Ezekiel 24:20

20 So I answered them: "The word of the Lord came to me:

Ezekiel 24:20 Meaning and Commentary

Ezekiel 24:20

Then I answered them
And gave them an account of the design of the whole, and what was signified hereby: the word of the Lord came unto me, saying;
ordering him to do all he did; for he did nothing of himself, but all according to the divine will; and who also directed him to say the following things to the people, by way of explanation.

Ezekiel 24:20 In-Context

18 I spoke to the people in the morning, and my wife died in the evening. The next morning I did just as I was commanded.

19 Then the people asked me, "Won't you tell us what these things you are doing mean for us?"

20 So I answered them: "The word of the Lord came to me:

21 'Say to the house of Israel: This is what the Lord God says: I am about to desecrate My sanctuary, the pride of your power, the delight of your eyes, and the desire of your heart. Also, the sons and daughters you left behind will fall by the sword.

22 Then you will do just as I have done: You will not cover [your] mustache or eat the bread of mourners.