Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version “Therefore, son of man, speak to the people of Israel and say to them, ‘This is what the Sovereign LORD says: In this also your ancestors blasphemed me by being unfaithful to me: New Living Translation “Therefore, son of man, give the people of Israel this message from the Sovereign LORD: Your ancestors continued to blaspheme and betray me, English Standard Version “Therefore, son of man, speak to the house of Israel and say to them, Thus says the Lord GOD: In this also your fathers blasphemed me, by dealing treacherously with me. Berean Standard Bible Therefore, son of man, speak to the house of Israel, and tell them that this is what the Lord GOD says: In this way also your fathers blasphemed Me by their unfaithfulness against Me. King James Bible Therefore, son of man, speak unto the house of Israel, and say unto them, Thus saith the Lord GOD; Yet in this your fathers have blasphemed me, in that they have committed a trespass against me. New King James Version “Therefore, son of man, speak to the house of Israel, and say to them, ‘Thus says the Lord GOD: “In this too your fathers have blasphemed Me, by being unfaithful to Me. New American Standard Bible “Therefore speak to the house of Israel, son of man, and say to them, ‘This is what the Lord GOD says: “Again, in this your fathers have blasphemed Me by being disloyal to Me. NASB 1995 “Therefore, son of man, speak to the house of Israel and say to them, ‘Thus says the Lord GOD, “Yet in this your fathers have blasphemed Me by acting treacherously against Me. NASB 1977 “Therefore, son of man, speak to the house of Israel, and say to them, ‘Thus says the Lord GOD, “Yet in this your fathers have blasphemed Me by acting treacherously against Me. Legacy Standard Bible “Therefore, son of man, speak to the house of Israel and say to them, ‘Thus says Lord Yahweh, “Yet in this your fathers have blasphemed Me by acting unfaithfully against Me. Amplified Bible “Therefore, son of man, speak to the house of Israel and say to them, ‘Thus says the Lord GOD, “Again in this your fathers have blasphemed Me, in that they acted faithlessly and treacherously against Me. Christian Standard Bible “Therefore, son of man, speak to the house of Israel, and tell them, ‘This is what the Lord GOD says: In this way also your ancestors blasphemed me by committing treachery against me: Holman Christian Standard Bible Therefore, son of man, speak to the house of Israel, and tell them: This is what the Lord GOD says: In this way also your fathers blasphemed Me by committing treachery against Me: American Standard Version Therefore, son of man, speak unto the house of Israel, and say unto them, Thus saith the Lord Jehovah: In this moreover have your fathers blasphemed me, in that they have committed a trespass against me. Contemporary English Version Ezekiel, tell the people of Israel that their ancestors also rejected and insulted me English Revised Version Therefore, son of man, speak unto the house of Israel, and say unto them, Thus saith the Lord GOD: In this moreover have your fathers blasphemed me, in that they have committed a trespass against me. GOD'S WORD® Translation "Speak to the nation of Israel, son of man. Tell them, 'This is what the Almighty LORD says: Your ancestors insulted me again because they were unfaithful to me. Good News Translation "Now then, mortal man, tell the Israelites what I, the Sovereign LORD, am saying to them. This is another way their ancestors insulted me by their unfaithfulness. International Standard Version "Therefore, Son of Man, you are to speak to the children of Israel and tell them, 'This is what the Lord GOD says: "Your ancestors also blasphemed me in their treacherous behavior against me. NET Bible "Therefore, speak to the house of Israel, son of man, and tell them, 'This is what the sovereign LORD says: In this way too your fathers blasphemed me when they were unfaithful to me. New Heart English Bible "Therefore, son of man, speak to the house of Israel, and tell them, 'Thus says the Lord GOD: "In this moreover have your fathers blasphemed me, in that they have committed a trespass against me. Webster's Bible Translation Therefore, son of man, speak to the house of Israel, and say to them, Thus saith the Lord GOD; Yet in this your fathers have blasphemed me, in that they have committed a trespass against me. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleTherefore, son of man, speak to the house of Israel, and tell them that this is what the Lord GOD says: In this way also your fathers blasphemed Me by their unfaithfulness against Me. World English Bible “Therefore, son of man, speak to the house of Israel, and tell them, ‘The Lord Yahweh says: “Moreover, in this your fathers have blasphemed me, in that they have committed a trespass against me. