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Berean Standard Bible

““Son of man,” He said to me, “eat what you find here. Eat this scroll, then go and speak to the house of Israel.””

Ezekiel 3:1

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After seeing the vision of the glory of God, Ezekiel is told to eat a scroll. This is an unusual image that shows how a prophet receives God's word before delivering it.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

“Son of man,” He said to me, “eat what you find here. Eat this scroll, then go and speak to the house of Israel.”

World English Bible (WEB)

He said to me, “Son of man, eat what you find. Eat this scroll, and go, speak to the house of Israel.”

King James Version (KJV)

Moreover he said unto me, Son of man, eat that thou findest; eat this roll, and go speak unto the house of Israel.

American Standard Version (ASV)

And he said unto me, Son of man, eat that which thou findest; eat this roll, and go, speak unto the house of Israel.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

And he said to me, Son of man, take this roll for your food, and go and say my words to the children of Israel.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

Y DÍJOME: Hijo del hombre, come lo que hallares; come este rollo, y ve y habla á la casa de Israel.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

Él me dijo: «¡Hombre mortal, come este rollo que te he dado! Luego ve y comunica este mensaje al pueblo de Israel».

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