Ezekiel 24:20

20 Then I answered them, the word of the LORD came to 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 to 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 to 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 to me, saying,

21 Speak to the house of Israel, Thus saith the Lord GOD; Behold, I will profane my sanctuary, the excellence 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.