New Living Translation (NLT)
Ezekiel 20
48 And everyone in the world will see that I, the LORD, have set this fire. It will not be put out.’”
49 Then I said, “O Sovereign LORD, they are saying of me, ‘He only talks in riddles!’”
Ezekiel 21
1 Then this message came to me from the LORD:
2 “Son of man, turn and face Jerusalem and prophesy against Israel and her sanctuaries.
3 Tell her, ‘This is what the LORD says: I am your enemy, O Israel, and I am about to unsheath my sword to destroy your people—the righteous and the wicked alike.
4 Yes, I will cut off both the righteous and the wicked! I will draw my sword against everyone in the land from south to north.
5 Everyone in the world will know that I am the LORD. My sword is in my hand, and it will not return to its sheath until its work is finished.’
6 “Son of man, groan before the people! Groan before them with bitter anguish and a broken heart.
7 When they ask why you are groaning, tell them, ‘I groan because of the terrifying news I have heard. When it comes true, the boldest heart will melt with fear; all strength will disappear. Every spirit will faint; strong knees will become as weak as water. And the Sovereign LORD says: It is coming! It’s on its way!’”
8 Then the LORD said to me,
9 “Son of man, give the people this message from the Lord: “A sword, a sword is being sharpened and polished.
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