Ezekiel 24:1

ยถ Again in the ninth year, in the tenth month, in the tenth [day] of the month, the word of the LORD came unto me, saying,

Again in the ninth {H8671} year {H8141}, in the tenth {H6224} month {H2320}, in the tenth {H6218} day of the month {H2320}, the word {H1697} of the LORD {H3068} came unto me, saying {H559},

The word of ADONAI came to me on the tenth day of the tenth month of the ninth year:

In the ninth year, on the tenth day of the tenth month, the word of the LORD came to me, saying,

Again, in the ninth year, in the tenth month, in the tenthdayof the month, the word of Jehovah came unto me, saying,

Commentary

Ezekiel 24:1 KJV Commentary

Context of Ezekiel 24:1

This verse serves as a crucial chronological marker within the book of Ezekiel, setting the stage for one of its most vivid and somber prophecies. The phrase "in the ninth year, in the tenth month, in the tenth [day] of the month" provides a precise date for the reception of this divine message by the prophet Ezekiel. This date is profoundly significant because it marks the very day that King Nebuchadnezzar of Babylon began his final, devastating siege against Jerusalem. Historical accounts in the Old Testament confirm this exact timing, as seen in 2 Kings 25:1 and Jeremiah 52:4.

At this time, Ezekiel was among the exiles in Babylon, far from Jerusalem. Yet, God's word reached him instantaneously, demonstrating the Lord's omnipresence and His absolute control over events unfolding in the distant capital. The prophecy that follows, often referred to as the "boiling pot" parable (Ezekiel 24:3-14), directly illustrates the impending doom and destruction awaiting Jerusalem and its inhabitants.

Key Themes and Messages

  • Divine Sovereignty and Foreknowledge: The precise dating of this prophecy highlights God's perfect knowledge of future events and His complete control over human history. Long before news could travel from Jerusalem to Babylon, God revealed to Ezekiel the exact moment of the siege's commencement.
  • Prophetic Authority and Revelation: The recurring phrase "the word of the LORD came unto me" emphasizes Ezekiel's role as a direct recipient and messenger of God's infallible word. This formula, common among the prophets (e.g., Jeremiah 1:4), authenticates the divine origin of the message.
  • Imminent and Certain Judgment: The specific date underscores the certainty and inevitability of God's judgment against Jerusalem for its persistent idolatry and rebellion. The time for repentance had passed, and the consequences were now at the door.

Linguistic Insights

The Hebrew phrase translated as "the word of the LORD came unto me" is davar Yahweh hayah elai (ื“ื‘ืจ ื™ื”ื•ื” ื”ื™ื” ืืœื™). This formula is foundational to prophetic literature, signifying a direct, undeniable divine communication. It distinguishes the prophet's words from mere human opinion, asserting them as the very utterance of God. The Lord's initiative in speaking to Ezekiel, even in exile, reinforces that His plan and judgment are unfolding according to His sovereign will.

Practical Application

Ezekiel 24:1 reminds us that God is actively involved in human affairs and history. His warnings are not idle threats but are given with precision and purpose. For believers today, this verse underscores the importance of heeding God's word and living in obedience, recognizing that His promises and His judgments are equally sure. It also offers comfort in knowing that God is never caught off guard; He knows the end from the beginning, and His ultimate plans will prevail, even amidst chaos and destruction.

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Cross-References

  • Ezekiel 8:1

    ยถ And it came to pass in the sixth year, in the sixth [month], in the fifth [day] of the month, [as] I sat in mine house, and the elders of Judah sat before me, that the hand of the Lord GOD fell there upon me.

  • Ezekiel 20:1

    ยถ And it came to pass in the seventh year, in the fifth [month], the tenth [day] of the month, [that] certain of the elders of Israel came to enquire of the LORD, and sat before me.

  • Ezekiel 1:2

    In the fifth [day] of the month, which [was] the fifth year of king Jehoiachin's captivity,

  • Ezekiel 32:17

    ยถ It came to pass also in the twelfth year, in the fifteenth [day] of the month, [that] the word of the LORD came unto me, saying,

  • Ezekiel 40:1

    ยถ In the five and twentieth year of our captivity, in the beginning of the year, in the tenth [day] of the month, in the fourteenth year after that the city was smitten, in the selfsame day the hand of the LORD was upon me, and brought me thither.

  • Ezekiel 33:21

    ยถ And it came to pass in the twelfth year of our captivity, in the tenth [month], in the fifth [day] of the month, [that] one that had escaped out of Jerusalem came unto me, saying, The city is smitten.

  • 2 Kings 24:12

    And Jehoiachin the king of Judah went out to the king of Babylon, he, and his mother, and his servants, and his princes, and his officers: and the king of Babylon took him in the eighth year of his reign.
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