Ezekiel 24:22 web — You shall do as I have done: you shall not cover your lips, nor eat the bread of men.

World English Bible

"You shall do as I have done: you shall not cover your lips, nor eat the bread of men."

— Ezekiel 24:22, World English Bible

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Ezekiel 24 — Context

19

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

20

Then I said to them, The word of Yahweh came to me, saying,

21

Speak to the house of Israel, Thus says the Lord Yahweh: Behold, I will profane my sanctuary, the pride of your power, the desire of your eyes, and that which your soul pities; and your sons and your daughters whom you have left behind shall fall by the sword.

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You shall do as I have done: you shall not cover your lips, nor eat the bread of men.

23

Your tires shall be on your heads, and your shoes on your feet: you shall not mourn nor weep; but you shall pine away in your iniquities, and moan one toward another.

24

Thus Ezekiel shall be a sign to you; according to all that he has done, you will do. When this comes, then you will know that I am the Lord Yahweh.

25

You, son of man, shall it not be in the day when I take from them their strength, the joy of their glory, the desire of their eyes, and that whereupon they set their heart, their sons and their daughters,

Ezekiel 24:22 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Ezekiel 24:22 say?
Ezekiel 24:22 in the World English Bible reads: “You shall do as I have done: you shall not cover your lips, nor eat the bread of men.”
Where is Ezekiel 24:22 in the Bible?
Ezekiel 24:22 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Ezekiel, chapter 24, verse 22.
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 24:22.
What translation should I read Ezekiel 24:22 in?
Ezekiel 24:22 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 24:22?
Ezekiel 24:22 reads (WEB): “You shall do as I have done: you shall not cover your lips, nor 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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