Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version The hand of the LORD was on me there, and he said to me, “Get up and go out to the plain, and there I will speak to you.” New Living Translation Then the LORD took hold of me and said, “Get up and go out into the valley, and I will speak to you there.” English Standard Version And the hand of the LORD was upon me there. And he said to me, “Arise, go out into the valley, and there I will speak with you.” Berean Standard Bible And there the hand of the LORD was upon me, and He said to me, “Get up, go out to the plain, and there I will speak with you.” Berean Literal Bible And the hand of YHWH was upon me there, and He said to me: “Rise, go out into the plain, and there I will speak with you.” King James Bible And the hand of the LORD was there upon me; and he said unto me, Arise, go forth into the plain, and I will there talk with thee. New King James Version Then the hand of the LORD was upon me there, and He said to me, “Arise, go out into the plain, and there I shall talk with you.” New American Standard Bible Now the hand of the LORD was on me there, and He said to me, “Get up, go out to the plain, and there I will speak to you.” NASB 1995 The hand of the LORD was on me there, and He said to me, “Get up, go out to the plain, and there I will speak to you.” NASB 1977 And the hand of the LORD was on me there, and He said to me, “Get up, go out to the plain, and there I will speak to you.” Legacy Standard Bible And the hand of Yahweh was on me there, and He said to me, “Get up, go out to the plain, and there I will speak to you.” Amplified Bible The hand of the LORD was on me there, and He said to me, “Arise, go out to the plain, and I will speak to you.” Berean Annotated Bible And there the hand of the LORD {YHWH} was upon me, and He said to me, “Get up, go out to the plain, and there I will speak with you. Christian Standard Bible The hand of the LORD was on me there, and he said to me, “Get up, go out to the plain, and I will speak with you there.” Holman Christian Standard Bible Then the hand of the LORD was on me there, and He said to me, “Get up, go out to the plain, and I will speak with you there.” American Standard Version And the hand of Jehovah was there upon me; and he said unto me, Arise, go forth into the plain, and I will there talk with thee. Contemporary English Version The LORD took control of me and said, "Stand up! Go into the valley, and I will talk with you there." English Revised Version And the hand of the LORD was there upon me; and he said unto me, Arise, go forth into the plain, and I will there talk with thee. GOD'S WORD® Translation The power of the LORD came over me. He said, "Get up, and go to the plain. I will speak to you there." Good News Translation I felt the powerful presence of the LORD and heard him say to me, "Get up and go out into the valley. I will talk to you there." International Standard Version The hand of the LORD was upon me, and he told me, "Get up! Go to the valley, and I'll speak with you there." NET Bible The hand of the LORD rested on me there, and he said to me, "Get up, go out to the valley, and I will speak with you there." New Heart English Bible The hand of the LORD was there on me; and he said to me, "Arise, go forth into the plain, and I will there talk with you." Webster's Bible Translation And the hand of the LORD was there upon me; and he said to me, Arise, go forth into the plain, and I will there talk with thee. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleAnd there the hand of the LORD was upon me, and He said to me, “Get up, go out to the plain, and there I will speak with you.” World English Bible Yahweh’s hand was there on me; and he said to me, “Arise, go out into the plain, and I will talk with you there.” Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd there is a hand of YHWH on me there, and He says to me, “Rise, go forth to the valley, and there I speak with you.” Berean Literal Bible And the hand of YHWH was upon me there, and He said to me: “Rise, go out into the plain, and there I will speak with you.” Young's Literal Translation And there is on me there a hand of Jehovah, and He saith to me, 'Rise, go forth to the valley, and there I do speak with thee.' Smith's Literal Translation And the hand of Jehovah will be there upon me; and he will say to me, Arise, go forth to the valley, and there I will speak with thee. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd the hand of the Lord was upon me, and he said to me: Rise and go forth into the plain, and there I will speak to thee. Catholic Public Domain Version And the hand of the Lord was over me. And he said to me: “Rise up, and go out to the plain, and there I will speak with you.” New American Bible The hand of the LORD came upon me there and he said to me: Get up and go out into the plain, where I will speak with you. New Revised Standard Version Then the hand of the LORD was upon me there; and he said to me, Rise up, go out into the valley, and there I will speak with you. