Thematic Bible
Ezekiel 24:1 (show verse)
And the word of the Lord came to me in the ninth year, in the tenth month, on the tenth of the month, saying,
Ezekiel 24:2 (show verse)
“Son of man, write the name of the day, this very day. The king of Babylon has laid siege to Jerusalem this very day.
Ezekiel 24:3 (show verse)
Speak a parable to the rebellious house and say to them, ‘Thus says the Lord God,
“Put on thepot, put it on and also pour water in it;
“Put on the
Boiling pot » Parable of
Ezekiel » Teaches by pantomime » Employs a boiling pot to symbolize the destruction of jerusalem
Instruction » The boiling pot
Parables » Of the old testament » Of the prophets
Parables » The boiling pot
Symbols and similitudes » Cooking
Symbols and similitudes » Boiling pot
Truth » Illustrated in parables of the old testament » Of the prophets
Ezekiel » Teaches by pantomime » Employs a boiling pot to symbolize the destruction of jerusalem
Instruction » The boiling pot
Parables » Of the old testament » Of the prophets
Parables » The boiling pot
Symbols and similitudes » Cooking
Symbols and similitudes » Boiling pot
Truth » Illustrated in parables of the old testament » Of the prophets
Ezekiel 24:4 (show verse)
Every good piece, the thigh and the shoulder;
Fill it with choice bones.
Ezekiel 24:5 (show verse)
And also pile
Make it boil vigorously.
Also seethe its bones in it.”
Ezekiel 24:6 (show verse)
‘Therefore, thus says the Lord God,
“Woe to thebloody city,
To the pot in which there is rust
And whose rust has not gone out of it!
Take out of it piece after piece,
Without making a choice.
“Woe to the
To the pot in which there is rust
And whose rust has not gone out of it!
Take out of it piece after piece,
Ezekiel 24:7 (show verse)
She placed it on the bare rock;
She did not
To cover it with dust.
Ezekiel 24:8 (show verse)
I have put her blood on the bare rock,
That it may not be covered.”
Ezekiel 24:9 (show verse)
‘Therefore, thus says the Lord God,
“Woe to the bloody city!
I also will make the pile great.
“
I also will make the pile great.
Ezekiel 24:10 (show verse)
And mix in the spices,
And let the bones be burned.
Ezekiel 24:11 (show verse)
So that it may be hot
And its bronze may
And its
Its rust consumed.
Ezekiel 24:12 (show verse)
Yet her great rust has not gone from her;
Let her rust be in the fire!
Ezekiel 24:13 (show verse)
Because I would have cleansed you,
Yet you are
You will not be cleansed from your filthiness again
Until I have
Ezekiel 24:14 (show verse)
I, the Lord, have spoken; it is coming and I will act. I will not relent, and I will not pity and I will not be sorry; according to your ways and according to your deeds I will judge you,” declares the Lord God.’”
Ezekiel 24:15 (show verse)
And the word of the Lord came to me saying,
Ezekiel 24:16 (show verse)
“Son of man, behold, I am about to take from you the desire of your eyes with a blow; but you shall not mourn and you shall not weep, and your tears shall not come.
Afflictions » Moments of Discouragement » From God
Afflictions » From God
Bereavement » And to ezekiel, for his wife
Ezekiel » Teaches by pantomime » Does not show mourning upon the death of his wife
Instruction » Widowhood
Symbols and similitudes » Mourning forbidden
Symbols and similitudes » death
Trials » From God
Wife » Called » Desire of the eyes
Afflictions » From God
Bereavement » And to ezekiel, for his wife
Ezekiel » Teaches by pantomime » Does not show mourning upon the death of his wife
Instruction » Widowhood
Symbols and similitudes » Mourning forbidden
Symbols and similitudes » death
Trials » From God
Wife » Called » Desire of the eyes
Ezekiel 24:17 (show verse)
Groan silently; make no mourning for the dead. Bind on your turban and put your shoes on your feet, and do not cover your mustache and do not eat the bread of men.”
Bereavement » And to ezekiel, for his wife
Bread » Served round after funerals
Dress » Bonnets (rv, head-tires), worn by women
Ezekiel » Teaches by pantomime » Does not show mourning upon the death of his wife
Feet » Of the jews » Neglected in affliction
Instruction » Widowhood
Mourning » Covering » The upper lip
Shoe » Taken off at a time of mourning
Symbols and similitudes » Mourning forbidden
Symbols and similitudes » death
Tire » Headdress
Bread » Served round after funerals
Dress » Bonnets (rv, head-tires), worn by women
Ezekiel » Teaches by pantomime » Does not show mourning upon the death of his wife
Feet » Of the jews » Neglected in affliction
Instruction » Widowhood
Mourning » Covering » The upper lip
Shoe » Taken off at a time of mourning
Symbols and similitudes » Mourning forbidden
Symbols and similitudes » death
Tire » Headdress
Ezekiel 24:18 (show verse)
So I spoke to the people in the morning, and in the evening my wife died. And in the morning I did as I was commanded.
Afflictions » Life tested by the lord » Of ministers and prophets
Afflictions » Of ministers and prophets
Bereavement » And to ezekiel, for his wife
Bread » Served round after funerals
Ezekiel » Teaches by pantomime » Does not show mourning upon the death of his wife
Instruction » Widowhood
Ministers » Support of » Afflictions of
Prophets » Frequently married men
Symbols and similitudes » Mourning forbidden
Symbols and similitudes » death
Trials » Of ministers and prophets
Afflictions » Of ministers and prophets
Bereavement » And to ezekiel, for his wife
Bread » Served round after funerals
Ezekiel » Teaches by pantomime » Does not show mourning upon the death of his wife
Instruction » Widowhood
Ministers » Support of » Afflictions of
Prophets » Frequently married men
Symbols and similitudes » Mourning forbidden
Symbols and similitudes » death
Trials » Of ministers and prophets
Ezekiel 24:19 (show verse)
The people said to me, “Will you not tell us what these things that you are doing mean for us?”
Ezekiel 24:20 (show verse)
Then I said to them, “The word of the Lord came to me saying,
Ezekiel 24:21 (show verse)
‘Speak to the house of Israel, “Thus says the Lord God, ‘Behold, I am about to profane My sanctuary, the pride of your power, the desire of your eyes and the delight of your soul; and your sons and your daughters whom you have left behind will fall by the sword.
Ezekiel 24:22 (show verse)
You will do as I have done; you will not cover your mustache and you will not eat the bread of men.
Ezekiel 24:23 (show verse)
Your turbans will be on your heads and your shoes on your feet. You will not mourn and you will not weep, but you will rot away in your iniquities and you will groan to one another.
Ezekiel 24:24 (show verse)
Thus Ezekiel will be a sign to you; according to all that he has done you will do; when it comes, then you will know that I am the Lord God.’”
Ezekiel 24:25 (show verse)
‘As for you, son of man, will it not be on the day when I take from them their stronghold, the joy of their pride, the desire of their eyes and their heart’s delight, their sons and their daughters,
Ezekiel 24:26 (show verse)
that on that day he who escapes will come to you with information for your ears?
Ezekiel 24:27 (show verse)
On that day your mouth will be opened to him who escaped, and you will speak and be mute no longer. Thus you will be a sign to them, and they will know that I am the Lord.’”