Ezekiel 4:9 · KJV
"Take 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."
King James Version
What does Ezekiel 4:9 mean? →Passage Context
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.
11Thou shalt drink also water by measure, the sixth part of an hin: from time to time shalt thou drink.
Reflection Questions
1
How do you find sustenance in difficult times?
2
What does preparing for challenges look like for you?
3
When have you had to rely on God for your needs?
Life Application
provision
Reflect on how you can prepare for future challenges in your life by seeking God's guidance. Consider practical ways to ensure you have what you need spiritually and physically.
community
Think about how you can share resources with others who may be struggling, just as Ezekiel was instructed to prepare food.
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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