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd the hand of the LORD was there upon me; and he said to me, Arise, go forth into the plain, and I will talk to you there. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And the hand of LORD JEHOVAH was upon me there, and he said to me: “Arise, go out to the plain, and there I shall speak with you” OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And the hand of the LORD came there upon me; and He said unto me: 'Arise, go forth into the plain, and I will there speak with thee.' Brenton Septuagint Translation And the hand of the Lord came upon me; and he said to me, Arise, and go forth into the plain, and there shalt thou be spoken to. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context A Watchman for Israel…21But if you warn the righteous man not to sin, and he does not sin, he will indeed live because he heeded your warning, and you will have saved yourself.” 22And there the hand of the LORD was upon me, and He said to me, “Get up, go out to the plain, and there I will speak with you.” 23So I got up and went out to the plain, and behold, the glory of the LORD was present there, like the glory I had seen by the River Kebar, and I fell facedown.… Cross References And there the hand of the LORD was upon me, Ezekiel 40:1 In the twenty-fifth year of our exile, at the beginning of the year, on the tenth day of the month—in the fourteenth year after Jerusalem had been struck down—on that very day the hand of the LORD was upon me, and He took me there. Ezekiel 1:3 the word of the LORD came directly to Ezekiel the priest, the son of Buzi, in the land of the Chaldeans by the River Kebar. And there the LORD’s hand was upon him. Ezekiel 8:1 In the sixth year, on the fifth day of the sixth month, I was sitting in my house, and the elders of Judah were sitting before me; and there the hand of the Lord GOD fell upon me. and He 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. Ezekiel 2:1 “Son of man,” He said to me, “stand up on your feet and I will speak to you.” Isaiah 6:8 Then I heard the voice of the Lord saying: “Whom shall I send? Who will go for Us?” And I said: “Here am I. Send me!” “Get up, go out to the plain, Jonah 3:2 “Get up! Go to the great city of Nineveh and proclaim to it the message that I give you.” 1 Kings 19:11 Then the LORD said, “Go out and stand on the mountain before the LORD. Behold, the LORD is about to pass by.” And a great and mighty wind tore into the mountains and shattered the rocks before the LORD, but the LORD was not in the wind. After the wind there was an earthquake, but the LORD was not in the earthquake. Ezekiel 37:1 The hand of the LORD was upon me, and He brought me out by His Spirit and set me down in the middle of the valley, and it was full of bones. and there I will speak with you.” Exodus 25:22 And I will meet with you there above the mercy seat, between the two cherubim that are over the ark of the Testimony; I will speak with you about all that I command you regarding the Israelites. Exodus 29:42 For the generations to come, this burnt offering shall be made regularly at the entrance to the Tent of Meeting before the LORD, where I will meet you to speak with you. Numbers 7:89 When Moses entered the Tent of Meeting to speak with the LORD, he heard the voice speaking to him from between the two cherubim above the mercy seat on the ark of the Testimony. Thus the LORD spoke to him. Exodus 3:1-6 Meanwhile, Moses was shepherding the flock of his father-in-law Jethro, the priest of Midian. He led the flock to the far side of the wilderness and came to Horeb, the mountain of God. / There the angel of the LORD appeared to him in a blazing fire from within a bush. Moses saw the bush ablaze with fire, but it was not consumed. / So Moses thought, “I must go over and see this marvelous sight. Why is the bush not burning up?” … Isaiah 6:1-8 In the year that King Uzziah died, I saw the Lord seated on a throne, high and exalted; and the train of His robe filled the temple. / Above Him stood seraphim, each having six wings: With two wings they covered their faces, with two they covered their feet, and with two they were flying. / And they were calling out to one another: “Holy, holy, holy is the LORD of Hosts; all the earth is full of His glory.” … Jeremiah 1:4-10 The word of the LORD came to me, saying: / “Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, and before you were born I set you apart and appointed you as a prophet to the nations.” / “Ah, Lord GOD,” I said, “I surely do not know how to speak, for I am only a child!” … Acts 9:3-6 As Saul drew near to Damascus on his journey, suddenly a light from heaven flashed around him. / He fell to the ground and heard a voice say to him, “Saul, Saul, why