Ezekiel 28:20
New International Version
The word of the LORD came to me:

New Living Translation
Then another message came to me from the LORD:

English Standard Version
The word of the LORD came to me:

Berean Standard Bible
Then the word of the LORD came to me, saying,

Berean Literal Bible
And the word of YHWH came to me, saying:

King James Bible
Again the word of the LORD came unto me, saying,

New King James Version
Then the word of the LORD came to me, saying,

New American Standard Bible
And the word of the LORD came to me, saying,

NASB 1995
And the word of the LORD came to me saying,

NASB 1977
And the word of the LORD came to me saying,

Legacy Standard Bible
And the word of Yahweh came to me saying,

Amplified Bible
Again the word of the LORD came to me, saying,

Berean Annotated Bible
Then the word of the LORD {YHWH} came to me, saying,

Christian Standard Bible
The word of the LORD came to me:

Holman Christian Standard Bible
The word of the LORD came to me: “

American Standard Version
And the word of Jehovah came unto me, saying,

Contemporary English Version
The LORD said:

English Revised Version
And the word of the LORD came unto me, saying,

GOD'S WORD® Translation
The LORD spoke his word to me. He said,

Good News Translation
The LORD said to me,

International Standard Version
Another message came to me from the LORD, who had this to say:

NET Bible
The word of the LORD came to me:

New Heart English Bible
The word of the LORD came to me, saying,

Webster's Bible Translation
Again the word of the LORD came to me, saying,
Majority Text Translations
Majority Standard Bible
Then the word of the LORD came to me, saying,

World English Bible
Yahweh’s word came to me, saying,
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And there is a word of YHWH to me, saying,

Berean Literal Bible
And the word of YHWH came to me, saying:

Young's Literal Translation
And there is a word of Jehovah unto me, saying,

Smith's Literal Translation
And the word of Jehovah will be to me, saying,
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And the word of the Lord came to me, saying:

Catholic Public Domain Version
And the word of the Lord came to me, saying:

New American Bible
The word of the LORD came to me:

New Revised Standard Version
The word of the LORD came to me:
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
The word of the LORD came to me, saying,

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And the answer of LORD JEHOVAH was upon me, saying:
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
And the word of the LORD came unto me, saying:

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And the word of the Lord came to me, saying,

Additional Translations ...



Context
A Prophecy Against Sidon
20Then the word of the LORD came to me, saying, 21“Son of man, set your face against Sidon and prophesy against her.…

Cross References
Then the word of the LORD

Jeremiah 1:4
The word of the LORD came to me, saying:

Jeremiah 2:1
Now the word of the LORD came to me, saying,

Ezekiel 6:1
And the word of the LORD came to me, saying,
came to me,

Jeremiah 18:5
Then the word of the LORD came to me, saying,

Ezekiel 3:16
At the end of seven days the word of the LORD came to me, saying,

Ezekiel 12:8
And in the morning the word of the LORD came to me, saying,
saying,

Zechariah 1:7
On the twenty-fourth day of the eleventh month, the month of Shebat, in the second year of Darius, the word of the LORD came to the prophet Zechariah son of Berechiah, the son of Iddo.

Haggai 1:3
Then the word of the LORD came through Haggai the prophet, saying:

1 Kings 17:8
Then the word of the LORD came to Elijah:
Isaiah 14:28-32
In the year that King Ahaz died, this burden was received: / Do not rejoice, all you Philistines, that the rod that struck you is broken. For a viper will spring from the root of the snake, and a flying serpent from its egg. / Then the firstborn of the poor will find pasture, and the needy will lie down in safety, but I will kill your root by famine, and your remnant will be slain. …

Zephaniah 2:4-7
For Gaza will be abandoned, and Ashkelon left in ruins. Ashdod will be driven out at noon, and Ekron will be uprooted. / Woe to the dwellers of the seacoast, O nation of the Cherethites! The word of the LORD is against you, O Canaan, land of the Philistines: “I will destroy you, and no one will be left.” / So the seacoast will become a land of pastures, with wells for shepherds and folds for sheep. …

Jeremiah 47:1-7
This is the word of the LORD that came to Jeremiah the prophet about the Philistines before Pharaoh struck down Gaza. / This is what the LORD says: “See how the waters are rising from the north and becoming an overflowing torrent. They will overflow the land and its fullness, the cities and their inhabitants. The people will cry out, and all who dwell in the land will wail / at the sound of the galloping hooves of stallions, the rumbling of chariots, and the clatter of their wheels. The fathers will not turn back for their sons; their hands will hang limp. …

Amos 1:6-8
This is what the LORD says: “For three transgressions of Gaza, even four, I will not revoke My judgment, because they exiled a whole population, delivering them up to Edom. / So I will send fire upon the walls of Gaza, to consume its citadels. / I will cut off the ruler of Ashdod and the one who wields the scepter in Ashkelon. I will turn My hand against Ekron, and the remnant of the Philistines will perish,” says the Lord GOD.

Zechariah 9:5-7
Ashkelon will see and fear; Gaza will writhe in agony, as will Ekron, for her hope will wither. There will cease to be a king in Gaza, and Ashkelon will be uninhabited. / A mixed race will occupy Ashdod, and I will cut off the pride of the Philistines. / I will remove the blood from their mouths and the abominations from between their teeth. Then they too will become a remnant for our God; they will become like a clan in Judah, and Ekron will be like the Jebusites.

