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Prophetia Ezechielis, 3

1. Et dixit ad me: “Fili hominis, quodcumque inveneris, comede; comede volumen istud et vadens loquere ad filios Israel”.

1. And he said to me, "Son of man, eat what is offered to you; eat this scroll, and go, speak to the house of Israel."

2. Et aperui os meum, et cibavit me volumine illo

2. So I opened my mouth, and he gave me the scroll to eat.

3. et dixit ad me: “Fili hominis, venter tuus comedet, et viscera tua complebuntur volumine isto, quod ego do tibi”. Et comedi illud, et factum est in ore meo sicut mel dulce.

3. And he said to me, "Son of man, eat this scroll that I give you and fill your stomach with it." Then I ate it; and it was in my mouth as sweet as honey.

4. Et dixit ad me: “Fili hominis, vade ad domum Israel et loqueris verba mea ad eos.

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

5. Non enim ad populum profundi sermonis et ignotae linguae tu mitteris, ad domum Israel;

5. For you are not sent to a people of foreign speech and a hard language, but to the house of Israel --

6. neque ad populos multos profundi sermonis et ignotae linguae, quorum non possis audire sermones; et si ad illos mittereris, ipsi audirent te.

6. not to many peoples of foreign speech and a hard language, whose words you cannot understand. Surely, if I sent you to such, they would listen to you.

7. Domus autem Israel nolunt audire te, quia nolunt audire me; omnis quippe domus Israel dura fronte est et obstinato corde.

7. But the house of Israel will not listen to you; for they are not willing to listen to me; because all the house of Israel are of a hard forehead and of a stubborn heart.

8. Ecce dedi faciem tuam valentiorem faciebus eorum et frontem tuam duriorem frontibus eorum;

8. Behold, I have made your face hard against their faces, and your forehead hard against their foreheads.

9. ut adamantem et duriorem silice dedi faciem tuam: ne timeas eos neque metuas a facie eorum, quia domus exasperans est”.

9. Like adamant harder than flint have I made your forehead; fear them not, nor be dismayed at their looks, for they are a rebellious house."

10. Et dixit ad me: “Fili hominis, omnes sermones meos, quos loquor ad te, assume in corde tuo et auribus tuis audi.

10. Moreover he said to me, "Son of man, all my words that I shall speak to you receive in your heart, and hear with your ears.

11. Et vade, ingredere ad transmigrationem, ad filios populi tui, et loqueris ad eos et dices eis: Haec dicit Dominus Deus; sive audiant, sive contemnant”.

11. And go, get you to the exiles, to your people, and say to them, `Thus says the Lord GOD'; whether they hear or refuse to hear."

12. Et assumpsit me spiritus, et audivi post me vocem commotionis magnae, cum elevaretur gloria Domini de loco suo;

12. Then the Spirit lifted me up, and as the glory of the LORD arose from its place, I heard behind me the sound of a great earthquake;

13. et vocem alarum animalium percutientium alteram ad alteram et vocem rotarum sequentium animalia et vocem commotionis magnae.

13. it was the sound of the wings of the living creatures as they touched one another, and the sound of the wheels beside them, that sounded like a great earthquake.

14. Spiritus quoque levavit me et assumpsit me; et abii amarus in indignatione spiritus mei: manus enim Domini erat super me gravis.

14. The Spirit lifted me up and took me away, and I went in bitterness in the heat of my spirit, the hand of the LORD being strong upon me;

15. Et veni ad transmigrationem, ad Telabib, ad eos, qui habitabant iuxta flumen Chobar; et sedi, ubi illi sedebant, et mansi ibi septem diebus obstupefactus in medio eorum.

15. and I came to the exiles at Tel-abib, who dwelt by the river Chebar. And I sat there overwhelmed among them seven days.

16. Cum autem pertransissent septem dies, factum est verbum Domini ad me dicens:

16. And at the end of seven days, the word of the LORD came to me:

17. “Fili hominis, speculatorem dedi te domui Israel; et audies de ore meo verbum et commonebis eos ex me.

