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For I know the things that come into your mind. <a href="/bsb/ezekiel/11.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> And the Spirit of the LORD fell upon me and told me to declare that this is what the LORD says: “That is what you are thinking, O house of Israel; and I know the thoughts that arise in your minds. <a href="/kjv/ezekiel/11.htm">King James Bible</a> And the Spirit of the LORD fell upon me, and said unto me, Speak; Thus saith the LORD; Thus have ye said, O house of Israel: for I know the things that come into your mind, every one of them. <a href="/nkjv/ezekiel/11.htm">New King James Version</a> Then the Spirit of the LORD fell upon me, and said to me, “Speak! ‘Thus says the LORD: “Thus you have said, O house of Israel; for I know the things that come into your mind. <a href="/nasb_/ezekiel/11.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> Then the Spirit of the LORD fell upon me, and He said to me, “Say, ‘This is what the LORD says: “This is how you think, house of Israel, for I know your thoughts. <a href="/nasb/ezekiel/11.htm">NASB 1995</a> Then the Spirit of the LORD fell upon me, and He said to me, &#8220Say, &#8216Thus says the LORD, &#8220So you think, house of Israel, for I know your thoughts. <a href="/nasb77/ezekiel/11.htm">NASB 1977 </a> Then the Spirit of the LORD fell upon me, and He said to me, “Say, ‘Thus says the LORD, “So you think, house of Israel, for I know your thoughts. <a href="/lsb/ezekiel/11.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> Then the Spirit of Yahweh fell upon me, and He said to me, “Say, ‘Thus says Yahweh, “So you say, house of Israel, for I know what comes up in your spirit. <a href="/amp/ezekiel/11.htm">Amplified Bible</a> Then the Spirit of the LORD fell upon me, and He said to me, “Say, ‘Thus says the LORD, “This is what you think, house of Israel, for I know your thoughts. <a href="/csb/ezekiel/11.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> Then the Spirit of the LORD came on me, and he told me, “You are to say, ‘This is what the LORD says: That is what you are thinking, house of Israel; and I know the thoughts that arise in your mind. <a href="/hcsb/ezekiel/11.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> Then the Spirit of the LORD came on me, and He told me, &#8220You are to say: This is what the LORD says: That is what you are thinking, house of Israel; and I know the thoughts that arise in your mind. <a href="/asv/ezekiel/11.htm">American Standard Version</a> And the Spirit of Jehovah fell upon me, and he said unto me, Speak, Thus saith Jehovah: Thus have ye said, O house of Israel; for I know the things that come into your mind. <a href="/cev/ezekiel/11.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> The LORD's Spirit took control of me and told me to tell these leaders: I, the LORD God, know what you leaders are saying. <a href="/erv/ezekiel/11.htm">English Revised Version</a> And the spirit of the LORD fell upon me, and he said unto me, Speak, Thus saith the LORD: Thus have ye said, O house of Israel; for I know the things that come into your mind. <a href="/gwt/ezekiel/11.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> The LORD's Spirit came to me and told me to say, "This is what the LORD says: You are saying these things, nation of Israel. But I know what's going through your mind. <a href="/gnt/ezekiel/11.htm">Good News Translation</a> The spirit of the LORD took control of me, and the LORD told me to give the people this message: "People of Israel, I know what you are saying and what you are planning. <a href="/isv/ezekiel/11.htm">International Standard Version</a> Just then the Spirit of the LORD took control of me and told me, "You are to say, 'This is what the LORD says: "You've said, O house of Israel, that I know what goes through your mind. <a href="/msb/ezekiel/11.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> And the Spirit of the LORD fell upon me and told me to declare that this is what the LORD says: ?That is what you are thinking, O house of Israel; and I know the thoughts that arise in your minds. <a href="/net/ezekiel/11.htm">NET Bible</a> Then the Spirit of the LORD came upon me and said to me, "Say: This is what the LORD says: 'This is what you are thinking, O house of Israel; I know what goes through your minds. <a href="/nheb/ezekiel/11.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> The Spirit of the LORD fell on me, and he said to me, "Speak, Thus says the LORD: 'Thus you have said, house of Israel; for I know the things that come into your mind. <a href="/wbt/ezekiel/11.