Isaiah 23:1-18
This is the burden against Tyre: Wail, O ships of Tarshish, for Tyre is laid waste, without house or harbor. Word has reached them from the land of Cyprus. / Be silent, O dwellers of the coastland, you merchants of Sidon, whose traders have crossed the sea. / On the great waters came the grain of Shihor; the harvest of the Nile was the revenue of Tyre; she was the merchant of the nations. …

Joel 3:4-8
Now what do you have against Me, O Tyre, Sidon, and all the regions of Philistia? Are you rendering against Me a recompense? If you retaliate against Me, I will swiftly and speedily return your recompense upon your heads. / For you took My silver and gold and carried off My finest treasures to your temples. / You sold the people of Judah and Jerusalem to the Greeks, to send them far from their homeland. …


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Ezekiel 28
1. God's judgment upon the prince of Tyrus for his sacrilegious pride
11. A lamentation of his great glory corrupted by Sidon
20. The judgment of Zion
24. The restoration of Israel












Then the word of the LORD

God again addressed Ezekiel with an authoritative revelation, confirming that the coming judgment was declared by the Lord Himself.

Jer 1:4 The word of the LORD came to me, saying:
Jer 2:1 Now the word of the LORD came to me, saying,
Ezk 6:1 And the word of the LORD came to me, saying,

came to me,

Ezekiel received the message as God’s appointed prophet to Israel among the exiles.

Jer 18:5 Then the word of the LORD came to me, saying,
Ezk 3:16 At the end of seven days the word of the LORD came…
Ezk 12:8 And in the morning the word of the LORD came to me, saying,

saying,

The Lord prepared him to announce judgment against Sidon, a Phoenician city north of Tyre that had rejoiced over Jerusalem’s fall.

Zec 1:7 On the twenty-fourth day of the eleventh month,…
Hag 1:3 Then the word of the LORD came through Haggai the prophet…
1Ki 17:8 Then the word of the LORD came to Elijah:

Persons / Places / Events
1. Ezekiel
A prophet and priest during the Babylonian exile, Ezekiel is the recipient of God's messages, tasked with delivering them to the Israelites.

2. The LORD (Yahweh)
The covenant God of Israel, who communicates His will and judgments through His prophets.

3. Tyre
Although not mentioned in this specific verse, the context of Ezekiel 28 involves prophecies against Tyre, a significant city-state known for its wealth and pride.

4. Babylonian Exile
The period during which Ezekiel prophesied, marked by the Israelites' captivity in Babylon.

5. Prophecy
The act of conveying God's messages, often involving future events or divine judgments.
Teaching Points
The Authority of God's Word
God's word is authoritative and comes directly from Him, as seen in the phrase "the word of the LORD came to me." Believers should approach Scripture with reverence and obedience.

The Role of the Prophet
Prophets like Ezekiel serve as God's mouthpieces, delivering His messages faithfully. Christians are called to be faithful witnesses of God's truth in their own contexts.

Judgment and Accountability
The context of Ezekiel 28 involves judgment against Tyre, reminding us that God holds nations and individuals accountable for their actions. We should live with an awareness of God's justice.

God's Sovereignty Over Nations
The prophecies against Tyre and other nations demonstrate God's sovereignty over all nations. Believers can trust in God's ultimate control over world events.

The Importance of Listening to God
Just as Ezekiel received and delivered God's word, Christians are encouraged to listen to God through prayer and Scripture, seeking His guidance in their lives.
Bible Study Questions and Answers
1. What is the meaning of Ezekiel 28:20?

2. How does Ezekiel 28:20 demonstrate God's sovereignty over nations and cities?

3. What lessons can we learn about God's judgment from Ezekiel 28:20?

4. How does Ezekiel 28:20 connect with other prophecies about Sidon in the Bible?

5. How can we apply the warning in Ezekiel 28:20 to modern-day society?

6. What does Ezekiel 28:20 teach about the consequences of opposing God's people?

7. What is the historical context of Ezekiel 28:20?

8. How does Ezekiel 28:20 relate to the prophecy against Sidon?

9. What theological themes are present in Ezekiel 28:20?

10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Ezekiel 28?


Ezekiel 28:20 is more than a literary transition. Each phrase underscores the living God’s active, authoritative communication with His prophet. “Then” situates the oracle in God’s ongoing program; “the word of the LORD” affirms divine origin; “came to me” highlights personal reception and accountability; “saying” prepares us for the exact message to Sidon. The verse reminds us that Scripture is historically grounded, verbally inspired, and powerfully effective—calling every reader to listen and heed just as Ezekiel did.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
Then the word
דְבַר־ (ḏə·ḇar-)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 1697: A word, a matter, thing, a cause

of the LORD
יְהוָ֖ה (Yah·weh)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel

came
וַיְהִ֥י (way·hî)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 1961: To fall out, come to pass, become, be

to me,
אֵלַ֥י (’ê·lay)
Preposition | first person common singular
Strong's 413: Near, with, among, to

saying,
לֵאמֹֽר׃ (lê·mōr)
Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct
Strong's 559: To utter, say


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