Ezekiel 2:3
What does Ezekiel 2:3 mean?
A plain-English look at Ezekiel 2:3 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000And he said unto me, Son of man, I send thee to the children of Israel, to nations that are rebellious, which have rebelled against me: they and their fathers have transgressed against me even unto this very day.
KJV
King James Version · 1611And he said unto me, Son of man, I send thee to the children of Israel, to a rebellious nation that hath rebelled against me: they and their fathers have transgressed against me, even unto this very day.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901And he said unto me, Son of man, I send thee to the children of Israel, to nations that are rebellious, which have rebelled against me: they and their fathers have transgressed against me even unto this very day.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949And he said to me, Son of man, I am sending you to the children of Israel, to an uncontrolled nation which has gone against me: they and their fathers have been sinners against me even to this very day.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862And He saith unto Me, `Son of man, I am sending thee unto the sons of Israel, unto nations who are rebels, who have rebelled against Me; they and their fathers have transgressed against Me, unto this self-same day.
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752And saying: Son of man, I send thee to the children of Israel, to a rebellious people, that hath revolted from me, they, and their fathers, have transgressed my covenant even unto this day.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890And he said unto me, Son of man, I send thee to the children of Israel, to nations that are rebellious, which have rebelled against me: they and their fathers have transgressed against me unto this very day;
Context
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Jeremiah 16:11
then shalt thou say unto them, Because your fathers have forsaken me, saith Jehovah, and have walked after other gods, and have served them, and have worshipped them, and have forsaken me, and have not kept my law;
- Jeremiah 3:25
Let us lie down in our shame, and let our confusion cover us; for we have sinned against Jehovah our God, we and our fathers, from our youth even unto this day; and we have not obeyed the voice of Jehovah our God.
- Ezekiel 23:1
The word of Jehovah came again unto me, saying,
- Jeremiah 1:7
But Jehovah said unto me, Say not, I am a child; for to whomsoever I shall send thee thou shalt go, and whatsoever I shall command thee thou shalt speak.
- Ezekiel 16:1
Again the word of Jehovah came unto me, saying,
- Psalms 106:28
They joined themselves also unto Baal-peor, And ate the sacrifices of the dead.
Related questions readers ask
Keep reading
Want to dig deeper? Explore Ezekiel 2
Hand-picked devotionals, topical studies, and pastoral answers that draw on Ezekiel 2.
Topics that quote it
Topic
Bible Verses About Rebellion
These Bible verses explore the nature and consequences of rebellion against God and his established authorities.
Topic
Bible Verses About Being Born Again
Being born again refers to a spiritual rebirth, a transformative process initiated by God and experienced through faith in Jesus Christ.
Topic
Bible Verses About God as Shepherd
Explore the comforting image of God as a loving shepherd who guides, protects, and cares for His people