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionTherefore, speak to the house of Israel, son of man, and you have said to them, Thus said Lord YHWH: Still in this your fathers have reviled Me, "" In their committing a trespass against Me. Young's Literal Translation Therefore, speak unto the house of Israel, son of man, and thou hast said unto them, Thus said the Lord Jehovah: Still in this have your fathers reviled Me, In their committing against Me a trespass. Smith's Literal Translation For this, speak to the house of Israel, son of man, and say to them, Thus said the Lord Jehovah: Yet in this your fathers reviled me, in their transgressing a transgression against me. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleWherefore speak to the house of Israel, O son of man, and say to them: Thus saith the Lord God: Moreover in this also your fathers blasphemed me, when they had despised and contemned me; Catholic Public Domain Version For this reason, son of man, speak to the house of Israel, and you shall say to them: Thus says the Lord God. Yet also in this did your fathers blaspheme me, after they had spurned and despised me, New American Bible Therefore speak to the house of Israel, son of man, and tell them: Thus says the Lord GOD: In this way also your ancestors blasphemed me, breaking faith with me. New Revised Standard Version Therefore, mortal, speak to the house of Israel and say to them, Thus says the Lord GOD: In this again your ancestors blasphemed me, by dealing treacherously with me. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleTherefore, Son of man, speak to the house of Israel and say to them. Thus says the LORD God: Yet in this very manner your fathers have blasphemed before me in their iniquity which they dealt treacherously against me. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated Because of this, son of man, speak with those of the house of Israel and say to them: ‘Thus says THE LORD OF LORDS: your fathers again blasphemed before me by this in their evil that they have done to me OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Therefore, son of man, speak unto the house of Israel, and say unto them: Thus saith the Lord GOD: In this moreover have your fathers blasphemed Me, in that they dealt treacherously with Me. Brenton Septuagint Translation Therefore, son of man, speak to the house of Israel, and thou shalt say to them, Thus saith the Lord: Hitherto have your fathers provoke me in their trespasses in which they transgressed against me. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Israel's Rebellion in the Land27Therefore, son of man, speak to the house of Israel, and tell them that this is what the Lord GOD says: In this way also your fathers blasphemed Me by their unfaithfulness against Me. 28When I brought them into the land that I swore to give them and they saw any high hill or leafy tree, there they offered their sacrifices, presented offerings that provoked Me, sent up their fragrant incense, and poured out their drink offerings.… Cross References Jeremiah 7:9-10 Will you steal and murder, commit adultery and perjury, burn incense to Baal, and follow other gods that you have not known, / and then come and stand before Me in this house, which bears My Name, and say, ‘We are delivered, so we can continue with all these abominations’? Isaiah 1:4 Alas, O sinful nation, a people laden with iniquity, a brood of evildoers, children who act corruptly! They have forsaken the LORD; they have despised the Holy One of Israel and turned their backs on Him. Hosea 4:1-2 Hear the word of the LORD, O children of Israel, for the LORD has a case against the people of the land: “There is no truth, no loving devotion, and no knowledge of God in the land! / Cursing and lying, murder and stealing, and adultery are rampant; one act of bloodshed follows another. Psalm 78:56-58 But they tested and disobeyed God Most High, for they did not keep His decrees. / They turned back and were faithless like their fathers, twisted like a faulty bow. / They enraged Him with their high places and provoked His jealousy with their idols. 