Ezekiel 6:1
Ezekiel 6:1 in Multiple Translations
And the word of the LORD came to me, saying,
And the word of the LORD came unto me, saying,
And the word of Jehovah came unto me, saying,
And the word of the Lord came to me, saying,
A message from the Lord came to me that said,
Again the worde of the Lord came vnto me, saying,
And there is a word of Jehovah unto me, saying:
The LORD’s word came to me, saying,
And the word of the LORD came to me, saying,
And the word of the Lord came to me, saying:
Yahweh gave me another message. He said,
Berean Amplified Bible — Ezekiel 6:1
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Ezekiel 6:1 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וַ/יְהִ֥י
דְבַר
יְהוָ֖ה
אֵלַ֥/י
לֵ/אמֹֽר
וַ/יְהִ֥י
hâyâh
H1961
to be
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
דְבַר
dâbâr
H1697
Chronicles
N-ms
יְהוָ֖ה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
The Lord
N-proper
אֵלַ֥/י
ʼêl
H413
to(wards)
Prep | Suff
לֵ/אמֹֽר
ʼâmar
H559
to say
Prep | V-Qal-Inf-a
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Hebrew Word Reference — Ezekiel 6:1
וַ/יְהִ֥י
hâyâh
H1961
"to be"
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
The Hebrew word for to be means to exist or come into being. It is used to describe something that happens or comes to pass, like in Genesis where God creates the world.
Definition: 1) to be, become, come to pass, exist, happen, fall out 1a) (Qal) 1a1) --- 1a1a) to happen, fall out, occur, take place, come about, come to pass 1a1b) to come about, come to pass 1a2) to come into being, become 1a2a) to arise, appear, come 1a2b) to become 1a2b1) to become 1a2b2) to become like 1a2b3) to be instituted, be established 1a3) to be 1a3a) to exist, be in existence 1a3b) to abide, remain, continue (with word of place or time) 1a3c) to stand, lie, be in, be at, be situated (with word of locality) 1a3d) to accompany, be with 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to occur, come to pass, be done, be brought about 1b2) to be done, be finished, be gone
Usage: Occurs in 3131 OT verses. KJV: beacon, [idiom] altogether, be(-come), accomplished, committed, like), break, cause, come (to pass), do, faint, fall, [phrase] follow, happen, [idiom] have, last, pertain, quit (one-) self, require, [idiom] use. See also: Genesis 1:2; Genesis 17:4; Genesis 36:11.
דְבַר
dâbâr
H1697
"Chronicles"
N-ms
A word or thing, like a matter or affair, as seen in the book of Chronicles where it refers to the events and words of kings. It can also mean a cause or reason for something.
Definition: This name means word, speaking
Usage: Occurs in 1290 OT verses. KJV: act, advice, affair, answer, [idiom] any such (thing), because of, book, business, care, case, cause, certain rate, [phrase] chronicles, commandment, [idiom] commune(-ication), [phrase] concern(-ing), [phrase] confer, counsel, [phrase] dearth, decree, deed, [idiom] disease, due, duty, effect, [phrase] eloquent, errand, (evil favoured-) ness, [phrase] glory, [phrase] harm, hurt, [phrase] iniquity, [phrase] judgment, language, [phrase] lying, manner, matter, message, (no) thing, oracle, [idiom] ought, [idiom] parts, [phrase] pertaining, [phrase] please, portion, [phrase] power, promise, provision, purpose, question, rate, reason, report, request, [idiom] (as hast) said, sake, saying, sentence, [phrase] sign, [phrase] so, some (uncleanness), somewhat to say, [phrase] song, speech, [idiom] spoken, talk, task, [phrase] that, [idiom] there done, thing (concerning), thought, [phrase] thus, tidings, what(-soever), [phrase] wherewith, which, word, work. See also: Genesis 11:1; Exodus 23:8; Deuteronomy 18:21.
יְהוָ֖ה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
"The Lord"
N-proper
Yehovah is another name for God, often translated as 'the Lord'. It is a national name for God in the Jewish faith. This name is used throughout the Old Testament.
Definition: Another name of ye.ru.sha.laim (יְרוּשָׁלִַ֫ם, יְרוּשְׁלֵם "Jerusalem" H3389)
Usage: Occurs in 5522 OT verses. KJV: Jehovah, the Lord. Compare H3050 (יָהּ), H3069 (יְהֹוִה). See also: Genesis 2:4; Genesis 24:42; Exodus 8:8.
אֵלַ֥/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.
לֵ/אמֹֽר
ʼâmar
H559
"to say"
Prep | V-Qal-Inf-a
This Hebrew word means to say or speak, and it's used in many different ways in the Bible. It can mean to command, promise, or think, and it's translated in the KJV as 'answer', 'appoint', or 'command'.
Definition: 1) to say, speak, utter 1a) (Qal) to say, to answer, to say in one's heart, to think, to command, to promise, to intend 1b) (Niphal) to be told, to be said, to be called 1c) (Hithpael) to boast, to act proudly 1d) (Hiphil) to avow, to avouch Aramaic equivalent: a.mar (אֲמַר "to say" H0560)
Usage: Occurs in 4337 OT verses. KJV: answer, appoint, avouch, bid, boast self, call, certify, challenge, charge, [phrase] (at the, give) command(-ment), commune, consider, declare, demand, [idiom] desire, determine, [idiom] expressly, [idiom] indeed, [idiom] intend, name, [idiom] plainly, promise, publish, report, require, say, speak (against, of), [idiom] still, [idiom] suppose, talk, tell, term, [idiom] that is, [idiom] think, use (speech), utter, [idiom] verily, [idiom] yet. See also: Genesis 1:3; Genesis 18:23; Genesis 25:32.
