Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Then he said to me, “Son of man, eat this scroll I am giving you and fill your stomach with it.” So I ate it, and it tasted as sweet as honey in my mouth. New Living Translation “Fill your stomach with this,” he said. And when I ate it, it tasted as sweet as honey in my mouth. English Standard Version And he said to me, “Son of man, feed your belly with 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. Berean Standard Bible “Son of man,” He said to me, “eat and fill your stomach with this scroll I am giving you.” So I ate, and it was as sweet as honey in my mouth. King James Bible And he said unto me, Son of man, cause thy belly to eat, and fill thy bowels with this roll that I give thee. Then did I eat it; and it was in my mouth as honey for sweetness. New King James Version And He said to me, “Son of man, feed your belly, and fill your stomach with this scroll that I give you.” So I ate, and it was in my mouth like honey in sweetness. New American Standard Bible And He said to me, “Son of man, feed your stomach and fill your body with this scroll which I am giving you.” Then I ate it, and it was as sweet as honey in my mouth. NASB 1995 He said to me, “Son of man, feed your stomach and fill your body with this scroll which I am giving you.” Then I ate it, and it was sweet as honey in my mouth. NASB 1977 And He said to me, “Son of man, feed your stomach, and fill your body with this scroll which I am giving you.” Then I ate it, and it was sweet as honey in my mouth. Legacy Standard Bible And He said to me, “Son of man, feed your stomach and fill your body with this scroll which I am giving you.” Then I ate it, and it was sweet as honey in my mouth. Amplified Bible He said to me, “Son of man, eat this scroll that I am giving you and fill your stomach with it.” So I ate it, and it was as sweet as honey in my mouth. Christian Standard Bible “Son of man,” he said to me, “feed your stomach and fill your belly with this scroll I am giving you.” So I ate it, and it was as sweet as honey in my mouth. Holman Christian Standard Bible Son of man,” He said to me, “eat and fill your stomach with this scroll I am giving you.” So I ate it, and it was as sweet as honey in my mouth. American Standard Version And he said unto me, Son of man, cause thy belly to eat, and fill thy bowels with this roll that I give thee. Then did I eat it; and it was in my mouth as honey for sweetness. English Revised Version And he said unto me, Son of man, cause thy belly to eat, and fill thy bowels with this roll that I give thee. Then did I eat it; and it was in my mouth as honey for sweetness. GOD'S WORD® Translation He said to me, "Son of man, eat this scroll I'm giving you, and fill your stomach with it." So I ate it, and it tasted as sweet as honey in my mouth. Good News Translation He said, "Mortal man, eat this scroll that I give you; fill your stomach with it." I ate it, and it tasted as sweet as honey. International Standard Version Then he told me, "Son of Man, fill your stomach and digest this scroll that I'm giving you." So I ate it, and it was like sweet honey in my mouth. Majority Standard Bible ?Son of man,? He said to me, ?eat and fill your stomach with this scroll I am giving you.? So I ate, and it was as sweet as honey in my mouth. NET Bible He said to me, "Son of man, feed your stomach and fill your belly with this scroll I am giving to you." So I ate it, and it was sweet like honey in my mouth. New Heart English Bible He said to me, "Son of man, cause your belly to eat, and fill your belly with this scroll that I give you." Then I ate it; and it was as sweet as honey in my mouth. Webster's Bible Translation And he said to me, Son of man, cause thy belly to eat, and fill thy bowels with this roll that I give thee. Then did I eat it; and it was in my mouth as honey for sweetness. World English Bible He said to me, “Son of man, eat this scroll that I give you and fill your belly and your bowels with it.” Then I ate it. It was as sweet as honey in my mouth. