Ezekiel 24:3
Ezekiel 24:3 in Multiple Translations
Now speak a parable to this rebellious house and tell them that this is what the Lord GOD says: ‘Put the pot on the fire; put it on and pour in the water.
And utter a parable unto the rebellious house, and say unto them, Thus saith the Lord GOD; Set on a pot, set it on, and also pour water into it:
And utter a parable unto the rebellious house, and say unto them, Thus saith the Lord Jehovah, Set on the caldron, set it on, and also pour water into it:
And make a comparison for this uncontrolled people, and say to them, This is what the Lord has said: Put on the cooking-pot, put it on the fire and put water in it:
Then repeat the following parable to these rebellious people. Tell them that this is what the Lord God says: Get a pot and set it on the fire. Pour in some water.
Therefore speake a parable vnto the rebellious house, and say vnto them, Thus sayth the Lord God, Prepare a pot, prepare it, and also powre water into it.
and use unto the rebellious house a simile, and thou hast said unto them: Thus said the Lord Jehovah: To set on the pot, to set [it] on, and also to pour into it water,
Utter a parable to the rebellious house, and tell them, ‘The Lord GOD says, “Put the cauldron on the fire. Put it on, and also pour water into it.
And utter a parable to the rebellious house, and say to them, Thus saith the Lord GOD; Set on a pot, set it on, and also pour water into it:
And thou shalt speak by a figure a parable to the provoking house, and say to them: Thus saith the Lord God: Set on a pot, set it on, I say, and put water into it.
Tell those rebellious Israeli people [MTY] in Babylon a parable. Say this to them: This is what Yahweh the Lord says: ‘Pour water into the cooking pot and put the pot onthe fire.
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Study Notes — Ezekiel 24:3
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- Ezekiel 24:3 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Ezekiel 24:3
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Ezekiel 24:3
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Ezekiel 24:3
- Trapp's Commentary on Ezekiel 24:3
- Ellicott's Commentary on Ezekiel 24:3
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Ezekiel 24:3
- Cambridge Bible on Ezekiel 24:3
- Barnes' Notes on Ezekiel 24:3
- Whedon's Commentary on Ezekiel 24:3
- Sermons on Ezekiel 24:3
Context — The Parable of the Cooking Pot
3Now speak a parable to this rebellious house and tell them that this is what the Lord GOD says: ‘Put the pot on the fire; put it on and pour in the water.
4Put in the pieces of meat, every good piece— thigh and shoulder— fill it with choice bones. 5Take the choicest of the flock and pile the fuel beneath it. Bring it to a boil and cook the bones in it.’Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Ezekiel 11:3 | They are saying, ‘Is not the time near to build houses? The city is the cooking pot, and we are the meat.’ |
| 2 | Ezekiel 17:2 | “Son of man, pose a riddle; speak a parable to the house of Israel |
| 3 | Ezekiel 20:49 | Then I said, “Ah, Lord GOD, they are saying of me, ‘Is he not just telling parables?’” |
| 4 | Ezekiel 2:3 | “Son of man,” He said to me, “I am sending you to the Israelites, to a rebellious nation that has rebelled against Me. To this very day they and their fathers have rebelled against Me. |
| 5 | Ezekiel 2:6 | But you, son of man, do not be afraid of them or their words. Do not be afraid, though briers and thorns surround you, and you dwell among scorpions. Do not be afraid of their words or dismayed by their presence, though they are a rebellious house. |
| 6 | Isaiah 1:2 | Listen, O heavens, and give ear, O earth, for the LORD has spoken: “I have raised children and brought them up, but they have rebelled against Me. |
| 7 | Isaiah 30:9 | These are rebellious people, deceitful children, children unwilling to obey the LORD’s instruction. |
| 8 | Ezekiel 24:6 | Therefore this is what the Lord GOD says: ‘Woe to the city of bloodshed, to the pot now rusted, whose rust will not come off! Empty it piece by piece; cast no lots for its contents. |
| 9 | Isaiah 30:1 | “Woe to the rebellious children,” declares the LORD, “to those who carry out a plan that is not Mine, who form an alliance, but against My will, heaping up sin upon sin. |
| 10 | Psalms 78:2 | I will open my mouth in parables; I will utter things hidden from the beginning, |
Ezekiel 24:3 Summary
[This verse is talking about God giving a warning to the people of Israel who have turned away from Him. He is using a picture of a pot on the fire to help them understand that judgment is coming, similar to what is described in Jeremiah 1:13-16. The pot represents the city of Jerusalem, and the fire represents the judgment that will come upon it. Just like a pot is filled with water and then heated, God is filling the pot of Jerusalem with His judgment, as seen in Isaiah 66:15-16.]
