Ezekiel 2:9
Ezekiel 2:9 in Multiple Translations
Then I looked and saw a hand reaching out to me, and in it was a scroll,
¶ And when I looked, behold, an hand was sent unto me; and, lo, a roll of a book was therein;
And when I looked, behold, a hand was put forth unto me; and, lo, a roll of a book was therein;
And looking, I saw a hand stretched out to me, and I saw the roll of a book in it;
I looked up and saw a hand stretched out to me holding a scroll.
And when I looked vp, beholde, an hande was sent vnto me, and loe, a roule of a booke was therein.
And I look, and lo, a hand [is] sent forth unto me, and lo, in it a roll of a book,
When I looked, behold, a hand was stretched out to me; and behold, a scroll of a book was in it.
And when I looked, behold, a hand was sent to me; and lo, a roll of a book was in it;
And I looked, and behold, a hand was sent to me, wherein was a book rolled up: and he spread it before me, and it was written within and without: and there were written in it lamentations, and canticles, and woe.
Then, as I watched, I saw his hand that was stretched toward me. In his hand was a scroll.
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Ezekiel 2:9 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וָ/אֶרְאֶ֕ה
וְ/הִנֵּה
יָ֖ד
שְׁלוּחָ֣ה
אֵלָ֑/י
וְ/הִנֵּה
ב֖/וֹ
מְגִלַּת
סֵֽפֶר
וָ/אֶרְאֶ֕ה
râʼâh
H7200
Provider
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-1cs
וְ/הִנֵּה
hinnêh
H2009
behold
Conj | Part
יָ֖ד
yâd
H3027
hand
N-cs
שְׁלוּחָ֣ה
shâlach
H7971
to send
V-Qal-Inf-c
אֵלָ֑/י
ʼêl
H413
to(wards)
Prep | Suff
וְ/הִנֵּה
hinnêh
H2009
behold
Conj | Part
ב֖/וֹ
Prep | Suff
מְגִלַּת
mᵉgillâh
H4039
scroll
N-fs
סֵֽפֶר
çêpher
H5612
scroll
N-ms
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Hebrew Word Reference — Ezekiel 2:9
וָ/אֶרְאֶ֕ה
râʼâh
H7200
"Provider"
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-1cs
The Hebrew word for provider means to see or look after, and is used to describe God's care for his people. It appears in various forms throughout the Bible, including in Genesis and other books.
Definition: (Lord will) Provide, cause to be seen. This name means to see, look at, inspect, look after
Usage: Occurs in 1206 OT verses. KJV: advise self, appear, approve, behold, [idiom] certainly, consider, discern, (make to) enjoy, have experience, gaze, take heed, [idiom] indeed, [idiom] joyfully, lo, look (on, one another, one on another, one upon another, out, up, upon), mark, meet, [idiom] be near, perceive, present, provide, regard, (have) respect, (fore-, cause to, let) see(-r, -m, one another), shew (self), [idiom] sight of others, (e-) spy, stare, [idiom] surely, [idiom] think, view, visions. See also: Genesis 1:4; Genesis 41:41; Exodus 33:13.
וְ/הִנֵּה
hinnêh
H2009
"behold"
Conj | Part
This Hebrew word is an expression that means 'behold' or 'look', often used to draw attention to something. It appears in Genesis and Isaiah, and is translated as 'behold' or 'lo' in the KJV.
Definition: behold, lo, see, if
Usage: Occurs in 799 OT verses. KJV: behold, lo, see. See also: Genesis 1:29; Genesis 42:35; Deuteronomy 19:18.
יָ֖ד
yâd
H3027
"hand"
N-cs
In the Bible, 'yad' refers to an open hand, symbolizing power or direction. It can also mean strength or a part of something, like a side or a share. The word is used in many contexts, including anatomy and everyday life.
Definition: : hand/arm[anatomy] 1) hand 1a) hand (of man) 1b) strength, power (fig.) 1c) side (of land), part, portion (metaph.) (fig.) 1d) (various special, technical senses) 1d1) sign, monument 1d2) part, fractional part, share 1d3) time, repetition 1d4) axle-trees, axle 1d5) stays, support (for laver) 1d6) tenons (in tabernacle) 1d7) a phallus, a hand (meaning unsure) 1d8) wrists
Usage: Occurs in 1446 OT verses. KJV: ([phrase] be) able, [idiom] about, [phrase] armholes, at, axletree, because of, beside, border, [idiom] bounty, [phrase] broad, (broken-) handed, [idiom] by, charge, coast, [phrase] consecrate, [phrase] creditor, custody, debt, dominion, [idiom] enough, [phrase] fellowship, force, [idiom] from, hand(-staves, -y work), [idiom] he, himself, [idiom] in, labour, [phrase] large, ledge, (left-) handed, means, [idiom] mine, ministry, near, [idiom] of, [idiom] order, ordinance, [idiom] our, parts, pain, power, [idiom] presumptuously, service, side, sore, state, stay, draw with strength, stroke, [phrase] swear, terror, [idiom] thee, [idiom] by them, [idiom] themselves, [idiom] thine own, [idiom] thou, through, [idiom] throwing, [phrase] thumb, times, [idiom] to, [idiom] under, [idiom] us, [idiom] wait on, (way-) side, where, [phrase] wide, [idiom] with (him, me, you), work, [phrase] yield, [idiom] yourselves. See also: Genesis 3:22; Exodus 7:19; Leviticus 14:22.