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd He says to me, “Son of man, feed your belly, and fill your bowels with this scroll that I am giving to you”; and I eat it, and it is as honey for sweetness in my mouth. Young's Literal Translation And He saith unto me, 'Son of man, thy belly thou dost feed, and thy bowels thou dost fill with this roll that I am giving unto thee;' and I eat it, and it is in my mouth as honey for sweetness. Smith's Literal Translation And he will say to me, Son of man, thou shalt cause thy belly to eat, and thou shalt fill thy bowels with this roll which I give to thee. And eating it, it will be in my mouth as honey for sweetness. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd he said to me: Son of man, thy belly shall eat, and thy bowels shall be filled with this book, which I give thee. And I did eat it: and it was sweet as honey in my mouth. Catholic Public Domain Version And he said to me: “Son of man, your stomach shall eat, and your interior shall be filled with this scroll, which I am giving to you.” And I ate it, and in my mouth it became as sweet as honey. New American Bible Son of man, he said to me, feed your stomach and fill your belly with this scroll I am giving you. I ate it, and it was as sweet as honey in my mouth. New Revised Standard Version He said to me, Mortal, eat this scroll that I give you and fill your stomach with it. Then I ate it; and in my mouth it was as sweet as honey. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd he said to me, Son of man, fill your belly with this scroll that I give you. Then I ate it and it was in my mouth sweet as honey. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And he said to me: “Son of man, fill your belly and your bowels from this scroll that I gave to you.” And I ate it, and it was in my mouth like sweet honey OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And He said unto me: 'Son of man, cause thy belly to eat, and fill thy bowels with this roll that I give thee.' Then did I eat it; and it was in my mouth as honey for sweetness. Brenton Septuagint Translation thy mouth shall eat, and thy belly shall be filled with this volume that is given to thee. So I ate it; and it was in my mouth as sweet as honey. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Ezekiel Eats the Scroll…2So I opened my mouth, and He fed me the scroll. 3“Son of man,” He said to me, “eat and fill your stomach with this scroll I am giving you.” So I ate, and it was as sweet as honey in my mouth. 4Then He said to me, “Son of man, go now to the house of Israel and speak My words to them.… Cross References Revelation 10:9-10 And I went to the angel and said, “Give me the small scroll.” “Take it and eat it,” he said. “It will make your stomach bitter, but in your mouth it will be as sweet as honey.” / So I took the small scroll from the angel’s hand and ate it, and it was as sweet as honey in my mouth. But when I had eaten it, my stomach turned bitter. Jeremiah 15:16 Your words were found, and I ate them. Your words became my joy and my heart’s delight. For I bear Your name, O LORD God of Hosts. Psalm 119:103 How sweet are Your words to my taste—sweeter than honey in my mouth! Revelation 10:8 Then the voice that I had heard from heaven spoke to me again, saying, “Go, take the small scroll that lies open in the hand of the angel standing on the sea and on the land.” Psalm 19:10 They are more precious than gold, than much pure gold; they are sweeter than honey, than honey from the comb. Proverbs 24:13-14 Eat honey, my son, for it is good, and the honeycomb is sweet to your taste. / Know therefore that wisdom is sweet to your soul. If you find it, there is a future for you, and your hope will never be cut off. Jeremiah 1:9 Then the LORD reached out His hand, touched my mouth, and said to me: “Behold, I have put My words in your mouth. Matthew 4:4 But Jesus answered, “It is written: ‘Man shall not live on bread alone, but on every word that comes from the mouth of God.’” John 6:51 I am the living bread that came down from heaven. If anyone eats of this bread, he will live forever. And this bread, which I will give for the life of the world, is My flesh.” John 6:63 The Spirit gives life; the flesh profits nothing. The words I have spoken to you are spirit and they are life. Hebrews 6:5 who have tasted the goodness of the word of