear, referring to the body part or the ability to hear, is used in various contexts, including listening to God's voice in Psalm 40:6. It can also mean to uncover or reveal something, as in 1 Samuel 20:2.
Definition: : ear 1) ear, as part of the body 2) ear, as organ of hearing 3) (subjective) to uncover the ear to reveal; the receiver of divine revelation
Usage: Occurs in 179 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] advertise, audience, [phrase] displease, ear, hearing, [phrase] show. See also: Genesis 20:8; Psalms 40:7; Psalms 10:17.
Study Notes — Ezekiel 24:26
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- Ezekiel 24:26 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Ezekiel 24:26
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Ezekiel 24:26
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Ezekiel 24:26
- Trapp's Commentary on Ezekiel 24:26
- Cambridge Bible on Ezekiel 24:26
- Whedon's Commentary on Ezekiel 24:26
- Sermons on Ezekiel 24:26
Context — Ezekiel’s Wife Dies
24‘Thus Ezekiel will be a sign for you; you will do everything that he has done. When this happens, you will know that I am the Lord GOD.’
25And you, son of man, know that on the day I take away their stronghold, their pride and joy—the desire of their eyes which uplifted their souls—and their sons and daughters as well,
26on that day a fugitive will come and tell you the news.
27On that day your mouth will be opened to him who has escaped; you will speak and no longer be mute. So you will be a sign to them, and they will know that I am the LORD.”Cross References
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| 1 | Job 1:15–19 | the Sabeans swooped down and took them away. They put the servants to the sword, and I alone have escaped to tell you!” While he was still speaking, another messenger came and reported: “The fire of God fell from heaven. It burned and consumed the sheep and the servants, and I alone have escaped to tell you!” While he was still speaking, another messenger came and reported: “The Chaldeans formed three bands, raided the camels, and took them away. They put the servants to the sword, and I alone have escaped to tell you!” While he was still speaking, another messenger came and reported: “Your sons and daughters were eating and drinking wine in their oldest brother’s house, when suddenly a mighty wind swept in from the desert and struck the four corners of the house. It collapsed on the young people and they are dead, and I alone have escaped to tell you!” |
| 2 | Ezekiel 33:21–22 | In the twelfth year of our exile, on the fifth day of the tenth month, a fugitive from Jerusalem came to me and reported, “The city has been taken!” Now the evening before the fugitive arrived, the hand of the LORD was upon me, and He opened my mouth before the man came to me in the morning. So my mouth was opened and I was no longer mute. |
| 3 | 1 Samuel 4:12–18 | That same day a Benjamite ran from the battle line all the way to Shiloh, with his clothes torn and dirt on his head. When he arrived, there was Eli, sitting on his chair beside the road and watching, because his heart trembled for the ark of God. When the man entered the city to give a report, the whole city cried out. Eli heard the outcry and asked, “Why this commotion?” So the man hurried over and reported to Eli. Now Eli was ninety-eight years old, and his gaze was fixed because he could not see. “I have just come from the battle,” the man said to Eli. “I fled from there today.” “What happened, my son?” Eli asked. The messenger answered, “Israel has fled before the Philistines, and there has been a great slaughter among the people. Your two sons, Hophni and Phinehas, are both dead, and the ark of God has been captured.” As soon as the ark of God was mentioned, Eli fell backward from his chair by the city gate, and being old and heavy, he broke his neck and died. And Eli had judged Israel forty years. |
Ezekiel 24:26 Summary
Ezekiel 24:26 tells us that a messenger, or fugitive, will come and bring news of the fall of Jerusalem, which will mark the end of Ezekiel's period of silence. This event will be a sign of God's power and control over the events of history, as seen in Daniel 2:20-23 and Isaiah 46:9-10. Just like Ezekiel, we can trust in God's sovereignty and timing, even when we don't understand what's happening, and wait on Him to fulfill His plans in our lives, as stated in Psalm 37:7 and Proverbs 3:5-6. By doing so, we can be a sign of God's love and truth to those around us, as seen in Matthew 5:14-16 and John 13:35.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the significance of the fugitive in Ezekiel 24:26?
