KJV ORIGINAL
In that day shall thy mouth be opened to him which is escaped, and thou shalt speak, and be no more dumb: and thou shalt be a sign unto them; and they shall know that I am the LORD.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
When that day comes, you'll finally be able to speak to the survivor who makes it back to you. Your voice will return, and you won't be silent anymore. You'll become a living example for everyone to see, and they'll finally understand that I am the LORD.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
Sometimes God uses our silence to prepare us for the moment when our voice will matter most.
📜 Historical Context — Why was this verse written?
The Book of Ezekiel was written by the prophet Ezekiel to Jewish exiles in Babylon during the early 6th century BCE. It addresses the impending destruction of Jerusalem
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