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| 1[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 1The word of the LORD came to me in the ninth year, in the tenth month, on the tenth day of the month: " |
| 2[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 2Son of man, write down today's date, this very day. The king of Babylon has laid siege to Jerusalem this very day. |
| 3[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 3Now speak a parable to the rebellious house. Tell them: This is what the Lord GOD says: Put the pot on the fire-- put it on, and then pour water into it! |
| 4[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 4Place the pieces of meat in it, every good piece-- thigh and shoulder. Fill it with choice bones. |
| 5[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 5Take the choicest of the flock and also pile up the fuel under it. Bring it to a boil and cook the bones in it." |
| 6[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 6Therefore, this is what the Lord GOD says: Woe to the city of bloodshed, the pot that has rust inside it, and whose rust will not come off! Empty it piece by piece; lots should not be cast for its contents. |
| 7[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 7For the blood she shed is still within her. She put it out on the bare rock; she didn't pour it on the ground to cover it with dust. |
| 8[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 8In order to stir up wrath and take vengeance, I have put her blood on the bare rock, so that it would not be covered. |
| 9[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 9Therefore, this is what the Lord GOD says: Woe to the city of bloodshed! I Myself will make the pile of kindling large. |
| 10[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 10Pile on the logs and kindle the fire! Cook the meat well and mix in the spices! Let the bones be burned! |
| 11[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 11Set the empty pot on its coals so that it becomes hot and its copper glows. Then its impurity will melt inside it; its rust will be consumed. |
| 12[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 12It has frustrated every effort; its thick rust will not come off. Into the fire with its rust! |
| 13[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 13Because of the indecency of your uncleanness-- since I tried to purify you, but you would not be purified from your uncleanness-- you will not be pure again until I have satisfied My wrath on you. |
| 14[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 14I, Yahweh, have spoken. It is coming, and I will do it! I will not refrain, I will not show pity, and I will not relent. I will judge you according to your ways and deeds. This is the declaration of the Lord GOD. |
| 15[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 15Then the word of the LORD came to me: " |
| 16[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 16Son of man, I am about to take the delight of your eyes away from you with a fatal blow. But you must not lament or weep or let your tears flow. |
| 17[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 17Groan quietly; do not observe mourning rites for the dead. Put on your turban and strap your sandals on your feet; do not cover your mustache or eat the bread of mourners." |
| 18[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 18I spoke to the people in the morning, and my wife died in the evening. The next morning I did just as I was commanded. |
| 19[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 19Then the people asked me, "Won't you tell us what these things you are doing mean for us?" |
| 20[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 20So I answered them: "The word of the LORD came to me: |
| 21[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 21Say to the house of Israel: This is what the Lord GOD says: I am about to desecrate My sanctuary, the pride of your power, the delight of your eyes, and the desire of your heart. Also, the sons and daughters you left behind will fall by the sword. |
| 22[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 22Then you will do just as I have done: You will not cover your mustache or eat the bread of mourners. |
| 23[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 23Your turbans will remain on your heads and your sandals on your feet. You will not lament or weep but will waste away because of your sins and will groan to one another. |
| 24[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 24Now Ezekiel will be a sign for you. You will do everything that he has done. When this happens, you will know that I am the Lord Yahweh." |
| 25[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 25Son of man, know that on the day I take their stronghold from them, their pride and joy, the delight of their eyes and the longing of their hearts, as well as their sons and daughters, |
| 26[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 26on that day a fugitive will come to you and report the news. |
| 27[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 27On that day your mouth will be opened to talk with him; you will speak and no longer be mute. So you will be a sign for them, and they will know that I am Yahweh.'" |
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