What is the meaning of Ezekiel 11:14? Then • The adverb marks the next moment in a continuing vision that began in 8:1 and flows through 11:13. • It signals God’s perfect timing—He speaks precisely when He intends (Galatians 4:4). • “Then” reminds readers that revelation is progressive; the Lord builds truth step-by-step (Isaiah 28:10). the word of the LORD • The source is God Himself, underscoring absolute authority (Jeremiah 1:4; Isaiah 55:11). • This phrase occurs repeatedly in Ezekiel (1:3; 6:1; 7:1), weaving a thread of divine consistency. • It assures us that what follows is infallible, not Ezekiel’s opinion (2 Peter 1:21). came to me • The initiative is God’s; Ezekiel does not conjure a message—he receives it (Ezekiel 1:3; Amos 7:15). • Personal pronoun “me” highlights an intimate encounter, affirming that the Lord engages specific servants to reach His people (Exodus 3:10-12). • This coming of the word models how Scripture reaches us today: God speaks, we listen (John 10:27). saying • The verb introduces content that will confront Jerusalem’s leaders and comfort the exiles (11:15-21). • God communicates with clarity and purpose; He is not silent (Hebrews 1:1-2). • “Saying” anticipates instruction, warning, and promise—hallmarks of prophetic speech (Exodus 20:1; Matthew 17:5). summary Ezekiel 11:14 is more than a narrative hinge; it showcases God’s timely, authoritative, personal, and purposeful speech. In one brief line the Lord assures us that every revelation that follows is His own flawless word, delivered to a chosen messenger for the good of His covenant people. |
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