Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Tell this rebellious people a parable and say to them: ‘This is what the Sovereign LORD says: “’Put on the cooking pot; put it on and pour water into it. New Living Translation Then give these rebels an illustration with this message from the Sovereign LORD: “Put a pot on the fire, and pour in some water. English Standard Version And utter a parable to the rebellious house and say to them, Thus says the Lord GOD: “Set on the pot, set it on; pour in water also; Berean Standard Bible Now speak a parable to this rebellious house and tell them that this is what the Lord GOD says: ‘Put the pot on the fire; put it on and pour in the water. Berean Literal Bible And utter to house the rebellious a parable, and say to them—thus says the Lord YHWH: ‘Put on a pot; put it on, and also pour water into it. King James Bible And utter a parable unto the rebellious house, and say unto them, Thus saith the Lord GOD; Set on a pot, set it on, and also pour water into it: New King James Version And utter a parable to the rebellious house, and say to them, ‘Thus says the Lord GOD: “Put on a pot, set it on, And also pour water into it. New American Standard Bible Present a parable to the rebellious house and say to them, ‘This is what the Lord GOD says: “Put on the pot, put it on and also pour water into it; NASB 1995 “Speak a parable to the rebellious house and say to them, ‘Thus says the Lord GOD, “Put on the pot, put it on and also pour water in it; NASB 1977 “And speak a parable to the rebellious house, and say to them, ‘Thus says the Lord GOD, “Put on the pot, put it on, and also pour water in it; Legacy Standard Bible Speak a parable to the rebellious house, and you shall say to them, ‘Thus says Lord Yahweh, “Put on the pot, put it on and also pour water in it; Amplified Bible Speak a parable against the rebellious house [of Judah] and say to them, ‘Thus says the Lord GOD, “Put on a pot; put it on and also pour water into it; Berean Annotated Bible Now speak a parable to this rebellious house and tell them that this is what the Lord GOD {Adonai YHWH} says: ‘Put the pot on the fire; put it on and pour in the water. Christian Standard Bible Now speak a parable to the rebellious house. Tell them, ‘This is what the Lord GOD says: Put the pot on the fire — put it on, and then pour water into it! Holman Christian Standard Bible Now speak a parable to the rebellious house. Tell them: This is what the Lord GOD says: Put the pot on the fire— put it on, and then pour water into it! American Standard Version And utter a parable unto the rebellious house, and say unto them, Thus saith the Lord Jehovah, Set on the caldron, set it on, and also pour water into it: Contemporary English Version Then tell my rebellious people: "Pour water in a cooking pot and set it over a fire. * English Revised Version And utter a parable unto the rebellious house, and say unto them, Thus saith the Lord GOD, Set on the caldron, set it on, and also pour water into it: GOD'S WORD® Translation Tell these rebellious people a story. Tell them, 'This is what the Almighty LORD says: Put the pot on the fire; put it on. Pour water in it. Good News Translation Tell my rebellious people this parable that I, the Sovereign LORD, have for them: Set the pot on the fire and fill it up with water. International Standard Version So compose a parable for the rebellious house. Tell them, 'This is what the Lord God says: "Prepare your pot for boiling! Set it in place. Fill it up with water, too. NET Bible Recite a proverb to this rebellious house and say to them, 'This is what the sovereign LORD says: "'Set on the pot, set it on, pour water in it too; New Heart English Bible Utter a parable to the rebellious house, and tell them, 'Thus says the Lord GOD, "Set on the caldron, set it on, and also pour water into it: Webster's Bible Translation And utter a parable to the rebellious house, and say to them, Thus saith the Lord GOD; Set on a pot, set it on, and also pour water into it: Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleNow speak a parable to this rebellious house and tell them that this is what the Lord GOD says: ‘Put the pot on the fire; put it on and pour in the water. World English Bible Utter a parable to the rebellious house, and tell them, ‘The Lord Yahweh says, “Put the cauldron on the fire. Put it on, and also pour water into it. