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Ezekiel 4:8 · KJV

"And, behold, I will lay bands upon thee, and thou shalt not turn thee from one side to another, till thou hast ended the days of thy siege."

King James Version

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Passage Context

6And when thou hast accomplished them, lie again on thy right side, and thou shalt bear the iniquity of the house of Judah forty days: I have appointed thee each day for a year.
7Therefore thou shalt set thy face toward the siege of Jerusalem, and thine arm shall be uncovered, and thou shalt prophesy against it.
8And, behold, I will lay bands upon thee, and thou shalt not turn thee from one side to another, till thou hast ended the days of thy siege.
9Take thou also unto thee wheat, and barley, and beans, and lentiles, and millet, and fitches, and put them in one vessel, and make thee bread thereof, according to the number of the days that thou shalt lie upon thy side, three hundred and ninety days shalt thou eat thereof.
10And thy meat which thou shalt eat shall be by weight, twenty shekels a day: from time to time shalt thou eat it.

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Reflection Questions

1

What does being restricted in your actions teach you about patience?

2

How do you respond when you feel trapped in a situation?

3

When have you had to wait for something important to be resolved?

Life Application

patience

Consider how you can practice patience in your daily life, especially in challenging situations. Reflect on the benefits of waiting for God's timing.

trust

Think about how trusting God can help you endure restrictions or difficulties in your life.

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

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