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