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And the spirit of the LORD fell upon me, and said to me, Speak; Thus saith the LORD; Thus have ye said, O house of Israel: for I know the things that come into your mind, every one of them. <a href="/web/ezekiel/11.htm">World English Bible</a> Yahweh’s Spirit fell on me, and he said to me, “Speak, ‘Yahweh says: “Thus you have said, house of Israel; for I know the things that come into your mind. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/ezekiel/11.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> And [the] Spirit of YHWH falls on me, and He says to me, “Say, Thus said YHWH: You have said correctly, O house of Israel, "" And I have known the steps of your spirit. <a href="/ylt/ezekiel/11.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> And fall upon me doth the Spirit of Jehovah, and He saith unto me, 'Say: Thus said Jehovah: Rightly ye have said, O house of Israel, And the steps of your spirit I have known. <a href="/slt/ezekiel/11.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And the spirit of Jehovah will fall upon me, and he will say to me, Say, Thus said Jehovah; Thus ye said, O house of Israel: and the risings of your spirit, I knew it.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/ezekiel/11.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And the spirit of the Lord fell upon me, and said to me: Speak: Thus saith the Lord: Thus have you spoken, O house of Israel, for I know the thoughts of your heart. <a href="/cpdv/ezekiel/11.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> And the Spirit of the Lord fell upon me, and he said to me: “Speak: Thus says the Lord: So have you spoken, O house of Israel. And I know the thoughts of your heart. <a href="/nabre/ezekiel/11.htm">New American Bible</a> Then the spirit of the LORD fell upon me and told me to say: Thus says the LORD: This is how you talk, house of Israel. I know the things that come into your mind! <a href="/nrsvce/ezekiel/11.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> Then the spirit of the LORD fell upon me, and he said to me, “Say, Thus says the LORD: This is what you think, O house of Israel; I know the things that come into your mind.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/ezekiel/11.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> And the Spirit of the LORD fell upon me, and he said to me, Speak, Thus says the LORD God: Thus have you desired, O house of Israel; for I know the inclination of your thought. <a href="/hpbt/ezekiel/11.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> And The Spirit of LORD JEHOVAH fell upon me, and he said to me: “Say, ‘thus says THE LORD OF LORDS: in this way you have loved, children of Israel, and the thoughts of your spirit, I know them.<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/ezekiel/11.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> And the spirit of the LORD fell upon me, and He said unto me: 'Speak: Thus saith the LORD: Thus have ye said, O house of Israel; for I know the things that come into your mind. <a href="/sep/ezekiel/11.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> And the Spirit of the Lord fell upon me, and said to me, say; Thus saith the Lord; Thus have ye said, O house of Israel: and I know the devices of your spirit. <a href="/parallel/ezekiel/11-5.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/vET3Gmwku4s?start=2279" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/ezekiel/11.htm">Evil in High Places</a> …4Therefore prophesy against them; prophesy, O son of man!” 5<a href="/hebrew/7307.htm" title="7307: rū·aḥ (N-csc) -- Breath, wind, spirit. From ruwach; wind; by resemblance breath.">And the Spirit</a> <a href="/hebrew/3068.htm" title="3068: Yah·weh (N-proper-ms) -- The proper name of the God of Israel. From hayah; self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God.">of the LORD</a> <a href="/hebrew/5307.htm" title="5307: wat·tip·pōl (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3fs) -- To fall, lie. A primitive root; to fall, in a great variety of applications.">fell</a> <a href="/hebrew/5921.htm" title="5921: ‘ā·lay (Prep:: 1cs) -- Properly, the same as al used as a preposition; above, over, upon, or against in a great variety of applications.">upon me</a> <a href="/hebrew/559.htm" title="559: way·yō·mer (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To utter, say. A primitive root; to say.">and told</a> <a href="/hebrew/413.htm" title="413: ’ê·lay (Prep:: 1cs) -- To, into, towards. ">me</a> <a href="/hebrew/559.htm" title="559: ’ĕ·mōr (V-Qal-Imp-ms) -- To utter, say. A primitive root; to say.">to declare</a> <a href="/hebrew/3541.htm" title="3541: kōh- (Adv) -- Thus, here. From the prefix k and