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Ezekiel 12:19 Β· KJV

"And say unto the people of the land, Thus saith the Lord GOD of the inhabitants of Jerusalem, and of the land of Israel; They shall eat their bread with carefulness, and drink their water with astonishment, that her land may be desolate from all that is therein, because of the violence of all them that dwell therein."

King James Version

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Passage Context

17Moreover the word of the LORD came to me, saying,
18Son of man, eat thy bread with quaking, and drink thy water with trembling and with carefulness;
19And say unto the people of the land, Thus saith the Lord GOD of the inhabitants of Jerusalem, and of the land of Israel; They shall eat their bread with carefulness, and drink their water with astonishment, that her land may be desolate from all that is therein, because of the violence of all them that dwell therein.
20And the cities that are inhabited shall be laid waste, and the land shall be desolate; and ye shall know that I am the LORD.
21And the word of the LORD came unto me, saying,

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Reflection Questions

1

How do you approach difficult situations in your life?

2

What does carefulness in your daily actions look like for you?

3

When have you felt the weight of your surroundings impacting your peace?

Life Application

grief

In moments of loss, seek to process your emotions carefully. Allow yourself to grieve while also finding hope in God's promises.

faith

Practice mindfulness in your spiritual life by being intentional in your prayers and reflections on God's word.

Places in This Verse

Jerusalem(Jerusalem today)

The capital city of Israel, significant for its historical and religious importance. It was the center of worship and the location of the Temple.

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