Ezekiel 24:17 Meaning
Forbear 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.
Context Explained
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.
19And the people said unto me, Wilt thou not tell us what these things are to us, that thou doest so?
Key Themes
Related Cross References
Matthew 8:22
Jesus instructs a disciple to follow Him without delay, similar to Ezekiel's command.
Luke 14:26
Jesus speaks about the necessity of prioritizing Him over familial ties.
Source: Ezekiel 24:17