Ezekiel 24:20

20 Then I answered them, "The word of the LORD came unto me, saying,

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 So I spoke unto the people in the morning, and at evening my wife died; and I did in the morning as I was commanded.

19 And the people said unto me, "Wilt thou not tell us what these things are to us, that thou doest so?"

20 Then I answered them, "The word of the LORD came unto me, saying,

21 Speak unto the house of Israel, `Thus saith the Lord GOD: Behold, I will profane My sanctuary, the excellency of your strength, the desire of your eyes, and that which your soul pitieth; and your sons and your daughters whom ye have left shall fall by the sword.

22 And ye shall do as I have done: Ye shall not cover your lips, nor eat the bread of men.