huw'; properly, like this, i.e. By implication, thus; also here; or now.">that this is what</a> <a href="/hebrew/3068.htm" title="3068: Yah·weh (N-proper-ms) -- The proper name of the God of Israel. From hayah; self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God.">the LORD</a> <a href="/hebrew/559.htm" title="559: ’ā·mar (V-Qal-Perf-3ms) -- To utter, say. A primitive root; to say.">says:</a> <a href="/hebrew/3651.htm" title="3651: kên (Adv) -- So, thus. From kuwn; properly, set upright; hence just; but usually rightly or so.">“That is what</a> <a href="/hebrew/559.htm" title="559: ’ă·mar·tem (V-Qal-Perf-2mp) -- To utter, say. A primitive root; to say.">you are thinking,</a> <a href="/hebrew/1004.htm" title="1004: bêṯ (N-msc) -- A house. Probably from banah abbreviated; a house.">O house</a> <a href="/hebrew/3478.htm" title="3478: yiś·rā·’êl (N-proper-ms) -- From sarah and 'el; he will rule as God; Jisrael, a symbolical name of Jacob; also of his posterity.">of Israel;</a> <a href="/hebrew/589.htm" title="589: ’ă·nî (Pro-1cs) -- I. Contracted from 'anokiy; I.">and I</a> <a href="/hebrew/3045.htm" title="3045: yə·ḏa‘·tî·hā (V-Qal-Perf-1cs:: 3fs) -- A primitive root; to know; used in a great variety of senses, figuratively, literally, euphemistically and inferentially.">know</a> <a href="/hebrew/4609.htm" title="4609: ū·ma·‘ă·lō·wṯ (Conj-w:: N-fpc) -- Feminine of ma'aleh; elevation, i.e. The act, or the condition; specifically a climactic progression.">the thoughts</a> <a href="/hebrew/7307.htm" title="7307: rū·ḥă·ḵem (N-msc:: 2mp) -- Breath, wind, spirit. From ruwach; wind; by resemblance breath.">that arise in your minds.</a> 6You have multiplied those you killed in this city and filled its streets with the dead.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/jeremiah/17-10.htm">Jeremiah 17:10</a> I, the LORD, search the heart; I examine the mind to reward a man according to his way, by what his deeds deserve. <a href="/hebrews/4-12.htm">Hebrews 4:12-13</a> For the word of God is living and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it pierces even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow. It judges the thoughts and intentions of the heart. / Nothing in all creation is hidden from God’s sight; everything is uncovered and exposed before the eyes of Him to whom we must give account. <a href="/psalms/139-1.htm">Psalm 139:1-4</a> For the choirmaster. A Psalm of David. O LORD, You have searched me and known me. / You know when I sit and when I rise; You understand my thoughts from afar. / You search out my path and my lying down; You are aware of all my ways. ... <a href="/1_samuel/16-7.htm">1 Samuel 16:7</a> But the LORD said to Samuel, “Do not consider his appearance or height, for I have rejected him; the LORD does not see as man does. For man sees the outward appearance, but the LORD sees the heart.” <a href="/acts/5-3.htm">Acts 5:3-4</a> Then Peter said, “Ananias, how is it that Satan has filled your heart to lie to the Holy Spirit and withhold some of the proceeds from the land? / Did it not belong to you before it was sold? And after it was sold, was it not at your disposal? How could you conceive such a deed in your heart? You have not lied to men, but to God!” <a href="/proverbs/21-2.htm">Proverbs 21:2</a> All a man’s ways seem right to him, but the LORD weighs the heart. <a href="/revelation/2-23.htm">Revelation 2:23</a> Then I will strike her children dead, and all the churches will know that I am the One who searches minds and hearts, and I will repay each of you according to your deeds. <a href="/jeremiah/20-12.htm">Jeremiah 20:12</a> O LORD of Hosts, who examines the righteous, who sees the heart and mind, let me see Your vengeance upon them, for to You I have committed my cause. <a href="/1_corinthians/14-25.htm">1 Corinthians 14:25</a> and the secrets of his heart will be made known. So he will fall facedown and worship God, proclaiming, “God is truly among you!” <a href="/isaiah/29-15.htm">Isaiah 29:15-16</a> Woe to those who dig deep to hide their plans from the LORD. In darkness they do their works and say, “Who sees us, and who will know?” / You have turned things upside down, as if the potter were regarded as clay. Shall what is formed say to him who formed it, “He did not make me”? Can the pottery say of the potter, “He has no understanding”? <a href="/matthew/9-4.htm">Matthew 9:4</a> But Jesus knew what they were thinking and said, “Why do you harbor evil in your hearts? <a href="/romans/8-27.htm">Romans 8:27</a> And He who searches our hearts knows the mind of the Spirit, because the Spirit intercedes for the saints according to the will of God. <a href="/1_chronicles/28-9.htm">1 Chronicles 28:9</a> As for you, Solomon my son, know the God of your father and serve Him wholeheartedly and with a willing mind, for the LORD searches every heart and understands the intent of every thought. If you seek Him, He will be found by you; but if you forsake Him, He will reject you forever. <a href="/luke/5-22.htm">Luke 5:22</a> Knowing what they were thinking, Jesus replied, “Why are you thinking these things in your hearts? <a href="/john/2-24.htm">John 2:24-25</a> But Jesus did not entrust Himself to them, for He knew them all. / He did not need any testimony about man, for He knew what was in a man.