Ezekiel 24:17 web — Sigh, but not aloud, make no mourning for the dead; bind your headdress on you, and put your shoes on your feet, and do…

World English Bible

"Sigh, but not aloud, make no mourning for the dead; bind your headdress on you, and put your shoes on your feet, and don't cover your lips, and don't eat men's bread."

— Ezekiel 24:17, World English Bible

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Ezekiel 24 — Context

14

I, Yahweh, have spoken it: it shall happen, and I will do it: I will not go back, neither will I spare, neither will I repent; according to your ways, and according to your doings, shall they judge you, says the Lord Yahweh.

15

Also the word of Yahweh came to me, saying,

16

Son of man, behold, I will take away from you the desire of your eyes with a stroke: yet you shall neither mourn nor weep, neither shall your tears run down.

17

Sigh, but not aloud, make no mourning for the dead; bind your headdress on you, and put your shoes on your feet, and don't cover your lips, and don't eat men's bread.

18

So I spoke to the people in the morning; and at even my wife died; and I did in the morning as I was commanded.

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The people said to me, Won't you tell us what these things are to us, that you do so?

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Then I said to them, The word of Yahweh 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 World English Bible reads: “Sigh, but not aloud, make no mourning for the dead; bind your headdress on you, and put your shoes on your feet, and don't cover your lips, and don't eat men's bread.”
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 (WEB): “Sigh, but not aloud, make no mourning for the dead; bind your headdress on you, and put your shoes on your feet, and don't cover your lips, and don't eat men's bread.” 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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