Ezekiel 24:20

20 Then I said to them, The word of Yahweh 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 even my wife died; and I did in the morning as I was commanded.

19 The people said to me, Won't you tell us what these things are to us, that you do so?

20 Then I said to them, The word of Yahweh came to me, saying,

21 Speak to the house of Israel, Thus says the Lord Yahweh: Behold, I will profane my sanctuary, the pride of your power, the desire of your eyes, and that which your soul pities; and your sons and your daughters whom you have left behind shall fall by the sword.

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