Ezekiel 2:9 Meaning and Explanation
“And when I looked, behold, an hand was sent unto me; and, lo, a roll of a book was therein;”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →A hand appears to Ezekiel carrying a scroll, signifying the transmission of God's written word.
The Context of Ezekiel 2:9
A divine hand presents a scroll to Ezekiel, signifying God's written word.
What Does Ezekiel 2:9 Mean?
A hand—understood as God's hand—approaches Ezekiel with a scroll. In ancient Israel, scrolls contained written words, covenants, and laws. This vision symbolizes the solemnity and permanence of what Ezekiel will speak. A written scroll suggests that God's message is fixed, authoritative, and not subject to alteration by human preference or circumstance.
The scroll's appearance fulfills the promise that God will give Ezekiel something to speak and consume. The hand signals divine agency—God Himself is the source of the prophet's message. This visual confirmation prepares Ezekiel (and the reader) for what the scroll contains.
Ezekiel 2:9 in the Original Language
megillah (מְגִלָּה), 'roll' or 'scroll' — a rolled document used for recording prophecy and law in Israel.
Frequently Asked Questions About Ezekiel 2:9
What does Ezekiel 2:9 mean?
A hand appears to Ezekiel carrying a scroll, signifying the transmission of God's written word.
What is the context of Ezekiel 2:9?
A divine hand presents a scroll to Ezekiel, signifying God's written word.