Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version The LORD said to me, “Son of man, these are the men who are plotting evil and giving wicked advice in this city. New Living Translation The Spirit said to me, “Son of man, these are the men who are planning evil and giving wicked counsel in this city. English Standard Version And he said to me, “Son of man, these are the men who devise iniquity and who give wicked counsel in this city; Berean Standard Bible And the LORD said to me, “Son of man, these are the men who plot evil and give wicked counsel in this city. Berean Literal Bible And He said to me: “Son of man, these are the men devising iniquity and counseling evil counsel in this city, King James Bible Then said he unto me, Son of man, these are the men that devise mischief, and give wicked counsel in this city: New King James Version And He said to me: “Son of man, these are the men who devise iniquity and give wicked counsel in this city, New American Standard Bible Then He said to me, “Son of man, these are the men who devise wrongdoing and give evil advice in this city, NASB 1995 He said to me, “Son of man, these are the men who devise iniquity and give evil advice in this city, NASB 1977 And He said to me, “Son of man, these are the men who devise iniquity and give evil advice in this city, Legacy Standard Bible He said to me, “Son of man, these are the men who devise wickedness and give evil counsel in this city, Amplified Bible Then the Spirit said to me, “Son of man, these are the men who devise evil and give wicked advice in this city, Berean Annotated Bible And the LORD said to me, “Son of man, these are the men who plot evil and give wicked counsel in this city. Christian Standard Bible The LORD said to me, “Son of man, these are the men who plot evil and give wicked advice in this city. Holman Christian Standard Bible The LORD said to me, “Son of man, these are the men who plan evil and give wicked advice in this city. American Standard Version And he said unto me, Son of man, these are the men that devise iniquity, and that give wicked counsel in this city; Contemporary English Version The LORD said, "Ezekiel, son of man, these men are making evil plans and giving dangerous advice to the people of Jerusalem. English Revised Version And he said unto me, Son of man, these are the men that devise iniquity, and that give wicked counsel in this city. GOD'S WORD® Translation Then the LORD said to me, "Son of man, these are the men who plan evil and give bad advice in this city. Good News Translation God said to me, "Mortal man, these men make evil plans and give bad advice in this city. International Standard Version Then he told me, "Son of Man, these men are plotting evil and are giving wicked advice in this city. NET Bible The LORD said to me, "Son of man, these are the men who plot evil and give wicked advice in this city. New Heart English Bible He said to me, "Son of man, these are the men who devise iniquity, and who give wicked counsel in this city; Webster's Bible Translation Then said he to me, Son of man, these are the men that devise mischief, and give wicked counsel in this city: Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleAnd the LORD said to me, “Son of man, these are the men who plot evil and give wicked counsel in this city. World English Bible He said to me, “Son of man, these are the men who devise iniquity, and who give wicked counsel in this city; Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd He says to me, “Son of man, these [are] the men who are devising iniquity, and who are giving evil counsel in this city; Berean Literal Bible And He said to me: “Son of man, these are the men devising iniquity and counseling evil counsel in this city, Young's Literal Translation And He saith unto me, 'Son of man, these are the men who are devising iniquity, and who are giving evil counsel in this city; Smith's Literal Translation And he will say to say to me, Son of man, these the men purposing vanity and counseling evil counsel in this city. