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Ezekiel 24:18 cpdv — Therefore, I spoke to the people in the morning. And my wife died in the evening. And in the morning, I did just as he…

Catholic Public Domain Version

"Therefore, I spoke to the people in the morning. And my wife died in the evening. And in the morning, I did just as he had instructed me. "

— Ezekiel 24:18, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Ezekiel 24 — Context

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And the word of the Lord came to me, saying:

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“Son of man, behold, I am taking away from you, with a stroke, the desire of your eyes. And you shall not lament, and you shall not weep. And your tears shall not flow down.

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Groan silently; you shall make no mourning for the dead. Let the band of your crown be on you, and let your shoes be on your feet. And you shall not cover your face, nor shall you eat the food of those who mourn.”

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Therefore, I spoke to the people in the morning. And my wife died in the evening. And in the morning, I did just as he had instructed me.

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And the people said to me: “Why won’t you explain to us what these things signify, which you are doing?”

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And I said to them: “The word of the Lord came to me, saying:

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‘Speak to the house of Israel: Thus says the Lord God: Behold, I will defile my sanctuary, the pride of your realm, and the desire of your eyes, and the dread of your soul. Your sons and your daughters, whom you have forsaken, will fall by the sword.’

Ezekiel 24:18 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Ezekiel 24:18 say?
Ezekiel 24:18 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “Therefore, I spoke to the people in the morning. And my wife died in the evening. And in the morning, I did just as he had instructed me. ”
Where is Ezekiel 24:18 in the Bible?
Ezekiel 24:18 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Ezekiel, chapter 24, verse 18.
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 24:18.
What translation should I read Ezekiel 24:18 in?
Ezekiel 24:18 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 24:18?
Ezekiel 24:18 reads (CPDV): “Therefore, I spoke to the people in the morning. And my wife died in the evening. And in the morning, I did just as he had instructed me. ” 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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