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Ezekiel 4:16

Ezekiel 4:17-1964 bbe — So that they may be in need of bread and water and be wondering at one another, wasting away in their sin.

Bible in Basic English

"So that they may be in need of bread and water and be wondering at one another, wasting away in their sin."

— Ezekiel 4:17-1964, Bible in Basic English

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Ezekiel 4 — Context

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Then I said, Ah, Lord! see, my soul has never been unclean, and I have never taken as my food anything which has come to a natural death or has been broken by beasts, from the time when I was young even till now; no disgusting flesh has ever come into my mouth.

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Then he said to me, See, I have given you cow's waste in place of man's waste, and you will make your bread ready on it.

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And he said to me, Son of man, see, I will take away from Jerusalem her necessary bread: they will take their bread by weight and with care, measuring out their drinking-water with fear and wonder:

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So that they may be in need of bread and water and be wondering at one another, wasting away in their sin.

Ezekiel 4:17-1964 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Ezekiel 4:17-1964 say?
Ezekiel 4:17-1964 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “So that they may be in need of bread and water and be wondering at one another, wasting away in their sin.”
Where is Ezekiel 4:17-1964 in the Bible?
Ezekiel 4:17-1964 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Ezekiel, chapter 4, verses 17–1964.
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 4:17-1964.
What translation should I read Ezekiel 4:17-1964 in?
Ezekiel 4:17-1964 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 4:17-1964?
Ezekiel 4:17-1964 reads (BBE): “So that they may be in need of bread and water and be wondering at one another, wasting away in their sin.” 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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