Ezekiel 3:27

Linguistic Bible Translation from Source Texts

But when I speak to you, I will open your mouth, and you will say to them, 'This is what the Lord GOD says.' Whoever will listen, let them listen, and whoever will refuse, let them refuse, for they are a rebellious house.

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Other Translations

  • King James Version 1769 (Standard Version)

    But when I speak with thee, I will open thy mouth, and thou shalt say unto them, Thus saith the Lord GOD; He that heareth, let him hear; and he that forbeareth, let him forbear: for they are a rebellious house.

  • KJV1611 – Modern English

    But when I speak with you, I will open your mouth, and you shall say to them, Thus says the Lord GOD; He that hears, let him hear; and he that refuses, let him refuse: for they are a rebellious house.

  • King James Version 1611 (Original)

    But when I speak with thee, I will open thy mouth, and thou shalt say unto them, Thus saith the Lord GOD; He that heareth, let him hear; and he that forbeareth, let him forbear: for they are a rebellious house.

  • American Standard Version with Strong's Numbers

    But when I speak{H1696} with{H854} thee, I will open{H6605} thy mouth,{H6310} and thou shalt say{H559} unto them, Thus saith{H559} the Lord{H136} Jehovah:{H3069} He that heareth,{H8085} let him hear;{H8085} and he that forbeareth,{H2310} let him forbear:{H2308} for they are a rebellious{H4805} house.{H1004}

  • King James Version with Strong's Numbers

    But when I speak{H1696}{(H8763)} with{H854} thee, I will open{H6605}{(H8799)} thy mouth{H6310}, and thou shalt say{H559}{(H8804)} unto them, Thus saith{H559}{(H8804)} the Lord{H136} GOD{H3069}; He that heareth{H8085}{(H8802)}, let him hear{H8085}{(H8799)}; and he that forbeareth{H2310}, let him forbear{H2308}{(H8799)}: for they are a rebellious{H4805} house{H1004}.

  • Coverdale Bible (1535)

    But when I speake vnto the, then open thy mouth, and saye: Thus saieth the LORDE God: who so heareth, let him heare: who so will not, let him leaue: for it is a frauwarde housholde.

  • Geneva Bible (1560)

    But when I shall haue spoken vnto thee, I will open thy mouth, and thou shalt say vnto them, Thus saith the Lord God, He that heareth, let him heare, and he that leaueth off, let him leaue: for they are a rebellious house.

  • Bishops' Bible (1568)

    But when I speake vnto thee, I wyl open my mouth, and thou shalt say vnto them, Thus saith the Lorde God: Whoso heareth, let hym heare, whoso leaueth of, let him leaue: for they are a rebellious house.

  • Authorized King James Version (1611)

    But when I speak with thee, I will open thy mouth, and thou shalt say unto them, Thus saith the Lord GOD; He that heareth, let him hear; and he that forbeareth, let him forbear: for they [are] a rebellious house.

  • Webster's Bible (1833)

    But when I speak with you, I will open your mouth, and you shall tell them, Thus says the Lord Yahweh: He who hears, let him hear; and he who forbears, let him forbear: for they are a rebellious house.

  • Young's Literal Translation (1862/1898)

    And in My speaking with thee, I do open thy mouth, and thou hast said unto them: Thus said the Lord Jehovah; the hearer doth hear, and the forbearer doth forbear; for a rebellious house `are' they.

  • American Standard Version (1901)

    But when I speak with thee, I will open thy mouth, and thou shalt say unto them, Thus saith the Lord Jehovah: He that heareth, let him hear; and he that forbeareth, let him forbear: for they are a rebellious house.

  • American Standard Version (1901)

    But when I speak with thee, I will open thy mouth, and thou shalt say unto them, Thus saith the Lord Jehovah: He that heareth, let him hear; and he that forbeareth, let him forbear: for they are a rebellious house.

  • Bible in Basic English (1941)

    But when I have talk with you I will make your mouth open, and you are to say to them, This is what the Lord has said: Let the hearer give ear; and as for him who will not, let him keep his ears shut: for they are an uncontrolled people.

  • World English Bible (2000)

    But when I speak with you, I will open your mouth, and you shall tell them, Thus says the Lord Yahweh: He who hears, let him hear; and he who forbears, let him forbear: for they are a rebellious house.

  • NET Bible® (New English Translation)

    But when I speak with you, I will loosen your tongue and you must say to them,‘This is what the Sovereign LORD says.’ Those who listen will listen, but the indifferent will refuse, for they are a rebellious house.

