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Ezekiel 24:1 (show verse)
In the ninth year, in the tenth month, and on the tenth day of the month, this message came to me from the LORD:
Ezekiel 24:2 (show verse)
"Son of Man, write down the name of this day, this very day. The king of Babylon has laid siege to Jerusalem on this very day.
Ezekiel 24:3 (show verse)
So compose a parable for the rebellious house. Tell them, "This is what the Lord God says: "Prepare your pot for boiling! Set it in place. Fill it up with water, too.
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)
Gather together the best pieces of meat on it including the thighs and the shoulders and fill it with the choicest bones.
Ezekiel 24:5 (show verse)
Take the best bones from the flock, pile wood under the pot for the bones, bring it to a boil, and then cook the bones in it."'"
Ezekiel 24:6 (show verse)
"This is what the Lord GOD says: "How terrible it is for that blood-filled city, to the pot whose rust remains in it, whose rust won't come off. Empty it one piece at a time. Don't let a lot fall on it.
Ezekiel 24:7 (show verse)
Her blood was in it. She poured it out onto bare rock. She didn't pour it out on the ground, intending to cover it with dirt.
Ezekiel 24:8 (show verse)
In order to stir up my anger and in order to take vengeance, I set the blood on a bare rock so that it cannot be covered.'
Ezekiel 24:9 (show verse)
"Therefore this is what the Lord GOD says: "How terrible it is for that blood-filled city I'm also going to add to my pile of kindling.
Ezekiel 24:10 (show verse)
Pile up the wood! Make the fire burn hot. Boil the meat! Mix the seasonings. Burn those bones to a crisp!
Ezekiel 24:11 (show verse)
Make the pot stand empty on the coals until its bronze glows red, its rust can be scoured off, and its dross completely removed.
Ezekiel 24:12 (show verse)
The pot wearies me, but its thick rust won't come off, even with fire.
Ezekiel 24:13 (show verse)
There is wickedness in your obscene conduct. Even though I've cleansed you, you uncleanness cannot be washed away. You cannot be cleansed again until my rage against you has subsided.'
Ezekiel 24:14 (show verse)
""I, the LORD have spoken. It will happen, because I'm going to do it. I won't hold back, have compassion, or change my mind. They'll judge you according to your ways and deeds,' declares the Lord GOD."
Ezekiel 24:15 (show verse)
This message came to me from the LORD:
Ezekiel 24:16 (show verse)
"Son of Man, pay attention! I'm about to take away your most precious treasure with a single, fatal stroke, but you are not to mourn, weep, nor even let tears well up in your eyes.
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)
You are to weep in silence, but you are not to participate in mourning rituals. You are to keep your turban on your head and your sandals on your feet. You are not to cover your mouth or eat what your comforters bring to you."
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 my wife died that evening. The next morning, I did as I had been 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)
Then the people told me, "Are you going to explain what these things that you're doing should mean to us?"
Ezekiel 24:20 (show verse)
So I responded, "This message came to me from the LORD:
Ezekiel 24:21 (show verse)
"Tell the house of Israel that this is what the Lord GOD says: "Look! I'm about to profane my sanctuary, the source of your proud strength, the desire of your eyes, and the object of your affection. Your sons and daughters, whom you've left behind, will die by the sword.
Ezekiel 24:22 (show verse)
That's why you will soon be doing what I've just done. You are not to cover your mouth or eat what your comforters bring to you.
Ezekiel 24:23 (show verse)
Your turbans will be on your heads and your sandals will be on your feet. You won't mourn or weep. Instead, you'll waste away in your sins. Every one of you will groan to his relative.
Ezekiel 24:24 (show verse)
That's how Ezekiel will be an example for you. You'll be doing exactly what he has done. When it happens, then you'll know that I am the Lord GOD."'
Ezekiel 24:25 (show verse)
"And now, Son of Man, on the day that I take their strength, joy, and glory from them, those whom they love to watch, the focus of their affection their sons and daughters
Ezekiel 24:26 (show verse)
at that time, a fugitive will come to you and will bring you the news.
Ezekiel 24:27 (show verse)
Your mouth will freely speak to the fugitive. You won't be silent any longer. You'll be a sign to them. Then they'll know that I am the LORD."