Ezekiel 1:3 · KJV

"The word of the LORD came expressly unto Ezekiel the priest, the son of Buzi, in the land of the Chaldeans by the river Chebar; and the hand of the LORD was there upon him."

King James Version

Passage Context

¹Now it came to pass in the thirtieth year, in the fourth month, in the fifth day of the month, as I was among the captives by the river of Chebar, that the heavens were opened, and I saw visions of God.

²In the fifth day of the month, which was the fifth year of king Jehoiachin's captivity,

³The word of the LORD came expressly unto Ezekiel the priest, the son of Buzi, in the land of the Chaldeans by the river Chebar; and the hand of the LORD was there upon him.

⁴And I looked, and, behold, a whirlwind came out of the north, a great cloud, and a fire infolding itself, and a brightness was about it, and out of the midst thereof as the colour of amber, out of the midst of the fire.

⁵Also out of the midst thereof came the likeness of four living creatures. And this was their appearance; they had the likeness of a man.

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Reflection Questions

How does God's word come to you in your life?

What does it mean for you to feel God's hand upon you?

When have you felt a strong calling in your life?

Life Application

faith

Seek to hear God's word in your daily life through prayer and scripture.

guidance

Reflect on the ways God has guided you during difficult times.

People in This Verse

EzekielOT

A prophet who ministered to the exiles in Babylon, known for his vivid visions and messages from God.

First appearance: Ezekiel 1:1

Places in This Verse

Chaldeans(Southern Iraq today)

The Chaldeans were a group in ancient Babylon, known for their influence during the Babylonian Empire.

River Chebar(Khabur River today)

The River Chebar was a significant site for the exiled Israelites, where Ezekiel received his visions.

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