Ezekiel 24:27

In that day shall thy mouth be opened to him which is escaped, and thou shalt speak, and be no more dumb: and thou shalt be a sign unto them; and they shall know that I [am] the LORD.

In that day {H3117} shall thy mouth {H6310} be opened {H6605} to him which is escaped {H6412}, and thou shalt speak {H1696}, and be no more dumb {H481}: and thou shalt be a sign {H4159} unto them; and they shall know {H3045} that I am the LORD {H3068}.

and on that day your mouth will be opened for you to speak to the survivor and no longer be silent. In this way you will be a sign to them, and they will know that I am ADONAI."

On that day your mouth will be opened to him who has escaped; you will speak and no longer be mute. So you will be a sign to them, and they will know that I am the LORD.”

In that day shall thy mouth be opened to him that is escaped, and thou shalt speak, and be no more dumb: so shalt thou be a sign unto them; and they shall know that I am Jehovah.

Ezekiel 24:27 marks a pivotal moment in the prophet Ezekiel's ministry, signaling the end of a specific period of prophetic silence concerning the fate of Jerusalem and the beginning of a new phase of his prophetic work.

Context

This verse concludes a challenging chapter for Ezekiel. In the preceding verses (Ezekiel 24:15-26), God commanded Ezekiel not to mourn outwardly the sudden death of his beloved wife, who was "the desire of his eyes." This act was a profound prophetic sign to the exiles, mirroring their own inability to mourn the impending destruction of the Temple and the loss of Jerusalem, which was their "desire." Ezekiel had previously been struck dumb or limited in his public prophetic declarations concerning Jerusalem's doom (Ezekiel 3:26). Verse 27 promises the restoration of his voice precisely when a survivor from Jerusalem arrives with the devastating news of its fall, a fulfillment detailed later in Ezekiel 33:21-22.

Key Themes

  • Divine Sovereignty and Prophetic Fulfillment: The verse powerfully demonstrates God's perfect timing and control. The precise moment Ezekiel's mouth is opened coincides with the arrival of the news of Jerusalem's destruction, confirming God's foreknowledge and the infallible nature of His word. It highlights that God's plans unfold exactly as He declares.
  • The Prophet as a Sign: Ezekiel himself was a living parable. His silence, his personal suffering, and the restoration of his voice were all part of God's communication strategy to the exiled Israelites. His renewed ability to speak served as a tangible sign, confirming the truth of his earlier, more ominous prophecies.
  • Knowing God's Identity: The concluding phrase, "and they shall know that I am the LORD," is a signature motif throughout the book of Ezekiel, appearing over 70 times. It signifies not merely intellectual recognition but an experiential and undeniable understanding of God's power, justice, and faithfulness through His actions, whether in judgment or restoration. This profound revelation of God's character is the ultimate purpose of His interventions.

Linguistic Insights

The Hebrew word for "dumb" ('illem) signifies being speechless or mute, specifically in the context of public prophetic utterance regarding the city's fate. The phrase "know that I am the LORD" (Hebrew: yada' ki 'ani Yahweh) is foundational to Ezekiel's message. Yada' implies a deep, relational knowing, not just intellectual assent, indicating that through these events, the people would come to truly understand God's unique and sovereign nature.

Practical Application

Ezekiel 24:27 reminds us that God operates on His own divine timetable. Even when there seems to be a period of silence or delay, God is working out His purposes, and His word will ultimately be fulfilled. It encourages us to trust in God's perfect timing and to recognize that difficult circumstances, even profound loss, can be part of His plan to reveal His character and sovereignty to us and to others. Ultimately, all events, whether personal or global, serve to bring about a deeper knowledge and recognition of who God truly is—the sovereign LORD.

Note: Commentary was generated by an advanced AI, utilizing a prompt that emphasized Biblical fidelity over bias. We've found these insights to be consistently reliable, yet we always encourage prayerful discernment through the Holy Spirit. The Scripture text and cross-references are from verified, non-AI sources.

  • Ezekiel 33:22

    Now the hand of the LORD was upon me in the evening, afore he that was escaped came; and had opened my mouth, until he came to me in the morning; and my mouth was opened, and I was no more dumb.

  • Ezekiel 29:21

    In that day will I cause the horn of the house of Israel to bud forth, and I will give thee the opening of the mouth in the midst of them; and they shall know that I [am] the LORD.

  • Ezekiel 3:26

    And I will make thy tongue cleave to the roof of thy mouth, that thou shalt be dumb, and shalt not be to them a reprover: for they [are] a rebellious house.

  • Ezekiel 3:27

    But when I speak with thee, I will open thy mouth, and thou shalt say unto them, Thus saith the Lord GOD; He that heareth, let him hear; and he that forbeareth, let him forbear: for they [are] a rebellious house.

  • Psalms 51:15

    O Lord, open thou my lips; and my mouth shall shew forth thy praise.

  • Luke 21:15

    For I will give you a mouth and wisdom, which all your adversaries shall not be able to gainsay nor resist.

  • Ephesians 6:19

    ¶ And for me, that utterance may be given unto me, that I may open my mouth boldly, to make known the mystery of the gospel,

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