17. "Son of man, I have made you a watchman for the house of Israel; whenever you hear a word from my mouth, you shall give them warning from me.

18. Si, dicente me ad impium: Morte morieris, non commonueris eum neque locutus fueris ei, ut avertatur a via sua impia et vivat, ipse impius in iniquitate sua morietur, sanguinem autem eius de manu tua requiram.

18. If I say to the wicked, `You shall surely die,' and you give him no warning, nor speak to warn the wicked from his wicked way, in order to save his life, that wicked man shall die in his iniquity; but his blood I will require at your hand.

19. Si autem tu commonueris impium, et ille non fuerit conversus ab impietate sua et a via sua impia, ipse quidem in iniquitate sua morietur, tu autem animam tuam liberasti.

19. But if you warn the wicked, and he does not turn from his wickedness, or from his wicked way, he shall die in his iniquity; but you will have saved your life.

20. Sed et si conversus iustus a iustitia sua, fecerit iniquitatem, ponam offendiculum coram eo; ipse morietur, quia non commonuisti eum: in peccato suo morietur, et non erunt in memoria iustitiae eius, quas fecit; sanguinem vero eius de manu tua requiram.

20. Again, if a righteous man turns from his righteousness and commits iniquity, and I lay a stumbling block before him, he shall die; because you have not warned him, he shall die for his sin, and his righteous deeds which he has done shall not be remembered; but his blood I will require at your hand.

21. Si autem tu commonueris iustum, ut non peccet iustus, et ille non peccaverit, vivens vivet, quia commonuisti eum et tu animam tuam liberasti”.

21. Nevertheless if you warn the righteous man not to sin, and he does not sin, he shall surely live, because he took warning; and you will have saved your life."

22. Et facta est super me manus Domini, et dixit ad me: “Surgens egredere in campum, et ibi loquar tecum”.

22. And the hand of the LORD was there upon me; and he said to me, "Arise, go forth into the plain, and there I will speak with you."

23. Et surgens egressus sum in campum, et ecce ibi gloria Domini stabat quasi gloria, quam vidi iuxta fluvium Chobar, et cecidi in faciem meam.

23. So I arose and went forth into the plain; and, lo, the glory of the LORD stood there, like the glory which I had seen by the river Chebar; and I fell on my face.

24. Et ingressus est in me spiritus et statuit me super pedes meos et locutus est mihi et dixit ad me: “Ingredere et includere in medio domus tuae.

24. But the Spirit entered into me, and set me upon my feet; and he spoke with me and said to me, "Go, shut yourself within your house.

25. Et tu, fili hominis, ecce data sunt super te vincula, et ligabunt te in eis, et non egredieris in medio eorum;

25. And you, O son of man, behold, cords will be placed upon you, and you shall be bound with them, so that you cannot go out among the people;

26. et linguam tuam adhaerere faciam palato tuo, et eris mutus nec quasi vir obiurgans, quia domus exasperans est.

26. and I will make your tongue cleave to the roof of your mouth, so that you shall be dumb and unable to reprove them; for they are a rebellious house.

27. Cum autem locutus fuero tibi, aperiam os tuum, et dices ad eos: Haec dicit Dominus Deus. Qui audit, audiat; et, qui contemnit, contemnat, quia domus exasperans est”.

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



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Footnotes:

3:1-3 - Ezekiel eats the scroll given to him, and it tastes sweet in his mouth, symbolizing the delight of receiving God's Word. This highlights that even difficult messages, God's Word brings life and direction to those who accept it in faith (see also Psalm 119:103 and Revelation 10:10).

3:4-9 - God instructs Ezekiel to be a watchman for the house of Israel, warning them of the danger of sin and destruction. The prophet's role is to be faithful in communicating the truth, regardless of the people's response (see also Acts 20:26-27 and 1 Corinthians 9:16).

