Ezekiel 3:26
Ezekiel 3:26 in Multiple Translations
I will make your tongue stick to the roof of your mouth, and you will be silent and unable to rebuke them, though they are a rebellious house.
And I will make thy tongue cleave to the roof of thy mouth, that thou shalt be dumb, and shalt not be to them a reprover: for they are a rebellious house.
and I will make thy tongue cleave to the roof of thy mouth, that thou shalt be dumb, and shalt not be to them a reprover; for they are a rebellious house.
And I will make your tongue fixed to the roof of your mouth, so that you have no voice and may not make protests to them: for they are an uncontrolled people.
I'll make your tongue stick to the roof of your mouth. You won't be able to speak and complain to them, even though they are a rebellious people.
And I will make thy tongue cleaue to the roofe of thy mouth, that thou shalt be dume, and shalt not be to them as a man that rebuketh: for they are a rebellious house.
and thy tongue I cause to cleave unto thy palate, and thou hast been dumb, and art not to them for a reprover, for a rebellious house [are] they.
I will make your tongue stick to the roof of your mouth so that you will be mute and will not be able to correct them, for they are a rebellious house.
And I will make thy tongue cleave to the roof of thy mouth, that thou shalt be dumb, and shalt not be to them a reprover: for they are a rebellious house.
And I will make thy tongue stick fast to the roof of thy mouth, and thou shalt be dumb, and not as a man that reproveth: because they are a provoking house.
Even though they are very rebellious people, I will cause your tongue to stick to the roof of your mouth, with the result that you will be unable to talk and to rebuke them.
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Hebrew Word Reference — Ezekiel 3:26
Study Notes — Ezekiel 3:26
- Context
- Cross References
- Ezekiel 3:26 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Ezekiel 3:26
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Ezekiel 3:26
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Ezekiel 3:26
- Trapp's Commentary on Ezekiel 3:26
- Ellicott's Commentary on Ezekiel 3:26
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Ezekiel 3:26
- Cambridge Bible on Ezekiel 3:26
- Barnes' Notes on Ezekiel 3:26
- Whedon's Commentary on Ezekiel 3:26
- Sermons on Ezekiel 3:26
Context — A Watchman for Israel
26I will make your tongue stick to the roof of your mouth, and you will be silent and unable to rebuke them, though they are a rebellious house.
27But when I speak with you, I will open your mouth, and you are to tell them, ‘This is what the Lord GOD says.’ Whoever listens, let him listen; and whoever refuses, let him refuse, for they are a rebellious house.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Ezekiel 24:27 | On that day your mouth will be opened to him who has escaped; you will speak and no longer be mute. So you will be a sign to them, and they will know that I am the LORD.” |
| 2 | Micah 3:6–7 | Therefore night will come over you without visions, and darkness without divination. The sun will set on these prophets, and the daylight will turn black over them. Then the seers will be ashamed and the diviners will be disgraced. They will all cover their mouths because there is no answer from God.” |
| 3 | Amos 8:11–12 | Behold, the days are coming, declares the Lord GOD, when I will send a famine on the land— not a famine of bread or a thirst for water, but a famine of hearing the words of the LORD. People will stagger from sea to sea and roam from north to east, seeking the word of the LORD, but they will not find it. |
| 4 | Psalms 137:6 | May my tongue cling to the roof of my mouth if I do not remember you, if I do not exalt Jerusalem as my greatest joy! |
| 5 | Luke 1:20–22 | And now you will be silent and unable to speak until the day this comes to pass, because you did not believe my words, which will be fulfilled at their proper time.” Meanwhile, the people were waiting for Zechariah and wondering why he took so long in the temple. When he came out and was unable to speak to them, they realized he had seen a vision in the temple. He kept making signs to them but remained speechless. |
| 6 | Psalms 51:15 | O Lord, open my lips, and my mouth will declare Your praise. |
| 7 | Ezekiel 2:3–8 | “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. They are obstinate and stubborn children. I am sending you to them, and you are to say to them, ‘This is what the Lord GOD says.’ And whether they listen or refuse to listen—for they are a rebellious house—they will know that a prophet has been among them. 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. But speak My words to them, whether they listen or refuse to listen, for they are rebellious. And 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.” |
| 8 | 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. |
| 9 | Psalms 36:11–12 | Let not the foot of the proud come against me, nor the hand of the wicked drive me away. There the evildoers lie fallen, thrown down and unable to rise. |
| 10 | Amos 5:10 | There are those who hate the one who reproves in the gate and despise him who speaks with integrity. |
Ezekiel 3:26 Summary
This verse means that God is going to make Ezekiel unable to speak for a time, so that when he does speak, people will know it's really God talking, as seen in Ezekiel 3:27. It's like when God told Moses he would be with him and help him speak, even though Moses was afraid and felt like he couldn't speak well, as seen in Exodus 4:10-12. Ezekiel's silence is a reminder that our ability to speak and communicate effectively is a gift from God, and that we should trust Him to give us the right words to say, even in difficult situations, as seen in Matthew 10:19-20. By trusting God and waiting on Him, we can experience the power of His presence and provision in our lives.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why does God tell Ezekiel he will be unable to speak?