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd use an allegory toward the house of rebellion, and you have said to them, Thus said Lord YHWH: To set on the pot, to set [it] on, and also to pour water into it, Berean Literal Bible And utter to house the rebellious a parable, and say to them—thus says the Lord YHWH: ‘Put on a pot; put it on, and also pour water into it. Young's Literal Translation and use unto the rebellious house a simile, and thou hast said unto them: Thus said the Lord Jehovah: To set on the pot, to set it on, and also to pour into it water, Smith's Literal Translation And use a parable against the house of contradiction and say to them, Thus said the Lord Jehovah: Set on the pot, set on, and also pour water into it: Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd thou shalt speak by a figure a parable to the provoking house, and say to them: Thus saith the Lord God: Set on a pot, set it on, I say, and put water into it. Catholic Public Domain Version And you shall speak, through a proverb, a parable to the inciting house. And you shall say to them: Thus says the Lord God: Set out a cooking pot; set it out, I say, and put water into it. New American Bible Propose this parable to the rebellious house and say to them: Thus says the Lord GOD: Put the pot on, put it on! Pour in some water; New Revised Standard Version And utter an allegory to the rebellious house and say to them, Thus says the Lord GOD: Set on the pot, set it on, pour in water also; Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd devise a parable concerning the rebellious house, and say to them, Thus says the LORD God: Set a pot on the fire and pour water into it; Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And tell a parable about the rebellious house, and say to them: ‘Thus says THE LORD OF LORDS: cook a pot, and pour water into it OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And utter a parable concerning the rebellious house, and say unto them: Thus saith the Lord GOD: Set on the pot, set it on, And also pour water into it; Brenton Septuagint Translation And speak a parable to the provoking house, and thou shalt say to them, Thus saith the Lord; Set on the caldron, and pour water into it: Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Parable of the Cooking Pot…2“Son of man, write down today’s date, for on this very day the king of Babylon has laid siege to Jerusalem. 3Now speak a parable to this rebellious house and tell them that this is what the Lord GOD says: ‘Put the pot on the fire; put it on and pour in the water. 4Put in the pieces of meat, every good piece—thigh and shoulder—fill it with choice bones.… Cross References Now speak a parable to this rebellious house Ezekiel 17:2 “Son of man, pose a riddle; speak a parable to the house of Israel Ezekiel 12:2-3 “Son of man, you are living in a rebellious house. They have eyes to see but do not see, and ears to hear but do not hear, for they are a rebellious house. / Therefore, son of man, pack your bags for exile. In broad daylight, set out from your place and go to another as they watch. Perhaps they will understand, though they are a rebellious house. Ezekiel 2:5 And whether they listen or refuse to listen—for they are a rebellious house—they will know that a prophet has been among them. and tell them that this is what the Lord GOD says: Ezekiel 13:8 Therefore this is what the Lord GOD says: Because you have uttered vain words and seen false visions, I am against you, declares the Lord GOD. Ezekiel 20:3 “Son of man, speak to the elders of Israel and tell them that this is what the Lord GOD says: Have you come to inquire of Me? As surely as I live, I will not be consulted by you, declares the Lord GOD. Ezekiel 11:5 And the Spirit of the LORD fell upon me and told me to declare that this is what the LORD says: “That is what you are thinking, O house of Israel; and I know the thoughts that arise in your minds. ‘Put the pot on the fire; 2 Kings 4:38-40 When Elisha returned to Gilgal, there was a famine in the land. As the sons of the prophets were sitting at his feet, he said to his attendant, “Put on the large pot and boil some stew for the sons of the prophets.” / One of them went out to the field to gather herbs, and he found a wild vine from which he gathered as many wild gourds as his garment could hold. Then he came back and cut them up into the pot of stew, though no one knew what they were. / And they poured it out for the men to eat, but when they tasted the stew they cried out, “There is death in the pot, O man of God!” And they could not eat it. Ezekiel 11:3 They are saying, ‘Is not the time near to build houses? The city is the cooking pot, and we are the meat.’ Jeremiah 1:13-14 Again the word of the LORD came to me, asking, “What do you see?” “I see a boiling pot,” I replied, “and it is tilting toward us from the north.” / Then the LORD said to me, “Disaster from the north will be poured out on all who live in the land. put it on and pour in the water. Exodus 12:9 Do not eat any of the meat raw or cooked in boiling water, but only roasted over the fire—its head and legs and inner parts. Exodus 29:31-32 You are to take the ram of ordination and boil its flesh in a holy place. / At the entrance to the Tent of Meeting, Aaron and his sons are to eat the meat of the ram and the bread that is in the basket. Leviticus 6:28 The clay pot in which the sin offering is boiled must be broken; if it is boiled in a bronze pot, the pot must be scoured and rinsed with water. 2 Kings 25:1-2 So in the ninth year of Zedekiah’s reign, on the tenth day of the tenth month, Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon marched against Jerusalem with his entire army. They encamped outside the city and built a siege wall all around it. / And the city was kept under siege until King Zedekiah’s eleventh year. Jeremiah 24:1-2 After Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon had carried away Jeconiah son of Jehoiakim king of Judah, as well as the officials of Judah and the craftsmen and metalsmiths from Jerusalem, and had brought them to Babylon, the LORD showed me two baskets of figs placed in front of the temple of the LORD. / One basket had very good figs, like those that ripen early, but the other basket contained very poor figs, so bad they could not be eaten. Isaiah 29:1-2 Woe to you, O Ariel, the city of Ariel where David camped! Year upon year let your festivals recur. / And I will constrain Ariel, and there will be mourning and lamentation; she will be like an altar hearth before Me. Lamentations 4:10 The hands of compassionate women have cooked their own children, who became their food in the destruction of the daughter of my people. Treasury of Scripture And utter a parable to the rebellious house, and say to them, Thus said the Lord GOD; Set on a pot, set it on, and also pour water into it: utter Ezekiel 17:2 Son of man, put forth a riddle, and speak a parable unto the house of Israel; Ezekiel 19:2 And say, What is thy mother? A lioness: she lay down among lions, she nourished her whelps among young lions. Ezekiel 20:49 Then said I, Ah Lord GOD! they say of me, Doth he not speak parables? the rebellious Ezekiel 2:3,6,8 And he said unto me, Son of man, I send thee to the children of Israel, to a rebellious nation that hath rebelled against me: they and their fathers have transgressed against me, even unto this very day… Ezekiel 3:9 As an adamant harder than flint have I made thy forehead: fear them not, neither be dismayed at their looks, though they be a rebellious house. Ezekiel 12:2,25 Son of man, thou dwellest in the midst of a rebellious house, which have eyes to see, and see not; they have ears to hear, and hear not: for they are a rebellious house… Set Ezekiel 24:6 Wherefore thus saith the Lord GOD; Woe to the bloody city, to the pot whose scum is therein, and whose scum is not gone out of it! bring it out piece by piece; let no lot fall upon it. Ezekiel 11:3 Which say, It is not near; let us build houses: this city is the caldron, and we be the flesh. Jeremiah 50:13,14 Because of the wrath of the LORD it shall not be inhabited, but it shall be wholly desolate: every one that goeth by Babylon shall be astonished, and hiss at all her plagues… Jump to Previous Allegory Caldron Comparison Cooking-Pot Fire House Parable Pot Pour Propose Rebellious Simile Sovereign Speak Uncontrolled Use Utter WaterJump to Next Allegory Caldron Comparison Cooking-Pot Fire House Parable Pot Pour Propose Rebellious Simile Sovereign Speak Uncontrolled Use Utter WaterEzekiel 24 1. Under the parable of a boiling pot6. is shown the irrevocable destruction of Jerusalem 15. By the sign of Ezekiel not mourning for the death of his wife 19. is shown the calamity of the Jews to be beyond all sorrow Now speak a parable to this rebellious house Ezekiel is instructed to deliver a parable, a common teaching method in the Bible, used to convey deeper spiritual truths through simple stories or analogies. The "rebellious house" refers to the people of Israel, who have consistently turned away from God's commandments. This phrase highlights their stubbornness and resistance to divine guidance, a recurring theme throughout the prophetic books. The use of parables is seen in other parts of Scripture, notably in the teachings of Jesus Christ, who often used parables to reveal truths to those willing to hear (e.g., Matthew 13:10-17). and tell them that this is what the Lord GOD says: ‘Put the pot on the fire; put it on and pour in the water. Persons / Places / Events 1. EzekielA prophet called by God to deliver His messages to the Israelites during their Babylonian exile. Known for his vivid visions and symbolic acts. 2. Rebellious House Refers to the people of Israel, who are often described as rebellious due to their disobedience and idolatry. 