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the significance of the parable in Ezekiel 24:3?
The parable in Ezekiel 24:3 is a call to the rebellious house of Israel to understand the judgment that is coming upon them, as spoken by the Lord God, similar to the parables used by Jesus in the New Testament, such as in Matthew 13:1-52, to convey spiritual truths.
Why is the pot being put on the fire in this verse?
The pot being put on the fire represents the city of Jerusalem being surrounded by the Babylonian army, as mentioned in Ezekiel 24:2, and the impending judgment that will come upon it, much like the refining fire mentioned in Malachi 3:2-3.
What does the water represent in this parable?
The water poured into the pot may symbolize the abundance of God's judgment that will be poured out upon the rebellious house of Israel, as seen in other scripture references such as Isaiah 5:6, where God withholds His blessing and allows judgment to come.
How does this verse relate to the overall message of Ezekiel?
Ezekiel 24:3 is part of a larger narrative where God is calling His people to repentance and warning them of the consequences of their rebellion, a theme that is consistent throughout the book of Ezekiel, such as in Ezekiel 18:30-32, where God pleads with His people to turn from their wicked ways.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways that I can apply the warning of judgment in this verse to my own life, and how can I ensure that I am living in obedience to God's will?
- How can I, like Ezekiel, be a faithful messenger of God's warning to those around me who may be living in rebellion against Him?
- In what ways am I like the 'rebellious house' mentioned in this verse, and what steps can I take to repent and turn back to God?
- What are some ways that God has 'poured out' His judgment in my own life, and how have I responded to His discipline?
Gill's Exposition on Ezekiel 24:3
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Ezekiel 24:3
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Ezekiel 24:3
Trapp's Commentary on Ezekiel 24:3
Ellicott's Commentary on Ezekiel 24:3
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Ezekiel 24:3
Cambridge Bible on Ezekiel 24:3
Barnes' Notes on Ezekiel 24:3
Whedon's Commentary on Ezekiel 24:3
Sermons on Ezekiel 24:3
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Homily 19 on the Statues by St. John Chrysostom | John Chrysostom preaches about the importance of avoiding oaths, drawing examples from the destruction of Jerusalem due to a broken oath by King Zedekiah. He emphasizes the severe |
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Breaking the Bondage of an Ungodly Heritage by Don Wilkerson | In this sermon, the speaker addresses the concept of breaking the chains of an ungodly heritage. He criticizes the idea that individuals are not personally responsible for their ac |
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The Call of God to Preach and Its Consequences by Keith Daniel | In this sermon, the speaker shares powerful stories of individuals who were called by God and willingly gave their lives to reach souls. He emphasizes the importance of not becomin |
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Will Ye Hear the Lord? by Darin Chappell | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of following God's commands and teachings. They acknowledge that there may not be anything new in the message, as these instru |
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Acts 23 by Bill Gallatin | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of guarding against complacency and having hearts that wax cold as the end times approach. Jesus predicted that iniquity would |
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Letter 73 by James Bourne | James Bourne preaches about the importance of submission, patience, and trust in God's will, even in the midst of difficulties and uncertainties. He encourages the congregation to |
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The Voice of Micaiah by T. Austin-Sparks | T. Austin-Sparks explores the story of Micaiah, a minor prophet who stood alone against 400 false prophets, emphasizing the importance of truth over popularity. Micaiah's unwaverin |