God tells Ezekiel he will be unable to speak in order to illustrate the rebelliousness of the house of Israel, as seen in Ezekiel 3:26, and to show that true obedience to God's word is not dependent on human eloquence, but on God's power, as demonstrated in Exodus 4:10-12.
Is Ezekiel's silence a form of punishment?
Ezekiel's silence is not necessarily a punishment, but rather a means of emphasizing the gravity of the message he will eventually deliver, as seen in Ezekiel 3:27, where God promises to open Ezekiel's mouth to speak when the time is right, similar to what happened to Zechariah in Luke 1:20.
What does it mean for Ezekiel's tongue to 'stick to the roof of his mouth'?
The phrase 'stick to the roof of his mouth' is an idiomatic expression meaning that Ezekiel will be unable to speak, as if his tongue is literally stuck in place, highlighting the idea that his silence is a supernatural imposition, rather than a personal choice, as seen in Ezekiel 3:26.
How does this verse relate to the broader theme of Ezekiel's prophetic ministry?
This verse highlights the tension between Ezekiel's call to speak God's words to a rebellious people, as seen in Ezekiel 2:3-4, and the reality of their stubborn refusal to listen, underscoring the need for God's intervention and empowerment in the prophetic ministry, as seen in Ezekiel 3:27 and Isaiah 55:11.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways in which I may be called to be silent in the face of rebellion or opposition, and how can I trust God to give me the right words to speak at the right time?
- How do I respond when I feel like my voice is not being heard or my message is being rejected, and what can I learn from Ezekiel's experience of silence and speech?
- In what ways can I identify with Ezekiel's feelings of being bound and restricted, and how can I trust God to set me free to speak and act in accordance with His will?
- What are some areas in my life where I need to trust God to 'open my mouth' and give me the words to speak, as He promises to do for Ezekiel in Ezekiel 3:27?
Gill's Exposition on Ezekiel 3:26
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Ezekiel 3:26
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Ezekiel 3:26
Trapp's Commentary on Ezekiel 3:26
Ellicott's Commentary on Ezekiel 3:26
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Ezekiel 3:26
Cambridge Bible on Ezekiel 3:26
Barnes' Notes on Ezekiel 3:26
Whedon's Commentary on Ezekiel 3:26
Sermons on Ezekiel 3:26
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The Worms Shall Crawl Out of Their Holes by David Wilkerson | In this sermon, the speaker discusses the loss of trust and confidence in various institutions, including the judicial system, school system, and even marriage. He highlights the p |
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Shocking Truths About the Rapture You Did Not Know by Edward Watson | In this sermon, the preacher focuses on the verses from 1 Thessalonians 4:16 and Revelation 11:15, which provide a picture of the rapture, resurrection, judgment, and rewarding of |
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Revival Among the Dry Bones by Keith Daniel | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of seeking God with a desperate heart and spirit. He shares a personal experience of praying and weeping for three consecutive |
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We Have Been Taught Not to Discern - Part 3 by Andrew Strom | This sermon emphasizes the scarcity of true spiritual nourishment in a time of crisis, pointing out the absence of the word of the Lord amidst church growth strategies and motivati |
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(Genesis) - Part 28 by Zac Poonen | In this sermon, the preacher focuses on the story of Pharaoh's dream in Genesis 41. Pharaoh had a dream about seven fat cows being eaten by seven thin cows, and then seven years of |
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Audio Sermon: The Famine Has Begun by David Wilkerson | This sermon is a powerful message about the famine of hearing the word of the Lord, emphasizing the importance of receiving convicting, Holy Ghost preaching in a time of spiritual |
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A Man of God - Part 11 by Leonard Ravenhill | This sermon emphasizes the need for true repentance and revival, contrasting the shallow altar calls with genuine transformation and surrender to God. It challenges the complacency |