3:10-11 - Ezekiel is called to listen carefully to God's words and proclaim them to the exiles. This emphasizes the importance of preparation and submission to God's call to serve, as well as reinforcing the prophet's responsibility to speak with clarity and authority (see also Jeremiah 1:9-10 and Romans 10:14-15).

3:12-15 - Ezekiel's vision of being led by the Spirit to the exiles is a metaphor for the Spirit's leading in the prophet's life. This reveals God's supernatural action in guiding His messenger to fulfill his assigned mission (see also Acts 16:6-7 and John 3:8).

3:16-21 - God speaks of Ezekiel's responsibility as guardian of Israel's soul. He is to warn the wicked of their sins and the need for repentance, showing that the guilt lies with those who ignore God's message (see also Ezekiel 33:1-9 and Acts 20:26-27).

Verses related to Prophetia Ezechielis, 3:

Ezekiel chapter 3 delves into the prophet's commission. How does God prepare Ezekiel for his task? This vivid text recounts the symbolic ingestion of the scroll, Ezekiel's appointment as a watchman, and his initial period of muteness. The chapter addresses topics such as the responsibility to transmit the word of God, the obstinacy of the people and the weight of the prophetic ministry. Ezekiel is called to warn both the righteous and the wicked. Explore with us five biblical passages that elucidate the enduring principles of this challenging chapter.

Jeremiah 1:18-19: "Today I have made you a fortified city, a pillar of iron and a wall of bronze, against the whole land: against the kings of Judah, its officials, its priests and the people of the land. They will fight against you, but they will not overcome you, for I am with you and will protect you, declares the Lord.”" - This promise to Jeremiah echoes God's promise to Ezekiel to strengthen him against opposition.

Acts 18:6: "But when the Jews opposed Paul and became abusive, he shook his clothes in protest and said to them, 'May your blood be on your heads! I am free from my responsibility. From now on I will go to the Gentiles.'" - Paul's attitude reflects the prophet's responsibility to warn, as Ezekiel is instructed in Ezekiel 3:16-21.

1 Corinthians 14:3: "But whoever prophesies does so for the edification, encouragement and consolation of men." - This verse reflects Ezekiel's role as a prophet, although his initial message is primarily one of judgment.

Colossians 4:3-4: "Pray also for us, that God will open a door for our message, so that we can proclaim the mystery of Christ, for which I am imprisoned. Pray that I will make it known clearly, as I should." - Paul's prayer request to speak clearly reflects Ezekiel's responsibility to communicate God's message.

Mark 13:11: "Whenever you are arrested and brought to trial, don't worry about what you will say. Only say what is given to you at that time, as it will not be you who will be speaking, but the Holy Spirit." - This promise from Jesus to his disciples has parallels with Ezekiel's experience of receiving God's words.

FAQ:

What does God command Ezekiel to do regarding his prophetic mission?

God commands Ezekiel to be a guardian for the people, warning them of impending judgment and warning them of destruction if they do not repent. (Ezekiel 3:17-19)

How does God enable Ezekiel to fulfill his mission?

God gives Ezekiel a stubborn and strong heart, symbolized by the eating of the scroll, so that he can withstand the resistance of the people. (Ezekiel 3:3-9)

What does the vision of the "hardened face" mean to Ezekiel?

The "hardened face" symbolizes Ezekiel's difficult task before a hard-hearted people, but he is strengthened by the Spirit of God. (Ezekiel 3:8-9)

What happens when Ezekiel is silent for seven days?

Ezekiel remains silent for seven days as a sign of the desolation and destruction that would come upon the people, awaiting God's instruction. (Ezekiel 3:15-16)

What is Ezekiel's reaction to seeing the vision of God's glory again?

Ezekiel again sees the glory of God and is filled with the Spirit, which confirms his role as a prophet and the presence of God in his mission. (Ezekiel 3:12-14)


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