KJV ORIGINAL
The word of the LORD came again unto me, saying,
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
God spoke to me again, saying:
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
Another message from God was coming through.
📚 Historical Context
Ezekiel was a prophet and priest among the Jewish exiles in Babylon during the 6th century BC, receiving divine messages to warn Israel and neighboring nations of God's judgments. This verse marks the beginning of a prophecy in Ezekiel 27, where God commands Ezekiel to lament the fall of Tyre, a prosperous trading city symbolizing human pride and materialism. It reflects the historical backdrop of Tyre's dominance in ancient commerce, which led to its downfall as foretold by God.
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