Ezekiel 21:8
Again the word of the LORD came unto me, saying,
Original Language Analysis
וַיְהִ֥י
H1961
וַיְהִ֥י
Strong's:
H1961
Word #:
1 of 5
to exist, i.e., be or become, come to pass (always emphatic, and not a mere copula or auxiliary)
דְבַר
Again the word
H1697
דְבַר
Again the word
Strong's:
H1697
Word #:
2 of 5
a word; by implication, a matter (as spoken of) or thing; adverbially, a cause
Historical Context
Between 593-586 BC, Ezekiel delivered numerous oracles warning of Jerusalem's fall. The repeated messages served both to warn those in Jerusalem (via communication channels) and to prepare the exiles for the catastrophic news they would eventually receive.
Questions for Reflection
- Why does God repeat messages, and what does that teach about His patience and our dullness?
- How do we respond when God's word comes repeatedly on uncomfortable themes?
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Analysis & Commentary
'Again the word of the LORD came unto me, saying.' This formula introduces another prophetic oracle. The repetition throughout Ezekiel emphasizes God's initiative—His word comes to the prophet repeatedly, insistently. Multiple messages on the same theme (Jerusalem's judgment) underscore its importance and inevitability.