God and the powers of the coming age— Psalm 34:8 Taste and see that the LORD is good; blessed is the man who takes refuge in Him! 1 Peter 2:2-3 Like newborn babies, crave pure spiritual milk, so that by it you may grow up in your salvation, / now that you have tasted that the Lord is good. Colossians 3:16 Let the word of Christ richly dwell within you as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom, and as you sing psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs with gratitude in your hearts to God. 2 Timothy 3:16-17 All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for instruction, for conviction, for correction, and for training in righteousness, / so that the man of God may be complete, fully equipped for every good work. Treasury of Scripture And he said to me, Son of man, cause your belly to eat, and fill your bowels with this roll that I give you. Then did I eat it; and it was in my mouth as honey for sweetness. and fill Ezekiel 2:10 And he spread it before me; and it was written within and without: and there was written therein lamentations, and mourning, and woe. Job 32:18,19 For I am full of matter, the spirit within me constraineth me… Jeremiah 6:11 Therefore I am full of the fury of the LORD; I am weary with holding in: I will pour it out upon the children abroad, and upon the assembly of young men together: for even the husband with the wife shall be taken, the aged with him that is full of days. Then Psalm 119:11 Thy word have I hid in mine heart, that I might not sin against thee. Jeremiah 15:16 Thy words were found, and I did eat them; and thy word was unto me the joy and rejoicing of mine heart: for I am called by thy name, O LORD God of hosts. John 6:53-63 Then Jesus said unto them, Verily, verily, I say unto you, Except ye eat the flesh of the Son of man, and drink his blood, ye have no life in you… it was Job 23:12 Neither have I gone back from the commandment of his lips; I have esteemed the words of his mouth more than my necessary food. Psalm 19:10 More to be desired are they than gold, yea, than much fine gold: sweeter also than honey and the honeycomb. Psalm 119:97,103 MEM. O how love I thy law! it is my meditation all the day… Jump to Previous Ate Belly Body Bowels Cause Eat Feed Fill Full Honey Inside Meal Mouth Roll Scroll Stomach Sweet Sweetness TastedJump to Next Ate Belly Body Bowels Cause Eat Feed Fill Full Honey Inside Meal Mouth Roll Scroll Stomach Sweet Sweetness TastedEzekiel 3 1. Ezekiel eats the scroll4. God encourages him 15. God shows him the rule of prophecy 22. God shuts and opens the prophet's mouth “Son of man,” This phrase is a title used frequently in the book of Ezekiel, emphasizing the prophet's humanity and his role as a representative of the people. It underscores the distinction between God and man, highlighting Ezekiel's position as a mediator between God and Israel. The term "son of man" is also used in the New Testament, notably by Jesus to refer to Himself, indicating His role as the representative human and the fulfillment of prophecy. He said to me, “eat and fill your stomach with this scroll I am giving you.” So I ate, and it was as sweet as honey in my mouth. Persons / Places / Events 1. EzekielA prophet and priest called by God to deliver His messages to the Israelites during their Babylonian exile. Known for his vivid visions and symbolic acts. 2. God The sovereign Lord who commissions Ezekiel, providing him with the scroll to consume as a symbol of internalizing His words. 3. Scroll Represents the word of God, filled with messages of lament, mourning, and woe, yet described as sweet when consumed by Ezekiel. 4. Babylonian Exile The historical context in which Ezekiel prophesied, where the Israelites were in captivity, facing judgment and the need for repentance. 