Ezekiel 24:2

Ezekiel 24:1 bbe — And the word of the Lord came to me in the ninth year, in the tenth month, on the tenth day of the month, saying,

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"And the word of the Lord came to me in the ninth year, in the tenth month, on the tenth day of the month, saying,"

— Ezekiel 24:1, Bible in Basic English

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Ezekiel 24 — Context

And the word of the Lord came to me in the ninth year, in the tenth month, on the tenth day of the month, saying,

Son of man, put down in writing this very day: The king of Babylon let loose the weight of his attack against Jerusalem on this very day.

And make a comparison for this uncontrolled people, and say to them, This is what the Lord has said: Put on the cooking-pot, put it on the fire and put water in it:

And get the bits together, the fat tail, every good part, the leg and the top part of it: make it full of the best bones.

Ezekiel 24:1 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Ezekiel 24:1 say?

Ezekiel 24:1 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “And the word of the Lord came to me in the ninth year, in the tenth month, on the tenth day of the month, saying,”

Where is Ezekiel 24:1 in the Bible?

Ezekiel 24:1 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Ezekiel, chapter 24, verse 1.

Who wrote Ezekiel?

Ezekiel is traditionally attributed to Ezekiel the priest. It was written c. 593–571 BC.

What is the book of Ezekiel about?

Ezekiel ministers among the exiles in Babylon with vivid visions, sign-acts, and oracles. He sees God's glory depart from a defiled temple, then promises dry bones brought to life, a new heart, and a restored temple — pictures of resurrection and the new covenant fulfilled in Christ.

What are the major themes of Ezekiel?

Ezekiel explores themes including Glory of God, Judgment, New Heart, Resurrection, New Temple. These themes shape the meaning and context of Ezekiel 24:1.

What translation should I read Ezekiel 24:1 in?

Ezekiel 24:1 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.

How can I memorize Ezekiel 24:1?

Ezekiel 24:1 reads (BBE): “And the word of the Lord came to me in the ninth year, in the tenth month, on the tenth day of the month, saying,” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.

Ezekiel 24:1 bbe — And the word of the Lord came to me in the ninth year, in the tenth month, on the tenth day of the month, saying,

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