3. The Lord GOD The sovereign and covenant-keeping God of Israel, who communicates His will and judgment through His prophets. 4. The Parable A symbolic account or illustration used by God through Ezekiel to convey a deeper spiritual truth or impending judgment. 5. The Pot Represents Jerusalem and its inhabitants, symbolizing the impending siege and judgment that will come upon them. Teaching Points Understanding God's JudgmentGod's use of parables and symbols, like the pot, serves to communicate His impending judgment in a way that is both vivid and memorable. The Consequences of Rebellion The term "rebellious house" highlights the seriousness of Israel's disobedience. It serves as a warning to us about the consequences of turning away from God's commands. The Role of Prophets Ezekiel's role as a prophet is to faithfully deliver God's message, regardless of its popularity. This challenges us to speak truth in love, even when it is difficult. Symbolism in Scripture Understanding the symbolic language in the Bible can deepen our comprehension of God's messages and their relevance to our lives. Repentance and Restoration While the message is one of judgment, it also implicitly calls for repentance, reminding us of God's desire for restoration and relationship with His people. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Ezekiel 24:3?2. How does Ezekiel 24:3 illustrate God's judgment through the parable of the pot? 3. What is the significance of the "pot" and "meat" in Ezekiel 24:3? 4. How can we apply the warning in Ezekiel 24:3 to our lives today? 5. What other biblical passages parallel the imagery used in Ezekiel 24:3? 6. How does understanding Ezekiel 24:3 deepen our comprehension of God's justice and mercy? 7. What is the significance of the parable in Ezekiel 24:3 for Israel's history? 8. How does Ezekiel 24:3 reflect God's judgment on Jerusalem? 9. Why does God use a cooking pot as a metaphor in Ezekiel 24:3? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Ezekiel 24? 11. Is there any historical or archaeological support for the events symbolized by the boiling pot imagery (Ezekiel 24:3–14), or does it contradict known facts about Jerusalem’s siege? 12. Is there any evidence that Ezekiel 15 was edited or added later, indicating multiple sources or authors? 13. Does Ezekiel 17:12-15's account of Zedekiah's rebellion against Babylon conflict with the historical timeline recorded in 2 Kings 24-25? 14. What does the Bible say about rebellious children? What Does Ezekiel 24:3 Mean Now speak a parable• God often wraps hard truth in story form so the hearers will ponder rather than dismiss it outright (2 Samuel 12:1–7; Psalm 78:2; Matthew 13:34). • The parable here is not fiction; it is a Spirit-given picture whose details match coming events. • Because Scripture is God-breathed and without error, every image in the parable is purposeful. to this rebellious house • The “house” is the covenant nation that has resisted God from the Exodus onward (Deuteronomy 9:7; Ezekiel 2:3–5; Acts 7:51). • Their rebellion makes them spiritually deaf, so God employs vivid symbolism to break through their hardness (Ezekiel 12:9). • Even in judgment, He calls them “house,” reminding them of their privileged relationship. and tell them • Ezekiel’s task is to speak, not to negotiate; faithfulness means delivering the exact words received (Jeremiah 1:7; Ezekiel 3:17; Acts 20:27). • The command underscores personal responsibility: hearers are accountable for how they respond (Ezekiel 33:4–5). • By articulating the message aloud, the prophet makes the coming judgment public and undeniable. this is what the Lord GOD says: • The double title “Lord GOD” (Adonai Yahweh) stresses sovereign authority (Exodus 3:15; Isaiah 1:2; Amos 3:7–8). • What follows is not Ezekiel’s opinion but divine decree—therefore certain and irreversible (Isaiah 55:11). • Recognizing the speaker’s identity invites humility and repentance from listeners (James 4:6–10). Put the pot on the fire • The pot represents Jerusalem and its inhabitants (compare Ezekiel 11:3, 9). • Setting it on the fire depicts God initiating the siege that will soon begin (2 Kings 25:1–2; Jeremiah 1:13–15). • Fire in Scripture often signals judgment that purges impurity (Zechariah 13:9; Hebrews 12:29). • Because the city refused