do you persecute Me?” / “Who are You, Lord?” Saul asked. “I am Jesus, whom you are persecuting,” He replied. … Treasury of Scripture And the hand of the LORD was there on me; and he said to me, Arise, go forth into the plain, and I will there talk with you. the hand Ezekiel 3:14 So the spirit lifted me up, and took me away, and I went in bitterness, in the heat of my spirit; but the hand of the LORD was strong upon me. Ezekiel 1:3 The word of the LORD came expressly unto Ezekiel the priest, the son of Buzi, in the land of the Chaldeans by the river Chebar; and the hand of the LORD was there upon him. Ezekiel 37:1 The hand of the LORD was upon me, and carried me out in the spirit of the LORD, and set me down in the midst of the valley which was full of bones, Arise Ezekiel 8:4 And, behold, the glory of the God of Israel was there, according to the vision that I saw in the plain. Acts 9:6 And he trembling and astonished said, Lord, what wilt thou have me to do? And the Lord said unto him, Arise, and go into the city, and it shall be told thee what thou must do. Jump to Previous Arise Forth Hand Plain Rise Speak Talk ValleyJump to Next Arise Forth Hand Plain Rise Speak Talk ValleyEzekiel 3 1. Ezekiel eats the scroll4. God encourages him 15. God shows him the rule of prophecy 22. God shuts and opens the prophet's mouth And there the hand of the LORD was upon me This phrase indicates a divine encounter, where God's presence and power are tangibly experienced by the prophet. The "hand of the LORD" symbolizes God's authority and guidance, often seen in prophetic contexts (e.g., 1 Kings 18:46, Ezekiel 1:3). It signifies empowerment for the task ahead, ensuring that Ezekiel's actions and words are under divine direction. This divine touch is crucial for the prophet's mission, emphasizing that his message is not self-derived but from God. and He said to me Get up, go out to the plain and there I will speak with you Persons / Places / Events 1. EzekielA prophet and priest during the Babylonian exile, called by God to deliver His messages to the Israelites. 2. The LORD The covenant name of God, Yahweh, who directly communicates with Ezekiel. 3. The Plain A specific location where God instructs Ezekiel to go, symbolizing a place of solitude and divine encounter. 4. The Hand of the LORD A phrase indicating God's power, presence, and guidance upon Ezekiel. 5. Divine Communication The event where God speaks directly to Ezekiel, emphasizing the importance of obedience and attentiveness to God's voice. Teaching Points Obedience to God's CallJust as Ezekiel was instructed to go to the plain, we must be willing to follow God's directions, even when they lead us to unfamiliar or uncomfortable places. The Importance of Solitude God often speaks to us in moments of solitude, away from distractions. We should seek quiet times to listen for His voice. God's Presence Empowers The "hand of the LORD" upon Ezekiel signifies empowerment and guidance. We can trust that God equips us for the tasks He calls us to. Expect Divine Encounters Be open to the unexpected ways and places God may choose to communicate with us. Preparation for Service Like Ezekiel, we may be called to a period of preparation before being sent out to fulfill God's purposes. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Ezekiel 3:22?2. How does Ezekiel 3:22 demonstrate God's direct communication with His prophets today? 3. What does "the hand of the LORD was upon me" signify for believers? 4. How can we create space to hear God's voice as Ezekiel did? 5. How does Ezekiel's experience relate to Jesus' time in solitude for prayer? 6. What steps can we take to respond obediently to God's call like Ezekiel? 7. What is the significance of God speaking to Ezekiel in Ezekiel 3:22? 8. How does Ezekiel 3:22 reflect the theme of divine calling? 9. Why does God instruct Ezekiel to go to the plain in Ezekiel 3:22? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Ezekiel 3? 11. Is biblical prophecy evidence of the Bible's reliability? 12. Deuteronomy 23:3 - How can the permanent exclusion of Ammonites and Moabites align with the story of Ruth, a Moabite woman in David's lineage? 13. Deuteronomy 5:9-10 mentions punishment extending for generations; how is this concept of inherited guilt consistent with other biblical teachings on individual responsibility? 