New International Version Say to rebellious Israel, ‘This is what the Sovereign LORD says: Enough of your detestable practices, people of Israel! New Living Translation And give these rebels, the people of Israel, this message from the Sovereign LORD: O people of Israel, enough of your detestable sins! English Standard Version And say to the rebellious house, to the house of Israel, Thus says the Lord GOD: O house of Israel, enough of all your abominations, Berean Standard Bible Tell the rebellious house of Israel that this is what the Lord GOD says: ‘I have had enough of all your abominations, O house of Israel. Berean Literal Bible And say to the rebellious one, to the house of Israel, thus says the Lord YHWH: ‘Enough for you⁺ from all your⁺ abominations, O house of Israel— King James Bible And thou shalt say to the rebellious, even to the house of Israel, Thus saith the Lord GOD; O ye house of Israel, let it suffice you of all your abominations, New King James Version “Now say to the rebellious, to the house of Israel, ‘Thus says the Lord GOD: “O house of Israel, let Us have no more of all your abominations. New American Standard Bible You shall say to the rebellious ones, to the house of Israel, ‘This is what the Lord GOD says: “Enough of all your abominations, house of Israel, NASB 1995 “You shall say to the rebellious ones, to the house of Israel, ‘Thus says the Lord GOD, “Enough of all your abominations, O house of Israel, NASB 1977 “And you shall say to the rebellious ones, to the house of Israel, ‘Thus says the Lord GOD, “Enough of all your abominations, O house of Israel, Legacy Standard Bible And you shall say to the rebellious ones, to the house of Israel, ‘Thus says Lord Yahweh, “Enough of all your abominations, O house of Israel, Amplified Bible You shall say to the rebellious ones, to the house of Israel, ‘Thus says the Lord GOD, “Enough of all your repulsive acts, O house of Israel! Berean Annotated Bible Tell the rebellious house of Israel (he wrestles with God) that this is what the Lord GOD {Adonai YHWH} says: ‘I have had enough of all your⁺ abominations, O house of Israel. Christian Standard Bible “Say to the rebellious people, the house of Israel, ‘This is what the Lord GOD says: I have had enough of all your detestable practices, house of Israel. Holman Christian Standard Bible Say to the rebellious people, the house of Israel: This is what the Lord GOD says: I have had enough of all your detestable practices, house of Israel. American Standard Version And thou shalt say to the rebellious, even to the house of Israel, Thus saith the Lord Jehovah: O ye house of Israel, let it suffice you of all your abominations, Contemporary English Version Tell those rebellious people of Israel: I, the LORD God, command you to stop your evil ways! English Revised Version And thou shalt say to the rebellious, even to the house of Israel, Thus saith the Lord GOD: O ye house of Israel, let it suffice you of all your abominations, GOD'S WORD® Translation Tell the rebellious people of Israel, 'This is what the Almighty LORD says: I've had enough of all the disgusting things that you have done, people of Israel. Good News Translation "Tell those rebellious people of Israel that I, the Sovereign LORD, will no longer tolerate the disgusting things that they have been doing. International Standard Version "You are to tell the Resistance—that is, the house of Israel, 'This is what the Lord GOD says: "I've had enough of all of your loathsome behavior, you house of Israel! NET Bible Say to the rebellious, to the house of Israel, 'This is what the sovereign LORD says: Enough of all your abominable practices, O house of Israel! New Heart English Bible You shall tell the rebellious, even to the house of Israel, 'Thus says the Lord GOD: you house of Israel, let it suffice you of all your abominations, Webster's Bible Translation And thou shalt say to the rebellious, even to the house of Israel, Thus saith the Lord GOD; O ye house of Israel, let it suffice you of all your abominations; Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleTell the rebellious house of Israel that this is what the Lord GOD says: ‘I have had enough of all your abominations, O house of Israel. World English Bible You shall tell the rebellious, even the house of Israel, ‘The Lord Yahweh says: “You house of Israel, let that be enough of all your abominations, Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionand have said to [the] rebellion, to the house of Israel, Thus said Lord YHWH: Enough from you—of all your abominations, O house of Israel. Berean Literal Bible And say to the rebellious one, to the house of Israel, thus says the Lord YHWH: ‘Enough for you⁺ from all your⁺ abominations, O house of Israel— Young's Literal Translation and hast said unto the rebellious, unto the house of Israel: Thus said the Lord Jehovah: Enough to you -- of all your abominations, O house of Israel. Smith's Literal Translation And thou shalt say to the perverse to the house of Israel, Thus said the Lord Jehovah: Enough for you of all your abominations, O house of Israel. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd thou shalt say to the house of Israel that provoketh me: Thus saith the Lord God: Let all your wicked doings suffice you, 0 house of Israel: Catholic Public Domain Version And you shall say to the house of Israel, which provokes me: Thus says the Lord God: Let all your wicked deeds be sufficient for you, O house of Israel. New American Bible Say to that rebellious house, the house of Israel: Thus says the Lord GOD: Enough of all your abominations, house of Israel! New Revised Standard Version Say to the rebellious house, to the house of Israel, Thus says the Lord GOD: O house of Israel, let there be an end to all your abominations Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleThen say to the rebellious house of Israel, Thus says the LORD God: Have you not committed abominations enough, O house of Israel? Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And say to the rebellious house of Israel: “Thus says THE LORD OF LORDS: ‘Are all your abominations not enough for you, house of Israel? OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And thou shalt say to the rebellious, even to the house of Israel: Thus saith the Lord GOD: O ye house of Israel, let it suffice you of all your abominations, Brenton Septuagint Translation And thou shalt say to the provoking house, even to the house of Israel, Thus saith the Lord God; Let it suffice you to have committed all your iniquities, O house of Israel! Additional Translations ... Audio Bible (Voice ▾ Musical ▾) Context The Duties of the Levites6Tell the rebellious house of Israel that this is what the Lord GOD says: ‘I have had enough of all your abominations, O house of Israel. 7In addition to all your other abominations, you brought in foreigners uncircumcised in both heart and flesh to occupy My sanctuary; you defiled My temple when you offered My food—the fat and the blood; you broke My covenant.… Cross References Tell the rebellious house of Israel Ezekiel 2:5 And whether they listen or refuse to listen—for they are a rebellious house—they will know that a prophet has been among them. Ezekiel 12:2 “Son of man, you are living in a rebellious house. They have eyes to see but do not see, and ears to hear but do not hear, for they are a rebellious house. that this is what the Lord GOD says: Ezekiel 5:5 This is what the Lord GOD says: ‘This is Jerusalem, which I have set in the center of the nations, with countries all around her. Ezekiel 11:5 And the Spirit of the LORD fell upon me and told me to declare that this is what the LORD says: “That is what you are thinking, O house of Israel; and I know the thoughts that arise in your minds. ‘I have had enough of all your abominations, Ezekiel 5:11 Therefore as surely as I live, declares the Lord GOD, because you have defiled My sanctuary with all your detestable idols and abominations, I Myself will withdraw My favor; I will not look upon you with pity, nor will I spare you. Ezekiel 7:3 The end is now upon you, and I will unleash My anger against you. I will judge you according to your ways and repay you for all your abominations. O house of Israel. Ezekiel 20:31 When you offer your gifts, sacrificing your sons in the fire, you continue to defile yourselves with all your idols to this day. So should I be consulted by you, O house of Israel? As surely as I live, declares the Lord GOD, I will not be consulted by you! Ezekiel 36:22 Therefore tell the house of Israel that this is what the Lord GOD says: It is not for your sake that I will act, O house of Israel, but for My holy name, which you profaned among the nations to which you went. Jeremiah 7:3-11 Thus says the LORD of Hosts, the God of Israel: Correct your ways and deeds, and I will let you live in this place. / Do not trust in deceptive words, saying: ‘This is the temple of the LORD, the temple of the LORD, the temple of the LORD.’ / For if you really correct your ways and deeds, if you act justly toward one another, … Isaiah 1:10-17 Hear the word of the LORD, you rulers of Sodom; listen to the instruction of our God, you people of Gomorrah! / “What good to Me is your multitude of sacrifices?” says the LORD. “I am full from the burnt offerings of rams and the fat of well-fed cattle; I take no delight in the blood of bulls and lambs and goats. / When you come to appear before Me, who has required this of you—this trampling of My courts? … Malachi 1:6-10 “A son honors his father, and a servant his master. But if I am a father, where is My honor? And if I am a master, where is your fear of Me?” says the LORD of Hosts to you priests who despise My name. “But you ask, ‘How have we despised Your name?’ / By presenting defiled food on My altar. But you ask, ‘How have we defiled You?’ By saying that the table of the LORD is contemptible. / When you offer blind animals for sacrifice, is it not wrong? And when you present the lame and sick ones, is it not wrong? Try offering them to your governor! Would he be pleased with you or show you favor?” asks the LORD of Hosts. … 2 Kings 21:2-9 And he did evil in the sight of the LORD by following the abominations of the nations that the LORD had driven out before the Israelites. / For he rebuilt the high places that his father Hezekiah had destroyed, and he raised up altars for Baal. He made an Asherah pole, as King Ahab of Israel had done, and he worshiped and served all the host of heaven. / Manasseh also built altars in the house of the LORD, of which the LORD had said, “In Jerusalem I will put My Name.” … Nehemiah 13:4-9 Now before this, Eliashib the priest, a relative of Tobiah, had been put in charge of the storerooms of the house of our God / and had prepared for Tobiah a large room where they had previously stored the grain offerings, the frankincense, the temple articles, and the tithes of grain, new wine, and oil prescribed for the Levites, singers, and gatekeepers, along with the contributions for the priests. / While all this was happening, I was not in Jerusalem, because I had returned to Artaxerxes king of Babylon in the thirty-second year of his reign. Some time later I obtained leave from the king … 2 Chronicles 29:6-11 For our fathers were unfaithful and did evil in the sight of the LORD our God. They abandoned Him, turned their faces away from the dwelling place of the LORD, and turned their backs on Him. / They also shut the doors of the portico and extinguished the lamps. They did not burn incense or present burnt offerings in the Holy Place of the God of Israel. / Therefore, the wrath of the LORD has fallen upon Judah and Jerusalem, and He has made them an object of terror, horror, and scorn, as you can see with your own eyes. … Jeremiah 23:11-14 “For both prophet and priest are ungodly; even in My house I have found their wickedness,” declares the LORD. / “Therefore their path will become slick; they will be driven away into the darkness and fall into it. For I will bring disaster upon them in the year of their punishment,” declares the LORD. / “Among the prophets of Samaria I saw an offensive thing: They prophesied by Baal and led My people Israel astray. … Leviticus 10:1-3 Now Aaron’s sons Nadab and Abihu took their censers, put fire in them and added incense, and offered unauthorized fire before the LORD, contrary to His command. / So fire came out from the presence of the LORD and consumed them, and they died in the presence of the LORD. / Then Moses said to Aaron, “This is what the LORD meant when He said: ‘To those who come near Me I will show My holiness, and in the sight of all the people I will reveal My glory.’” But Aaron remained silent. Treasury of Scripture And you shall say to the rebellious, even to the house of Israel, Thus said the Lord GOD; O you house of Israel, let it suffice you of all your abominations, thou shalt say Ezekiel 2:5-8 And they, whether they will hear, or whether they will forbear, (for they are a rebellious house,) yet shall know that there hath been a prophet among them… Ezekiel 3:9,26,27 As an adamant harder than flint have I made thy forehead: fear them not, neither be dismayed at their looks, though they be a rebellious house… let it suffice Ezekiel 45:9 Thus saith the Lord GOD; Let it suffice you, O princes of Israel: remove violence and spoil, and execute judgment and justice, take away your exactions from my people, saith the Lord GOD. 1 Peter 4:3 For the time past of our life may suffice us to have wrought the will of the Gentiles, when we walked in lasciviousness, lusts, excess of wine, revellings, banquetings, and abominable idolatries: Jump to Previous Abominations Children Detestable Disgusting End Enough House Israel Ones Practices Rebellious Sovereign Suffice UncontrolledJump to Next Abominations Children Detestable Disgusting End Enough House Israel Ones Practices Rebellious Sovereign Suffice UncontrolledEzekiel 44 1. The east gate assigned only to the prince4. The priests reproved for polluting the sanctuary 9. Idolaters incapable of the priests office 15. The sons of Zadok are accepted thereto 17. Ordinances for the priests Tell the rebellious house of Israel Israel had repeatedly abandoned the covenant through idolatry, injustice, and disregard for God’s commands. Though chosen to bear His name among the nations, the people often adopted the practices of the surrounding peoples. Ezk 2:5 And whether they listen or refuse to listen… that this is what the Lord GOD says: Ezekiel spoke with God’s authority, delivering a message of judgment against the nation’s ongoing unfaithfulness. Ezk 5:5 This is what the Lord GOD says: ‘This is Jerusalem… ‘I have had enough of all your abominations, Their offenses