שְׁלוּחָ֣ה
shâlach
H7971
"to send"
V-Qal-Inf-c
To send or depart is the meaning of this Hebrew word, which has various applications in the Bible. It can describe sending someone or something away, or letting something go.
Definition: : depart/send 1) to send, send away, let go, stretch out 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to send 1a2) to stretch out, extend, direct 1a3) to send away 1a4) to let loose 1b) (Niphal) to be sent 1c) (Piel) 1c1) to send off or away or out or forth, dismiss, give over, cast out 1c2) to let go, set free 1c3) to shoot forth (of branches) 1c4) to let down 1c5) to shoot 1d) (Pual) to be sent off, be put away, be divorced, be impelled 1e) (Hiphil) to send
Usage: Occurs in 790 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] any wise, appoint, bring (on the way), cast (away, out), conduct, [idiom] earnestly, forsake, give (up), grow long, lay, leave, let depart (down, go, loose), push away, put (away, forth, in, out), reach forth, send (away, forth, out), set, shoot (forth, out), sow, spread, stretch forth (out). See also: Genesis 3:22; Exodus 9:27; Joshua 14:11.
אֵלָ֑/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.
וְ/הִנֵּה
hinnêh
H2009
"behold"
Conj | Part
This Hebrew word is an expression that means 'behold' or 'look', often used to draw attention to something. It appears in Genesis and Isaiah, and is translated as 'behold' or 'lo' in the KJV.
Definition: behold, lo, see, if
Usage: Occurs in 799 OT verses. KJV: behold, lo, see. See also: Genesis 1:29; Genesis 42:35; Deuteronomy 19:18.
ב֖/וֹ
""
Prep | Suff
מְגִלַּת
mᵉgillâh
H4039
"scroll"
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.
סֵֽפֶר
çêpher
H5612
"scroll"
N-ms
This word means a written document, like a scroll or book, used to record important events or messages. It appears in books like Isaiah and Matthew, referring to written records.
Definition: : document 1) missive, document, writing, book 1a) missive 1a1) letter (of instruction), written order, commission, request, written decree 1b) legal document, certificate of divorce, deed of purchase, indictment, sign 1c) book, scroll 1c1) book of prophecies 1c2) genealogical register 1c3) law-book 1c4) book (of poems) 1c5) book (of kings) 1c6) books of the canon, scripture 1c7) record book (of God) 1d) book-learning, writing 1d1) be able to read (after verb 'to know')
Usage: Occurs in 174 OT verses. KJV: bill, book, evidence, [idiom] learn(-ed) (-ing), letter, register, scroll. See also: Genesis 5:1; 2 Chronicles 17:9; Psalms 40:8.
Study Notes — Ezekiel 2:9
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- Context
- Cross References
- Ezekiel 2:9 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Ezekiel 2:9
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Ezekiel 2:9
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Ezekiel 2:9
- Trapp's Commentary on Ezekiel 2:9
- Ellicott's Commentary on Ezekiel 2:9
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Ezekiel 2:9
- Barnes' Notes on Ezekiel 2:9
- Whedon's Commentary on Ezekiel 2:9
- Sermons on Ezekiel 2:9
Context — Ezekiel’s Call
7But speak My words to them, whether they listen or refuse to listen, for they are rebellious.
8And you, son of man, listen to what I tell you. Do not be rebellious like that rebellious house. Open your mouth and eat what I give you.”
