Ezekiel 7:1

1 God's Word came to me, saying,

Ezekiel 7:1 Meaning and Commentary

Ezekiel 7:1

Moreover the word of the Lord came unto me, saying.
] Or again, as the Arabic version; for this is a distinct prophecy from the former; though of the same kind with it; and was delivered out, either immediately upon the former; or, however, some time between that and the following in the next chapter, which has a date to it. The Targum calls it the word of prophecy from the Lord.

Ezekiel 7:1 In-Context

1 God's Word came to me, saying,
2 "You, son of man - God, the Master, has this Message for the land of Israel: "'Endtime. The end of business as usual for everyone.
3 It's all over. The end is upon you. I've launched my anger against you. I've issued my verdict on the way you live. I'll make you pay for your disgusting obscenities.
4 I won't look the other way, I won't feel sorry for you. I'll make you pay for the way you've lived: Your disgusting obscenities will boomerang on you, and you'll realize that I am God.'
5 "I, God, the Master, say: 'Disaster after disaster! Look, it comes!
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