The fugitive in Ezekiel 24:26 represents a messenger who will bring news of the fall of Jerusalem, fulfilling the prophecies of Ezekiel, as seen in Ezekiel 24:25 and Ezekiel 33:21-22, which highlights God's judgment on His people for their sins, as stated in Leviticus 26:14-39 and Deuteronomy 28:15-68.
Why is Ezekiel's role as a sign important in this context?
Ezekiel's role as a sign, as mentioned in Ezekiel 24:24, emphasizes God's sovereignty and control over the events unfolding, providing a tangible example of His power and authority, as also seen in Isaiah 20:2-6 and Jeremiah 27:2-11.
How does this verse relate to the silence of Ezekiel mentioned earlier in the book?
The arrival of the fugitive and the news he brings will mark the end of Ezekiel's period of silence, as indicated in Ezekiel 24:27, allowing him to speak again and fulfill his role as a prophet, as also seen in Ezekiel 3:26-27 and Ezekiel 33:21-22.
What can we learn from the timing of the fugitive's arrival in Ezekiel 24:26?
The timing of the fugitive's arrival highlights God's perfect timing and control over events, as stated in Psalm 31:15 and Proverbs 16:9, demonstrating that His plans are not dependent on human actions or schedules, but rather on His own sovereign will, as seen in Daniel 4:35 and Romans 11:33-36.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways I can be a sign or a messenger of God's love and truth in my own community, as Ezekiel was in his?
- How can I balance the need to speak truth with the need to listen and wait on God's timing, as seen in Ezekiel's period of silence?
- In what ways can I trust in God's sovereignty and control over the events of my life, even when I don't understand the timing or circumstances, as demonstrated in Ezekiel 24:26 and Jeremiah 29:11?
- What are some areas in my life where I need to wait on God's timing and trust in His plan, rather than trying to force my own schedule or agenda, as seen in Psalm 27:14 and Isaiah 40:31?
Gill's Exposition on Ezekiel 24:26
That he that escapeth in that day shall come unto thee,.... That is, that one that should escape the hands of the Chaldeans, when the city should be taken, should directly make the best of his way to
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Ezekiel 24:26
Also, thou son of man, shall it not be in the day when I take from them their strength, the joy of their glory, the desire of their eyes, and that whereupon they set their minds, their sons and their
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Ezekiel 24:26
He; so few escape, that the prophet seems to confine it to one. That escapeth the common destruction when Jerusalem was sacked. Shall come unto thee, purposely to declare how God hath made good his threats. To cause thee to hear it; to give thee a narrative of all he had seen and observed: and this particular prediction, which I doubt not Ezekiel imparted to many who might see it fulfilled, was accomplished in the twelfth year, tenth month, and fifth day of the month, , with , after the city was taken (which happened in the eleventh year, fourth month, and ninth day of Zedekiah’ s reign, and Jeconiah’ s captivity) one whole year, five months, and twenty-four days.
Trapp's Commentary on Ezekiel 24:26
Ezekiel 24:26 [That] he that escapeth in that day shall come unto thee, to cause [thee] to hear [it] with [thine] ears?Ver. 26. To cause thee to hear it,] viz., The performance of that which now thou fortellest, but canst not be believed, till experience, the mistress of fools, hath better taught it them.
Cambridge Bible on Ezekiel 24:26
26. that escapeth in that day] on that day he that is escaped shall come. The phrase “on that day” is used with considerable latitude, to indicate the period marked by any great event and following it. cause thee … thine ears] Perhaps more general: to cause it to be heard with the ears—not the prophet’s only but also those of the exiles.
Whedon's Commentary on Ezekiel 24:26
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 24:26
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People's Grace by David Wilkerson | In this sermon titled "People Grace," the preacher addresses the topic of enduring hardships and finding comfort in God's grace. The sermon begins with a prayer for all those who a |
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Ezekiel - Valley of Dry Bones by Stephen Kaung | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of God's people coming together and being united. He references the story of Ezekiel and how God appointed him as a watchman t |