Ezekiel · Chapter 4 King James Version

Ezekiel 4:12

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The Scripture

(12) And thou shalt eat it as barley cakes, and thou shalt bake it with dung that cometh out of man, in their sight.
Chapter overview (whole chapter)

In this chapter God commands Ezekiel to draw a great and terrifying image of the temple and its destruction, showing how the people's rebellion will bring ruin. The vision emphasizes the need for repentance and the consequences of disobedience. It serves as a warning that the temple is a symbol of God's presence and that its ruin reflects the nation's spiritual state.

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Cross-references
Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Genesis 18:6

Related verses (shared words)

II Samuel 13:8Proverbs 1:27