Referenced Verses

  • Ezek 12:2-3 : 2 Son of man, you are living among a rebellious house. They have eyes to see but do not see, and ears to hear but do not hear, for they are a rebellious house. 3 Therefore, son of man, pack your belongings as if for exile and go into exile in their sight—by day, in their sight—so that they may see. Move from your place to another place in their sight. Perhaps they will understand, though they are a rebellious house.
  • Ezek 24:27 : 27 On that day, your mouth will be opened to speak with the fugitive, and you will no longer be silent. You will be a sign to them, and they will know that I am the Lord.
  • Ezek 3:11 : 11 Go to the exiles, to your people, and speak to them. Say to them, 'This is what the Lord GOD says,' whether they listen or refuse to listen.
  • Ezek 29:21 : 21 On that day I will cause a horn to sprout for the house of Israel, and I will open your mouth among them. Then they will know that I am the LORD.
  • Ezek 33:22 : 22 Now the hand of the LORD had been upon me the evening before the fugitive came, and He opened my mouth. So, when the fugitive arrived in the morning, my mouth was opened, and I was no longer silent.
  • Ezek 33:32 : 32 Indeed, to them you are like someone who sings lustful songs with a beautiful voice and plays the instrument well. They listen to your words, but they do not put them into practice.
  • Matt 11:15 : 15 He who has ears, let him hear.
  • Matt 13:9 : 9 Let anyone who has ears listen.
  • Luke 21:15 : 15 For I will give you words and wisdom that none of your adversaries will be able to resist or contradict.
  • Eph 6:19 : 19 Pray also for me, that words may be given to me to proclaim the mystery of the gospel boldly.
  • Rev 22:10-11 : 10 Then he said to me, "Do not seal up the words of the prophecy of this book, because the time is near. 11 Let the one who does wrong continue to do wrong; let the vile person continue to be vile; let the righteous continue to do right; and let the holy person continue to be holy."
  • Ezek 3:26 : 26 I will make your tongue stick to the roof of your mouth so that you will be silent and unable to rebuke them, for they are a rebellious house.
  • Ezek 11:25 : 25 And I spoke to the exiles all the things the Lord had shown me.
  • Exod 4:11-12 : 11 The LORD said to him, 'Who gave human beings their mouths? Or who makes them mute, deaf, seeing, or blind? Is it not I, the LORD? 12 Now go; I will help you speak and will teach you what to say.'
  • Ezek 2:5 : 5 Whether they listen or refuse to listen—for they are a rebellious house—they will know that a prophet has been among them.
  • Ezek 3:9 : 9 I have made your forehead like the hardest stone, harder than flint. Do not fear them or be dismayed by their faces, even though they are a rebellious house.

Similar Verses (AI)

These verses are found using AI-powered semantic similarity based on meaning and context. Results may occasionally include unexpected connections.

  • Ezek 3:25-26
    2 verses
    87%

    25 And you, son of man, behold, they will bind you with ropes, so you cannot go out among the people.

    26 I will make your tongue stick to the roof of your mouth so that you will be silent and unable to rebuke them, for they are a rebellious house.

  • Ezek 2:3-8
    6 verses
    85%

    3 He said to me, "Son of man, I am sending you to the Israelites, to a rebellious nation that has rebelled against me. They and their ancestors have transgressed against me to this very day.

    4 The descendants are obstinate and hardhearted. I am sending you to them, and you shall say to them, 'This is what the Lord GOD says.'

    5 Whether they listen or refuse to listen—for they are a rebellious house—they will know that a prophet has been among them.

    6 You, son of man, do not be afraid of them or their words. Do not fear though briars, thorns, or scorpions are around you. Do not be afraid of their words or terrified by their presence, for they are a rebellious house.

    7 You shall speak my words to them, whether they listen or refuse to listen, for they are rebellious.

    8 But you, son of man, listen to what I say to you. Do not be rebellious like this rebellious house. Open your mouth and eat what I am giving you.

  • Ezek 3:9-11
    3 verses
    81%

    9 I have made your forehead like the hardest stone, harder than flint. Do not fear them or be dismayed by their faces, even though they are a rebellious house.

    10 And he said to me, "Son of man, take into your heart all the words I speak to you and listen closely with your ears."

    11 Go to the exiles, to your people, and speak to them. Say to them, 'This is what the Lord GOD says,' whether they listen or refuse to listen.

  • Ezek 12:1-3
    3 verses
    78%

    1 The word of the LORD came to me, saying:

    2 Son of man, you are living among a rebellious house. They have eyes to see but do not see, and ears to hear but do not hear, for they are a rebellious house.

    3 Therefore, son of man, pack your belongings as if for exile and go into exile in their sight—by day, in their sight—so that they may see. Move from your place to another place in their sight. Perhaps they will understand, though they are a rebellious house.

  • Ezek 24:26-27
    2 verses
    76%

    26 On that day, a fugitive will come to you to report the news to your ears.

    27 On that day, your mouth will be opened to speak with the fugitive, and you will no longer be silent. You will be a sign to them, and they will know that I am the Lord.

  • Ezek 3:4-7
    4 verses
    76%

    4 Then he said to me, "Son of man, go to the house of Israel and speak my words to them."

    5 For you are not being sent to a people with an obscure language or a difficult tongue, but to the house of Israel.

    6 You are not sent to many peoples with unintelligible speech or difficult tongues whose words you cannot understand. Surely, if I had sent you to them, they would have listened to you.

