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prophesy, son of man.&#8221<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/ezekiel/11.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />Therefore, son of man, prophesy against them loudly and clearly.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/ezekiel/11.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />Therefore prophesy against them; prophesy, O son of man.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/ezekiel/11.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />Therefore prophesy against them; prophesy, O son of man!”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/ezekiel/11.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />Therefore prophesy against them, prophesy, O son of man.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/ezekiel/11.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Therefore prophesy against them, prophesy, O son of man!”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/ezekiel/11.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />Therefore, prophesy against them, prophesy, son of man!”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/ezekiel/11.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />&#8220Therefore, prophesy against them, son of man, prophesy!&#8221<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/ezekiel/11.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />“Therefore, prophesy against them, son of man, prophesy!”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/ezekiel/11.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Therefore, prophesy against them, son of man, prophesy!”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/ezekiel/11.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Therefore, prophesy against them; prophesy, son of man!”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/ezekiel/11.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Therefore, prophesy against them. Prophesy, son of man! ”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/ezekiel/11.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Therefore, prophesy against them. Prophesy, son of man!&#8221 <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/ezekiel/11.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />Therefore prophesy against them, prophesy, O son of man.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/ezekiel/11.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />So, Ezekiel, condemn them!" <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/ezekiel/11.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />Therefore prophesy against them, prophesy, O son of man.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/ezekiel/11.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />So prophesy against them. Prophesy, son of man."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/ezekiel/11.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Now then, denounce them, mortal man." <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/ezekiel/11.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Therefore you are to prophesy against them. Prophesy, Son of Man!"<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/ezekiel/11.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Therefore prophesy against them; prophesy, O son of man!?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/ezekiel/11.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Therefore, prophesy against them! Prophesy, son of man!" <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/ezekiel/11.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Therefore prophesy against them, prophesy, son of man."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/ezekiel/11.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />Therefore prophesy against them, prophesy, O son of man.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/ezekiel/11.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Therefore prophesy against them. Prophesy, son of man.” <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/ezekiel/11.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />Therefore prophesy concerning them, prophesy, son of man.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/ezekiel/11.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> Therefore prophesy concerning them, prophesy, son of man.'<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/ezekiel/11.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />For this, prophesy against them, prophesy, thou son of man.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/ezekiel/11.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />Therefore prophesy against them, prophesy, thou son of man. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/ezekiel/11.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />Therefore, prophesy against them, prophesy, O son of man.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/ezekiel/11.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Therefore prophesy against them, son of man, prophesy!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/ezekiel/11.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Therefore prophesy against them; prophesy, O mortal.”<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/ezekiel/11.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />Therefore prophesy against them, prophesy, O Son of man.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/ezekiel/11.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />Therefore prophesy upon them! Prophesy, son of man!”