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Chapter 11
Verse 11

Ezekiel 11:4

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Berean Standard Bible

Therefore prophesy against them; prophesy, O son of man!”

American Standard Version (1901)

Therefore prophesy against them, prophesy, O son of man.

Bible in Basic English

For this cause be a prophet against them, be a prophet, O son of man.

Douay-Rheims 1899

Therefore prophesy against them, prophesy, thou son of man.

Free Bible Version

So prophesy against them. Prophesy, son of man!”

King James (Authorized) Version

¶ Therefore prophesy against them, prophesy, O son of man.

Translation for Translators

So, you human, prophesy aboutthe terrible things that will happen to them.”

Unlocked Literal Bible

Therefore prophesy against them. Prophesy, son of man.”

Noah Webster Bible

Therefore prophesy against them, prophesy, O son of man.

World English Bible

Therefore prophesy against them. Prophesy, son of man.”

Young's Literal Translation

Therefore prophesy concerning them, prophesy, son of man.'

Context

Evil in High Places

³They are saying, ‘Is not the time near to build houses? The city is the cooking pot, and we are the meat.’⁴Therefore prophesy against them; prophesy, O son of man!”

Summary

In Ezekiel 11:4, the prophet receives a message from the Lord regarding the wicked leaders in Jerusalem who have given evil advice to the people. The verse highlights the corruption and injustice present among the rulers, leading to the city's downfall. Despite the disobedience of the leaders, God assures Ezekiel that He will judge them for their actions and bring about justice. This passage serves as a warning against the consequences of unrighteous leadership and the importance of following God's ways to avoid destruction.

Commentary

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
John Gill

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary

prophesy . . . prophesy--The repetition marks emphatic earnestness.

Ezekiel 11:4

Evil in High Places

³They are saying, ‘Is not the time near to build houses? The city is the cooking pot, and we are the meat.’⁴Therefore prophesy against them; prophesy, O son of man!”

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Berean Standard Bible

Therefore prophesy against them; prophesy, O son of man!”

American Standard Version (1901)

Therefore prophesy against them, prophesy, O son of man.

Bible in Basic English

For this cause be a prophet against them, be a prophet, O son of man.

Douay-Rheims 1899

Therefore prophesy against them, prophesy, thou son of man.

Free Bible Version

So prophesy against them. Prophesy, son of man!”

King James (Authorized) Version

¶ Therefore prophesy against them, prophesy, O son of man.

Translation for Translators

So, you human, prophesy aboutthe terrible things that will happen to them.”

Unlocked Literal Bible

Therefore prophesy against them. Prophesy, son of man.”

Noah Webster Bible

Therefore prophesy against them, prophesy, O son of man.

World English Bible

Therefore prophesy against them. Prophesy, son of man.”

Young's Literal Translation

Therefore prophesy concerning them, prophesy, son of man.'