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And the Spirit of the LORD fell on me, and said to me, Speak; Thus said the LORD; Thus have you said, O house of Israel: for I know the things that come into your mind, every one of them.the Spirit<a href="/ezekiel/2-2.htm">Ezekiel 2:2</a> And the spirit entered into me when he spake unto me, and set me upon my feet, that I heard him that spake unto me.<a href="/ezekiel/3-24.htm">Ezekiel 3:24,27</a> Then the spirit entered into me, and set me upon my feet, and spake with me, and said unto me, Go, shut thyself within thine house… <a href="/ezekiel/8-1.htm">Ezekiel 8:1</a> And it came to pass in the sixth year, in the sixth month, in the fifth day of the month, as I sat in mine house, and the elders of Judah sat before me, that the hand of the Lord GOD fell there upon me.Speak<a href="/ezekiel/2-4.htm">Ezekiel 2:4,5,7</a> For they are impudent children and stiffhearted. I do send thee unto them; and thou shalt say unto them, Thus saith the Lord GOD… <a href="/ezekiel/3-11.htm">Ezekiel 3:11</a> And go, get thee to them of the captivity, unto the children of thy people, and speak unto them, and tell them, Thus saith the Lord GOD; whether they will hear, or whether they will forbear.<a href="/isaiah/58-1.htm">Isaiah 58:1</a> Cry aloud, spare not, lift up thy voice like a trumpet, and shew my people their transgression, and the house of Jacob their sins.Thus have<a href="/ezekiel/28-2.htm">Ezekiel 28:2</a> Son of man, say unto the prince of Tyrus, Thus saith the Lord GOD; Because thine heart is lifted up, and thou hast said, I am a God, I sit in the seat of God, in the midst of the seas; yet thou art a man, and not God, though thou set thine heart as the heart of God:<a href="/ezekiel/29-3.htm">Ezekiel 29:3</a> Speak, and say, Thus saith the Lord GOD; Behold, I am against thee, Pharaoh king of Egypt, the great dragon that lieth in the midst of his rivers, which hath said, My river is mine own, and I have made it for myself.<a href="/ezekiel/38-11.htm">Ezekiel 38:11</a> And thou shalt say, I will go up to the land of unwalled villages; I will go to them that are at rest, that dwell safely, all of them dwelling without walls, and having neither bars nor gates,for<a href="/ezekiel/38-10.htm">Ezekiel 38:10</a> Thus saith the Lord GOD; It shall also come to pass, that at the same time shall things come into thy mind, and thou shalt think an evil thought:<a href="/1_chronicles/28-9.htm">1 Chronicles 28:9</a> And thou, Solomon my son, know thou the God of thy father, and serve him with a perfect heart and with a willing mind: for the LORD searcheth all hearts, and understandeth all the imaginations of the thoughts: if thou seek him, he will be found of thee; but if thou forsake him, he will cast thee off for ever.<a href="/psalms/7-9.htm">Psalm 7:9</a> Oh let the wickedness of the wicked come to an end; but establish the just: for the righteous God trieth the hearts and reins.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/ezekiel/9-6.htm">Children</a> <a href="/ezekiel/10-20.htm">Clear</a> <a href="/ezekiel/6-12.htm">Fall</a> <a href="/ezekiel/9-8.htm">Fell</a> <a href="/ezekiel/11-1.htm">House</a> <a href="/ezekiel/10-20.htm">Israel</a> <a href="/ezekiel/3-7.htm">Mind</a> <a href="/ezekiel/3-27.htm">Speak</a> <a href="/ezekiel/11-1.htm">Spirit</a> <a href="/jeremiah/51-50.htm">Think</a> <a href="/lamentations/3-62.htm">Thoughts</a> <a href="/ezekiel/5-15.htm">Words</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/ezekiel/12-6.htm">Children</a> <a href="/ezekiel/12-16.htm">Clear</a> <a href="/ezekiel/11-10.htm">Fall</a> <a href="/ezekiel/11-13.htm">Fell</a> <a href="/ezekiel/11-15.htm">House</a> <a href="/ezekiel/11-10.htm">Israel</a> <a href="/ezekiel/14-3.htm">Mind</a> <a href="/ezekiel/11-25.htm">Speak</a> <a href="/ezekiel/11-19.htm">Spirit</a> <a href="/ezekiel/28-6.htm">Think</a> <a href="/ezekiel/14-5.htm">Thoughts</a> <a href="/ezekiel/12-27.htm">Words</a><div class="vheading2">Ezekiel 11</div>1. <a href="/ezekiel/11-1.htm">The presumption of the princes</a> 4. <a href="/ezekiel/11-4.htm">Their sin and