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
Jehovah continued to speak his word to me:
2 “Son of man, propound a riddle and speak a
Names
Cross References
Ezekiel 20:49
Then I said: Oh no! Lord Jehovah, no! The people already say that I am only telling stories (a figure of speech or a parable).
Judges 9:8-15
The trees went out to anoint a king over them. They said to the olive tree: 'Be our king.'
Judges 14:12-19
Samson said to them: Let me tell you a riddle. If you can tell me the meaning before the seven days of the wedding feast are over, I will give each of you a piece of fine linen and a change of fine clothes. Tell us your riddle, they said: Let us hear it.
2 Samuel 12:1-4
Jehovah sent Nathan to David. Nathan came to him and said: There were two men in a certain city. One was rich and the other was poor.
Ezekiel 24:3
Speak a parable to the rebellious house. Say to them: The Lord Jehovah says, Put on the cooking pot, put it on and also pour water in it.
Hosea 12:10
I spoke to the prophets and gave them many visions. I taught lessons through the prophets.
Matthew 13:13-14
I speak to them in illustrations (stories) (parables) (allegories), because seeing they do not see, and hearing they do not hear. They just do not understand.
Matthew 13:35
That which was spoken through the prophet was fulfilled, saying: I will open my mouth in illustrations. I will utter things hidden from the foundation of the world.
Mark 4:33-34
He spoke the word to them with many illustrations as long as they were able to listen.
1 Corinthians 13:12
For now we see in a mirror dimly, and then we will see face to face. Now I know in part, but then I will know fully just as I also have been fully known.