Idolaters Condemned 1 Some of the elders of Israel came to me and sat down in front of me. 2 Then the word of theLordcame to me: 3 “Son of…

Jerusalem as a Useless Vine 1 The word of theLordcame to me: 2 “Son of man, how is the wood of a vine different from that of a branch from…

Jerusalem as an Adulterous Wife 1 The word of theLordcame to me: 2 “Son of man, confront Jerusalem with her detestable practices 3 and say, ‘This is what the SovereignLordsays…

Two Eagles and a Vine 1 The word of theLordcame to me: 2 “Son of man, set forth an allegory and tell it to the Israelites as a parable. 3…

The One Who Sins Will Die 1 The word of theLordcame to me: 2 “What do you people mean by quoting this proverb about the land of Israel: “ ‘The parents…

A Lament Over Israel’s Princes 1 “Take up a lament concerning the princes of Israel 2 and say: “ ‘What a lioness was your mother among the lions! She lay down…

Rebellious Israel Purged 1 In the seventh year, in the fifth month on the tenth day, some of the elders of Israel came to inquire of theLord, and they sat…

Babylon as God’s Sword of Judgment 1 The word of theLordcame to me: 2 “Son of man, set your face against Jerusalem and preach against the sanctuary. Prophesy against the…

Judgment on Jerusalem’s Sins 1 The word of theLordcame to me: 2 “Son of man, will you judge her? Will you judge this city of bloodshed? Then confront her with…

Two Adulterous Sisters 1 The word of theLordcame to me: 2 “Son of man, there were two women, daughters of the same mother. 3 They became prostitutes in Egypt, engaging…