9Then I looked and saw a hand reaching out to me, and in it was a scroll,
10which He unrolled before me. And written on the front and back of it were words of lamentation, mourning, and woe.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Ezekiel 8:3 | He stretched out what looked like a hand and took me by the hair of my head. Then the Spirit lifted me up between earth and heaven and carried me in visions of God to Jerusalem, to the entrance of the north gate of the inner court, where the idol that provokes jealousy was seated. |
| 2 | Revelation 5:1–5 | Then I saw a scroll in the right hand of the One seated on the throne. It had writing on both sides and was sealed with seven seals. And I saw a mighty angel proclaiming in a loud voice, “Who is worthy to break the seals and open the scroll?” But no one in heaven or on earth or under the earth was able to open the scroll or look inside it. And I began to weep bitterly, because no one was found worthy to open the scroll or look inside it. Then one of the elders said to me, “Do not weep! Behold, the Lion of the tribe of Judah, the Root of David, has triumphed to open the scroll and its seven seals.” |
| 3 | Daniel 10:10 | Suddenly, a hand touched me and set me trembling on my hands and knees. |
| 4 | Ezekiel 3:1 | “Son of man,” He said to me, “eat what you find here. Eat this scroll, then go and speak to the house of Israel.” |
| 5 | Revelation 10:8–11 | Then the voice that I had heard from heaven spoke to me again, saying, “Go, take the small scroll that lies open in the hand of the angel standing on the sea and on the land.” And I went to the angel and said, “Give me the small scroll.” “Take it and eat it,” he said. “It will make your stomach bitter, but in your mouth it will be as sweet as honey.” So I took the small scroll from the angel’s hand and ate it; and it was as sweet as honey in my mouth, but when I had eaten it, my stomach turned bitter. And they told me, “You must prophesy again about many peoples and nations and tongues and kings.” |
| 6 | Hebrews 10:7 | Then I said, ‘Here I am, it is written about Me in the scroll: I have come to do Your will, O God.’” |
| 7 | Jeremiah 36:2 | “Take a scroll and write on it all the words I have spoken to you concerning Israel, Judah, and all the nations, from the day I first spoke to you during the reign of Josiah until today. |
| 8 | Jeremiah 1:9 | Then the LORD reached out His hand, touched my mouth, and said to me: “Behold, I have put My words in your mouth. |
| 9 | Daniel 10:16–18 | And suddenly one with the likeness of a man touched my lips, and I opened my mouth and said to the one standing before me, “My lord, because of the vision, I am overcome with anguish, and I have no strength. How can I, your servant, speak with you, my lord? Now I have no strength, nor is any breath left in me.” Again the one with the likeness of a man touched me and strengthened me. |
| 10 | Daniel 5:5 | At that moment the fingers of a human hand appeared and wrote on the plaster of the wall, near the lampstand in the royal palace. As the king watched the hand that was writing, |
Ezekiel 2:9 Summary
[In Ezekiel 2:9, the prophet sees a hand reaching out to him with a scroll, which symbolizes God's personal involvement in his life and ministry. This reminds us that God is always with us and wants to guide us, as He did with Ezekiel. As we reflect on this verse, we can ask ourselves how we can be more attentive to God's presence in our lives and obey His commands, just like Ezekiel did. We can also look to other scriptures like Jeremiah 29:11, which says, 'For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.']
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the significance of the hand reaching out to Ezekiel in Ezekiel 2:9?
The hand reaching out to Ezekiel symbolizes God's initiative and personal involvement in the prophet's life and ministry, as seen in other scriptures like Isaiah 41:10 where God says, 'Do not fear, for I am with you; do not be frightened, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with My righteous right hand.'
What can we learn from Ezekiel's experience of receiving a scroll from God's hand?
Ezekiel's experience teaches us about the importance of obedience and surrender to God's will, as emphasized in Jeremiah 1:7, where God tells Jeremiah, 'You must go to everyone I send you to and say whatever I command you.'
How does this verse relate to the overall theme of Ezekiel's prophetic ministry?
This verse sets the stage for Ezekiel's prophetic ministry, which involves receiving and proclaiming God's words to a rebellious people, as stated in Ezekiel 2:7, 'But speak My words to them, whether they listen or refuse to listen, for they are rebellious.'
What does the scroll represent in Ezekiel 2:9?
The scroll likely represents the message or words that God wants Ezekiel to proclaim to the people, as seen in Ezekiel 2:10, which describes the scroll as containing 'words of lamentation, mourning, and woe', similar to the scroll in Revelation 5:1-5 that contains God's judgments and plans.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways that God may be reaching out to me today, and how can I be more attentive to His presence in my life?
- What are some 'scrolls' or areas of my life where I need to surrender to God's will and obey His commands, like Ezekiel did?
- How can I, like Ezekiel, be a faithful messenger of God's words to those around me, even if they may not listen or respond positively?
- What are some ways that I can cultivate a deeper sense of reverence and awe for God's majesty and power, as Ezekiel experienced in his encounter with God's hand?
