KJV ORIGINAL
In the tenth year, in the tenth month, in the twelfth day of the month, the word of the LORD came unto me, saying,
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
On the twelfth day of the tenth month in the tenth year, God spoke to me and said:
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
God had something important to tell Ezekiel, and he made sure to mark the exact moment it happened.
📚 Historical Context
Ezekiel was a prophet among the Jewish exiles in Babylon during the 6th century BC, specifically around the time of the Babylonian conquest of Judah. This verse introduces a dated oracle from God, marking the start of prophecies against Egypt as a judgment for its pride and role in regional conflicts. It reflects the historical pattern of God using prophets to deliver timely messages amid geopolitical turmoil.
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