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd he said to me: Son of man, these are the men that study iniquity, and frame a wicked counsel in this city, Catholic Public Domain Version And he said to me: “Son of man, these are men who devise iniquity. And they offer a wicked counsel in this city, New American Bible The LORD said to me: Son of man, these are the men who are planning evil and giving wicked counsel in this city. New Revised Standard Version He said to me, “Mortal, these are the men who devise iniquity and who give wicked counsel in this city; Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleThen the LORD said to me, Son of man, these are the men who devise mischief and give wicked counsel in this city, Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And LORD JEHOVAH said to me: “Son of man, these are the men who plot fraud and counsel evil counsels in this city OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And He said unto me: 'Son of man, these are the men that devise iniquity, and that give wicked counsel in this city; Brenton Septuagint Translation And the Lord said to me, Son of man, these are the men that devise vanities, and take evil counsel in this city: Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Evil in High Places1Then the Spirit lifted me up and brought me to the gate of the house of the LORD that faces east. And there at the entrance of the gate were twenty-five men. Among them I saw Jaazaniah son of Azzur and Pelatiah son of Benaiah, who were leaders of the people. 2And the LORD said to me, “Son of man, these are the men who plot evil and give wicked counsel in this city. 3They are saying, ‘Is not the time near to build houses? The city is the cooking pot, and we are the meat.’… Cross References And the LORD said to me, Jeremiah 1:7 But the LORD told me: “Do not say, ‘I am only a child.’ For to everyone I send you, you must go, and all that I command you, you must speak. Amos 7:15 But the LORD took me from following the flock and said to me, ‘Go, prophesy to My people Israel.’ Numbers 12:6 He said, “Hear now My words: If there is a prophet among you, I, the LORD, will reveal Myself to him in a vision; I will speak to him in a dream. “Son of man, Ezekiel 2:1 “Son of man,” He said to me, “stand up on your feet and I will speak to you.” Ezekiel 3:1 “Son of man,” He said to me, “eat what you find here. Eat this scroll, then go and speak to the house of Israel.” Ezekiel 3:4 Then He said to me, “Son of man, go now to the house of Israel and speak My words to them. these are the men who plot evil Micah 2:1 Woe to those who devise iniquity and plot evil on their beds! At morning’s light they accomplish it because the power is in their hands. Proverbs 6:14 With deceit in his heart he devises evil; he continually sows discord. Psalm 36:4 Even on his bed he plots wickedness; he sets himself on a path that is not good; he fails to reject evil. and give wicked counsel in this city. Proverbs 12:5 The plans of the righteous are just, but the counsel of the wicked leads to deceit. Jeremiah 11:9 And the LORD told me, “There is a conspiracy among the men of Judah and the residents of Jerusalem. Jeremiah 18:18 Then some said, “Come, let us make plans against Jeremiah, for the law will never be lost to the priest, nor counsel to the wise, nor an oracle to the prophet. Come, let us denounce him and pay no heed to any of his words.” Jeremiah 5:26-28 For among My people are wicked men; they watch like fowlers lying in wait; they set a trap to catch men. / Like cages full of birds, so their houses are full of deceit. Therefore they have become powerful and rich. / They have grown fat and sleek, and have excelled in the deeds of the wicked. They have not taken up the cause of the fatherless, that they might prosper; nor have they defended the rights of the needy. Micah 3:1-3 Then I said: “Hear now, O leaders of Jacob, you rulers of the house of Israel. Should you not know justice? / You hate good and love evil. You tear the skin from my people and strip the flesh from their bones. / You eat the flesh of my people after stripping off their skin and breaking their bones. You chop them up like flesh for the cooking pot, like meat in a cauldron.” Isaiah 1:23 Your rulers are rebels, friends of thieves. They all love bribes and chasing after rewards. They do not defend the fatherless, and the plea of the widow never comes before them. Psalm 2:1-2 Why do the nations rage and the peoples plot in vain? / The kings of the earth take their stand and the rulers gather together, against the LORD and against His Anointed One: Treasury of Scripture Then said he to me, Son of man, these are the men that devise mischief, and give wicked counsel in this city: Esther 8:3 And Esther spake yet again before the king, and fell down