<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/ezekiel/11.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />Therefore prophesy against them, prophesy, O son of man.'<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/ezekiel/11.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />Therefore prophesy against them, prophesy, son of man.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/ezekiel/11-4.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/vET3Gmwku4s?start=2273" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/ezekiel/11.htm">Evil in High Places</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">3</span>They are saying, ‘Is not the time near to build houses? The city is the cooking pot, and we are the meat.’ <span class="reftext">4</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/3651.htm" title="3651: lā·ḵên (Adv) -- So, thus. From kuwn; properly, set upright; hence just; but usually rightly or so.">Therefore</a> <a href="/hebrew/5012.htm" title="5012: hin·nā·ḇê (V-Nifal-Imp-ms) -- To prophesy. A primitive root; to prophesy, i.e. Speak by inspiration.">prophesy</a> <a href="/hebrew/5921.htm" title="5921: ‘ă·lê·hem (Prep:: 3mp) -- Properly, the same as al used as a preposition; above, over, upon, or against in a great variety of applications.">against them;</a> <a href="/hebrew/5012.htm" title="5012: hin·nā·ḇê (V-Nifal-Imp-ms) -- To prophesy. A primitive root; to prophesy, i.e. Speak by inspiration.">prophesy,</a> <a href="/hebrew/1121.htm" title="1121: ben- (N-msc) -- Son. From banah; a son, in the widest sense (like 'ab, 'ach, etc.).">O son</a> <a href="/hebrew/120.htm" title="120: ’ā·ḏām (N-ms) -- Man, mankind. From 'adam; ruddy i.e. A human being.">of man!”</a> </span><span class="reftext">5</span>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.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/23-16.htm">Jeremiah 23:16</a></span><br />This is what the LORD of Hosts says: “Do not listen to the words of the prophets who prophesy to you. They are filling you with false hopes. They speak visions from their own minds, not from the mouth of the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/micah/3-5.htm">Micah 3:5-7</a></span><br />This is what the LORD says: “As for the prophets who lead My people astray, who proclaim peace while they chew with their teeth, but declare war against one who puts nothing in their mouths: / Therefore night will come over you without visions, and darkness without divination. The sun will set on these prophets, and the daylight will turn black over them. / Then the seers will be ashamed and the diviners will be disgraced. They will all cover their mouths because there is no answer from God.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/30-10.htm">Isaiah 30:10</a></span><br />They say to the seers, “Stop seeing visions!” and to the prophets, “Do not prophesy to us the truth! Speak to us pleasant words; prophesy illusions.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/14-14.htm">Jeremiah 14:14</a></span><br />“The prophets are prophesying lies in My name,” replied the LORD. “I did not send them or appoint them or speak to them. They are prophesying to you a false vision, a worthless divination, the futility and delusion of their own minds.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/5-31.htm">Jeremiah 5:31</a></span><br />The prophets prophesy falsely, and the priests rule by their own authority. My people love it so, but what will you do in the end?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/22-22.htm">1 Kings 22:22-23</a></span><br />And he replied, ‘I will go out and be a lying spirit in the mouths of all his prophets.’ ‘You will surely entice him and prevail,’ said the LORD. ‘Go and do it.’ / So you see, the LORD has put a lying spirit in the mouths of all these prophets of yours, and the LORD has pronounced disaster against you.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/23-21.htm">Jeremiah 23:21-22</a></span><br />I did not send these prophets, yet they have run with their message; I did not speak to them, yet they have prophesied. / But if they had stood in My council, they would have proclaimed My words to My people and turned them back from their evil ways and deeds.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/28-7.htm">Isaiah 28:7</a></span><br />These also stagger from wine and stumble from strong drink: Priests and prophets reel from strong drink and are befuddled by wine. They stumble because of strong drink, muddled in their visions and stumbling in their judgments.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/6-14.htm">Jeremiah 6:14</a></span><br />They dress the wound of My people with very little care, saying, ‘Peace, peace,’ when there is no peace at all.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/8-11.htm">Jeremiah 8:11</a></span><br />They dress the wound of the daughter of My people with very little care, saying, ‘Peace, peace,’ when there is no peace at all.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/7-15.htm">Matthew 7:15</a></span><br />Beware of false prophets. They come to you in sheep’s clothing, but inwardly they are ravenous wolves.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_peter/2-1.htm">2 Peter 2:1</a></span><br />Now there were also false prophets among the people, just as there will be false teachers among you. They will secretly introduce destructive heresies, even denying the Master who bought them—bringing swift destruction on themselves.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_john/4-1.htm">1 John 4:1</a></span><br />Beloved, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits to see whether they are from God. For many false prophets have gone out into the world.