What is the meaning of Ezekiel 28:11? Again Ezekiel writes, “Again the word of the LORD came to me, saying,”. • “Again” signals a fresh revelation following earlier oracles (Ezekiel 26:1; 27:1). God is not silent; He speaks repeatedly, underscoring His patience and resolve. • The pattern mirrors 1 Samuel 3:21, where “the LORD continued to appear… and He revealed Himself to Samuel by the word of the LORD.” • Each renewed word reminds us that God gives multiple opportunities for repentance before judgment (2 Peter 3:9). the word of the LORD • This phrase asserts divine authorship. What follows is not Ezekiel’s opinion but God’s authoritative, inerrant revelation (Isaiah 40:8; 2 Timothy 3:16). • It distinguishes true prophecy from human speculation (Jeremiah 23:28–29). • Because it is God’s word, its fulfillment is certain; compare Ezekiel 12:25, “I, the LORD, will speak whatever word I speak, and it will be fulfilled without delay.” came to me • God initiates; Ezekiel receives. The prophet does not conjure messages but is chosen and commissioned (Ezekiel 2:2–3). • Scripture often portrays this personal encounter: “The word of the LORD came to Abram in a vision” (Genesis 15:1). • It reassures believers that the Lord knows and addresses individuals, not just crowds (Jeremiah 1:4–5; John 10:27). saying • The verb prepares readers for specific content—here, a lament over the king of Tyre that exposes both human pride and the sinister power behind it (Ezekiel 28:12–19). • God speaks with purpose: to reveal sin, pronounce judgment, and offer insight into spiritual realities (Job 1:6–12; Ephesians 6:12). • The very act of God speaking invites obedience; like the seven churches in Revelation—“He who has an ear, let him hear” (Revelation 2:7). summary Ezekiel 28:11 may appear to be a simple heading, yet every word carries weight. “Again” testifies to God’s persistent engagement; “the word of the LORD” confirms absolute authority; “came to me” highlights personal revelation; “saying” opens the door to a message that demands attention. Together they remind us that the living God still speaks, still confronts pride, and still calls His people to listen and obey. |
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