Parallel Verses
New American Standard Bible
“Now you son of man,
King James Version
Thou also, son of man, take thee a tile, and lay it before thee, and pourtray upon it the city, even Jerusalem:
Holman Bible
“Now you, son of man, take a brick, set it in front of you, and draw the city of Jerusalem on it.
International Standard Version
"And now Son of Man, you are to take a brick, set it in front of you, and inscribe on it the outline of the city that is, Jerusalem.
A Conservative Version
Thou also, son of man, take thee a tile, and lay it before thee, and portray upon it a city, even Jerusalem.
American Standard Version
Thou also, son of man, take thee a tile, and lay it before thee, and portray upon it a city, even Jerusalem:
Amplified
“Now you, son of man, take a brick, place it before you and inscribe on it [a diagram of] the city of Jerusalem.
Bible in Basic English
And you, son of man, take a back and put it before you and on it make a picture of a town, even Jerusalem.
Darby Translation
And thou, son of man, take thee a brick, and lay it before thee, and portray upon it a city, Jerusalem:
Julia Smith Translation
And thou son of man take to thee a brick, and give thou it before thee, and delineate upon it the city Jerusalem;
King James 2000
You also, son of man, take you a clay tablet, and lay it before you, and portray upon it the city, even Jerusalem:
Lexham Expanded Bible
"Now, son of man, take for yourself a brick, and you must put it {before you}, and you must portray on it a city, Jerusalem.
Modern King James verseion
And you, son of man, take a tile to yourself, and lay it before you, and portray on it the city Jerusalem.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
Thou son of man, take a tile stone, and lay it before thee, and describe upon it the city of Jerusalem;
NET Bible
"And you, son of man, take a brick and set it in front of you. Inscribe a city on it -- Jerusalem.
New Heart English Bible
"You also, son of man, take a tile, and lay it before yourself, and portray on it a city, even Jerusalem:
The Emphasized Bible
Thou therefore O son of man Take thee a tablet, and lay it before thee, - and pourtray thereon a city, even Jerusalem.
Webster
Thou also, son of man, take thee a tile, and lay it before thee, and pourtray upon it the city, even Jerusalem;
World English Bible
You also, son of man, take a tile, and lay it before yourself, and portray on it a city, even Jerusalem:
Youngs Literal Translation
And thou, son of man, take to thee a brick, and thou hast put it before thee, and hast graven on it a city -- Jerusalem,
Interlinear
Laqach
Nathan
Paniym
Chaqaq
References
Word Count of 20 Translations in Ezekiel 4:1
Verse Info
Context Readings
Siege Of Jerusalem Illustrated On A Brick
1 “Now you son of man,
Phrases
Names
Cross References
1 Samuel 15:27-28
Samuel turned to leave, but Saul caught hold of his cloak, and it tore.
1 Kings 11:30-31
Ahijah took his new robe in his hands and tore it into twelve pieces.
Isaiah 20:2-4
At that time Jehovah spoke through Isaiah son of Amoz. He said to him: Take off the sackcloth from your body and the sandals from your feet. He did this and went around stripped and barefoot.
Jeremiah 6:6
Jehovah of Hosts says: Cut down trees and build up a siege against Jerusalem. This city should be punished, for there is only oppression in her.
Jeremiah 13:1-14
Jehovah told me: Go and buy a linen belt. Wear it on your hips for a while, but do not put it in any water.
Jeremiah 18:2-12
Go to the potter's house. There I will give you my message.
Jeremiah 19:1-15
Jehovah says: Go and buy a potter's earthenware jar, and take some of the elders of the people and some of the senior priests.
Jeremiah 25:15-38
This is what Jehovah the God of Israel said to me: 'Take from my hand this cup filled with the wine of my fury, and make all the nations to whom I am sending you drink from it.
Jeremiah 27:2-22
This is what Jehovah said to me: Make leather straps and a wooden yoke, and strap the yoke on your neck.
Jeremiah 32:31
The people in this city have made me so angry and furious from the day they built it to this day. So now I must remove this city from my presence.
Ezekiel 5:1-17
As for you, son of man, take a sharp sword. Take and use it as a barber's razor to shave your head and beard. Then take scales for weighing and divide the hair.
Ezekiel 12:3-16
Son of man, pack your bags as if you were going into exile. Let the people see you leave in the daylight. March like a captive from your place to another place as they watch. Maybe they will understand, even though they are a rebellious people (house).
Hosea 1:2-9
When Jehovah first spoke through Hosea, Jehovah said to Hosea, Go and marry an adulterous wife and have children with her for the land commits flagrant adultery. They have abandoned Jehovah.
Hosea 3:1-5
Jehovah said to me: Go again and love a woman beloved by her friend. Love an adulteress, even as Jehovah loves the children of Israel. Though they turn to other gods, and love cakes of raisins for feasts.
Hosea 12:10
I spoke to the prophets and gave them many visions. I taught lessons through the prophets.
Amos 3:2
Of all the families of the earth I have chosen (known) only you. Therefore I will punish you for all your sins.