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Ezekiel 24
1Again, in the ninth year, in the tenth month, in the tenth [day] of the month, the word of Yahweh came to me, saying,
2Son of man, write the name of the day, [even] of this same day: the king of Babylon drew close to Jerusalem this same day.
3Utter a parable to the rebellious house, and tell them, Thus says the Lord Yahweh, Set on the caldron, set it on, and also pour water into it:
4gather its pieces into it, even every good piece, the thigh, and the shoulder; fill it with the choice bones.
5Take the choice of the flock, and also a pile [of wood] for the bones under [the caldron]; make it boil well; yes, let its bones be boiled in its midst.
6Therefore thus says the Lord Yahweh: Woe to the bloody city, to the caldron whose rust is therein, and whose rust is not gone out of it! take out of it piece after piece; No lot is fallen on it.
7For her blood is in the midst of her; she set it on the bare rock; she didn't pour it on the ground, to cover it with dust.
8That it may cause wrath to come up to take vengeance, I have set her blood on the bare rock, that it should not be covered.
9Therefore thus says the Lord Yahweh: Woe to the bloody city! I also will make the pile great.
10Heap on the wood, make the fire hot, boil well the flesh, and make thick the broth, and let the bones be burned.
11Then set it empty on its coals, that it may be hot, and its brass may burn, and that its filthiness may be molten in it, that its rust may be consumed.
12She has wearied [herself] with toil; yet her great rust doesn't go forth out of her; her rust doesn't [go forth] by fire.
13In your filthiness is lewdness: because I have cleansed you and you weren't cleansed, you shall not be cleansed from your filthiness any more, until I have caused my wrath toward you to rest.
14I, Yahweh, have spoken it: it shall happen, and I will do it: I will not go back, neither will I spare, neither will I repent; according to your ways, and according to your doings, shall they judge you, says the Lord Yahweh.
15Also the word of Yahweh came to me, saying,
16Son of man, behold, I will take away from you the desire of your eyes with a stroke: yet you shall neither mourn nor weep, neither shall your tears run down.
17Sigh, but not aloud, make no mourning for the dead; bind your headdress on you, and put your shoes on your feet, and don't cover your lips, and don't eat men's bread.
18So I spoke to the people in the morning; and at even my wife died; and I did in the morning as I was commanded.
19The people said to me, Won't you tell us what these things are to us, that you do so?
20Then I said to them, The word of Yahweh came to me, saying,
21Speak to the house of Israel, Thus says the Lord Yahweh: Behold, I will profane my sanctuary, the pride of your power, the desire of your eyes, and that which your soul pities; and your sons and your daughters whom you have left behind shall fall by the sword.
22You shall do as I have done: you shall not cover your lips, nor eat the bread of men.
23Your tires shall be on your heads, and your shoes on your feet: you shall not mourn nor weep; but you shall pine away in your iniquities, and moan one toward another.
24Thus Ezekiel shall be a sign to you; according to all that he has done, you will do. When this comes, then you will know that I am the Lord Yahweh.
25You, son of man, shall it not be in the day when I take from them their strength, the joy of their glory, the desire of their eyes, and that whereupon they set their heart, their sons and their daughters,
26that in that day he who escapes shall come to you, to cause you to hear it with your ears?
27In that day your mouth will be opened to him who has escaped, and you shall speak, and be no more mute: so you will be a sign to them; and they shall know that I am Yahweh.
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Afflictions and Adversities of the Wicked: Impenitence is a Cause of Ezekiel 24:13
Because of the indecency of your uncleanness I tried to cleanse you, but you would not be purified from your filthiness. You will not be pure again until My wrath against you has subsided.
Babylon: Empire of Prophecies of Conquests By Ezekiel 24:1
In the ninth year, on the tenth day of the tenth month, the word of the LORD came to me, saying,
Bereavement: And to Ezekiel, for his Wife Ezekiel 24:16–18
“Son of man, behold, I am about to take away the desire of your eyes with a fatal blow. But you must not mourn or weep or let your tears flow. / Groan quietly; do not mourn for the dead. Put on your turban and strap your sandals on your feet; do not cover your lips or eat the bread of mourners.” / So I spoke to the people in the morning, and in the evening my wife died. And the next morning I did as I had been commanded.
Boiling Pot: Parable of Ezekiel 24:3–5
Now speak a parable to this rebellious house and tell them that this is what the Lord GOD says: ‘Put the pot on the fire; put it on and pour in the water. / Put in the pieces of meat, every good piece—thigh and shoulder—fill it with choice bones. / Take the choicest of the flock and pile the fuel beneath it. Bring it to a boil and cook the bones in it.’
Bread: Served Round After Funerals Ezekiel 24:17–22
Groan quietly; do not mourn for the dead. Put on your turban and strap your sandals on your feet; do not cover your lips or eat the bread of mourners.” / So I spoke to the people in the morning, and in the evening my wife died. And the next morning I did as I had been commanded. / Then the people asked me, “Won’t you tell us what these things you are doing mean to us?”
Broth: Symbolical Ezekiel 24:5
Take the choicest of the flock and pile the fuel beneath it. Bring it to a boil and cook the bones in it.’
Christian Minister: Trials and Persecutions of Ezekiel 24:15–18
Then the word of the LORD came to me, saying, / “Son of man, behold, I am about to take away the desire of your eyes with a fatal blow. But you must not mourn or weep or let your tears flow. / Groan quietly; do not mourn for the dead. Put on your turban and strap your sandals on your feet; do not cover your lips or eat the bread of mourners.”
