New International Version Also measure out a sixth of a hin of water and drink it at set times. New Living Translation Then measure out a jar of water for each day, and drink it at set times. English Standard Version And water you shall drink by measure, the sixth part of a hin; from day to day you shall drink. Berean Standard Bible You are also to measure out a sixth of a hin of water to drink, and you are to drink it at set times. Berean Literal Bible And you shall drink water by measure, a sixth of a hin; from time until time you shall drink it. King James Bible Thou shalt drink also water by measure, the sixth part of an hin: from time to time shalt thou drink. New King James Version You shall also drink water by measure, one-sixth of a hin; from time to time you shall drink. New American Standard Bible The water you drink shall be a sixth of a hin by measure; you shall drink it from time to time. NASB 1995 “The water you drink shall be the sixth part of a hin by measure; you shall drink it from time to time. NASB 1977 “And the water you drink will be the sixth part of a hin by measure; you shall drink it from time to time. Legacy Standard Bible The water you drink shall be the sixth part of a hin by measure; you shall drink it from time to time. Amplified Bible You shall drink water by measure also, the sixth part of a hin; you shall drink daily at a set time. Berean Annotated Bible You are also to measure out a sixth of a hin of water <0.65 qt / 0.61 l> to drink, and you are to drink it at set times. Christian Standard Bible You will also drink a ration of water, a sixth of a gallon, which you will drink at set times. Holman Christian Standard Bible You are also to drink water by measure, a sixth of a gallon, which you will drink from time to time. American Standard Version And thou shalt drink water by measure, the sixth part of a hin: from time to time shalt thou drink. Contemporary English Version and drink only two large cups of water. English Revised Version And thou shalt drink water by measure, the sixth part of an hin: from time to time shalt thou drink. GOD'S WORD® Translation Measure out two-thirds of a quart of water, and drink it at set times. Good News Translation You will also have a limited amount of water to drink, two cups a day. International Standard Version You are to measure one sixth of one hin of water each time you drink it. NET Bible And you must drink water by measure, a pint and a half; you must drink it at fixed times. New Heart English Bible You shall drink water by measure, the sixth part of a hin: from time to time you shall drink. Webster's Bible Translation Thou shalt drink also water by measure, the sixth part of a hin: from time to time shalt thou drink. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleYou are also to measure out a sixth of a hin of water to drink, and you are to drink it at set times. World English Bible You shall drink water by measure, the sixth part of a hin. From time to time you shall drink. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd you drink water by measure, a sixth part of the hin; from time to time you drink [it]. Berean Literal Bible And you shall drink water by measure, a sixth of a hin; from time until time you shall drink it. Young's Literal Translation And water by measure thou dost drink, a sixth part of the hin; from time to time thou dost drink it. Smith's Literal Translation And water by measure shalt thou drink, the sixth of the bin: from time even to time shalt thou drink. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd thou shalt drink water by measure, the sixth part of a hin: from time to time thou shalt drink it, Catholic Public Domain Version And you shall drink water by measure, one sixth part of a hin. You shall drink it from time to time. New American Bible And the water you drink shall be the sixth of a hin by measure; each day you shall drink it. New Revised Standard Version And you shall drink water by measure, one-sixth of a hin; at fixed times you shall drink. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd you shall drink water by measure, a sixth part of a hin; from time to time shall you drink. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And drink water by measure, one sixth part of a hin; from time to time you shall drink OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Thou shalt drink also water by measure, the sixth part of a hin; from time to time shalt thou drink. Brenton Septuagint Translation And thou shalt drink water by measure, even from time to time thou shalt drink the sixth part of a hin. