25 ‘And you, son of man—will it not be in the day when I take from them (A)their stronghold, their joy and their glory, the desire of their eyes, and [a]that on which they set their minds, their sons and their daughters: 26 that on that day (B)one who escapes will come to you to let you hear it with your ears? 27 (C)On that day your mouth will be opened to him who has escaped; you shall speak and no longer be mute. Thus you will be a sign to them, and they shall know that I am the Lord.’ ”

Read full chapter

Footnotes

  1. Ezekiel 24:25 Lit. the lifting up of their soul

25 “And you, son of man, on the day I take away their stronghold, their joy and glory, the delight of their eyes,(A) their heart’s desire,(B) and their sons and daughters(C) as well— 26 on that day a fugitive will come to tell you(D) the news. 27 At that time your mouth will be opened; you will speak with him and will no longer be silent.(E) So you will be a sign to them, and they will know that I am the Lord.(F)

Read full chapter