at his feet, and besought him with tears to put away the mischief of Haman the Agagite, and his device that he had devised against the Jews. Psalm 2:1,2 Why do the heathen rage, and the people imagine a vain thing? … Psalm 36:4 He deviseth mischief upon his bed; he setteth himself in a way that is not good; he abhorreth not evil. Jump to Previous Advice City Counsel Designing Devise Devising Evil Iniquity Mischief Plotting Teaching Ways WickedJump to Next Advice City Counsel Designing Devise Devising Evil Iniquity Mischief Plotting Teaching Ways WickedEzekiel 11 1. The presumption of the princes4. Their sin and judgment 13. Ezekiel complaining, God shows him his purpose in saving a remnant 22. The glory of God leaves the city 24. Ezekiel is returned to the captivity And the LORD said to me This phrase indicates direct communication from God to the prophet Ezekiel. In the context of Ezekiel's prophetic ministry, God frequently speaks to him, providing visions and messages for the people of Israel. This divine communication underscores the authority and authenticity of Ezekiel's message. The phrase "the LORD said" is a common biblical expression denoting a revelation from God, emphasizing the importance of the message that follows. Son of man these are the men who plot evil and give wicked counsel in this city Persons / Places / Events 1. EzekielA prophet and priest during the Babylonian exile, Ezekiel is the recipient of God's visions and messages, tasked with delivering them to the Israelites. 2. The LORD The sovereign God of Israel, who communicates directly with Ezekiel, revealing the spiritual and moral state of the people and their leaders. 3. The Men These are the leaders or elders of Israel who are accused of plotting evil and giving wicked counsel, leading the people astray. 4. The City Refers to Jerusalem, the center of Jewish worship and identity, which is under threat due to the people's disobedience and the leaders' corruption. 5. Plotting Evil and Giving Wicked Counsel This describes the actions of the leaders who are steering the people away from God's commandments, contributing to the city's impending judgment. Teaching Points The Responsibility of LeadershipLeaders are accountable to God for their influence and guidance. They must seek wisdom and counsel from God rather than their own understanding. The Consequences of Wicked Counsel Giving and following ungodly advice leads to destruction and judgment. It is crucial to discern and reject counsel that contradicts God's Word. The Role of the Prophet Prophets like Ezekiel are called to speak truth to power, even when it is unpopular. Believers today are also called to stand for truth in a world that often rejects it. God's Sovereignty and Justice God sees the actions and intentions of all, and He will hold accountable those who lead others astray. Trust in His justice and righteousness. Repentance and Restoration While judgment is pronounced, there is always an opportunity for repentance and turning back to God. This is a call to examine our own lives and seek His forgiveness. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Ezekiel 11:2?2. How does Ezekiel 11:2 reveal God's awareness of leaders' secret plans? 3. What does Ezekiel 11:2 teach about God's judgment on corrupt leadership? 4. How can we discern leaders' intentions in light of Ezekiel 11:2? 5. Compare Ezekiel 11:2 with Jeremiah 17:10 on God's knowledge of hearts. 6. How should Ezekiel 11:2 influence our prayers for government leaders today? 7. What is the significance of Ezekiel 11:2 in the context of Israel's leadership? 8. How does Ezekiel 11:2 reflect God's judgment on corrupt leaders? 9. What historical events are linked to the prophecy in Ezekiel 11:2? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Ezekiel 11? 11. Ezekiel 33 (overall) - How do we reconcile the moral and prophetic themes here with other biblical prophecies that appear contradictory or unfulfilled? 12. Ezekiel 11:1–3 mentions city leaders plotting “evil” against Jerusalem; are there any external historical or archaeological sources confirming such conspiracies? 13. Ezekiel 11:23 describes the departure of God's glory from the Temple--how can we verify whether this was a real event or a later literary construct? 