Ezekiel 2:2

King James Version:

(The Lord speaking is red text)

And the spirit entered into me when he spake unto me, and set me upon my feet, that I heard him that spake unto me.

Complete Jewish Bible:

As he spoke to me, a spirit entered me and put me on my feet, and I heard him who was speaking to me.

Berean Standard Bible:

And as He spoke to me, the Spirit entered me and set me on my feet, and I heard Him speaking to me.

American Standard Version:

And the Spirit entered into me when he spake unto me, and set me upon my feet; and I heard him that spake unto me.

KJV with Strong’s Numbers:

And the spirit^{H7307} entered^{H935} into me when he spake^{H1696} unto me, and set^{H5975} me upon my feet^{H7272}, that I heard^{H8085} him that spake^{H1696} unto me.

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Commentary for Ezekiel 2:2

Ezekiel 2:2 is part of the Old Testament and is found within the Book of Ezekiel, which is a prophetic book attributed to the prophet Ezekiel. The historical context of this verse is set during the Babylonian Exile, a period when many Jews were taken captive and exiled from Judah to Babylon around 597 BCE. Ezekiel himself was among those exiled, and his prophetic ministry began among the exiles by the Chebar River in Babylon.

The themes of Ezekiel 2:2 include the divine inspiration and calling of the prophet, as well as the physical and spiritual restoration that comes from God's presence. In this verse, Ezekiel describes a profound spiritual experience where the spirit of the Lord enters into him, signifying his commissioning as a prophet. The act of setting him upon his feet is symbolic of divine empowerment, suggesting that God is both reviving and equipping Ezekiel for the difficult task ahead. It also indicates a physical manifestation of God's power, as Ezekiel is quite literally lifted from a state of shock or despair—a common reaction to a divine encounter in the Bible.

This verse underscores the direct communication between God and His prophet, emphasizing the authority with which Ezekiel speaks. The phrase "that I heard him that spake unto me" highlights Ezekiel's obedience and attentiveness to God's word, a crucial characteristic for a prophet who must convey God's messages accurately to the people. The overall narrative sets the stage for Ezekiel's mission to a hard-hearted people, foreshadowing the challenges he will face as he seeks to turn them back to God. Ezekiel's prophetic role is both to warn of impending judgment and to offer hope through the promise of restoration and renewal.

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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:

Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)

1. Strong's Number: H7307
   There are 348 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: רוּחַ
   Transliteration: rûwach
   Pronunciation: roo'-akh
   Description: from רוּחַ; wind; by resemblance breath, i.e. a sensible (or even violent) exhalation; figuratively, life, anger, unsubstantiality; by extension, a region of the sky; by resemblance spirit, but only of a rational being (including its expression and functions); air, anger, blast, breath, [idiom] cool, courage, mind, [idiom] quarter, [idiom] side, spirit(-ual), tempest, [idiom] vain, (whirl-) wind(-y).
   
2. Strong's Number: H935
   There are 2307 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: בּוֹא
   Transliteration: bôwʼ
   Pronunciation: bo
   Description: a primitive root; to go or come (in a wide variety of applications); abide, apply, attain, [idiom] be, befall, [phrase] besiege, bring (forth, in, into, to pass), call, carry, [idiom] certainly, (cause, let, thing for) to come (against, in, out, upon, to pass), depart, [idiom] doubtless again, [phrase] eat, [phrase] employ, (cause to) enter (in, into, -tering, -trance, -try), be fallen, fetch, [phrase] follow, get, give, go (down, in, to war), grant, [phrase] have, [idiom] indeed, (in-) vade, lead, lift (up), mention, pull in, put, resort, run (down), send, set, [idiom] (well) stricken (in age), [idiom] surely, take (in), way.
   
3. Strong's Number: H1696
   There are 1050 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: דָבַר
   Transliteration: dâbar
   Pronunciation: daw-bar'
   Description: a primitive root; perhaps properly, to arrange; but used figuratively (of words), to speak; rarely (in a destructive sense) to subdue; answer, appoint, bid, command, commune, declare, destroy, give, name, promise, pronounce, rehearse, say, speak, be spokesman, subdue, talk, teach, tell, think, use (entreaties), utter, [idiom] well, [idiom] work.
   
4. Strong's Number: H5975
   There are 495 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: עָמַד
   Transliteration: ʻâmad
   Pronunciation: aw-mad'
   Description: a primitive root; to stand, in various relations (literal and figurative, intransitive and transitive); abide (behind), appoint, arise, cease, confirm, continue, dwell, be employed, endure, establish, leave, make, ordain, be (over), place, (be) present (self), raise up, remain, repair, [phrase] serve, set (forth, over, -tle, up), (make to, make to be at a, with-) stand (by, fast, firm, still, up), (be at a) stay (up), tarry.
   
5. Strong's Number: H7272
   There are 232 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: רֶגֶל
   Transliteration: regel
   Pronunciation: reh'-gel
   Description: from רָגַל; a foot (as used in walking); by implication, a step; by euphemistically the pudenda; [idiom] be able to endure, [idiom] according as, [idiom] after, [idiom] coming, [idiom] follow, (broken-)foot(-ed, -stool), [idiom] great toe, [idiom] haunt, [idiom] journey, leg, [phrase] piss, [phrase] possession, time.
   
6. Strong's Number: H8085
   There are 1072 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: שָׁמַע
   Transliteration: shâmaʻ
   Pronunciation: shaw-mah'
   Description: a primitive root; to hear intelligently (often with implication of attention, obedience, etc.; causatively, to tell, etc.); [idiom] attentively, call (gather) together, [idiom] carefully, [idiom] certainly, consent, consider, be content, declare, [idiom] diligently, discern, give ear, (cause to, let, make to) hear(-ken, tell), [idiom] indeed, listen, make (a) noise, (be) obedient, obey, perceive, (make a) proclaim(-ation), publish, regard, report, shew (forth), (make a) sound, [idiom] surely, tell, understand, whosoever (heareth), witness.