New International VersionThen the word of the LORD came to me:
New Living TranslationThen this message came to me from the LORD:
English Standard VersionAnd the word of the LORD came to me:
Berean Standard BibleThen the word of the LORD came to me, saying,
King James BibleAnd the word of the LORD came unto me, saying,
New King James VersionThe word of the LORD came to me, saying,
New American Standard BibleAnd the word of the LORD came to me, saying,
NASB 1995And the word of the LORD came to me, saying,
NASB 1977And the word of the LORD came to me saying,
Legacy Standard BibleAnd the word of Yahweh came to me, saying,
Amplified BibleAnd the word of the LORD came to me, saying,
Christian Standard BibleThe word of the LORD came to me:
Holman Christian Standard BibleThe word of the LORD came to me: “
American Standard VersionAnd the word of Jehovah came unto me, saying,
Contemporary English VersionThe LORD said:
English Revised VersionAnd the word of the LORD came unto me, saying,
GOD'S WORD® TranslationThen the LORD spoke his word to me. He said,
Good News TranslationThe LORD said to me,
International Standard VersionThis message came to me from the LORD:
NET BibleThe word of the LORD came to me:
New Heart English BibleThe word of the LORD came to me, saying,
Webster's Bible TranslationAnd the word of the LORD came to me, saying, Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleThen the word of the LORD came to me, saying,
World English BibleYahweh’s word came to me, saying, Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd there is a word of YHWH to me, saying,
Young's Literal Translation And there is a word of Jehovah unto me, saying, 'Son of man,
Smith's Literal TranslationAnd the word of Jehovah will be to me, saying, Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd the word of the Lord came to me, saying:
Catholic Public Domain VersionAnd the word of the Lord came to me, saying:
New American BibleThe word of the LORD came to me:
New Revised Standard VersionThe word of the LORD came to me: Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd the word of the LORD came to me, saying,
Peshitta Holy Bible TranslatedAnd the word of LORD JEHOVAH was upon me, saying: OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And the word of the LORD came unto me, saying:
Brenton Septuagint TranslationAnd the word of the Lord came to me, saying,
Additional Translations ... Audio Bible
Context The Refining Furnace17Then the wordof the LORDcameto me,saying,18“Son of man, the house of Israel has become dross to Me. All of them are copper, tin, iron, and lead inside the furnace; they are but the dross of silver.…
Cross References Malachi 3:2-3But who can endure the day of His coming? And who can stand when He appears? For He will be like a refiner’s fire, like a launderer’s soap. / And He will sit as a refiner and purifier of silver; He will purify the sons of Levi and refine them like gold and silver. Then they will present offerings to the LORD in righteousness.
Isaiah 1:25I will turn My hand against you; I will thoroughly purge your dross; I will remove all your impurities.
Jeremiah 6:29-30The bellows blow fiercely, blasting away the lead with fire. The refining proceeds in vain, for the wicked are not purged. / They are called rejected silver, because the LORD has rejected them.”
Zechariah 13:9This third I will bring through the fire; I will refine them like silver and test them like gold. They will call on My name, and I will answer them. I will say, ‘They are My people,’ and they will say, ‘The LORD is our God.’”
Proverbs 17:3A crucible for silver and a furnace for gold, but the LORD is the tester of hearts.
Isaiah 48:10See, I have refined you, but not as silver; I have tested you in the furnace of affliction.
1 Peter 1:7so that the proven character of your faith—more precious than gold, which perishes even though refined by fire—may result in praise, glory, and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ.
Revelation 3:18I counsel you to buy from Me gold refined by fire so that you may become rich, white garments so that you may be clothed and your shameful nakedness not exposed, and salve to anoint your eyes so that you may see.
1 Corinthians 3:12-15If anyone builds on this foundation using gold, silver, precious stones, wood, hay, or straw, / his workmanship will be evident, because the Day will bring it to light. It will be revealed with fire, and the fire will prove the quality of each man’s work. / If what he has built survives, he will receive a reward. ...
Hebrews 12:29“For our God is a consuming fire.”
