Ezekiel 14:2

Ezekiel 14:2 in other versions

• King James Version (KJV)And the word of the Lord came unto me, saying,
• New International Version (NIV)Then the word of the Lord came to me:
• English Standard Version (ESV)And the word of the Lord came to me:
• New King James Version (NKJV)And the word of the Lord came to me, saying,

Context of Ezekiel 14:2

1Then some of the elders of Israel came and sat down before me. And the word of the LORD came to me, saying, 3“Son of man, these men have set up idols in their hearts and put wicked stumbling blocks before their faces. Should I consult with them in any way? 4Therefore speak to them and tell them that this is what the Lord GOD says: ‘When any Israelite sets up idols in his heart and puts a wicked stumbling block before his face, and then comes to the prophet, I the LORD will answer him according to his great idolatry,

Ezekiel 14:2 word by word

וַיְהִ֥י דְבַר־יְהוָ֖ה אֵלַ֥י לֵאמֹֽר׃Read the interlinear

• And the wordדָּבָרdâbâr · wordH1697
• of the LORDיְהֹוָהyehôvâh · LORDH3068
• cameהָיָהhâyâh · to beH1961
• to meאֶל'êl 'el · to(wards)H413
• sayingאָמַר'âmar · to sayH559

Cross-references for Ezekiel 14:2

• 1 Kings 14:4Jeroboam’s wife did as instructed; she arose and went to Shiloh and arrived at Ahijah’s house. Now Ahijah could not see, for his eyes were dim because of his age.
• Amos 3:7Surely the Lord GOD does nothing without revealing His plan to His servants the prophets.

Commentaries on Ezekiel 14:2

• Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 1-3The leaders of the exiled community of Israel visited Ezekiel again, likely seeking encouragement (see Ezekiel 8:1; 20:1). The people were involved in similar sins, such as idolatry, that also affected those in Judah (see Ezekiel 8:10–12).Read the comment
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 1-231. elders--persons holding that dignity among the exiles at the Chebar. Grotius refers this to Seraiah and those sent with him from Judea (Jr 51:59). The prophet's reply, first, reflecting on the character of the inquirers, and, secondly, foretelling the calamities coming on Judea, may furnish an idea of the subject of their inquiry. sat before me--not at once able to find a beginning of their speech; indicative of anxiety and despondency.Read the comment

Topics related to Ezekiel 14:2

• Idolatry

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Commentaries on Ezekiel 14

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
• Tyndale Open Study Notes
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
• Rashi on Tanakh
• Calvin’s Commentaries
• Keil & Delitzsch Commentary
• John Wesley’s Notes
• Darby Translation Notes
• Geneva Bible Translation Notes
• Kingcomments
• Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
• Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
• Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
• Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
• EGW Writings