Ezekiel 17:2
What does Ezekiel 17:2 mean?
A plain-English look at Ezekiel 17:2 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000Son of man, put forth a riddle, and speak a parable unto the house of Israel;
KJV
King James Version · 1611Son of man, put forth a riddle, and speak a parable unto the house of Israel;
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901Son of man, put forth a riddle, and speak a parable unto the house of Israel;
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949Son of man, give out a dark saying, and make a comparison for the children of Israel,
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862`Son of man, put forth a riddle, and use a simile unto the house of Israel,
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752Son of man, put forth a riddle, and speak a parable to the house of Israel,
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890Son of man, put forth a riddle, and speak a parable unto the house of Israel,
Context
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Matthew 13:35
that it might be fulfilled which was spoken through the prophet, saying, I will open my mouth in parables; I will utter things hidden from the foundation of the world.
- Ezekiel 20:49
Then said I, Ah Lord Jehovah! they say of me, Is he not a speaker of parables?
- 1 Corinthians 13:12
For now we see in a mirror, darkly; but then face to face: now I know in part; but then shall I know fully even as also I was fully known.
- Hosea 12:10
I have also spoken unto the prophets, and I have multiplied visions; and by the ministry of the prophets have I used similitudes.
- Judges 9:8
The trees went forth on a time to anoint a king over them; and they said unto the olive-tree, Reign thou over us.
- Judges 14:12
And Samson said unto them, Let me now put forth a riddle unto you: if ye can declare it unto me within the seven days of the feast, and find it out, then I will give you thirty linen garments and thirty changes of raiment;
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