Study Notes — Ezekiel 6:1
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- Context
- Ezekiel 6:1 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Ezekiel 6:1
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Ezekiel 6:1
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Ezekiel 6:1
- Trapp's Commentary on Ezekiel 6:1
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Ezekiel 6:1
- Barnes' Notes on Ezekiel 6:1
- Whedon's Commentary on Ezekiel 6:1
Context — Judgment against Idolatry
1And the word of the LORD came to me, saying,
2“Son of man, set your face against the mountains of Israel and prophesy against them. 3You are to say: ‘O mountains of Israel, hear the word of the Lord GOD! This is what the Lord GOD says to the mountains and hills, to the ravines and valleys: I am about to bring a sword against you, and I will destroy your high places.Ezekiel 6:1 Summary
[Ezekiel 6:1 tells us that God spoke directly to the prophet Ezekiel, giving him a message to share with the people of Israel, just like He spoke to other prophets in the Bible, such as Moses in Exodus 3:1-4:17 and Jeremiah in Jeremiah 1:4-10. This shows us that God wants to communicate with us and guide us, as seen in Psalm 32:8-11 and Proverbs 3:5-6. The verse sets the stage for Ezekiel's prophecy against the mountains of Israel, which is a call to repentance and obedience to God's commands, as taught in Deuteronomy 28:1-68 and Matthew 4:17.]
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the significance of the phrase 'the word of the LORD came to me' in Ezekiel 6:1?
This phrase indicates that Ezekiel is receiving a direct revelation from God, similar to other prophets in the Bible, such as Jeremiah 1:4 and Isaiah 6:1, where God speaks directly to them to convey His message to His people.
Why does the verse not include the specific message from God in Ezekiel 6:1?
The verse sets the stage for the prophecy that follows in Ezekiel 6:2-3, where God instructs Ezekiel to speak against the mountains of Israel, and the message is revealed in the subsequent verses, much like prophetic introductions in Isaiah 1:1 and Jeremiah 1:1.
How does this verse relate to the overall theme of the book of Ezekiel?
Ezekiel 6:1 introduces a section of prophecies against Israel, highlighting God's judgment on their sins, which is a central theme in the book of Ezekiel, as seen in Ezekiel 5:1-17 and Ezekiel 7:1-27, emphasizing the importance of repentance and obedience to God's commands, as taught in Deuteronomy 28:1-68.
What can we learn about the role of prophets from Ezekiel 6:1?
This verse shows that prophets like Ezekiel served as messengers of God, receiving and conveying God's words to the people, as described in Exodus 4:10-16 and Numbers 12:1-8, illustrating the importance of humility and obedience in their role, as seen in the example of Moses in Exodus 3:1-4:17.
Reflection Questions
- What does it mean to receive a 'word from the Lord' in my own life, and how can I be more attentive to God's voice?
- How does the idea of God speaking directly to individuals, as seen in Ezekiel 6:1, impact my understanding of prayer and communication with God?
- In what ways can I, like Ezekiel, be a messenger of God's words to those around me, and what responsibility comes with this role, as seen in Ezekiel 3:17-21?
- What can I learn from Ezekiel's example about the importance of obedience and faithfulness in serving God, as taught in Matthew 25:1-46 and Luke 12:35-48?
Gill's Exposition on Ezekiel 6:1
And the word of the Lord came unto me, saying. That is, the word of prophecy from the Lord, as the Targum: this, according to Junius, was delivered out by the prophet on a sabbath day, the twenty
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Ezekiel 6:1
And the word of the LORD came unto me, saying, No JFB commentary on this verse.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Ezekiel 6:1
EZEKIEL CHAPTER 6 The judgement of Israel for their idolatry, . A remnant shall be saved, . The prophet is directed to lament their abominations and calamities, . The word of the Lord, this revelation or prophecy, came in the sixth year of Jeconiah’ s captivity, on the twenty-first day (being the sabbath day) of the fifth month, a twelvemonth and fortnight after the first vision, , and probably it came so soon as three hundred and ninety days were ended.
Trapp's Commentary on Ezekiel 6:1
Ezekiel 6:1 And the word of the LORD came unto me, saying,Ver. 1. And the word of the Lord came unto me.] Junius observeth that this and the two following prophecies, viz., those in Ezekiel 7:1-27; Ezekiel 8:1-18, were delivered on the Sabbath day; that is the proper season for preaching.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Ezekiel 6:1
CHAPTER VI In this chapter, which forms a distinct section, the prophet denounces the judgments of God against the Jews for their idolatry, 1-7; but tells them that a remnant shall be saved, and brought to a sense of their sins by their severe afflictions, 8-14. NOTES ON CHAP. VI
Barnes' Notes on Ezekiel 6:1
The former prophecies concerned the city of Jerusalem and the inhabitants of Judaea.
Whedon's Commentary on Ezekiel 6:1
OF ISRAEL’S AND THE LAND’S UTTER BECAUSE OF , Ezekiel 6, 7.2. Son of man — See note Ezekiel 2:1.