Ezekiel 3:6 kjv — Not to many people of a strange speech and of an hard language, whose words thou canst not understand. Surely, had I se…

King James Version

"Not to many people of a strange speech and of an hard language, whose words thou canst not understand. Surely, had I sent thee to them, they would have hearkened unto thee."

— Ezekiel 3:6, King James Version

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Ezekiel 3 — Context

3

And he said unto me, Son of man, cause thy belly to eat, and fill thy bowels with this roll that I give thee. Then did I eat it; and it was in my mouth as honey for sweetness.

4

And he said unto me, Son of man, go, get thee unto the house of Israel, and speak with my words unto them.

5

For thou art not sent to a people of a strange speech and of an hard language, but to the house of Israel;

6

Not to many people of a strange speech and of an hard language, whose words thou canst not understand. Surely, had I sent thee to them, they would have hearkened unto thee.

7

But the house of Israel will not hearken unto thee; for they will not hearken unto me: for all the house of Israel are impudent and hardhearted.

8

Behold, I have made thy face strong against their faces, and thy forehead strong against their foreheads.

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 3:6 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Ezekiel 3:6 say?
Ezekiel 3:6 in the King James Version reads: “Not to many people of a strange speech and of an hard language, whose words thou canst not understand. Surely, had I sent thee to them, they would have hearkened unto thee.”
Where is Ezekiel 3:6 in the Bible?
Ezekiel 3:6 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Ezekiel, chapter 3, verse 6.
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 3:6.
What translation should I read Ezekiel 3:6 in?
Ezekiel 3:6 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 3:6?
Ezekiel 3:6 reads (KJV): “Not to many people of a strange speech and of an hard language, whose words thou canst not understand. Surely, had I sent thee to them, they would have hearkened unto thee.” 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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