5. Vision The event where Ezekiel receives the scroll, symbolizing the reception and internalization of God's message. Teaching Points Internalizing God's WordJust as Ezekiel ate the scroll, believers are called to internalize Scripture, allowing it to transform their hearts and minds. The Sweetness of God's Word God's word is described as sweet, indicating the joy and satisfaction it brings to those who embrace it, even amidst difficult messages. The Role of the Prophet Ezekiel's act of eating the scroll symbolizes the prophet's role in fully absorbing and faithfully delivering God's message, regardless of its content. Obedience to God's Call Ezekiel's immediate obedience in eating the scroll serves as a model for believers to respond promptly and faithfully to God's instructions. The Dual Nature of God's Message The sweetness of the scroll contrasts with its content of lament, illustrating the complexity of God's word, which can bring both comfort and conviction.(3) It was in my mouth as honey for sweetness.--That is, the first impression made upon him by his prophetic call was one of delight. Such it must always be to those whose high privilege it is to bear God's message to their fellows. He does not expressly add, as St. John does (Revelation 10:10) after a similar first sensation, "as soon as I had eaten it my belly was "bitter;" but it may easily be inferred from Ezekiel 3:14 that such was his experience also, when he went with his heavy message to a people indisposed to give ear. (Comp. Jeremiah 15:16; Jeremiah 20:7-18.)Verse 3. - It was in my mouth as honey, etc. The words remind us of Psalm 19:10; Proverbs 24:13; and again of those of Jeremiah in the darkest hour of his ministry (Jeremiah 15:16). They are reproduced yet more closely by St. John (Revelation 10:9). There is, after the first terror is over, an infinite sweetness in the thought of being a fellow worker with God, of speaking his words and not our own. In the case of St. John, the first sweetness was changed to bitterness as soon as he had eaten it; and this is, perhaps, implied here also in ver. 14. The first ecstatic joy passed away, and the former sense of the awfulness of the work returned. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew “Sonבֶּן־ (ben-) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 1121: A son of man,” אָדָם֙ (’ā·ḏām) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 120: Ruddy, a human being He said וַיֹּ֣אמֶר (way·yō·mer) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 559: To utter, say to me, אֵלַ֗י (’ê·lay) Preposition | first person common singular Strong's 413: Near, with, among, to “eat תַֽאֲכֵל֙ (ṯa·’ă·ḵêl) Verb - Hifil - Imperfect Jussive - second person masculine singular Strong's 398: To eat and fill תְמַלֵּ֔א (ṯə·mal·lê) Verb - Piel - Imperfect - second person masculine singular Strong's 4390: To fill, be full of your stomach וּמֵעֶ֣יךָ (ū·mê·‘e·ḵā) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine plural construct | second person masculine singular Strong's 4578: The intestines, the abdomen, sympathy, a vest, the stomach, the uterus, the heart with this הַזֹּ֔את (haz·zōṯ) Article | Pronoun - feminine singular Strong's 2063: Hereby in it, likewise, the one other, same, she, so much, such deed, that, scroll הַמְּגִלָּ֣ה (ham·mə·ḡil·lāh) Article | Noun - feminine singular Strong's 4039: A scroll I אֲנִ֖י (’ă·nî) Pronoun - first person common singular Strong's 589: I am giving you.” נֹתֵ֣ן (nō·ṯên) Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular Strong's 5414: To give, put, set So I ate, וָאֹ֣כְלָ֔ה (wā·’ō·ḵə·lāh) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - first person common singular | third person feminine singular Strong's 398: To eat and it was וַתְּהִ֥י (wat·tə·hî) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person feminine singular Strong's 1961: To fall out, come to pass, become, be as sweet לְמָתֽוֹק׃ (lə·mā·ṯō·wq) Preposition-l | Adjective - masculine singular Strong's 4966: Sweet, sweetness as honey כִּדְבַ֥שׁ (kiḏ·ḇaš) Preposition-k | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 1706: Honey, syrup in my mouth. בְּפִ֖י (bə·p̄î) Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct | first person common singular Strong's 6310: The mouth, edge, portion, side, according to Links Ezekiel 3:3 NIVEzekiel 3:3 NLT Ezekiel 3:3 ESV Ezekiel 3:3 NASB Ezekiel 3:3 KJV Ezekiel 3:3 BibleApps.com Ezekiel 3:3 Biblia Paralela Ezekiel 3:3 Chinese Bible Ezekiel 3:3 French Bible Ezekiel 3:3 Catholic Bible OT Prophets: Ezekiel 3:3 He said to me Son of man (Ezek. 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