2 Kings 17:7-12 All this happened because the people of Israel had sinned against the LORD their God, who had brought them out of the land of Egypt from under the hand of Pharaoh king of Egypt. They had worshiped other gods / and walked in the customs of the nations that the LORD had driven out before the Israelites, as well as in the practices introduced by the kings of Israel. / The Israelites secretly did things against the LORD their God that were not right. From watchtower to fortified city, they built high places in all their cities. ... Nehemiah 9:26 But they were disobedient and rebelled against You; they flung Your law behind their backs. They killed Your prophets, who had admonished them to return to You. They committed terrible blasphemies. Deuteronomy 32:16-21 They provoked His jealousy with foreign gods; they enraged Him with abominations. / They sacrificed to demons, not to God, to gods they had not known, to newly arrived gods, which your fathers did not fear. / You ignored the Rock who brought you forth; you forgot the God who gave you birth. ... 1 Samuel 8:7-8 And the LORD said to Samuel, “Listen to the voice of the people in all that they say to you. For it is not you they have rejected, but they have rejected Me as their king. / Just as they have done from the day I brought them up out of Egypt until this day, forsaking Me and serving other gods, so they are doing to you. Judges 2:11-13 And the Israelites did evil in the sight of the LORD and served the Baals. / Thus they forsook the LORD, the God of their fathers, who had brought them out of the land of Egypt, and they followed after various gods of the peoples around them. They bowed down to them and provoked the LORD to anger, / for they forsook Him and served Baal and the Ashtoreths. 2 Chronicles 36:14-16 Furthermore, all the leaders of the priests and the people multiplied their unfaithful deeds, following all the abominations of the nations, and they defiled the house of the LORD, which He had consecrated in Jerusalem. / Again and again the LORD, the God of their fathers, sent word to His people through His messengers because He had compassion on them and on His dwelling place. / But they mocked the messengers of God, despising His words and scoffing at His prophets, until the wrath of the LORD against His people was stirred up beyond remedy. Matthew 23:37 O Jerusalem, Jerusalem, who kills the prophets and stones those sent to her, how often I have longed to gather your children together, as a hen gathers her chicks under her wings, but you were unwilling! Romans 1:21-23 For although they knew God, they neither glorified Him as God nor gave thanks to Him, but they became futile in their thinking and darkened in their foolish hearts. / Although they claimed to be wise, they became fools, / and exchanged the glory of the immortal God for images of mortal man and birds and animals and reptiles. Acts 7:51-53 You stiff-necked people with uncircumcised hearts and ears! You always resist the Holy Spirit, just as your fathers did. / Which of the prophets did your fathers fail to persecute? They even killed those who foretold the coming of the Righteous One. And now you are His betrayers and murderers— / you who received the law ordained by angels, yet have not kept it.” Hebrews 3:7-11 Therefore, as the Holy Spirit says: “Today, if you hear His voice, / do not harden your hearts, as you did in the rebellion, in the day of testing in the wilderness, / where your fathers tested and tried Me, and for forty years saw My works. ... 1 Corinthians 10:6-11 These things took place as examples to keep us from craving evil things as they did. / Do not be idolaters, as some of them were. As it is written: “The people sat down to eat and drink and got up to indulge in revelry.” / We should not commit sexual immorality, as some of them did, and in one day twenty-three thousand of them died. ... Treasury of Scripture Therefore, son of man, speak to the house of Israel, and say to them, Thus said the Lord GOD; Yet in this your fathers have blasphemed me, in that they have committed a trespass against me. speak Ezekiel 2:7 And thou shalt speak my words unto them, whether they will hear, or whether they will forbear: for they are most rebellious. Ezekiel 3:4,11,27 And he said unto me, Son of man, go, get thee unto the house of Israel, and speak with my words unto them… Yet Romans 2:24 For the name of God is blasphemed among the Gentiles through you, as it is written. Revelation 13:5 And there was given unto him a mouth speaking great things and blasphemies; and power was given unto him to continue forty and two months. committed [heb] trespassed Jump to Previous Acting Blasphemed Cause Children Committed Dealing Dealt Fathers Forsaking Further House Israel Moreover Shame Sovereign Speak Treacherously Trespass Unfaithfulness Wrong WroughtJump to Next Acting Blasphemed Cause Children Committed Dealing Dealt Fathers Forsaking Further House Israel Moreover Shame Sovereign Speak Treacherously Trespass Unfaithfulness Wrong WroughtEzekiel 20 1. God refuses to be consulted by the elders of Israel4. He shows the story