Bible Strands
Ezekiel 3:10
“Son of man,” He added, “listen carefully to all the words I speak to you, and take them to heart.
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — God addresses Ezekiel as "Son of man" immediately after commanding him to remain unafraid before a rebellious house. This occurs at the precise moment God commissions the prophet to receive and later deliver a message to the exiles.
The words — The phrase בֶּן־אָדָם (ben-Adam) literally means "son of humankind," marking the prophet's mortal, human nature. The phrase אֶת־כָּל־דְּבָרַי (et-kol-devarai) translates to "all my words," emphasizing the totality of the divine communication.
The thread — The command to internalize divine speech runs through Job 22:22 and Psalm 119:11, which both instruct the reader to receive instruction and hide God's words in the heart. Luke 8:15 mirrors this pattern by describing good soil as those who hear the word, cling to it, and persevere.
Why it lands — The text states that the prophet must listen carefully and take the words to heart before any further action. It requires focused attention and mental retention of the message prior to confronting a hostile audience.
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The Hebrew words
King James Version
Moreover he said unto me, Son of man, all my words that I shall speak unto thee receive in thine heart, and hear with thine ears.
Cross-references
- Job 22:22 Receive instruction from His mouth, and lay up His words in your heart.
- Psalms 119:11 I have hidden Your word in my heart that I might not sin against You.
- Luke 8:15 But the seeds on good soil are those with a noble and good heart, who hear the word, cling to it, and by persevering produce a crop.
- Ezekiel 2:8 And you, son of man, listen to what I tell you. Do not be rebellious like that rebellious house. Open your mouth and eat what I give you.”
- Ezekiel 3:1 “Son of man,” He said to me, “eat what you find here. Eat this scroll, then go and speak to the house of Israel.”
- Proverbs 8:10 Receive my instruction instead of silver, and knowledge rather than pure gold.
- Proverbs 19:20 Listen to counsel and accept discipline, that you may be wise the rest of your days.
- 1 Thessalonians 2:13 And we continually thank God because, when you received the word of God that you heard from us, you accepted it not as the word of men, but as it truly is, the word of God, which is also now at work in you who believe.
- 1 Thessalonians 4:1 Finally, brothers, we ask and encourage you in the Lord Jesus to live in a way that is pleasing to God, just as you have received from us. This is how you already live, so you should do so all the more.