KJV ORIGINAL
And the word of the LORD came unto me, saying,
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
Then God spoke to me and said,
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
God's about to drop some truth through his messenger.
📚 Historical Context
In the historical context, Ezekiel was a priest and prophet among the Jewish exiles in Babylon around 593 BC, during the time of Judah's captivity under Babylonian rule. This verse introduces a direct message from God to Ezekiel, who served as a mouthpiece to convey warnings, judgments, and future hopes to the exiled people. The Book of Ezekiel is filled with visions and prophecies that addressed Israel's spiritual rebellion and pointed toward restoration.
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