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Ezekiel 24:16 · KJV

"Son of man, behold, I take away from thee the desire of thine eyes with a stroke: yet neither shalt thou mourn nor weep, neither shall thy tears run down."

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Passage Context

14I the LORD have spoken it: it shall come to pass, and I will do it; I will not go back, neither will I spare, neither will I repent; according to thy ways, and according to thy doings, shall they judge thee, saith the Lord GOD.
15Also the word of the LORD came unto me, saying,
16Son of man, behold, I take away from thee the desire of thine eyes with a stroke: yet neither shalt thou mourn nor weep, neither shall thy tears run down.
17Forbear to cry, make no mourning for the dead, bind the tire of thine head upon thee, and put on thy shoes upon thy feet, and cover not thy lips, and eat not the bread of men.
18So I spake unto the people in the morning: and at even my wife died; and I did in the morning as I was commanded.

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Reflection Questions

1

How do you cope with loss in your life?

2

What does it mean for you to not mourn in difficult times?

3

When have you felt a desire taken away unexpectedly?

Life Application

grief

Consider how you can honor your feelings while also finding strength in faith during times of loss.

faith

Reflect on how your faith can sustain you even when faced with difficult circumstances.

People in This Verse

EzekielOT

A prophet who ministered to the exiles in Babylon, known for his vivid visions and messages from God.

First appearance: Ezekiel 1:1

Connection to Jesus

gospel theme

This verse reflects the theme of loss and the call to obedience, which resonates with Jesus' teachings about sacrifice and following Him.

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