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/24-11.htm">Matthew 24:11</a></span><br />and many false prophets will arise and deceive many.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_timothy/4-3.htm">2 Timothy 4:3-4</a></span><br />For the time will come when men will not tolerate sound doctrine, but with itching ears they will gather around themselves teachers to suit their own desires. / So they will turn their ears away from the truth and turn aside to myths.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">Therefore prophesy against them, prophesy, O son of man.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/ezekiel/3-2.htm">Ezekiel 3:2,17</a></b></br> So I opened my mouth, and he caused me to eat that roll… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/ezekiel/20-46.htm">Ezekiel 20:46,47</a></b></br> Son of man, set thy face toward the south, and drop <i>thy word</i> toward the south, and prophesy against the forest of the south field; … </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/ezekiel/21-2.htm">Ezekiel 21:2</a></b></br> Son of man, set thy face toward Jerusalem, and drop <i>thy word</i> toward the holy places, and prophesy against the land of Israel,</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/ezekiel/9-1.htm">Cause</a> <a href="/ezekiel/6-2.htm">Prophesy</a> <a href="/ezekiel/7-26.htm">Prophet</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/ezekiel/12-23.htm">Cause</a> <a href="/ezekiel/13-2.htm">Prophesy</a> <a href="/ezekiel/13-2.htm">Prophet</a><div class="vheading2">Ezekiel 11</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/ezekiel/11-1.htm">The presumption of the princes</a></span><br><span class="reftext">4. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/ezekiel/11-4.htm">Their sin and judgment</a></span><br><span class="reftext">13. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/ezekiel/11-13.htm">Ezekiel complaining, God shows him his purpose in saving a remnant</a></span><br><span class="reftext">22. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/ezekiel/11-22.htm">The glory of God leaves the city</a></span><br><span class="reftext">24. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/ezekiel/11-24.htm">Ezekiel is returned to the captivity</a></span><br></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'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/ezekiel/11.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/ezekiel/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/ezekiel/11.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>Therefore prophesy against them;</b><br>This command is directed to Ezekiel, a prophet during the Babylonian exile. The context is a vision where God reveals the idolatry and corruption of the leaders in Jerusalem. The phrase "prophesy against them" indicates a message of judgment. Prophecy in the Old Testament often served as a warning to turn from sin. The leaders in Jerusalem were misleading the people, and God was using Ezekiel to call them to account. This reflects the broader biblical theme of God holding leaders responsible for their influence over others, as seen in passages like <a href="/jeremiah/23.htm">Jeremiah 23:1-2</a> and <a href="/james/3.htm">James 3:1</a>.<p><b>prophesy, O son of man!”</b><br>The term "son of man" is a title used frequently for Ezekiel, emphasizing his humanity and role as a representative of the people. It underscores the contrast between God's divine authority and human frailty. This title is also significant in the New Testament, where Jesus frequently refers to Himself as the "Son of Man," highlighting His role as the representative and redeemer of humanity (e.g., <a href="/matthew/8-20.htm">Matthew 8:20</a>, <a href="/mark/10-45.htm">Mark 10:45</a>). In Ezekiel's context, the repetition of "prophesy" emphasizes the urgency and importance of delivering God's message. The prophetic role is to speak God's truth, regardless of opposition or personal cost, a theme echoed in the lives of other prophets like Jeremiah and Amos.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/e/ezekiel.htm">Ezekiel</a></b><br>A prophet and priest during the Babylonian exile, called by God to deliver messages of judgment and hope to the Israelites.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_elders_of_israel.htm">The Elders of Israel</a></b><br>Leaders of the people who were often involved in idolatry and leading the nation astray.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/j/jerusalem.htm">Jerusalem</a></b><br>The city where the elders and people of Israel were committing abominations, leading to God's judgment.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_spirit_of_the_lord.htm">The Spirit of the Lord</a></b><br>The divine presence that empowers Ezekiel to prophesy and deliver God's message.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_exile.htm">The Exile</a></b><br>The period when the Israelites were taken captive to Babylon, a backdrop for Ezekiel's prophecies.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_the_prophet.htm">The Role of the Prophet</a></b><br>Prophets are called to speak God's truth, even when it is unpopular or met with resistance.<br><br>The prophetic message often includes both judgment and hope, calling people to repentance.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_responsibility_of_leadership.htm">The Responsibility of Leadership</a></b><br>Leaders are accountable to God for their actions and influence over others.<br><br>Spiritual leaders must guide people according to God's word, not personal or cultural preferences.