Cooking: Spice Used In Ezekiel 24:10
Pile on the logs and kindle the fire; cook the meat well and mix in the spices; let the bones be burned.
Dress: Bonnets (Rv , Head-Tires), Worn by Women Ezekiel 24:17, 23
Groan quietly; do not mourn for the dead. Put on your turban and strap your sandals on your feet; do not cover your lips or eat the bread of mourners.” / Your turbans will remain on your heads and your sandals on your feet. You will not mourn or weep, but you will waste away because of your sins, and you will groan among yourselves.
Ezekiel: Teaches by Pantomime: Does not Show Mourning Upon the Death of his Wife Ezekiel 24:16–27
“Son of man, behold, I am about to take away the desire of your eyes with a fatal blow. But you must not mourn or weep or let your tears flow. / Groan quietly; do not mourn for the dead. Put on your turban and strap your sandals on your feet; do not cover your lips or eat the bread of mourners.” / So I spoke to the people in the morning, and in the evening my wife died. And the next morning I did as I had been commanded.
Ezekiel: Teaches by Pantomime: Employs a Boiling Pot to Symbolize the Destruction of Jerusalem Ezekiel 24:1–14
In the ninth year, on the tenth day of the tenth month, the word of the LORD came to me, saying, / “Son of man, write down today’s date, for on this very day the king of Babylon has laid siege to Jerusalem. / Now speak a parable to this rebellious house and tell them that this is what the Lord GOD says: ‘Put the pot on the fire; put it on and pour in the water.
Ezekiel: Teaches by Pantomime: Feigns Dumbness Ezekiel 24:27
On that day your mouth will be opened to him who has escaped; you will speak and no longer be mute. So you will be a sign to them, and they will know that I am the LORD.”
Instruction by Object Lessons: The Boiling Pot Ezekiel 24:1–14
In the ninth year, on the tenth day of the tenth month, the word of the LORD came to me, saying, / “Son of man, write down today’s date, for on this very day the king of Babylon has laid siege to Jerusalem. / Now speak a parable to this rebellious house and tell them that this is what the Lord GOD says: ‘Put the pot on the fire; put it on and pour in the water.
Instruction by Object Lessons: Widowhood Ezekiel 24:16–27
“Son of man, behold, I am about to take away the desire of your eyes with a fatal blow. But you must not mourn or weep or let your tears flow. / Groan quietly; do not mourn for the dead. Put on your turban and strap your sandals on your feet; do not cover your lips or eat the bread of mourners.” / So I spoke to the people in the morning, and in the evening my wife died. And the next morning I did as I had been commanded.
Judgments are Sent, As Punishment For: Iniquity Ezekiel 24:13, 14
Because of the indecency of your uncleanness I tried to cleanse you, but you would not be purified from your filthiness. You will not be pure again until My wrath against you has subsided. / I, the LORD, have spoken; the time is coming, and I will act. I will not refrain or show pity, nor will I relent. I will judge you according to your ways and deeds,’ declares the Lord GOD.”
Judgments: Different Kinds of Continued Sorrows Ezekiel 24:23
Your turbans will remain on your heads and your sandals on your feet. You will not mourn or weep, but you will waste away because of your sins, and you will groan among yourselves.
Molding: General Scriptures Concerning Ezekiel 24:11
Set the empty pot on its coals until it becomes hot and its copper glows. Then its impurity will melt within; its rust will be consumed.
Mourning: Covering: The Upper Lip Ezekiel 24:17, 22
Groan quietly; do not mourn for the dead. Put on your turban and strap your sandals on your feet; do not cover your lips or eat the bread of mourners.” / Then you will do as I have done: You will not cover your lips or eat the bread of mourners.
Parables: The Boiling Pot Ezekiel 24:3–5
Now speak a parable to this rebellious house and tell them that this is what the Lord GOD says: ‘Put the pot on the fire; put it on and pour in the water. / Put in the pieces of meat, every good piece—thigh and shoulder—fill it with choice bones. / Take the choicest of the flock and pile the fuel beneath it. Bring it to a boil and cook the bones in it.’
Prophecies Concerning Israel: Prophecies Concerning of War and Other Judgments Ezekiel 24:1
In the ninth year, on the tenth day of the tenth month, the word of the LORD came to me, saying,
Prophecy: (Respecting Individuals, See Under Their Names): Ezekiel Ezekiel 24:1, 15, 20
In the ninth year, on the tenth day of the tenth month, the word of the LORD came to me, saying, / Then the word of the LORD came to me, saying, / So I answered them, “The word of the LORD came to me, saying:
Prophets: Frequently in Their Actions Were Made Signs to the People Ezekiel 24:1–24
In the ninth year, on the tenth day of the tenth month, the word of the LORD came to me, saying, / “Son of man, write down today’s date, for on this very day the king of Babylon has laid siege to Jerusalem. / Now speak a parable to this rebellious house and tell them that this is what the Lord GOD says: ‘Put the pot on the fire; put it on and pour in the water.
Prophets: Frequently Married Men Ezekiel 24:18
So I spoke to the people in the morning, and in the evening my wife died. And the next morning I did as I had been commanded.
Shoe: Taken off at a Time of Mourning Ezekiel 24:17
Groan quietly; do not mourn for the dead. Put on your turban and strap your sandals on your feet; do not cover your lips or eat the bread of mourners.”
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