Lux Domini
Thou shalt burn with fire a third part in the midst of the city, when the days of the siege are fulfilled: and thou shalt take a third part, and smite about it with a knife: and a third part thou shalt scatter in the wind; and I will draw out a sword after them.

What does Ezekiel 5:2 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

Read with

Keep this verse inside Ezekiel 5:1-4 and alongside a few nearby related passages.

Glossary

City People

The earliest mention of city-building is that of Enoch, which was built by Cain ( Gen. 4:17 ). After the confusion of tongues, the descendants of Nimrod founded several cities (10:10-12).

Jerusalem Place

Biblical settlement. Modern identification: Jerusalem.