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Ezekiel 24:20 — Meaning and Application

King James Version

“Then I answered them, The word of the LORD came unto me, saying,”

Ezekiel 24:20

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18

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.

19

And the people said unto me, Wilt thou not tell us what these {things are} to us, that thou doest {so}?

20

Then I answered them, The word of the LORD came unto me, saying,

21

Speak unto the house of Israel, Thus saith the Lord GOD; Behold, I will profane my sanctuary, the excellency of your strength, the desire of your eyes, and that which your soul pitieth; and your sons and your daughters whom ye have left shall fall by the sword. {that...: Heb. the pity of your soul}

22

And ye shall do as I have done: ye shall not cover {your} lips, nor eat the bread of men.

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