And in the morning came the word of the LORD unto me, saying,
The next morning, God spoke to me again, saying:
God's always got something to say, he doesn't take breaks from reaching out to us.
📚 Historical Context
Ezekiel was a prophet and priest exiled to Babylon around 597 BC during the Babylonian conquest of Judah, where he received visions from God to warn the people of impending judgment for their idolatry and rebellion. In Ezekiel chapter 12, he is commanded to act out symbolic gestures, such as packing his belongings and digging through a wall, to represent the forced exile of the king and inhabitants of Jerusalem. This verse marks the continuation of God's direct communication to Ezekiel in the morning, emphasizing the immediacy and reliability of divine revelation in his prophetic role.
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