2 Esdras 4:1

1 Then the angel who had been sent to me, whose name was Uriel, replied:

2 Esdras 4:1 In-Context

1 Then the angel who had been sent to me, whose name was Uriel, replied:

2 "Your mind has utterly failed with regard to this world, and do you think you can understand the way of the Most High?"

3 I said, "Yes, my Lord." He answered: "I am sent to show you three ways and to set three problems before you.

4 If you can say anything to me about one of these, I will show you the way you want to see, and I will teach you why the heart leans toward evil."

5 I said, "Speak, my Lord." He said to me, "Go, weigh for me the weight of fire, or measure for me a blast of wind, or call back for me the day that is past."