KJV ORIGINAL
Son of man, prophesy and say, Thus saith the Lord GOD; Howl ye, Woe worth the day!
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
Son of man, speak this prophecy and say, 'This is what the Lord God says: Cry out in anguish, because this day is going to be absolutely devastating!'
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
When God announces judgment, it's time to brace yourself because things are about to get real.
📜 Historical Context — Why was this verse written?
The prophet Ezekiel wrote this message to Judean exiles living in Babylon during the early 6th century BCE. It was written to declare God's impending judgment and destruction upon Egypt, a powerful nation that often influenced the political landscape of the ancient Near East.
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