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible (Voice ▾ Musical ▾) Context The Defiled Bread…10You are to weigh out twenty shekels of food to eat each day, and you are to eat it at set times. 11You are also to measure out a sixth of a hin of water to drink, and you are to drink it at set times. 12And you shall eat the food as you would a barley cake, after you bake it over dried human excrement in the sight of the people.”… Cross References You are also to measure out a sixth of a hin of water to drink, Leviticus 26:26 When I cut off your supply of bread, ten women will bake your bread in a single oven and dole out your bread by weight, so that you will eat but not be satisfied. Lamentations 5:4 We must buy the water we drink; our wood comes at a price. Ezekiel 12:19 Then tell the people of the land that this is what the Lord GOD says about those living in Jerusalem and in the land of Israel: ‘They will eat their bread with anxiety and drink their water in dread, for their land will be stripped of everything in it because of the violence of all who dwell in it. and you are to drink it at set times. 1 Kings 17:6 The ravens would bring him bread and meat in the morning and evening, and he would drink from the brook. Exodus 16:8 And Moses added, “The LORD will give you meat to eat this evening and bread to fill you in the morning, for He has heard your grumbling against Him. Who are we? Your grumblings are not against us but against the LORD.” 2 Kings 25:30 And the king provided Jehoiachin a daily portion for the rest of his life. Isaiah 3:1 For behold, the Lord GOD of Hosts is about to remove from Jerusalem and Judah both supply and support: the whole supply of food and water, Jeremiah 14:3 The nobles send their servants for water; they go to the cisterns, but find no water; their jars return empty. They are ashamed and humiliated; they cover their heads. Lamentations 4:4 The nursing infant’s tongue clings in thirst to the roof of his mouth. Little children beg for bread, but no one gives them any. Amos 4:6 “I afflicted all your cities with cleanness of teeth and all your towns with lack of bread, yet you did not return to Me,” declares the LORD. Revelation 6:6 And I heard what sounded like a voice from among the four living creatures, saying, “A quart of wheat for a denarius, and three quarts of barley for a denarius, and do not harm the oil and wine.” Matthew 24:7 Nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom. There will be famines and earthquakes in various places. Luke 21:11 There will be great earthquakes, famines, and pestilences in various places, along with fearful sights and great signs from heaven. John 6:35 Jesus answered, “I am the bread of life. Whoever comes to Me will never hunger, and whoever believes in Me will never thirst. John 4:13-14 Jesus said to her, “Everyone who drinks this water will be thirsty again. / But whoever drinks the water I give him will never thirst. Indeed, the water I give him will become in him a fount of water springing up to eternal life.” Psalm 78:24-25 He rained down manna for them to eat; He gave them grain from heaven. / Man ate the bread of angels; He sent them food in abundance. Treasury of Scripture You shall drink also water by measure, the sixth part of an hin: from time to time shall you drink. No references listed for this verse Jump to Previous Drink Hin Measure Once Part Regular Sixth Time Times WaterJump to Next Drink Hin Measure Once Part Regular Sixth Time Times WaterEzekiel 4 1. Under type of a siege is shown the time from the defection of Jeroboam to captivity9. By the provision of the siege, is shown the hardness of the famine You are also to measure out a sixth of a hin of water to drink, You were to drink a measured sixth of a hin of water, about 0.6 liters or 2.5 cups, each day. Ezekiel’s limited ration portrayed the severe shortages Jerusalem would endure during the Babylonian siege, demonstrating the certainty of God’s judgment for persistent rebellion and idolatry. Lev 26:26 When I cut off your supply of bread, ten women… and you are to drink it at set times. Even the timing of his drinking was regulated, reflecting the strict rationing required when a city was cut off from supplies. Ezekiel’s actions showed that Jerusalem’s suffering would not be random but would unfold according to God’s appointed judgment. 1Ki 17:6 The ravens would bring him bread and meat in the morning… Persons / Places / Events 1. EzekielA prophet called by God to deliver His messages to the Israelites during their Babylonian exile. Known for his symbolic actions and visions. 