EZEKIEL 5

GOD WILL BRING JUDGMENT ON JERUSALEM

God instructs Ezekiel to use a sword as a razor, shaving the hair from his beard and his head. In obedience to God’s request, Ezekiel burns one third of the hair in the fire, chops one third with the sword, and throws one third into the wind. These actions symbolized the future of Jerusalem, who will die by famine, plague, or sword, scattered among the nations.

Ezekiel is told to keep a small portion of the hair tucked into his robes, symbolizing the small number of Israelites who will return to Jerusalem as the remnant.

Although God has been extremely patient and merciful with the Israelites, their continued disobedience has caused God to be against them and bring His judgment upon them.