Ezekiel 3:2
Ezekiel 3:2 in Multiple Translations
So I opened my mouth, and He fed me the scroll.
So I opened my mouth, and he caused me to eat that roll.
So I opened my mouth, and he caused me to eat the roll.
And, on my opening my mouth, he made me take the roll as food.
I opened my mouth, and he gave me the scroll to eat.
So I opened my mouth, and he gaue mee this roule to eate.
And I open my mouth, and He causeth me to eat this roll.
So I opened my mouth, and he caused me to eat the scroll.
So I opened my mouth, and he caused me to eat that roll.
And I opened my mouth, and he caused me to eat that book:
So I opened my mouth, and he gave me the scroll to eat it.
Berean Amplified Bible — Ezekiel 3:2
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Ezekiel 3:2 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וָ/אֶפְתַּ֖ח
אֶת
פִּ֑/י
וַ/יַּ֣אֲכִלֵ֔/נִי
אֵ֖ת
הַ/מְּגִלָּ֥ה
הַ/זֹּֽאת
וָ/אֶפְתַּ֖ח
pâthach
H6605
to open
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-1cs
אֶת
ʼêth
H853
Obj.
DirObjM
פִּ֑/י
peh
H6310
lip
N-ms | Suff
וַ/יַּ֣אֲכִלֵ֔/נִי
ʼâkal
H398
to eat
Conj | V-Hiphil-ConsecImperf-3ms | Suff
אֵ֖ת
ʼêth
H853
Obj.
DirObjM
הַ/מְּגִלָּ֥ה
mᵉgillâh
H4039
scroll
Art | N-fs
הַ/זֹּֽאת
zôʼth
H2063
this
Art | Pron
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Hebrew Word Reference — Ezekiel 3:2
וָ/אֶפְתַּ֖ח
pâthach
H6605
"to open"
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-1cs
This verb means to engrave or carve, and is used in Exodus to describe the intricate carvings on the furniture of the tabernacle.
Definition: 1) to open 1a) (Qal) to open 1b) (Niphal) to be opened, be let loose, be thrown open 1c) (Piel) 1c1) to free 1c2) to loosen 1c3) to open, open oneself 1d) (Hithpael) to loose oneself Aramaic equivalent: pe.tach (פְּתַח "to open" H6606)
Usage: Occurs in 133 OT verses. KJV: appear, break forth, draw (out), let go free, (en-) grave(-n), loose (self), (be, be set) open(-ing), put off, ungird, unstop, have vent. See also: Genesis 7:11; Psalms 39:10; Psalms 5:10.
אֶת
ʼêth
H853
"Obj."
DirObjM
In the original Hebrew, this word points out the object of a verb or preposition, like 'namely' or 'even'. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus. It's not directly translated in English, but helps clarify the meaning of sentences.
Definition: sign of the definite direct object, not translated in English but generally preceding and indicating the accusative Aramaic equivalent: yat (יָת "whom" H3487)
Usage: Occurs in 6782 OT verses. KJV: (as such unrepresented in English). See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 10:8; Genesis 19:21.
פִּ֑/י
peh
H6310
"lip"
N-ms | Suff
In the Bible, this Hebrew word refers to the mouth, lips, or edge of something, and can also mean a portion or side of something. It is often used to describe speech or the act of speaking. This word appears in various forms, such as mouth, lip, or edge.
Definition: : lip/mouth peh 1) mouth 1a) mouth (of man) 1b) mouth (as organ of speech) 1c) mouth (of animals) 1d) mouth, opening, orifice (of a well, river, etc) 1e) extremity, end pim 2) a weight equal to one third of a shekel, occurs only in 1Sa 13:21
Usage: Occurs in 460 OT verses. KJV: accord(-ing as, -ing to), after, appointment, assent, collar, command(-ment), [idiom] eat, edge, end, entry, [phrase] file, hole, [idiom] in, mind, mouth, part, portion, [idiom] (should) say(-ing), sentence, skirt, sound, speech, [idiom] spoken, talk, tenor, [idiom] to, [phrase] two-edged, wish, word. See also: Genesis 4:11; Deuteronomy 21:17; Ezra 9:11.
