Ezekiel 20:27
Therefore, son of man, speak unto the house of Israel, and say unto them, Thus saith the Lord GOD; Yet in this your fathers have blasphemed me, in that they have committed a trespass against me.
Original Language Analysis
לָכֵ֞ן
H3651
לָכֵ֞ן
Strong's:
H3651
Word #:
1 of 21
properly, set upright; hence (figuratively as adjective) just; but usually (as adverb or conjunction) rightly or so (in various applications to manner
דַּבֵּ֨ר
speak
H1696
דַּבֵּ֨ר
speak
Strong's:
H1696
Word #:
2 of 21
perhaps properly, to arrange; but used figuratively (of words), to speak; rarely (in a destructive sense) to subdue
בֵּ֤ית
unto the house
H1004
בֵּ֤ית
unto the house
Strong's:
H1004
Word #:
4 of 21
a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
יִשְׂרָאֵל֙
of Israel
H3478
יִשְׂרָאֵל֙
of Israel
Strong's:
H3478
Word #:
5 of 21
he will rule as god; jisral, a symbolical name of jacob; also (typically) of his posterity
בֶּן
Therefore son
H1121
בֶּן
Therefore son
Strong's:
H1121
Word #:
6 of 21
a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or
אָדָ֔ם
of man
H120
אָדָ֔ם
of man
Strong's:
H120
Word #:
7 of 21
ruddy i.e., a human being (an individual or the species, mankind, etc.)
כֹּ֥ה
H3541
כֹּ֥ה
Strong's:
H3541
Word #:
10 of 21
properly, like this, i.e., by implication, (of manner) thus (or so); also (of place) here (or hither); or (of time) now
ע֗וֹד
H5750
ע֗וֹד
Strong's:
H5750
Word #:
14 of 21
properly, iteration or continuance; used only adverbially (with or without preposition), again, repeatedly, still, more
אוֹתִי֙
H853
אוֹתִי֙
Strong's:
H853
Word #:
17 of 21
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
אֲב֣וֹתֵיכֶ֔ם
Yet in this your fathers
H1
אֲב֣וֹתֵיכֶ֔ם
Yet in this your fathers
Strong's:
H1
Word #:
18 of 21
father, in a literal and immediate, or figurative and remote application
Cross References
Romans 2:24For the name of God is blasphemed among the Gentiles through you, as it is written.Ezekiel 3:11And go, get thee to them of the captivity, unto the children of thy people, and speak unto them, and tell them, Thus saith the Lord GOD; whether they will hear, or whether they will forbear.Ezekiel 3:4And he said unto me, Son of man, go, get thee unto the house of Israel, and speak with my words unto them.Ezekiel 3:27But when I speak with thee, I will open thy mouth, and thou shalt say unto them, Thus saith the Lord GOD; He that heareth, let him hear; and he that forbeareth, let him forbear: for they are a rebellious house.Ezekiel 2:7And thou shalt speak my words unto them, whether they will hear, or whether they will forbear: for they are most rebellious.
Historical Context
The conquest and settlement period (Joshua-Judges) showed persistent compromise. Israel failed to drive out Canaanites fully, intermarried with them, and adopted their worship practices. The cyclical pattern in Judges demonstrates ongoing unfaithfulness despite experiencing God's deliverance.
Questions for Reflection
- How do we blaspheme God through ingratitude for His blessings?
- What does Israel's pattern teach about human nature's tendency to take God's gifts for granted?
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Analysis & Commentary
'Therefore, son of man, speak unto the house of Israel, and say unto them, Thus saith the Lord GOD; Yet in this your fathers have blasphemed me, in that they have committed a trespass against me.' Moving to the promised land period, God indicts continuing blasphemy despite being brought into the promised land. 'Blasphemed' (gadheph) means reviling or insulting God. 'Committed a trespass' (ma'al) indicates treacherous unfaithfulness. Even God's gift of the land didn't produce gratitude and obedience.