Ezekiel 24:24

Translations

Modern

‘Thus Ezekiel will be a sign for you; you will do everything that he has done. When this happens, you will know that I am the Lord GOD.’

Traditional

Thus Ezekiel is unto you a sign: according to all that he hath done shall ye do: and when this cometh, ye shall know that I am the Lord God.

Literal

And Ezekiel will be to you as a sign; according to all that he has done, you will do. And in its coming to pass, you will know that I am the Lord YHWH.’

Latin

Eritque Ezechiel vobis in portentum: juxta omnia quæ fecit, facietis cum venerit istud: et scietis quia ego Dominus Deus.

Original

Hebrew

English

‘Thus Ezekiel will be a sign for you; you will do everything that he has done. When this happens, you will know that I am the Lord GOD.’

Notes

Ezekiel 24:20–24

Ezekiel's lack of mourning (Ezekiel 24:15–17) was a sign to Israel about their future. The Lord was about to take away the temple of Jerusalem, the place they cherished. God would desecrate it and destroy the sons and daughters left in Jerusalem.

On that day, the people would act like Ezekiel. They would not mourn publicly or perform rituals. Although they would feel deep loss, the devastation would be so great that normal mourning rites would be impossible. In such complete desolation, only internal grief would be possible.

Theme notes and profiles

Ezekiel Prophetic Sign Acts

Events

Prophecies of Ezekielc. 593 BC

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People

Ezekiel: Prophet during Babylonian exile; author of the Book of Ezekiel LORD: Names or title used to refer to God

Glossary

Ezekiel (Person) Ezekiel, Book of Prophet, Prophetess

Topics

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

Ezekiel 24:24

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