Ezekiel 24:17 nasb — "Groan silently; make no mourning for the dead. Bind on your turban and put your shoes on your feet, and do not cover y…

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""Groan silently; make no mourning for the dead. Bind on your turban and put your shoes on your feet, and do not cover your mustache and do not eat the bread of men.""

— Ezekiel 24:17, NASB

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Ezekiel 24 — Context

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"I, the LORD, have spoken; it is coming and I will act. I will not relent, and I will not pity and I will not be sorry; according to your ways and according to your deeds I will judge you," declares the Lord GOD.'"

15

And the word of the LORD came to me saying,

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"Son of man, behold, I am about to take from you the desire of your eyes with a blow; but you shall not mourn and you shall not weep, and your tears shall not come.

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"Groan silently; make no mourning for the dead. Bind on your turban and put your shoes on your feet, and do not cover your mustache and do not eat the bread of men."

18

So I spoke to the people in the morning, and in the evening my wife died. And in the morning I did as I was commanded.

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The people said to me, "Will you not tell us what these things that you are doing mean for us?"

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Then I said to them, "The word of the LORD came to me saying,

Ezekiel 24:17 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Ezekiel 24:17 say?
Ezekiel 24:17 in the NASB reads: “"Groan silently; make no mourning for the dead. Bind on your turban and put your shoes on your feet, and do not cover your mustache and do not eat the bread of men."”
Where is Ezekiel 24:17 in the Bible?
Ezekiel 24:17 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Ezekiel, chapter 24, verse 17.
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 24:17.
What translation should I read Ezekiel 24:17 in?
Ezekiel 24:17 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 24:17?
Ezekiel 24:17 reads (NASB): “"Groan silently; make no mourning for the dead. Bind on your turban and put your shoes on your feet, and do not cover your mustache and do not eat the bread of men."” 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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