Ezekiel 11:3

Which say, It is not near; let us build houses: this city is the caldron, and we be the flesh.

King James Version

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Other Translations for Ezekiel 11:3

BSB

They are saying, 'Is not the time near to build houses? The city is the cooking pot, and we are the meat.'

AKJV

Which say, It is not near; let us build houses: this city is the caldron, and we be the flesh.

CPDV

saying: 'Was it so long ago that houses were being built? This city is a cooking pot, and we are the meat.'

ERV

which say, The time is not near to build houses: this city is the caldron, and we be the flesh.

NHEB

who say, 'The time is not near to build houses: this is the caldron, and we are the meat.'

SMT

Saying, It not being near; build houses: this the pot, and we the flesh.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Ezekiel 11:3

WhichsayH559VerbItisnotnearH7138AdjectiveletusbuildH1129Verb housesH1004Noun MasculinethiscityisthecaldronH5518Noun MasculineandwebethefleshH1320Noun Masculine

Commentary for Ezekiel 11:3

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Ezekiel 11:3

Summary

Leaders deny judgment and plan continued building

Place

Jerusalem

Event

Leaders deny impending judgment

Estimated Time Period

c. 593 BC