Parallel Verses
NET Bible
He said to me, "Son of man, eat what you see in front of you -- eat this scroll -- and then go and speak to the house of Israel."
New American Standard Bible
Then He said to me, “Son of man, eat what you find;
King James Version
Moreover he said unto me, Son of man, eat that thou findest; eat this roll, and go speak unto the house of Israel.
Holman Bible
He said to me: “Son of man, eat what you find here. Eat this scroll,
International Standard Version
Then he told me, "Son of Man, eat! Eat what you see this scroll and then go talk to the house of Israel."
A Conservative Version
And he said to me, Son of man, eat that which thou find. Eat this roll, and go, speak to the house of Israel.
American Standard Version
And he said unto me, Son of man, eat that which thou findest; eat this roll, and go, speak unto the house of Israel.
Amplified
He said to me, “Son of man, eat what you find [in this book]; eat this scroll, then go, speak to the house of Israel.”
Bible in Basic English
And he said to me, Son of man, take this roll for your food, and go and say my words to the children of Israel.
Darby Translation
And he said unto me, Son of man, eat what thou findest; eat this roll, and go, speak unto the house of Israel.
Julia Smith Translation
And he will say to me, Son of man, eat what thou shalt find; eat this roll, and go speak to the house of Israel.
King James 2000
Moreover he said unto me, Son of man, eat that you find; eat this scroll, and go speak unto the house of Israel.
Lexham Expanded Bible
And he said to me, "Son of man, what you find, eat! Eat this scroll, and go, speak to the house of Israel."
Modern King James verseion
And He said to me, Son of man, eat what you find. Eat this roll, and go speak to the house of Israel.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
After this said he unto me, "Thou son of man, eat that, whatsoever it be: Yea, eat that closed book, and go thy way, and speak unto the children of Israel."
New Heart English Bible
He said to me, "Son of man, eat that which you find. Eat this scroll, and go, speak to the house of Israel."
The Emphasized Bible
Then said he unto me, Son of man What thou findest, eat, - -eat this roll, and go speak unto the house of Israel.
Webster
Moreover he said to me, Son of man, eat what thou findest; eat this roll, and go, speak to the house of Israel.
World English Bible
He said to me, Son of man, eat that which you find. Eat this scroll, and go, speak to the house of Israel.
Youngs Literal Translation
And He saith unto me, 'Son of man, that which thou findest eat, eat this roll, and go, speak unto the house of Israel.'
Themes
Leaders » Responsibility of » Select reading
Ministers » Remuneration of » Responsibility of
Religious » Responsibility of » Select reading
Responsibility » According to privileges » Of ministers, etc
The word of God » Despised by the foolish » Food for the soul
Interlinear
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Yalak
Dabar
References
Word Count of 20 Translations in Ezekiel 3:1
Verse Info
Context Readings
The Call Of Ezekiel To Speak God's Words
1 He said to me, "Son of man, eat what you see in front of you -- eat this scroll -- and then go and speak to the house of Israel." 2 So I opened my mouth and he fed me the scroll.
Names
Cross References
Ezekiel 2:8-9
As for you, son of man, listen to what I am saying to you: Do not rebel like that rebellious house! Open your mouth and eat what I am giving you."
Jeremiah 24:1-7
The Lord showed me two baskets of figs sitting before his temple. This happened after King Nebuchadnezzar of Babylon deported Jehoiakim's son, King Jeconiah of Judah. He deported him and the leaders of Judah, along with the craftsmen and metal workers, and took them to Babylon.
Ezekiel 2:3
He said to me, "Son of man, I am sending you to the house of Israel, to rebellious nations who have rebelled against me; both they and their fathers have revolted against me to this very day.
Ezekiel 3:10-11
And he said to me, "Son of man, take all my words that I speak to you to heart and listen carefully.
Ezekiel 3:15
I came to the exiles at Tel Abib, who lived by the Kebar River. I sat dumbfounded among them there, where they were living, for seven days.
Ezekiel 3:17-21
"Son of man, I have appointed you a watchman for the house of Israel. Whenever you hear a word from my mouth, you must give them a warning from me.
1 Timothy 4:15
Take pains with these things; be absorbed in them, so that everyone will see your progress.
Revelation 10:9-10
So I went to the angel and asked him to give me the little scroll. He said to me, "Take the scroll and eat it. It will make your stomach bitter, but it will be as sweet as honey in your mouth."