Ezekiel 5:1 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

And thou, son of man, take thee a sharp knife, take thee a barber’s razor, and cause it to pass upon thine head and upon thy beard: then take thee balances to weigh, and divide the hair.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

Now you, son of man, grab a sharp knife — like a barber's razor — and shave off all your hair and beard. Then get some scales to weigh it out and divide the hair into portions.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

God's asking Ezekiel to do something dramatic to get everyone's attention — sometimes the message requires bold moves.

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