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_consequences_of_idolatry.htm">The Consequences of Idolatry</a></b><br>Idolatry leads to spiritual and moral decay, inviting God's judgment.<br><br>True worship requires exclusive devotion to God, rejecting all forms of idolatry.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_empowerment_of_the_spirit.htm">The Empowerment of the Spirit</a></b><br>The Holy Spirit empowers believers to fulfill God's calling, providing strength and courage.<br><br>Dependence on the Spirit is essential for effective ministry and witness.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_call_to_repentance.htm">The Call to Repentance</a></b><br>God's judgment is an invitation to repentance and restoration.<br><br>Repentance involves turning away from sin and returning to God with a sincere heart.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_ezekiel_11.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Ezekiel 11</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/is_the_trinity_visible_in_heaven.htm">Is the Trinity visible in heaven?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_does_isaiah_11_compare_to_other_prophecies.htm">How do these prophecies in Isaiah 11 compare with other biblical texts that seem to describe different scenarios for the Messiah and end times?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what's_the_second_coming.htm">What is the Second Coming of Jesus Christ?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/who_is_jesus_christ.htm">Who is Jesus Christ?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/ezekiel/11.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verses 4, 5.</span> - The prophet still, we must remember, in his vision, is bidden to do his work as a true prophet, and to rebuke the defiant speech which he had heard. As in <a href="/ezekiel/2-2.htm">Ezekiel 2:2</a>, the Spirit of Jehovah comes upon him, and throws him into the prophetic ecstasy. It is noticeable that here, as in <a href="/ezekiel/2-3.htm">Ezekiel 2:3</a>, his message is not to Judah only, but to the whole <span class="cmt_word">house of Israel</span> as represented by those to whom he spoke. <span class="cmt_word">I know the things</span>. This, as ever, was one of the notes of a true prophet, that he shared, as was needed for his work, in the knowledge of him from whom no secrets are hid (<a href="/john/2-24.htm">John 2:24, 25</a>; <a href="/matthew/9-4.htm">Matthew 9:4</a>; <a href="/1_corinthians/14-25.htm">1 Corinthians 14:25</a>). Thoughts, as well as words, were laid bare before him, as they were to his Lord (<a href="/hebrews/4-12.htm">Hebrews 4:12</a>). <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/ezekiel/11-4.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">Therefore</span><br /><span class="heb">לָכֵ֖ן</span> <span class="translit">(lā·ḵên)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adverb<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3651.htm">Strong's 3651: </a> </span><span class="str2">So -- thus</span><br /><br /><span class="word">prophesy</span><br /><span class="heb">הִנָּבֵ֣א</span> <span class="translit">(hin·nā·ḇê)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Nifal - Imperative - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5012.htm">Strong's 5012: </a> </span><span class="str2">To prophesy, speak, by inspiration</span><br /><br /><span class="word">against them;</span><br /><span class="heb">עֲלֵיהֶ֑ם</span> <span class="translit">(‘ă·lê·hem)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition | third person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5921.htm">Strong's 5921: </a> </span><span class="str2">Above, over, upon, against</span><br /><br /><span class="word">prophesy,</span><br /><span class="heb">הִנָּבֵ֖א</span> <span class="translit">(hin·nā·ḇê)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Nifal - Imperative - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5012.htm">Strong's 5012: </a> </span><span class="str2">To prophesy, speak, by inspiration</span><br /><br /><span class="word">O son</span><br /><span class="heb">בֶּן־</span> <span class="translit">(ben-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1121.htm">Strong's 1121: </a> </span><span class="str2">A son</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of man!”</span><br /><span class="heb">אָדָֽם׃</span> <span class="translit">(’ā·ḏām)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_120.htm">Strong's 120: </a> </span><span class="str2">Ruddy, a human being</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/ezekiel/11-4.htm">Ezekiel 11:4 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/ezekiel/11-4.htm">Ezekiel 11:4 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/ezekiel/11-4.htm">Ezekiel 11:4 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/ezekiel/11-4.htm">Ezekiel 11:4 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/ezekiel/11-4.htm">Ezekiel 11:4 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/ezekiel/11-4.htm">Ezekiel 11:4 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/ezekiel/11-4.htm">Ezekiel 11:4 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/ezekiel/11-4.htm">Ezekiel 11:4 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/ezekiel/11-4.htm">Ezekiel 11:4 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/ezekiel/11-4.htm">Ezekiel 11:4 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/ezekiel/11-4.htm">OT Prophets: Ezekiel 11:4 Therefore prophesy against them prophesy son (Ezek. 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