moral cleansing, it will now face literal flames. put it on • The repetition adds urgency—no delay, no reprieve (Psalm 119:60; Ezekiel 12:28). • It stresses certainty; God’s action is already underway, unstoppable by human schemes (Isaiah 46:10–11). • The emphatic order underscores God’s meticulous control over every step of the process (Proverbs 16:4). and pour in the water • Water readies the pot for cooking: soon flesh (the people, v. 4) will be added and boiled in judgment (Ezekiel 24:4-5). • The image conveys that Jerusalem’s own residents will fuel the calamity; their sins supply the “ingredients” (Jeremiah 19:9; Lamentations 4:10). • Nothing is left to chance; even the preparation stage is orchestrated by God (Psalm 33:10–11). summary Ezekiel 24:3 launches a vivid parable in which Jerusalem is a pot set on the fire of God’s wrath. Each command—set the pot, heat it, add water—reveals the Lord’s deliberate, sovereign, and righteous judgment on a persistently rebellious nation. Though the imagery is symbolic, the coming siege is literal, certain, and divinely ordered, demonstrating that God’s word is always accurate, purposeful, and fulfilled. (3) Utter a parable.--What follows (Ezekiel 24:3-14) was not a symbolical action, but was simply a parable spoken to the people, although the language is just that which would describe action.Set on a pot.--Rather, the cauldron, the word being the same as in Ezekiel 11:3, and preceded by the definite article referring to that passage. Urgency is indicated by the repetition of the command "set on." The people in Ezekiel 11:3 had called their city the cauldron; so let it be, the Divine word now says, and set that city upon the fire of the armies of my judgment, and gather into it for destruction the people who have boasted of it as their security. Verses 3, 4. - Set on a pot, etc. The words contain an obvious reference to the imagery of Ezekiel 11:3-7. The people had used that imagery either in the spirit of a false security or in the recklessness of despair. It is now the prophet's work to remind them that the interpretation which he gave to their own comparison had proved to be the true one. The cauldron is the city, the fire is the invading army, the metal of the cauldron does not protect them. The pieces, the choice bones, were the princes and chief men of the people.Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Now speak a parableוּמְשֹׁ֤ל (ū·mə·šōl) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine singular Strong's 4911: To liken, to use, language, in, to resemble to אֶל־ (’el-) Preposition Strong's 413: Near, with, among, to this rebellious הַמֶּ֙רִי֙ (ham·me·rî) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 4805: Bitterness, rebellion, bitter, rebellious house בֵּית־ (bêṯ-) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 1004: A house and tell וְאָמַרְתָּ֣ (wə·’ā·mar·tā) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - second person masculine singular Strong's 559: To utter, say them אֲלֵיהֶ֔ם (’ă·lê·hem) Preposition | third person masculine plural Strong's 413: Near, with, among, to that this is what כֹּ֥ה (kōh) Adverb Strong's 3541: Like this, thus, here, now the Lord אֲדֹנָ֣י (’ă·ḏō·nāy) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 136: The Lord GOD יְהוִ֑ה (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3069: YHWH says: אָמַ֖ר (’ā·mar) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 559: To utter, say ‘Put the pot הַסִּיר֙ (has·sîr) Article | Noun - common singular Strong's 5518: A pot, a thorn, a hook on the fire; שְׁפֹ֤ת (šə·p̄ōṯ) Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine singular Strong's 8239: Put -- to set (on the fire) put it on שְׁפֹ֔ת (šə·p̄ōṯ) Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine singular Strong's 8239: Put -- to set (on the fire) and וְגַם־ (wə·ḡam-) Conjunctive waw | Conjunction Strong's 1571: Assemblage, also, even, yea, though, both, and pour יְצֹ֥ק (yə·ṣōq) Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine singular Strong's 3332: To pour out, to melt, cast as metal, to place firmly, to stiffen, grow hard in בּ֖וֹ (bōw) Preposition | third person masculine singular Strong's Hebrew the water. מָֽיִם׃ (mā·yim) Noun - masculine plural Strong's 4325: Water, juice, urine, semen Links Ezekiel 24:3 NIVEzekiel 24:3 NLT Ezekiel 24:3 ESV Ezekiel 24:3 NASB Ezekiel 24:3 KJV Ezekiel 24:3 BibleApps.com Ezekiel 24:3 Biblia Paralela Ezekiel 24:3 Chinese Bible Ezekiel 24:3 French Bible Ezekiel 24:3 Catholic Bible OT Prophets: Ezekiel 24:3 Utter a parable to the rebellious house (Ezek. 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