And thou, son of man, take thee a sharp knife, take thee a barber’s razor, and cause it to pass upon thine head and upon thy beard: then take thee balances to weigh, and divide the hair.
What does Ezekiel 5:1 mean?
The prophet must shave off the hair of his head and beard, which signifies God's utter rejecting and abandoning that people.
Key themes
Justice and mercyGlory of GodJudgmentExile
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Keep this verse inside Ezekiel 5:1-4 and alongside a few nearby related passages.
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