Now the hand of the LORD was upon me in the evening, afore he that was escaped came; and had opened my mouth, until he came to me in the morning; and my mouth was opened, and I was no more dumb.
The LORD's power came over me that evening, right before the survivor showed up. He freed my voice and kept it flowing until the guy arrived in the morning, I could finally speak again after being silent for so long.
Sometimes God waits for the perfect moment to give you back your voice.
📚 Historical Context
Ezekiel was a prophet living in exile in Babylon during the 6th century BC, where he received visions from God about the judgment of Israel. God had earlier commanded him to remain silent as a symbolic act of warning until a survivor from the destroyed Jerusalem arrived, emphasizing the gravity of the nation's sins. This verse describes the moment God lifts that restriction, restoring Ezekiel's ability to speak and continue his prophetic role.
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