judgment</a> 13. <a href="/ezekiel/11-13.htm">Ezekiel complaining, God shows him his purpose in saving a remnant</a> 22. <a href="/ezekiel/11-22.htm">The glory of God leaves the city</a> 24. <a href="/ezekiel/11-24.htm">Ezekiel is returned to the captivity</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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The Spirit's involvement is a recurring theme in Ezekiel's ministry, signifying divine authority and inspiration (<a href="/ezekiel/2-2.htm">Ezekiel 2:2, 3</a>:24). The Spirit's presence is essential for prophetic revelation, emphasizing that the message is not from human origin but from God. This empowerment is similar to other instances in the Old Testament where the Spirit comes upon individuals for specific tasks (<a href="/judges/6-34.htm">Judges 6:34</a>, <a href="/1_samuel/10-10.htm">1 Samuel 10:10</a>).and told me to declare that this is what the LORD says: This phrase underscores the role of the prophet as a mouthpiece for God. The phrase "this is what the LORD says" is a common prophetic formula, affirming the divine source of the message. It highlights the authority and seriousness of the proclamation, as the prophet speaks not his own words but those of Yahweh. This is consistent with the role of prophets throughout the Bible, who convey God's will to His people (<a href="/jeremiah/1-9.htm">Jeremiah 1:9</a>, <a href="/amos/3-7.htm">Amos 3:7</a>).“That is what you are thinking, O house of Israel; Here, God addresses the inner thoughts of the Israelites, demonstrating His omniscience. The "house of Israel" refers to the collective people of Israel, often used to denote the nation in its covenant relationship with God. This phrase indicates that God is aware of their rebellious and idolatrous thoughts, which are contrary to His commands. It serves as a reminder of God's intimate knowledge of human hearts (<a href="/psalms/139-2.htm">Psalm 139:2</a>, <a href="/jeremiah/17-10.htm">Jeremiah 17:10</a>).and I know the thoughts that arise in your minds. This statement reinforces God's omniscience and His ability to discern the hidden intentions and plans of His people. It serves as a warning that nothing is concealed from God, and He is fully aware of their plans and motivations. This knowledge of thoughts is a theme found throughout Scripture, where God judges not only actions but also the intentions of the heart (<a href="/1_chronicles/28-9.htm">1 Chronicles 28:9</a>, <a href="/hebrews/4-12.htm">Hebrews 4:12</a>). It calls the people to accountability and repentance, as God is aware of their true spiritual state.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/e/ezekiel.htm">Ezekiel</a> A prophet and priest during the Babylonian exile, Ezekiel is the central figure through whom God communicates His messages to the Israelites. 2. <a href="/topical/t/the_spirit_of_the_lord.htm">The Spirit of the LORD</a> The Holy Spirit, who empowers and guides Ezekiel to deliver God's message. The Hebrew word for "Spirit" is "Ruach," indicating breath, wind, or spirit, emphasizing divine inspiration. 3. <a href="/topical/h/house_of_israel.htm">House of Israel</a> Refers to the collective people of Israel, particularly those in exile, who are the recipients of God's message through Ezekiel. 4. <a href="/topical/j/jerusalem.htm">Jerusalem</a> The city that is central to the events of Ezekiel's prophecies, representing the spiritual and political heart of Israel. 5. <a href="/topical/t/the_exile.htm">The Exile</a> The period during which the Israelites were taken captive to Babylon, a significant event that shapes the context of Ezekiel's prophecies.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/g/god's_omniscience.htm">God's Omniscience</a> God knows our thoughts and intentions. We cannot hide anything from Him, and this should lead us to live transparently before Him. <a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_the_holy_spirit.htm">The Role of the Holy Spirit</a> The Spirit empowers believers to speak and act according to God's will. We should seek the Spirit's guidance in our daily lives. <a href="/topical/a/accountability_to_god.htm">Accountability to God</a> Just as the Israelites were accountable for their thoughts and actions, we too are accountable to God for our inner and outer lives. <a href="/topical/r/repentance_and_renewal.htm">Repentance and Renewal</a> Recognizing God's knowledge of our thoughts should lead us to repentance and a desire for inner renewal. <a href="/topical/p/prophetic_boldness.htm">Prophetic Boldness</a> Like Ezekiel, we are called to speak truth boldly, relying on the Spirit's power, even when the message is challenging.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_ezekiel_11.