Ezekiel 4:16
The Scripture
(16) Moreover he said unto me, Son of man, behold, I will break the staff of bread in Jerusalem: and they shall eat bread by weight, and with care; and they shall drink water by measure, and with astonishment:
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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Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Ezekiel 5:16Ezekiel 14:13Leviticus 26:26Psalms 105:16Isaiah 3:1Ezekiel 4:10Ezekiel 4:11Ezekiel 12:18Ezekiel 12:19Psalms 60:3Lamentations 1:11Lamentations 4:9
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