of their rebellions in Egypt 19. in the desert 27. and in the land 33. He promises to gather them by the Gospel 45. Under the name of a forest he shows the destruction of Jerusalem Therefore, son of man, The term "son of man" is a title used frequently in Ezekiel, emphasizing the prophet's humanity and his role as a representative of the people. It underscores the distinction between God and man, highlighting the divine authority of the message Ezekiel is to deliver. speak to the house of Israel, and tell them that this is what the Lord GOD says: In this way also your fathers blasphemed Me by their unfaithfulness against Me. Persons / Places / Events 1. EzekielA prophet called by God to deliver His messages to the Israelites during their exile in Babylon. He is often referred to as "son of man" in the book. 2. House of Israel The collective term for the Israelites, God's chosen people, who are being addressed in this passage. They are in exile due to their disobedience and idolatry. 3. The Lord GOD The sovereign and covenant-keeping God of Israel, who is speaking through Ezekiel to remind the Israelites of their past unfaithfulness. 4. Fathers/Ancestors of Israel The previous generations of Israelites who repeatedly turned away from God, engaging in idolatry and other sins. 5. Blasphemy and Unfaithfulness The actions of the Israelites' ancestors, which included idolatry and breaking the covenant with God, leading to their current state of exile. Teaching Points The Consequences of UnfaithfulnessThe Israelites' history of unfaithfulness serves as a warning to us about the consequences of turning away from God. We must remain vigilant in our faith and obedience. The Importance of Remembering History Understanding the past helps us avoid repeating the same mistakes. Reflect on how God has been faithful in your life and the lives of others. God's Call to Repentance Despite the Israelites' repeated failures, God continues to call them to repentance. This demonstrates His mercy and desire for restoration, which is available to us today. The Role of Prophets Prophets like Ezekiel were tasked with delivering difficult messages. We should be open to receiving correction and guidance from spiritual leaders in our lives. Faithfulness in the Present Our current faithfulness to God is crucial. Evaluate areas in your life where you may be compromising and seek to align them with God's will. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Ezekiel 20:27?2. How does Ezekiel 20:27 highlight Israel's repeated disobedience against God? 3. What can we learn about God's patience from Ezekiel 20:27? 4. How does Ezekiel 20:27 connect with Israel's history of idolatry in Exodus? 5. How can we avoid the same mistakes mentioned in Ezekiel 20:27 today? 6. What steps can we take to remain faithful, as warned in Ezekiel 20:27? 7. Why does Ezekiel 20:27 emphasize Israel's rebellion despite God's continuous guidance and blessings? 8. How does Ezekiel 20:27 reflect on the nature of divine judgment and mercy? 9. What historical events might Ezekiel 20:27 be referencing regarding Israel's idolatry? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Ezekiel 20? 11. What does 'Lord of the Sabbath' mean? 12. What are the Bible's teachings on disrespect? 13. What does profaning the covenant mean in Malachi 2:10? 14. Historically and archaeologically, is there evidence to support the repeated cycles of rebellion and divine judgment described throughout Ezekiel 20? What Does Ezekiel 20:27 Mean Therefore, son of man• The word “Therefore” ties this verse to the long recounting of Israel’s rebellion in the earlier part of the chapter (Ezekiel 20:5-26). Judgment is not random; it flows from a settled record of disobedience. • “Son of man” reminds Ezekiel of his role: a mortal messenger standing before the eternal God (see Ezekiel 2:1-3; 3:17). • God still speaks through chosen servants today, calling each generation to account just as He did through Ezekiel. Speak to the house of Israel • The audience is covenant people who should know better—those redeemed from Egypt, entrusted with the law, yet repeatedly wayward (Romans 9:4-5). • God’s warnings are family conversations, not distant pronouncements. Compare His command to Moses, “Say to the Israelites…” (Exodus 3:15) and Jeremiah’s commission to “Stand in the gate of the house of the LORD and there proclaim this message” (Jeremiah 7:2). • Even when sin is centuries deep, God still addresses His people by name, offering opportunity to hear and repent. And tell them that this is what the Lord GOD says • The prophet’s authority rests wholly on “the Lord GOD.” These are not Ezekiel’s opinions; they are divine verdicts (Isaiah 