וַ/יַּ֣אֲכִלֵ֔/נִי
ʼâkal
H398
"to eat"
Conj | V-Hiphil-ConsecImperf-3ms | Suff
This word means to eat or devour, and it's used in many stories, including when Jesus fed the 5000 with fish and bread in the book of Matthew. It's about taking in nourishment and being satisfied.
Definition: 1) to eat, devour, burn up, feed 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to eat (human subject) 1a2) to eat, devour (of beasts and birds) 1a3) to devour, consume (of fire) 1a4) to devour, slay (of sword) 1a5) to devour, consume, destroy (inanimate subjects - ie, pestilence, drought) 1a6) to devour (of oppression) 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be eaten (by men) 1b2) to be devoured, consumed (of fire) 1b3) to be wasted, destroyed (of flesh) 1c) (Pual) 1c1) to cause to eat, feed with 1c2) to cause to devour 1d) (Hiphil) 1d1) to feed 1d2) to cause to eat 1e) (Piel) 1e1) consume Aramaic equivalent: a.khal (אֲכַל "to devour" H0399)
Usage: Occurs in 703 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] at all, burn up, consume, devour(-er, up), dine, eat(-er, up), feed (with), food, [idiom] freely, [idiom] in...wise(-deed, plenty), (lay) meat, [idiom] quite. See also: Genesis 2:16; Leviticus 6:9; Numbers 24:8.
אֵ֖ת
ʼêth
H853
"Obj."
DirObjM
In the original Hebrew, this word points out the object of a verb or preposition, like 'namely' or 'even'. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus. It's not directly translated in English, but helps clarify the meaning of sentences.
Definition: sign of the definite direct object, not translated in English but generally preceding and indicating the accusative Aramaic equivalent: yat (יָת "whom" H3487)
Usage: Occurs in 6782 OT verses. KJV: (as such unrepresented in English). See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 10:8; Genesis 19:21.
הַ/מְּגִלָּ֥ה
mᵉgillâh
H4039
"scroll"
Art | N-fs
A scroll is a rolled-up book, like the one Ezekiel eats in Ezekiel 3:3 or the scroll Jesus reads in Luke 4:17. It contains written words from God.
Definition: roll, book, writing Aramaic equivalent: me.gil.lah (מְגִלָּה "scroll" H4040)
Usage: Occurs in 19 OT verses. KJV: roll, volume. See also: Psalms 40:8; Jeremiah 36:27; Jeremiah 36:2.
הַ/זֹּֽאת
zôʼth
H2063
"this"
Art | Pron
This Hebrew word means this or that, often used to point out something specific. It appears in various forms throughout the Old Testament.
Definition: 1) this, this one, here, which, this...that, the one...the other, such 1a) (alone) 1a1) this one 1a2) this...that, the one...the other, another 1b) (appos to subst) 1b1) this 1c) (as predicate) 1c1) this, such 1d) (enclitically) 1d1) then 1d2) who, whom 1d3) how now, what now 1d4) what now 1d5) wherefore now 1d6) behold here 1d7) just now 1d8) now, now already 1e) (poetry) 1e1) wherein, which, those who 1f) (with prefixes) 1f1) in this (place) here, then 1f2) on these conditions, herewith, thus provided, by, through this, for this cause, in this matter 1f3) thus and thus 1f4) as follows, things such as these, accordingly, to that effect, in like manner, thus and thus 1f5) from here, hence, on one side...on the other side 1f6) on this account 1f7) in spite of this, which, whence, how
Usage: Occurs in 570 OT verses. KJV: hereby (-in, -with), it, likewise, the one (other, same), she, so (much), such (deed), that, therefore, these, this (thing), thus. See also: Genesis 2:23; Numbers 7:88; Judges 1:27.
Study Notes — Ezekiel 3:2
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Context — Ezekiel Eats the Scroll
1“Son of man,” He said to me, “eat what you find here. Eat this scroll, then go and speak to the house of Israel.”
2So I opened my mouth, and He fed me the scroll.
