KJV ORIGINAL
Then came the word of the LORD unto me, saying,
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
Then God spoke to me and said,
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
God had something important to say, and Ezekiel was listening.
📚 Historical Context
Ezekiel was a prophet among the Jewish exiles in Babylon during the 6th century BC, where he received direct revelations from God to address Israel's unfaithfulness. In Ezekiel 20, this verse introduces a new message from God to Ezekiel, who was often called upon to speak to the elders of Israel about their history of rebellion against God's commands. This sets the stage for a prophetic recounting of God's dealings with His people.
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