Matthew 3:11-12I baptize you with water for repentance, but after me will come One more powerful than I, whose sandals I am not worthy to carry. He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and with fire. / His winnowing fork is in His hand to clear His threshing floor and to gather His wheat into the barn; but He will burn up the chaff with unquenchable fire.”
Malachi 4:1“For behold, the day is coming, burning like a furnace, when all the arrogant and every evildoer will be stubble; the day is coming when I will set them ablaze,” says the LORD of Hosts. “Not a root or branch will be left to them.”
Isaiah 31:9Their rock will pass away for fear, and their princes will panic at the sight of the battle standard,” declares the LORD, whose fire is in Zion, whose furnace is in Jerusalem.
Jeremiah 9:7Therefore this is what the LORD of Hosts says: “Behold, I will refine them and test them, for what else can I do because of the daughter of My people?
Zephaniah 1:3“I will sweep away man and beast; I will sweep away the birds of the air, and the fish of the sea, and the idols with their wicked worshipers. I will cut off mankind from the face of the earth,” declares the LORD.
Treasury of Scripture And the word of the LORD came to me, saying, no references listed for this verse. Jump to Previous WordJump to Next WordEzekiel 22 1.A catalogue of sins in Jerusalem, and the dispersion of the Jews in consequence17.God will burn them as dross in his furnace23.The general corruption of prophets, priests, princes, and the peopleThen the word of the LORD came to me, saying,This phrase indicates a direct communication from God to the prophet Ezekiel. In the context of the Old Testament, prophets were often the mouthpieces of God, receiving divine messages to deliver to the people of Israel. This underscores the authority and seriousness of the message that follows. The phrase "the word of the LORD" is a common introduction in prophetic literature, emphasizing that the message is not of human origin but divinely inspired. This is consistent with other prophetic books, such as Jeremiah and Isaiah, where similar phrases are used to introduce God's messages. The use of "came to me" highlights the personal nature of the revelation, indicating that Ezekiel is the chosen vessel for this particular message. This reflects the intimate relationship between God and His prophets, where God entrusts them with His words to guide, warn, or instruct His people. Persons / Places / Events 1. EzekielA prophet and priest during the Babylonian exile, Ezekiel is the recipient of God's messages, tasked with delivering them to the Israelites. 2. The LORD (Yahweh)The covenant God of Israel, who communicates His judgments and intentions through His prophets. 3. IsraelThe nation to whom Ezekiel is prophesying, specifically the people in exile who are being called to account for their sins. 4. Babylonian ExileThe historical context in which Ezekiel prophesied, a period of judgment and reflection for the Israelites. 5. JerusalemThough not directly mentioned in this verse, it is the focal point of many of Ezekiel's prophecies, representing the spiritual and political center of Israel. Teaching Points The Authority of God's WordRecognize that the messages delivered by prophets like Ezekiel are authoritative and divinely inspired. The Role of the ProphetUnderstand the prophet's role as a mouthpiece for God, calling people to repentance and faithfulness. God's Sovereignty and JusticeAcknowledge God's sovereignty in delivering judgment and His justice in addressing the sins of His people. The Call to RepentanceReflect on the importance of repentance in response to God's word, as exemplified by the messages given to Israel. The Relevance of Old Testament ProphecyConsider how Old Testament prophecies remain relevant today, offering lessons on obedience, faith, and God's character. Lists and Questions Top 10 Lessons from Ezekiel 22
Why does God prohibit David from building the temple in 2 Samuel 7 yet allow Solomon to do so, raising questions of consistency in divine commands?
What are the Names and Titles of God?
Was the Word present at the beginning?
Why does 1 Chronicles 17:3-4 reverse Nathan's initial approval (17:2) for David to build the temple, and does this indicate an inconsistency?
Parallel Commentaries ...
Hebrew Then the wordדְבַר־(ḏə·ḇar-)Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 1697:A word, a matter, thing, a causeof the LORDיְהוָ֖ה(Yah·weh)Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3068:LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israelcameוַיְהִ֥י(way·hî)Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 1961:To fall out, come to pass, become, beto me,אֵלַ֥י(’ê·lay)Preposition | first person common singular
Strong's 413:Near, with, among, tosaying,לֵאמֹֽר׃(lê·mōr)Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct
Strong's 559:To utter, say
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