Ezekiel 21

A Sword! A Sword! 1-5 God’s Message came to me: “Son of man, now face Jerusalem and let the Message roll out against the Sanctuary. Prophesy against the land of Israel. Say, ‘God’s Message: I’m against you. I’m pulling my sword from its sheath and killing both the wicked and the righteous. Because I’m treating […]

Ezekiel 22

The Scarecrow of the Nations 1-5 God’s Message came to me: “Son of man, are you going to judge this bloody city or not? Come now, are you going to judge her? Do it! Face her with all her outrageous obscenities. Tell her, ‘This is whatGod, the Master, says: You’re a city murderous at the […]

Ezekiel 23

Wild with Lust 1-4 God’s Message came to me: “Son of man, there were two women, daughters of the same mother. They became whores in Egypt, whores from a young age. Their breasts were fondled, their young bosoms caressed. The older sister was named Oholah, the younger was Oholibah. They were my daughters, and they […]

Ezekiel 24

Bring the Pot to a Boil 1-5 The Message ofGodcame to me in the ninth year, the tenth month, and the tenth day of the month: “Son of man, write down this date. The king of Babylon has laid siege to Jerusalem this very day. Tell this company of rebels a story: “‘Put on the […]

Ezekiel 25

Acts of Vengeance 1-5 God’s Message came to me: “Son of man, face Ammon and preach against the people: Listen to the Message ofGod, the Master. This is whatGodhas to say: Because you cheered when my Sanctuary was desecrated and the land of Judah was devastated and the people of Israel were taken into exile, […]

Ezekiel 26

As the Waves of the Sea, Surging Against the Shore 1-2 In the eleventh year, on the first day of the month,God’s Message came to me: “Son of man, Tyre cheered when they got the news of Jerusalem, exclaiming, “‘Good! The gateway city is smashed! Now all her business comes my way. She’s in ruins […]

Ezekiel 27

Tyre, Gateway to the Sea 1-9 God’s Message came to me: “You, son of man, raise a funeral song over Tyre. Tell Tyre, gateway to the sea, merchant to the world, trader among the far-off islands, ‘This is whatGod, the Master, says: “‘You boast, Tyre: “I’m the perfect ship—stately, handsome.” You ruled the high seas […]

Ezekiel 28

The Money Has Gone to Your Head 1-5 God’s Message came to me, “Son of man, tell the prince of Tyre, ‘This is whatGod, the Master, says: “‘Your heart is proud, going around saying, “I’m a god. I sit on God’s divine throne, ruling the sea”— You, a mere mortal, not even close to being […]

Ezekiel 29

Never a World Power Again 1-6 In the tenth year, in the tenth month, on the twelfth day,God’s Message came to me: “Son of man, confront Pharaoh king of Egypt. Preach against him and all the Egyptians. Tell him, ‘God, the Master, says: “‘Watch yourself, Pharaoh, king of Egypt. I’m dead set against you, You […]

Ezekiel 30

Egypt on Fire 1-5 God, the Master, spoke to me: “Son of man, preach. Give them the Message ofGod, the Master. Wail: “‘Doomsday!’ Time’s up! God’s big day of judgment is near. Thick clouds are rolling in. It’s doomsday for the nations. Death will rain down on Egypt. Terror will paralyze Ethiopia When they see […]