Ezekiel 24:16 net — “Son of man, realize that I am about to take the delight of your eyes away from you with a jolt, but you must not mourn…

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"“Son of man, realize that I am about to take the delight of your eyes away from you with a jolt, but you must not mourn or weep or shed tears."

— Ezekiel 24:16, NET Bible

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Ezekiel 24 — Context

13

You mix uncleanness with obscene conduct. I tried to cleanse you, but you are not clean. You will not be cleansed from your uncleanness until I have exhausted my anger on you.

14

“‘I the LORD have spoken; judgment is coming and I will act! I will not relent, or show pity, or be sorry! I will judge you according to your conduct and your deeds, declares the Sovereign LORD.’”

15

Ezekiel’s Wife Dies The LORD’s message came to me:

16

“Son of man, realize that I am about to take the delight of your eyes away from you with a jolt, but you must not mourn or weep or shed tears.

17

Groan to moan for the dead, but do not perform mourning rites. Bind on your turban and put your sandals on your feet. Do not cover your lip and do not eat food brought by others.”

18

So I spoke to the people in the morning, and my wife died in the evening. In the morning I acted just as I was commanded.

19

Then the people said to me,“Will you not tell us what these things you are doing mean for us?”

Ezekiel 24:16 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Ezekiel 24:16 say?
Ezekiel 24:16 in the NET Bible reads: ““Son of man, realize that I am about to take the delight of your eyes away from you with a jolt, but you must not mourn or weep or shed tears.”
Where is Ezekiel 24:16 in the Bible?
Ezekiel 24:16 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Ezekiel, chapter 24, verse 16.
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 24:16.
What translation should I read Ezekiel 24:16 in?
Ezekiel 24:16 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 24:16?
Ezekiel 24:16 reads (NET): ““Son of man, realize that I am about to take the delight of your eyes away from you with a jolt, but you must not mourn or weep or shed tears.” 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.
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