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Ezekiel 11</a> <a href="/q/how_is_the_holy_spirit_shown_in_the_ot.htm">How is the Holy Spirit depicted in the Old Testament?</a> <a href="/q/ezekiel_34__judgment_inconsistencies.htm">Ezekiel 34 - Are there any inconsistencies with other prophetic books about how judgment is executed and who is held accountable?</a> <a href="/q/who_were_the_old_testament_prophets.htm">Who were the Old Testament prophets in the Bible?</a> <a href="/q/meaning_of_'holy_spirit_teaches_all'.htm">What does "Holy Spirit will teach you all things" mean?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a> <a href="/commentaries/ezekiel/11-5.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>And the Spirit ר֣וּחַ (rū·aḥ) Noun - common singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7307.htm">Strong's 7307: </a> Wind, breath, exhalation, life, anger, unsubstantiality, a region of the sky, spirit of the LORD יְהוָה֒ (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3068.htm">Strong's 3068: </a> LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel fell וַתִּפֹּ֣ל (wat·tip·pōl) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5307.htm">Strong's 5307: </a> To fall, lie upon me עָלַי֮ (‘ā·lay) Preposition | first person common singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5921.htm">Strong's 5921: </a> Above, over, upon, against and told וַיֹּ֣אמֶר (way·yō·mer) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_559.htm">Strong's 559: </a> To utter, say me אֵלַ֗י (’ê·lay) Preposition | first person common singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_413.htm">Strong's 413: </a> Near, with, among, to to declare אֱמֹר֙ (’ĕ·mōr) Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_559.htm">Strong's 559: </a> To utter, say that this is what כֹּה־ (kōh-) Adverb <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3541.htm">Strong's 3541: </a> Like this, thus, here, now the LORD יְהוָ֔ה (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3068.htm">Strong's 3068: </a> LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel says: אָמַ֣ר (’ā·mar) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_559.htm">Strong's 559: </a> To utter, say “That is what כֵּ֥ן (kên) Adverb <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3651.htm">Strong's 3651: </a> So -- thus you are thinking, אֲמַרְתֶּ֖ם (’ă·mar·tem) Verb - Qal - Perfect - second person masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_559.htm">Strong's 559: </a> To utter, say O house בֵּ֣ית (bêṯ) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1004.htm">Strong's 1004: </a> A house of Israel; יִשְׂרָאֵ֑ל (yiś·rā·’êl) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3478.htm">Strong's 3478: </a> Israel -- 'God strives', another name of Jacob and his desc and I אֲנִ֥י (’ă·nî) Pronoun - first person common singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_589.htm">Strong's 589: </a> I know יְדַעְתִּֽיהָ׃ (yə·ḏa‘·tî·hā) Verb - Qal - Perfect - first person common singular | third person feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3045.htm">Strong's 3045: </a> To know the thoughts וּמַעֲל֥וֹת (ū·ma·‘ă·lō·wṯ) Conjunctive waw | Noun - feminine plural construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4609.htm">Strong's 4609: </a> Elevation, the act, the condition, a climactic progression that arise in your minds. רֽוּחֲכֶ֖ם (rū·ḥă·ḵem) Noun - masculine singular construct | second person masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7307.htm">Strong's 7307: </a> Wind, breath, exhalation, life, anger, unsubstantiality, a region of the sky, spirit <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/ezekiel/11-5.htm">Ezekiel 11:5 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/ezekiel/11-5.htm">Ezekiel 11:5 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/ezekiel/11-5.htm">Ezekiel 11:5 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/ezekiel/11-5.htm">Ezekiel 11:5 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/ezekiel/11-5.htm">Ezekiel 11:5 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/ezekiel/11-5.htm">Ezekiel 11:5 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/ezekiel/11-5.htm">Ezekiel 11:5 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/ezekiel/11-5.htm">Ezekiel 11:5 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/ezekiel/11-5.htm">Ezekiel 11:5 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/ezekiel/11-5.htm">Ezekiel 11:5 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/ezekiel/11-5.htm">OT Prophets: Ezekiel 11:5 The Spirit of Yahweh fell on me (Ezek. 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