14. Who is the author of the Book of Ezekiel? What Does Ezekiel 3:22 Mean And there the hand of the LORD was upon me“And there the hand of the LORD was upon me…” • Scripture often links “the hand of the LORD” with tangible empowerment and direction (Ezekiel 1:3; 1 Kings 18:46; Acts 11:21). • This is not poetic flair; Ezekiel literally experienced God’s compelling presence, equipping him for the difficult ministry ahead (Jeremiah 20:7). • For believers today, the same sovereign hand both steadies and sends (Isaiah 41:10). and He said to me “…and He said to me…” • God initiates the conversation, underscoring His right to command and Ezekiel’s duty to listen (Exodus 3:4; Jeremiah 1:4). • Divine speech is personal; the Lord addresses Ezekiel by name, mirroring Jesus’ words, “My sheep listen to My voice” (John 10:27). • Hebrews 1:1–2 reminds us that the same God who spoke to prophets now speaks through His Son and the written Word. Get up “Get up…” • Obedience starts with movement. Similar calls—“Get up and go” (Acts 9:6) or “Rise, let us go” (Mark 14:42)—demand immediate response. • Standing signifies readiness for service, not passive contemplation (Joshua 7:10). • God seldom addresses the slouched or stagnant; He commissions the ready and willing (Luke 12:35). go out to the plain “…go out to the plain…” • The “plain” was likely the valley near the Chebar Canal (Ezekiel 3:23). It offered solitude, away from distractions. • God often calls His servants to specific locations for distinct revelations—Abraham to Canaan (Genesis 12:1), Philip to the desert road (Acts 8:26). • Leaving the familiar underscores trust; the servant yields itinerary and comfort to the Master (Matthew 4:19–20). and there I will speak with you “…and there I will speak with you.” • Revelation is promised on the far side of obedience (John 14:21; Psalm 25:14). • God’s “there” pinpoints a meeting place: Elijah on Horeb (1 Kings 19:11-13), Moses at the tent of meeting (Exodus 33:9). • The pattern is clear: comply first, hear more later (James 4:8). When we walk where He sends, we receive what He says. summary Ezekiel 3:22 presents a seamless sequence: God’s empowering hand, His spoken command, the prophet’s required movement, a divinely chosen place, and promised further revelation. The verse calls believers to recognize God’s intimate involvement, respond promptly, step out where He directs, and expect deeper fellowship once obedience is in motion. (22) The hand of the Lord was there upon me.--The prophet's week of silent meditation being past, and the charge of responsibility given, the constraining power of God again comes upon him, and sends him forth to the final act of preparation for his work.Verse 22. - And the hand of the Lord was there upon me, etc. There is obviously an interval between the fact thus stated and the close of the message borne in on the prophet's soul. Psychologically, it seems probable that the effect of the message was to fill him with an overwhelming, crushing sense of the burden of his responsibility. How was he to begin so terrible a work? What were to be the nearer, and the remoter, issues of such a work? Apparently, at least, he does not then begin it by a spoken warning. He passes, at the Divine command borne in on his soul, from the crowd that had watched him during the seven days' silence, and betakes himself to the solitude of the "plain," as distinct from the "mound" where the exiles dwelt, and there the vision appears again in all points as he had seen it when he stood on the river's bank.Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew And thereשָׁ֖ם (šām) Adverb Strong's 8033: There, then, thither the hand יַד־ (yaḏ-) Noun - feminine singular construct Strong's 3027: A hand of the LORD יְהוָ֑ה (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel was וַתְּהִ֥י (wat·tə·hî) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person feminine singular Strong's 1961: To fall out, come to pass, become, be upon me, עָלַ֛י (‘ā·lay) Preposition | first person common singular Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against and He said וַיֹּ֣אמֶר (way·yō·mer) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 559: To utter, say to me, אֵלַ֗י (’ê·lay) Preposition | first person common singular Strong's 413: Near, with, among, to “Get up, ק֥וּם (qūm) Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine singular Strong's 6965: To arise, stand up, stand go out צֵא֙ (ṣê) Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine singular Strong's 3318: To go, bring, out, direct and proxim to אֶל־ (’el-) Preposition Strong's 413: Near, with, among, to the plain, הַבִּקְעָ֔ה (hab·biq·‘āh) Article | Noun - feminine singular Strong's 1237: A split, a wide level valley between mountains and there וְשָׁ֖ם (wə·šām) Conjunctive waw | Adverb Strong's 8033: There, then, thither I will speak אֲדַבֵּ֥ר (’ă·ḏab·bêr) Verb - Piel - Imperfect - first person common singular Strong's 1696: To arrange, to speak, to subdue with you.” אוֹתָֽךְ׃ (’ō·w·ṯāḵ) Preposition | second person masculine singular Strong's 854: Nearness, near, with, by, at, among Links Ezekiel 3:22 NIVEzekiel 3:22 NLT Ezekiel 3:22 ESV Ezekiel 3:22 NASB Ezekiel 3:22 KJV Ezekiel 3:22 BibleApps.com Ezekiel 3:22 Biblia Paralela Ezekiel 3:22 Chinese Bible Ezekiel 3:22 French Bible Ezekiel 3:22 Catholic Bible OT Prophets: Ezekiel 3:22 The hand of Yahweh was there (Ezek. 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