Translations
Modern
On that day your mouth will be opened to him who has escaped; you will speak and no longer be mute. So you will be a sign to them, and they will know that I am the LORD.”
Traditional
In that day shall thy mouth be opened to him which is escaped, and thou shalt speak, and be no more dumb: and thou shalt be a sign unto them; and they shall know that I am the Lord.
Literal
On that day your mouth will be opened to the one who has escaped, and you will speak, and you will not be mute any longer; and you will be for them as a sign, and they will know that I am YHWH.”
Latin
…in die, inquam illa, aperietur os tuum cum eo qui fugit, et loqueris, et non silebis ultra: erisque eis in portentum, et scietis quia ego Dominus.
Original
Hebrew
English
On that day your mouth will be opened to him who has escaped; you will speak and no longer be mute. So you will be a sign to them, and they will know that I am the LORD.”
Notes
During this deep gloom and sorrow, when a survivor confirmed the fall of Jerusalem, there would be a sign of hope. On that day, Ezekiel's voice would return (see Ezekiel 3:26), allowing him to pray to God for the people and intercede for them. The final destruction of Jerusalem would mark the complete outpouring of God's wrath and fury. On that day, Ezekiel would speak words of hope to the shattered exiles, helping them know the Lord.
Theme notes and profiles
Events
- Prophecies of Ezekielc. 593 BC
Glossary
Topics
Ezekiel: Teaches by Pantomime: Does not Show Mourning Upon the Death of his Wife Ezekiel: Teaches by Pantomime: Feigns Dumbness Instruction by Object Lessons: Widowhood Symbols and Similitudes: Being Mute