Get wisdom. Though it cost all you have, get understanding ~Proverbs 4:7
God told Ezekiel that utter destruction was coming upon Judah.
Everywhere the people looked, their land would be laid waste, and no hope would remain. God would pour out His anger against Israel because of all their detestable sins. No pity would be shown. The people’s wickedness and pride had reached full bloom, and none of the proud or the wicked would survive….
God’s judgment toward Israel was set. For many years they had followed the ways of idols instead of worshiping the one true God who had chosen them from among all nations to be His people—an example to the whole world. Yet the nation failed; they abandoned God, dishonored His commandments and statutes, and did not revere Him. Therefore, judgment was inevitable….
God instructs Ezekiel to shave his beard and hair. Take scales to weigh and divide the hair. 1/3 of it shall be burned in fire in the midst of the city when the days of the siege are finished 1/3 he shall take and strike around it with a sword 1/3 to scatter in the wind.
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