Translations
Modern
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.
Traditional
So I spake unto the people in the morning: and at even my wife died; and I did in the morning as I was commanded.
Literal
And I spoke to the people in the morning, and my wife died in the evening, and in the morning I did as I was commanded.
Latin
Locutus sum ergo ad populum mane, et mortua est uxor mea vespere: fecique mane sicut præceperat mihi.
Original
Hebrew
English
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.
Notes
Theme notes and profiles
Events
- Prophecies of Ezekielc. 593 BC
People
Ezekiel's wife: Wife of Ezekiel - Died as a sign to Israel
Glossary
Ezekiel (Person) Ezekiel, Book of Mourning Prophet, Prophetess
Topics
Bereavement: And to Ezekiel, for his Wife Bread: Served Round After Funerals Christian Minister: Trials and Persecutions of Ezekiel: Teaches by Pantomime: Does not Show Mourning Upon the Death of his Wife Instruction by Object Lessons: Widowhood Prophets: Frequently in Their Actions Were Made Signs to the People Prophets: Frequently Married Men Symbols and Similitudes: Death Symbols and Similitudes: Mourning Forbidden