Ezekiel 3:15 Meaning and Explanation
“Then I came to them of the captivity at Telabib, that dwelt by the river of Chebar, and I sat where they sat, and remained there astonished among them seven days.”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →Ezekiel arrives at the exiles' settlement and sits in stunned silence for seven days.
The Context of Ezekiel 3:15
Ezekiel arrives among the exiles and sits silently for a week.
What Does Ezekiel 3:15 Mean?
Telabib is a settlement of Judean exiles by the Chebar River in Babylon. Ezekiel's arrival is marked not by immediate proclamation but by a week of silent presence. He 'sat where they sat,' sharing their physical space and condition.
His astonishment—likely stemming from the overwhelming visions and the weight of his commission—is so profound that he cannot speak for seven days. This silence may also represent respect for the people's grief and the sacredness of the moment before he begins his prophetic work.
Ezekiel 3:15 in the Original Language
Tel Abib (תֵּל אָבִיב), 'Mound of Grain' — a settlement of exiles in Babylon near the Chebar (Kebar) River.
Frequently Asked Questions About Ezekiel 3:15
What does Ezekiel 3:15 mean?
Ezekiel arrives at the exiles' settlement and sits in stunned silence for seven days.
What is the context of Ezekiel 3:15?
Ezekiel arrives among the exiles and sits silently for a week.