Ezekiel 12:17

17 The Lord spoke his word to me, saying:

Ezekiel 12:17 Meaning and Commentary

Ezekiel 12:17

Moreover the word of the Lord came to me, saying.
] Here follows another sign of the desolation of the Jews, which the prophet was unto them; as the former signified their going into captivity, this their famine and distress at the siege of Jerusalem, and the dreadful calamities attending and following that.

Ezekiel 12:17 In-Context

15 "They will know that I am the Lord when I scatter them among the nations and spread them among the countries.

16 But I will save a few of them from the sword and from hunger and disease. Then they can tell about their hateful actions among the nations where they go. Then they will know that I am the Lord."

17 The Lord spoke his word to me, saying:

18 "Human, tremble as you eat your food, and shake with fear as you drink your water.

19 Then say to the people of the land: 'This is what the Lord God says about the people who live in Jerusalem in the land of Israel: They will eat their food with fear and drink their water in shock, because their land will be stripped bare because of the violence of the people who live in it.