And the word of the LORD came unto me, saying,
Then God spoke to me and said,
When God has something to say, he makes sure you hear it.
📚 Historical Context
Ezekiel was a prophet and priest among the Jewish exiles in Babylon around 593 BC, following the Babylonian conquest of Jerusalem, which was a time of great upheaval and judgment for Israel due to their persistent idolatry and disobedience to God's laws. This verse serves as a standard introduction in prophetic books, indicating that God was directly communicating a message to Ezekiel, often to warn or instruct the people about their spiritual state. It fits into the broader narrative of the Babylonian exile, where prophets like Ezekiel conveyed God's calls for repentance amid national crisis.
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