Parallel Verses
New American Standard Bible
“Son of man, propound a riddle and speak a
King James Version
Son of man, put forth a riddle, and speak a parable unto the house of Israel;
Holman Bible
“Son of man, pose a riddle and speak a parable to the house of Israel.
International Standard Version
"Son of Man, compose a riddle and relate a parable to Israel's house.
A Conservative Version
Son of man, put forth a riddle, and speak a parable to the house of Israel,
American Standard Version
Son of man, put forth a riddle, and speak a parable unto the house of Israel;
Amplified
“Son of man, ask a riddle and tell a
Bible in Basic English
Son of man, give out a dark saying, and make a comparison for the children of Israel,
Darby Translation
Son of man, put forth a riddle, and speak a parable unto the house of Israel,
Julia Smith Translation
Son of man, propose an enigma and use a parable to the house of Israel;
King James 2000
Son of man, put forth a riddle, and speak a parable unto the house of Israel;
Lexham Expanded Bible
"Son of man, tell a riddle and quote a proverb to the house of Israel,
Modern King James verseion
Son of man, put out a riddle and speak a parable to the house of Israel.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
"Thou son of man, put forth a dark speaking and a parable unto the house of Israel,
NET Bible
"Son of man, offer a riddle, and tell a parable to the house of Israel.
New Heart English Bible
"Son of man, put forth a riddle, and speak a parable to the house of Israel;
The Emphasized Bible
Son of man Put thou forth a riddle And speak thou a parable,- Unto the house of Israel:
Webster
Son of man, put forth a riddle, and speak a parable to the house of Israel;
World English Bible
Son of man, put forth a riddle, and speak a parable to the house of Israel;
Youngs Literal Translation
'Son of man, put forth a riddle, and use a simile unto the house of Israel,
Word Count of 20 Translations in Ezekiel 17:2
Verse Info
Context Readings
Parable Of Two Eagles And A Vine
1
And the word of the LORD came unto me, saying,
2 “Son of man, propound a riddle and speak a
Names
Cross References
Ezekiel 20:49
Then I said, Ah Lord GOD! they say of me, Does he not speak parables?
Judges 9:8-15
The trees went forth to anoint a king over them, and they said unto the olive tree, Reign thou over us.
Judges 14:12-19
unto whom Samson said, I will now put forth an enigma unto you, which if ye can declare it and discover it to me within the seven days of the banquet, then I will give you thirty sheets and thirty changes of garments.
2 Samuel 12:1-4
And the LORD sent Nathan unto David. And he came unto him and said unto him, There were two men in one city; the one rich and the other poor.
Ezekiel 24:3
And speak unto the house of rebellion by parable and say unto them, Thus hath the Lord GOD said; Set on a pot, set it on, and also pour water into it:
Hosea 12:10
I have also spoken by the prophets, and I have multiplied visions, and used similitudes, by the hand of the prophets.
Matthew 13:13-14
Therefore, I speak to them in parables because seeing they see not, and hearing they hear not, neither do they understand.
Matthew 13:35
that it might be fulfilled which was spoken by the prophet, saying, I will open my mouth in parables; I will utter things which have been kept secret from the foundation of the world.
Mark 4:33-34
And with many such parables he spoke the word unto them as they were able to hear it.
1 Corinthians 13:12
For now we see as through a mirror, in darkness, but then we shall see face to face; now I know in part, but then I shall know even as I also am known.