Ezekiel 20:45

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Ezekiel 20:45 in Multiple Translations

Berean Standard Bible BSB

Now the word of the LORD came to me, saying,

King James Version KJV

¶ Moreover the word of the LORD came unto me, saying,

American Standard Version ASV

And the word of Jehovah came unto me, saying,

Bible in Basic English BBE

Then the word of the Lord came to me, saying,

Free Bible Version FBV

Another message from the Lord came to me, saying,

Geneva Bible 1599 GNV

Moreouer, the worde of the Lord came vnto me, saying,

Young's Literal Translation YLT

And there is a word of Jehovah unto me, saying,

World English Bible WEB

The LORD’s word came to me, saying,

Noah Webster Bible WBS

Moreover the word of the LORD came to me, saying,

Douay-Rheims 1899 DRV

And the word of the Lord came to me, saying:

Translation for Translators T4T

Yahweh gave me another message. He said,

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Study Notes — Ezekiel 20:45

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Ezekiel 20:45 Summary
Frequently Asked Questions
Reflection Questions
Gill's Exposition on Ezekiel 20:45
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Ezekiel 20:45
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Ezekiel 20:45
Trapp's Commentary on Ezekiel 20:45
Ellicott's Commentary on Ezekiel 20:45
Barnes' Notes on Ezekiel 20:45

Context — A Prophecy against the South

43There you will remember your ways and all the deeds with which you have defiled yourselves, and you will loathe yourselves for all the evils you have done. 44Then you will know, O house of Israel, that I am the LORD, when I have dealt with you for the sake of My name and not according to your wicked ways and corrupt acts, declares the Lord GOD.”

45Now the word of the LORD came to me, saying,

46“Son of man, set your face toward the south, preach against it, and prophesy against the forest of the Negev. 47Say to the forest of the Negev: Hear the word of the LORD! This is what the Lord GOD says: I am about to ignite in you a fire, and it will devour all your trees, both green and dry. The blazing flame will not be quenched, and by it every face from south to north will be scorched.

Ezekiel 20:45 Summary

In Ezekiel 20:45, we see that God is speaking directly to Ezekiel, giving him a message to share with the people. This reminds us that God still speaks to us today, through His word, the Bible (as seen in 2 Timothy 3:16-17), and through the Holy Spirit, who guides us and teaches us (as seen in John 16:13). We can learn to listen to God's voice by reading His word, praying, and seeking to obey Him. By doing so, we can be like Ezekiel, faithful messengers of God's love and truth to those around us.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the significance of the phrase 'the word of the LORD came to me' in Ezekiel 20:45?

This phrase indicates that Ezekiel is receiving a direct revelation from God, similar to other prophets like Jeremiah in Jeremiah 1:4 and Isaiah in Isaiah 38:4, emphasizing the divine origin of his message.

Why does God speak to Ezekiel in this manner?

God speaks to Ezekiel in this way to emphasize the importance and authority of the message He is about to deliver, as seen in Ezekiel 2:1-3, where Ezekiel is commissioned as a prophet to the nation of Israel.

How does this verse relate to the surrounding context?

This verse serves as a transition, marking a new section of Ezekiel's prophecy, where God gives him a specific message to proclaim to the people, as seen in the following verses, Ezekiel 20:46-47, where Ezekiel is instructed to preach against the forest of the Negev.

What can we learn from Ezekiel's experience of receiving God's word?

We can learn the importance of listening to and obeying God's word, as seen in Psalm 119:105, where the psalmist writes that God's word is a lamp to his feet and a light to his path, guiding him in his journey with God.

Reflection Questions

What are some ways that God speaks to us today, and how can we be more attentive to His voice?
How does the idea of God speaking to us directly impact our understanding of our relationship with Him?
What are some things that can distract us from hearing God's voice, and how can we overcome these obstacles?
How can we, like Ezekiel, be faithful messengers of God's word to those around us?

Gill's Exposition on Ezekiel 20:45

Moreover, the word of the Lord came unto me, saying. Or the word of prophecy, as the Targum.

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Ezekiel 20:45

Moreover the word of the LORD came unto me, saying, Moreover the word of the Lord came unto me. An introductory brief description, in enigma, of the destruction by fire and sword detailed more explicitly in Ezekiel 21:1-32.

Matthew Poole's Commentary on Ezekiel 20:45

A new prophecy, and which pertains, say some, to the next chapter, which is a large comment on this short prophecy in the three last verses, for the 45th and 46th are introductory.

Trapp's Commentary on Ezekiel 20:45

Ezekiel 20:45 Moreover the word of the LORD came unto me, saying,Ver. 45. Moreover, &c.] See on Ezekiel 18:1.

Ellicott's Commentary on Ezekiel 20:45

(45) Toward the south.—The parable of Eze 20:45-48 forms what might be called the text of the discourse in Ezekiel 21. The word south, here occurring three times, is represented in the Hebrew by three separate words, which mean, by their derivation, respectively, “on the right hand” (the orientals always supposing themselves to face the east when they speak of the points of the compass),” the brilliant or “mid-day direction,” and “the dry land,” a common name for the south of Palestine. Judæa is spoken of as “the south,” because, although actually nearly west from Babylon, it could only be approached by the Babylonians from the north, on account of the great intervening desert. Hence the prophets always speak of the armies of Babylon as coming from the north (see Note on Ezekiel 1:4; Jeremiah 1:14-15, &c.). The forest of the south field, might be originally a mere poetic description of the land; but the figure is developed in the following verses, to make the forest the nation, and its trees the people which compose it.

Barnes' Notes on Ezekiel 20:45

This paragraph is in the Hebrew text, Septuagint and Vulgate the beginning of Ezek. 21 to which it belongs, as it contains a prophecy delivered in a form which is there explained.