Ezekiel 3:26 Meaning and Explanation
“And I will make thy tongue cleave to the roof of thy mouth, that thou shalt be dumb, and shalt not be to them a reprover: for they are a rebellious house.”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →God will silence Ezekiel's tongue so he cannot rebuke the rebellious people.
The Context of Ezekiel 3:26
God silences Ezekiel as judgment on the people's rebellion.
What Does Ezekiel 3:26 Mean?
God announces that He will cause Ezekiel's tongue to stick to the roof of his mouth, rendering him unable to speak. 'Dumb' here means mute, unable to produce speech. This supernatural muteness prevents him from being a 'reprover'—one who corrects and rebukes.
The silence is temporary and conditional. When God has something specific to say, He will open Ezekiel's mouth. But in general, Ezekiel will be silent during this period, and the silence itself will be a powerful statement about the people's rebellion and God's withdrawal of easy speech.
Ezekiel 3:26 in the Original Language
lavaq (לָוַק), 'cleave' — to stick, adhere closely; here the tongue sticks to the roof of the mouth, preventing normal speech.
Frequently Asked Questions About Ezekiel 3:26
What does Ezekiel 3:26 mean?
God will silence Ezekiel's tongue so he cannot rebuke the rebellious people.
What is the context of Ezekiel 3:26?
God silences Ezekiel as judgment on the people's rebellion.