    7 But the house of Israel will not be willing to listen to you, for they are not willing to listen to me. The entire house of Israel is hard-headed and stubborn-hearted.

  • Ezek 12:25-26
    2 verses
    75%

    25 For I am the LORD. I will speak, and whatever word I speak will come to pass. It will no longer be delayed, for in your days, O rebellious house, I will say the word and fulfill it, declares the Lord GOD.

    26 The word of the LORD came to me, saying:

  • Ezek 3:17
    75%

    17 "Son of man, I have made you a watchman for the house of Israel. Whenever you hear a word from My mouth, give them warning from Me.

  • Jer 7:27-28
    2 verses
    74%

    27 When you speak all these words to them, they will not listen to you; when you call to them, they will not answer you.

    28 So you shall say to them, 'This is the nation that did not obey the voice of the LORD their God or accept discipline; truth has perished and is cut off from their lips.'

  • Ezek 33:7
    73%

    7 Son of man, I have made you a watchman for the house of Israel. So hear the word I speak and give them warning from me.

  • Ezek 33:22-23
    2 verses
    73%

    22 Now the hand of the LORD had been upon me the evening before the fugitive came, and He opened my mouth. So, when the fugitive arrived in the morning, my mouth was opened, and I was no longer silent.

    23 Then the word of the LORD came to me, saying:

  • Ezek 12:9
    73%

    9 Son of man, has not the house of Israel, that rebellious house, asked you, ‘What are you doing?’

  • Jer 28:7
    72%

    7 Nevertheless, listen now to this word I am speaking in your hearing and in the hearing of all the people:

  • Ezek 33:30-32
    3 verses
    72%

    30 As for you, son of man, the people of your nation are talking about you near the walls and at the doorways of their houses. They are saying to one another, each to their brother, 'Come and hear the message that has come from the LORD.'

    31 They come to you as people come, and they sit before you as My people and hear your words, but they do not put them into practice. With their mouths they express love, but their hearts pursue unjust gain.

    32 Indeed, to them you are like someone who sings lustful songs with a beautiful voice and plays the instrument well. They listen to your words, but they do not put them into practice.

  • Isa 28:23
    71%

    23 Listen and hear my voice. Pay attention and hear my words.

  • Ezek 44:6
    71%

    6 And say to the rebellious house of Israel, 'This is what the Lord GOD says: Enough of all your abominations, O house of Israel!'

  • Jer 6:10
    71%

    10 To whom can I speak and give warning so they will listen? Their ears are closed, and they cannot pay attention. The word of the Lord is offensive to them; they take no pleasure in it.

  • Ezek 12:28
    71%

    28 Therefore say to them, ‘This is what the Lord GOD says: None of My words will be delayed any longer, but whatever I speak will be fulfilled, declares the Lord GOD.’

  • Ezek 40:4
    70%

    4 The man said to me, 'Son of man, look with your eyes, hear with your ears, and pay attention to everything I am going to show you, for this is why you have been brought here. Declare everything you see to the house of Israel.'

  • Ezek 29:21
    70%

    21 On that day I will cause a horn to sprout for the house of Israel, and I will open your mouth among them. Then they will know that I am the LORD.

  • Amos 3:13
    70%

    13 Listen and testify against the house of Jacob,” declares the Lord God, the God of hosts.

  • Jer 11:3
    70%

    3 Say to them, ‘This is what the LORD, the God of Israel, says: Cursed is the one who does not listen to the words of this covenant.

  • Ezek 36:16
    70%

    16 The word of the LORD came to me, saying:

  • Amos 7:16
    70%

    16 Now therefore, hear the word of the Lord: You say, 'Do not prophesy against Israel and do not preach against the house of Isaac.'

  • Jer 1:7
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    7 But the LORD said to me, 'Do not say, “I am too young.” You must go to everyone I send you to and say whatever I command you.'

  • Ezek 16:63
    70%

    63 So that you may remember and be ashamed, and never again open your mouth because of your disgrace, when I forgive you for all you have done, declares the Lord GOD.

  • Isa 1:20
    70%

    20 But if you refuse and rebel, you will be devoured by the sword, for the mouth of the LORD has spoken.

  • Ezek 20:27
    70%

    27 Therefore, speak to the house of Israel, son of man, and say to them, 'This is what the Sovereign LORD says: Yet in this, your fathers blasphemed me by acting treacherously against me.'

  • Ezek 24:3
    70%

    3 Speak a parable to the rebellious house and say to them, 'This is what the Lord God says: Put the pot on, put it on, and pour water into it.

  • Ezek 14:2
    69%

    2 Then the word of the LORD came to me, saying:

  • Jer 22:21
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    21 I spoke to you in your prosperity, but you said, 'I will not listen.' This has been your way since your youth; you have not obeyed me.