3“Son of man,” He said to me, “eat and fill your stomach with this scroll I am giving you.” So I ate, and it was as sweet as honey in my mouth. 4Then He said to me, “Son of man, go now to the house of Israel and speak My words to them.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Jeremiah 25:17 | So I took the cup from the LORD’s hand and made all the nations drink from it, each one to whom the LORD had sent me, |
| 2 | Acts 26:19 | So then, King Agrippa, I was not disobedient to the heavenly vision. |
Ezekiel 3:2 Summary
In Ezekiel 3:2, Ezekiel opens his mouth, and God feeds him a scroll, which represents God giving Ezekiel a message to share with others. This shows us that God wants to communicate with us and use us to share His message with those around us (see Romans 10:14-15). Just like Ezekiel, we can be messengers of God's love and truth when we listen to His voice and obey His commands (as seen in John 10:27). By spending time in God's Word and listening to His voice, we can be equipped to share His love with others, just as Ezekiel was sent to speak to the house of Israel.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the significance of eating the scroll in Ezekiel 3:2?
Eating the scroll symbolizes Ezekiel's reception of God's message, which he is then to proclaim to the house of Israel, as seen in Ezekiel 3:4, where he is instructed to speak God's words to them, similar to how the prophet Jeremiah was instructed in Jeremiah 1:7-10.
Why did God feed Ezekiel the scroll?
God fed Ezekiel the scroll to equip him with the message he was to deliver to the house of Israel, as stated in Ezekiel 3:1, where God tells Ezekiel to eat what he finds and then speak to the house of Israel, demonstrating God's sovereignty and initiative in the prophetic calling, much like Isaiah's call in Isaiah 6:1-13.
What does this verse reveal about Ezekiel's role as a prophet?
This verse highlights Ezekiel's role as a messenger of God's words, emphasizing his responsibility to receive and proclaim God's message, as also seen in Ezekiel 3:3, where he is told to eat and fill his stomach with the scroll, and then in Ezekiel 3:4, where he is sent to speak God's words to the house of Israel, similar to other prophets like Moses in Exodus 4:10-17.
How does this verse relate to the broader theme of God's communication with humanity?
This verse illustrates God's desire to communicate with humanity through His chosen messengers, the prophets, as seen throughout the Bible, such as in Genesis 20:7, where God speaks to Abimelech through a dream, and in Acts 3:21-23, where Jesus is the ultimate prophet, highlighting God's ongoing initiative to reveal Himself to humanity.
Reflection Questions
- What does it mean for me to 'eat' God's Word, and how can I apply this to my daily life?
- How can I, like Ezekiel, be a faithful messenger of God's message to those around me?
- In what ways can I prepare myself to receive and proclaim God's message, as Ezekiel did in this verse?
- What are some ways that God speaks to me today, and how can I be more attentive to His voice?
Gill's Exposition on Ezekiel 3:2
So I opened my mouth,.... To take in the roll, and eat it; he was not disobedient to the heavenly vision; he did all that he could towards eating it, but was not sufficient of himself; and therefore
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Ezekiel 3:2
So I opened my mouth, and he caused me to eat that roll. No JFB commentary on this verse.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Ezekiel 3:2
So, Heb. And; so soon as he had heard he must eat it. I opened my mouth; not to discuss points, but to obey, to show my readiness indeed, and to do what lay on me to do. He caused me to eat that roll; not by a force compelling me, but by a concurrent help in what the prophet was ready to do.
Trapp's Commentary on Ezekiel 3:2
Ezekiel 3:2 So I opened my mouth, and he caused me to eat that roll.Ver. 2. So I opened my mouth.] Without delays or consults, I obeyed Christ’ s command, et hausi quodammodo donum prophetiae, and yielded to become a prophet. This was well; but not long after, Ezekiel, through infirmity of the flesh, would have declined the office, and therefore sought to lurk among his countrymen at Telabib, till Christ called him out again and newly employed him. And he caused me to eat that roll.] See on Ezekiel 3:1. Alsted. Chronol., 347.
Whedon's Commentary on Ezekiel 3:2
1-3. Ezekiel’s preparation for future speech, by making the truth which he was to utter a part of himself, required the co-operation of the human and the divine.
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