Gill's Exposition on Ezekiel 2:9
And when I looked, behold, an hand [was] sent unto me,.... Not of an angel, but of Christ himself, in a visionary way; for this was not a real hand, but the likeness of one, as in Ezekiel 8:3; and so
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Ezekiel 2:9
And when I looked, behold, an hand was sent unto me; and, lo, a roll of a book was therein; A roll - the form in which ancient books were made up.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Ezekiel 2:9
The prophet, newly come out of that astonishing trance wherein he lay, and gotten upon his feet, hearing what was spoken, and possibly looking if he might see who spake, he discovers a hand; either of one of those angels which ministered before the Lord, or the hand of God, or of Christ. This might fortify the prophet; when he saw a hand so soon with him as he was ready to hear and obey, power and skill to defend and guide him will ever be as ready. Behold, an hand was sent unto me; an Eastern idiom of speech. A roll of a book; their books were not of that fashion and make as ours now are, but written in parchment, and in the length of it, and so one piece fastened to other, till the whole would contain what was to be written, and then was it wrapped or rolled about a round piece of wood, fashioned for that purpose: hence books are called volumes.
Trapp's Commentary on Ezekiel 2:9
Ezekiel 2:9 And when I looked, behold, an hand [was] sent unto me; and, lo, a roll of a book [was] therein;Ver. 9. Behold, a hand was sent.] A hand from heaven. A hand is index rei et instrumentum operationis sign to the matter and the tool of working. And, lo, a roll of a book.] The Jews folded or rolled up their books upon a cedar stick, to preserve them from dust and other dangers. See on Isaiah 8:1. Palmoni bammidabber
Ellicott's Commentary on Ezekiel 2:9
(9) Was sent unto me.—Better, was put forth, as the same word is translated in Genesis 3:22; Genesis 19:10; Ezekiel 8:3. In Ezekiel 10:7 it is rendered stretched forth, with the marginal sent forth, and the corresponding Chaldee word in Daniel 5:24 is translated “sent.” It is not that a hand by itself containing the roll was sent to the prophet, but a hand, either of one of the cherubim,. or from the throne above, was stretched forth to him. In the corresponding vision in Revelation 10:8-9, it is handed to the seer by the angel. A roll of a book.—Books were anciently written upon skins sewed together, or upon papyrus in long strips, which were rolled up, one hand unrolling and the other rolling up from the other end as the contents were read. These were ordinarily written on one side only, as it would have been inconvenient to read the other; but in this case it was written on both sides,” within and without,” to denote the fullness of the message.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Ezekiel 2:9
Verse 9. A hand was sent] Here the hand signifies not only the instrument of conveyance, but an emblem of the Divine power, which the hand of God always signifies. A roll of a book] מגלת שפר megillath sepher. All ancient books were written so as to be rolled up; hence volumen, a volume, from volvo, I roll.
Barnes' Notes on Ezekiel 2:9
Was sent - Rather, was put forth. A roll of a book - The book was one of the ancient kind written on skins rolled up together. Hence, our English volume Psalms 40:7.
Whedon's Commentary on Ezekiel 2:9
IN SYMBOL AND BY DIRECT THE IS TAUGHT THAT HE MUST NOT SPEAK HIS OWN WORDS, BUT JEHOVAH’S, Ezekiel 2:9 to Ezekiel 3:11.9, 10.
Sermons on Ezekiel 2:9
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The Throne of God and of the Lamb by Stanley Voke | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the concept of worshiping God as the Creator. He emphasizes that everything in the universe, including ourselves, was made for God's pleasure |
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(Revelation - Part 8): Book With Seven Seals by A.W. Tozer | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the significance of the fourth and fifth chapters of the Bible, which are considered as one continuous passage. The preacher describes the s |
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That Tragic and Fiery Day by A.W. Tozer | In this sermon, the preacher focuses on the sixth chapter of Revelation. He begins by describing the opening of the four seals, which represent different events and symbols. The fi |
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Doctrine of the Lamb - Part 3 by J. Sidlow Baxter | In this sermon, the speaker discusses the significance of the number four in the material creation and its representation in various aspects of life. The sermon then focuses on the |
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God Is Worthy of Worship by Leonard Ravenhill | This sermon emphasizes the privilege and importance of worship, focusing on the scene in Revelation 5 where the Lamb is found worthy to open the book and receive worship from all c |
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Christ, the Secret of God, the Image of God, and the Redeemer and Reconciler by Lance Lambert | In this sermon, the speaker discusses a vision from the book of Revelation where a scroll with seven seals represents the will and inheritance of God. The speaker recalls a persona |
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(Through the Bible) Revelation 10-12 by Chuck Smith | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes how nature reveals the glory of God and serves as a means for humans to come to know Him. He distinguishes between rational and irrational i |