Ezekiel 4:16 net — Then he said to me,“Son of man, I am about to remove the bread supply in Jerusalem. They will eat their bread ration an…

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"Then he said to me,“Son of man, I am about to remove the bread supply in Jerusalem. They will eat their bread ration anxiously, and they will drink their water ration in terror"

— Ezekiel 4:16, NET Bible

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Ezekiel 4 — Context

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And the LORD said,“This is how the people of Israel will eat their unclean food among the nations where I will banish them.”

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And I said,“Ah, Sovereign LORD, I have never been ceremonially defiled before. I have never eaten a carcass or an animal torn by wild beasts; from my youth up, unclean meat has never entered my mouth.”

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So he said to me,“All right then, I will substitute cow’s manure instead of human excrement. You will cook your food over it.”

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Then he said to me,“Son of man, I am about to remove the bread supply in Jerusalem. They will eat their bread ration anxiously, and they will drink their water ration in terror

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because they will lack bread and water. Each one will be terrified, and they will rot for their iniquity.

Ezekiel 4:16 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Ezekiel 4:16 say?
Ezekiel 4:16 in the NET Bible reads: “Then he said to me,“Son of man, I am about to remove the bread supply in Jerusalem. They will eat their bread ration anxiously, and they will drink their water ration in terror”
Where is Ezekiel 4:16 in the Bible?
Ezekiel 4:16 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Ezekiel, chapter 4, 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 4:16.
What translation should I read Ezekiel 4:16 in?
Ezekiel 4:16 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 4:16?
Ezekiel 4:16 reads (NET): “Then he said to me,“Son of man, I am about to remove the bread supply in Jerusalem. They will eat their bread ration anxiously, and they will drink their water ration in terror” 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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