1:2). • True preaching today carries the same pattern: “Thus says the Lord,” never “Thus says me.” As 2 Peter 1:21 affirms, “Men spoke from God as they were carried along by the Holy Spirit.” • The phrase underlines God’s covenant lordship (YHWH) and sovereign rule (Adonai), demanding humble hearing. In this way also your fathers blasphemed Me • Blasphemy here is not mere speech but lifestyle that misrepresents God’s holiness. Their idolatry slandered His name among the nations (see 2 Kings 17:16-17; Psalm 106:19-21). • “Also” links past and present: the current generation is repeating ancestral sins. Ezekiel has already cataloged this cycle in verses 13 and 21. • Sin’s generational momentum warns us that tradition is no shield; only obedience is. By their unfaithfulness against Me • Unfaithfulness (literally “breaking faith”) pictures a spouse’s betrayal, echoing Hosea’s marriage imagery (Hosea 6:7). • The offense is “against Me”—personal, relational, covenantal. Idols steal affection that belongs to God alone (Exodus 20:3-5). • Every compromise—whether open idolatry or subtle worldliness (James 4:4)—is ultimately directed at God Himself. summary Ezekiel 20:27 charges Israel with a lineage of covenant betrayal. God instructs Ezekiel to confront His people, reminding them that: • The indictment is grounded in history—“therefore.” • The message targets God’s own household—“house of Israel.” • The words carry divine, not human, authority—“this is what the Lord GOD says.” • Their ancestors slandered God’s reputation through idolatry—“blasphemed Me.” • The heart of the charge is relational treachery—“unfaithfulness against Me.” The verse calls every generation to break the cycle by turning from inherited rebellion to faithful obedience, honoring the holy name of the Lord. (27) Your fathers have blasphemed me.--The fourth period of Israelitish history, though actually far the longest, is very briefly passed over (Ezekiel 20:27-29). It includes the whole period of the settlement in Canaan, from the conquest to the prophet's own time, and was marked by the same characteristics as before. The particular way here specified by which they blasphemed was by the erection of idolatrous altars on every high place.Hebrew Therefore,לָכֵ֞ן (lā·ḵên) Adverb Strong's 3651: So -- thus son בֶּן־ (ben-) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 1121: A son of man, אָדָ֔ם (’ā·ḏām) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 120: Ruddy, a human being speak דַּבֵּ֨ר (dab·bêr) Verb - Piel - Imperative - masculine singular Strong's 1696: To arrange, to speak, to subdue to אֶל־ (’el-) Preposition Strong's 413: Near, with, among, to the house בֵּ֤ית (bêṯ) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 1004: A house of Israel, יִשְׂרָאֵל֙ (yiś·rā·’êl) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3478: Israel -- 'God strives', another name of Jacob and his desc and tell them that וְאָמַרְתָּ֣ (wə·’ā·mar·tā) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - second person masculine singular Strong's 559: To utter, say this is what כֹּ֥ה (kōh) Adverb Strong's 3541: Like this, thus, here, now the Lord אֲדֹנָ֣י (’ă·ḏō·nāy) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 136: The Lord GOD יְהוִ֑ה (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3069: YHWH says: אָמַ֖ר (’ā·mar) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 559: To utter, say ‘In this way זֹ֚את (zōṯ) Pronoun - feminine singular Strong's 2063: Hereby in it, likewise, the one other, same, she, so much, such deed, that, also ע֗וֹד (‘ō·wḏ) Adverb Strong's 5750: Iteration, continuance, again, repeatedly, still, more your fathers אֲב֣וֹתֵיכֶ֔ם (’ă·ḇō·w·ṯê·ḵem) Noun - masculine plural construct | second person masculine plural Strong's 1: Father blasphemed גִּדְּפ֤וּ (gid·də·p̄ū) Verb - Piel - Perfect - third person common plural Strong's 1442: To revile, blaspheme Me אוֹתִי֙ (’ō·w·ṯî) Direct object marker | first person common singular Strong's 853: Untranslatable mark of the accusative case by their unfaithfulness מָֽעַל׃ (mā·‘al) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 4603: To cover up, to act covertly, treacherously against Me. בְּמַעֲלָ֥ם (bə·ma·‘ă·lām) Preposition-b | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct | third person masculine plural Strong's 4604: An unfaithful or treacherous act Links Ezekiel 20:27 NIVEzekiel 20:27 NLT Ezekiel 20:27 ESV Ezekiel 20:27 NASB Ezekiel 20:27 KJV Ezekiel 20:27 BibleApps.com Ezekiel 20:27 Biblia Paralela Ezekiel 20:27 Chinese Bible Ezekiel 20:27 French Bible Ezekiel 20:27 Catholic Bible OT Prophets: Ezekiel 20:27 Therefore son of man speak to (Ezek. 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