Ezekiel 11:2 net — The LORD said to me,“Son of man, these are the men who plot evil and give wicked advice in this city.

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"The LORD said to me,“Son of man, these are the men who plot evil and give wicked advice in this city."

— Ezekiel 11:2, NET Bible

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Ezekiel 11 — Context

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The Fall of Jerusalem A wind lifted me up and brought me to the east gate of the LORD’s temple that faces the east. There, at the entrance of the gate, I noticed twenty-five men. Among them I saw Jaazaniah son of Azzur and Pelatiah son of Benaiah, officials of the people.

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The LORD said to me,“Son of man, these are the men who plot evil and give wicked advice in this city.

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They say,‘The time is not near to build houses; the city is a cooking pot and we are the meat in it.’

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Therefore, prophesy against them! Prophesy, son of man!”

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Then the Spirit of the LORD came upon me and said to me,“Say: This is what the LORD says:‘This is what you are thinking, O house of Israel; I know what goes through your minds.

Ezekiel 11:2 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Ezekiel 11:2 say?
Ezekiel 11:2 in the NET Bible reads: “The LORD said to me,“Son of man, these are the men who plot evil and give wicked advice in this city.”
Where is Ezekiel 11:2 in the Bible?
Ezekiel 11:2 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Ezekiel, chapter 11, verse 2.
Who wrote Ezekiel?
Ezekiel is traditionally attributed to Ezekiel the priest. It was written c. 593–571 BC.
What is the book of Ezekiel about?
Ezekiel ministers among the exiles in Babylon with vivid visions, sign-acts, and oracles. He sees God's glory depart from a defiled temple, then promises dry bones brought to life, a new heart, and a restored temple — pictures of resurrection and the new covenant fulfilled in Christ.
What are the major themes of Ezekiel?
Ezekiel explores themes including Glory of God, Judgment, New Heart, Resurrection, New Temple. These themes shape the meaning and context of Ezekiel 11:2.
What translation should I read Ezekiel 11:2 in?
Ezekiel 11:2 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Ezekiel 11:2?
Ezekiel 11:2 reads (NET): “The LORD said to me,“Son of man, these are the men who plot evil and give wicked advice in this city.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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