2. Babylon The place of exile for the Israelites during Ezekiel's prophetic ministry. It represents a period of judgment and purification for the people of Israel. 3. Israelites The people of God who are in exile due to their disobedience and idolatry. They are the primary audience of Ezekiel's prophecies. 4. Symbolic Actions Ezekiel is instructed by God to perform symbolic actions to convey His messages. Drinking a limited amount of water symbolizes the scarcity and hardship during the siege. 5. Siege of Jerusalem The event that Ezekiel's actions are symbolizing, where Jerusalem is under siege, leading to severe shortages of food and water. Teaching Points Symbolism of ScarcityEzekiel's limited water intake symbolizes the dire conditions during the siege of Jerusalem. It serves as a reminder of the consequences of turning away from God. Obedience to God's Instructions Ezekiel's adherence to God's specific instructions, even in symbolic actions, highlights the importance of obedience in our spiritual walk. Dependence on God The scarcity of resources during the siege points to the need for reliance on God for provision and sustenance, both physically and spiritually. Prophetic Warnings Ezekiel's actions serve as a warning to the Israelites and to us today about the consequences of sin and the importance of repentance. Spiritual Discipline The set times for drinking water can be likened to spiritual disciplines, emphasizing the need for regular, intentional time with God. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Ezekiel 4:11?2. How does Ezekiel 4:11 illustrate God's instructions for obedience and discipline? 3. What can we learn from Ezekiel's actions about following God's commands today? 4. How does Ezekiel 4:11 connect to other instances of prophetic symbolism in Scripture? 5. In what ways can we apply Ezekiel's obedience to our daily spiritual practices? 6. How does Ezekiel 4:11 challenge us to trust God's provision in difficult times? 7. Why does Ezekiel 4:11 specify a limited amount of water for consumption? 8. How does Ezekiel 4:11 reflect the historical context of the Babylonian siege? 9. What theological message is conveyed through the rationing in Ezekiel 4:11? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Ezekiel 4? (11) The sixth part of an hin.--There is also a difference among the authorities as to the measures of capacity for liquids. These would make the sixth part of an hin from six-tenths to nine-tenths of a pint. This also was to be drunk once a day.Verse 11. - The sixth, part of an hin, etc. According to the varying accounts of the "hin" given by Jewish writers, this would give from .6 to .9 of a pint. And this was, like the food, to be doled out once a day. Possibly "the bread of affliction and the water of affliction," in 1 Kings 22:27 and Isaiah 30:20, contains a reference to the quantity as well as the quality of a prison dietary as thus described. Isaiah's words may refer to the siege of Sennacherib, as Ezekiel's do to the siege of Nebuchadnezzar. Ezekiel 4:11 commands the prophet to live on a one-pint, carefully timed daily water ration. The measured pint announces siege-driven scarcity; the act of drinking shows that discipline aims at repentance, not extinction; and the fixed schedule turns every hour into a reminder that the Lord, not circumstance, rules the nation’s fate. Scarcity, structure, and survival all converge to call God’s people back to wholehearted dependence on Him, anticipating the day when He will “pour out water on the thirsty land” (Isaiah 44:3). Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew You are also to measure outבִּמְשׂוּרָ֥ה (bim·śū·rāh) Preposition-b | Noun - feminine singular Strong's 4884: A measure a sixth שִׁשִּׁ֣ית (šiš·šîṯ) Number - ordinal feminine singular construct Strong's 8345: Sixth, ord, fractional of a hin הַהִ֑ין (ha·hîn) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 1969: A hin (a liquid measure) of water וּמַ֛יִם (ū·ma·yim) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine plural Strong's 4325: Water, juice, urine, semen to drink, תִשְׁתֶּ֖ה (ṯiš·teh) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - second person masculine singular Strong's 8354: To imbibe and you are to drink it תִּשְׁתֶּֽה׃ (tiš·teh) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - second person masculine singular Strong's 8354: To imbibe at set times. מֵעֵ֥ת (mê·‘êṯ) Preposition-m | Noun - common singular Strong's 6256: Time, now, when Additonal Resources Ezekiel 4:11 Blue Letter BibleEzekiel 4:11 Bible Gateway Ezekiel 4:11 Bible.com Ezekiel 4:11 NIV |
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