included idol worship and the corruption of worship at the temple. God’s patience had not meant approval; their continued rebellion had brought them to the point of judgment. Ezk 5:11 Therefore as surely as I live, declares the Lord GOD,… O house of Israel. The nation as a whole stood accountable before God. Israel’s privileged place in His covenant also required obedience to His holy standards. Ezk 20:31 When you offer your gifts, sacrificing your sons in the fire… Persons / Places / Events 1. EzekielA prophet and priest during the Babylonian exile, Ezekiel is tasked with delivering God's messages to the Israelites, often involving visions and symbolic acts. 2. House of Israel Refers to the collective people of Israel, who are often described as rebellious and disobedient to God's commands during this period. 3. The Lord GOD The sovereign and holy God of Israel, who communicates His displeasure and commands through His prophets. 4. Abominations Refers to the detestable practices and idolatry that the Israelites engaged in, which were against God's laws and commands. 5. Temple The central place of worship in Jerusalem, which had been defiled by the Israelites' abominable practices. Teaching Points Rebellion Against GodThe Israelites' rebellion is a cautionary tale about the dangers of turning away from God's commands. We must examine our own lives for areas of disobedience. Holiness of Worship The defilement of the temple serves as a reminder of the importance of maintaining purity in our worship and devotion to God. Call to Repentance God's message through Ezekiel is a call to repentance. We are encouraged to turn away from sin and seek God's forgiveness. God's Patience and Justice While God is patient, there is a limit to His tolerance of sin. We must not take His grace for granted. Role of Prophets Prophets like Ezekiel play a crucial role in communicating God's truth. We should be attentive to God's word and those He uses to speak into our lives. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Ezekiel 44:6?2. How does Ezekiel 44:6 address the issue of rebellion against God? 3. What lessons can we learn about obedience from Ezekiel 44:6? 4. How does Ezekiel 44:6 connect with the theme of holiness in Leviticus? 5. In what ways can we apply Ezekiel 44:6 to modern church practices? 6. How does Ezekiel 44:6 emphasize the importance of listening to God's commands? 7. What does Ezekiel 44:6 reveal about the Israelites' disobedience and its consequences? 8. How does Ezekiel 44:6 challenge the concept of holiness in worship practices? 9. Why is the message in Ezekiel 44:6 relevant to modern religious communities? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Ezekiel 44? Verse 6. - Let it suffice you of all your abominations. It was not without sights canoe that at the north gate, which had formerly been represented as the scene of Israel's idolatries (Ezekiel 8:5), the prophet should be reminded of those past iniquities of his nation, and receive instructions as to how the new community should be preserved from lapsing into similar transgressions. Ezekiel 44:6 combines confrontation and covenant love. God commands Ezekiel to tell a stubborn nation that His holy patience has reached its limit because of their pervasive, detestable sins. The verse affirms God’s absolute authority, the seriousness of rebellion, and the certainty of judgment—yet even in rebuke He addresses them as His people, holding out the possibility of future restoration for those who repent. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Tellוְאָמַרְתָּ֤ (wə·’ā·mar·tā) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - second person masculine singular Strong's 559: To utter, say the rebellious מֶ֙רִי֙ (me·rî) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 4805: Bitterness, rebellion, bitter, rebellious house בֵּ֣ית (bêṯ) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 1004: A house of Israel יִשְׂרָאֵ֔ל (yiś·rā·’êl) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3478: Israel -- 'God strives', another name of Jacob and his desc that 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 ‘I have had enough רַב־ (raḇ-) Adverb Strong's 7227: Much, many, great of all מִֽכָּל־ (mik·kāl) Preposition-m | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every your abominations, תּוֹעֲבֽוֹתֵיכֶ֖ם (tō·w·‘ă·ḇō·w·ṯê·ḵem) Noun - feminine plural construct | second person masculine plural Strong's 8441: Something disgusting, an abhorrence, idolatry, an idol O house בֵּ֥ית (bêṯ) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 1004: A house of Israel. יִשְׂרָאֵֽל׃ (yiś·rā·’êl) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3478: Israel -- 'God strives', another name of Jacob and his desc Additonal Resources Ezekiel 44:6 Blue Letter BibleEzekiel 44:6 Bible Gateway Ezekiel 44:6 Bible.com Ezekiel 44:6 NIV |
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