14. (2 Samuel 16:10-12) Does David's acceptance of Shimei's cursing contradict other texts where blasphemy or cursing of God's anointed is forbidden? What Does Ezekiel 11:2 Mean And the LORD said to meThe initiative is entirely God’s. Ezekiel does not invent a warning; he receives it. That underscores: • Divine authority – just as Jeremiah heard, “The word of the LORD came to me” (Jeremiah 1:4–5), Ezekiel speaks because God speaks. • Scripture’s certainty – “All Scripture is God-breathed” (2 Timothy 3:16). What follows is reliable, literal truth. • Accountability – when God addresses a prophet, the message is binding on both the messenger (Ezekiel 3:17–19) and the audience. Son of man God repeatedly calls Ezekiel by this title (Ezekiel 2:1; 3:1). It highlights: • Human frailty contrasted with divine majesty. The prophet is reminded he is dust while carrying heaven’s words. • Representative role – he stands for the people, yet speaks God’s verdict. • Foreshadowing – the ultimate “Son of Man” who will judge (Matthew 24:30) embodies both humanity and deity, fulfilling perfectly what Ezekiel typifies in part. these are the men who plot evil Context (Ezekiel 11:1) identifies twenty-five city leaders at the eastern gate. God exposes their schemes: • Premeditated rebellion – like those in Micah 2:1 who “devise iniquity… when morning dawns, they carry it out.” • Self-serving politics – Psalm 2:1-2 shows rulers raging against the LORD; here Jerusalem’s officials do the same. • False security – they believe they are safe behind walls (compare Isaiah 28:15), yet God sees the plotting of hearts (Proverbs 15:26). and give wicked counsel in this city Their advice misleads the populace: • “Peace, peace, when there is no peace” (Jeremiah 6:14); they promise immunity from Babylon’s siege. • Encouraging complacency – telling people, “Build houses; the city is the cooking pot and we are the meat” (Ezekiel 11:3), twisting a proverb to mean, “We are protected.” • Setting aside God’s word – true prophets urged repentance (Jeremiah 26:12-13); these leaders scoff at that, much like those in 2 Chronicles 36:16 who “mocked God’s messengers.” • Resulting damage – where there is no godly counsel a people falls (Proverbs 11:14), and Jerusalem soon will. summary Ezekiel 11:2 pulls back the curtain on Jerusalem’s leadership. The LORD Himself authoritatively tells His human messenger that specific officials are masterminding evil and dispensing corrupt guidance. Their hidden plans are fully visible to God, and their deceptive counsel lulls the city toward judgement. The verse therefore warns every generation that God exposes ungodly leadership, holds plotters accountable, and calls His people to listen instead to His faithful, Spirit-breathed word. Hebrew And [the LORD] saidוַיֹּ֖אמֶר (way·yō·mer) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 559: To utter, say to me, אֵלָ֑י (’ê·lāy) Preposition | first person common singular Strong's 413: Near, with, among, to “Son בֶּן־ (ben-) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 1121: A son of man, אָדָ֕ם (’ā·ḏām) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 120: Ruddy, a human being these אֵ֣לֶּה (’êl·leh) Pronoun - common plural Strong's 428: These, those are the men הָאֲנָשִׁ֞ים (hā·’ă·nā·šîm) Article | Noun - masculine plural Strong's 376: A man as an individual, a male person who plot הַחֹשְׁבִ֥ים (ha·ḥō·šə·ḇîm) Article | Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine plural Strong's 2803: To think, account evil אָ֛וֶן (’ā·wen) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 205: Strictly nothingness, trouble, vanity, wickedness, an idol and give וְהַיֹּעֲצִ֥ים (wə·hay·yō·‘ă·ṣîm) Conjunctive waw, Article | Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine plural Strong's 3289: To advise, to deliberate, resolve wicked רָ֖ע (rā‘) Adjective - masculine singular Strong's 7451: Bad, evil counsel עֲצַת־ (‘ă·ṣaṯ-) Noun - feminine singular construct Strong's 6098: Advice, plan, prudence in this הַזֹּֽאת׃ (haz·zōṯ) Article | Pronoun - feminine singular Strong's 2063: Hereby in it, likewise, the one other, same, she, so much, such deed, that, city. בָּעִ֥יר (bā·‘îr) Preposition-b, Article | Noun - feminine singular Strong's 5892: Excitement Links Ezekiel 11:2 NIVEzekiel 11:2 NLT Ezekiel 11:2 ESV Ezekiel 11:2 NASB Ezekiel 11:2 KJV Ezekiel 11:2 BibleApps.com Ezekiel 11:2 Biblia Paralela Ezekiel 11:2 Chinese Bible Ezekiel 11:2 French Bible Ezekiel 11:2 Catholic Bible OT Prophets: Ezekiel 11:2 He said to me Son of man (Ezek. 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