Ezekiel 24:15

The Death of Ezekiel's Wife: A Sign

15 Then the word of the Lord came to me:

Ezekiel 24:15 Meaning and Commentary

Ezekiel 24:15

Also the word of the Lord came unto me, saying.
] Next follows the other sign, by which the Lord shows the destruction of the temple.

Ezekiel 24:15 In-Context

13 Because of the indecency of your uncleanness- since I tried to purify you, but you would not be purified from your uncleanness- you will not be pure again until I have satisfied My wrath on you.

14 I, the Lord, have spoken. It is coming, and I will do it! I will not refrain, I will not show pity, and I will not relent. I will judge you according to your ways and deeds. [This is]*The bracketed text has been added for clarity. the declaration of the Lord God .

15 Then the word of the Lord came to me:

16 "Son of man, I am about to take the delight of your eyes away from you with a fatal blow. But you must not lament or weep or let your tears flow.

17 Groan quietly; do not observe mourning rites for the dead. Put on your turban and strap your sandals on your feet; do not cover [your] mustache or eat the bread of mourners."