Ezekiel 14:2

1 Then 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?

4 Therefore 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,

Here the Bible tells a story about someone else. Ask yourself what it can say to us today. Do read the surrounding verses too, because the context often says more than a single verse.

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And the word of the LORD came to me, saying,
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And the word of the LORD came unto me, saying,
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The LORD’s word came to me, saying,
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And the word of Jehovah came unto me, saying,
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And the word of Jehovah came unto me, saying,
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And the word of YHWH came to me, saying:
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Study notes (Tyndale)

Original text and word study

Cross references

  • Amos 3:7

    Surely the Lord GOD does nothing without revealing His plan to His servants the prophets.

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  • 1 Kings 14:4

    Jeroboam’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.

    Read in context