The Death of Ezekiel’s Wife: A Sign

15 Then the word of the Lord came to me: 16 “Son of man, I am about to take the delight of your eyes(A) away from you with a fatal blow. But you must not lament or weep or let your tears flow.(B) 17 Groan quietly; do not observe mourning rites for the dead.(C) Put on your turban and strap your sandals on your feet; do not cover your mustache or eat the bread of mourners.”[a](D)

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  1. Ezekiel 24:17 Lit men

Ezekiel’s Wife Dies

15 The word of the Lord came to me: 16 “Son of man, with one blow(A) I am about to take away from you the delight of your eyes.(B) Yet do not lament or weep or shed any tears.(C) 17 Groan quietly;(D) do not mourn for the dead. Keep your turban(E) fastened and your sandals(F) on your feet; do not cover your mustache and beard(G) or eat the customary food of mourners.(H)

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