Ezekiel 24:26
That he that escapeth in that day shall come unto thee, to cause thee to hear it with thine ears?
Original Language Analysis
בַּיּ֣וֹם
in that day
H3117
בַּיּ֣וֹם
in that day
Strong's:
H3117
Word #:
1 of 7
a day (as the warm hours), whether literal (from sunrise to sunset, or from one sunset to the next), or figurative (a space of time defined by an asso
הַה֔וּא
H1931
הַה֔וּא
Strong's:
H1931
Word #:
2 of 7
he (she or it); only expressed when emphatic or without a verb; also (intensively) self, or (especially with the article) the same; sometimes (as demo
Historical Context
Ezekiel was struck mute in 593 BC (3:26). He could speak only God's prophetic messages for seven years. In January 585 BC, a survivor reached Babylon with news of Jerusalem's fall (33:21), and Ezekiel's full speech was restored. This 18-month gap (fall in July 586, news in January 585) reflects the dangerous 900-mile journey.
Questions for Reflection
- How did God use Ezekiel's muteness to focus attention on His prophetic word?
- What does the precise fulfillment of this sign teach about biblical prophecy's reliability?
- How has God used limitations in your life to amplify His message?
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Analysis & Commentary
In that day shall thy mouth be opened to him which is escaped—A fugitive (פָּלִיט, pālîṭ, 'survivor/refugee') would bring news of Jerusalem's fall to Babylon. God had struck Ezekiel mute except for prophetic utterances (3:26-27); and thou shalt speak, and be no more dumb—his speech would be fully restored when the prophecy was fulfilled.
And thou shalt be a sign unto them; and they shall know that I am the LORD—Ezekiel's restored speech would itself be a prophetic sign (אוֹת, ʾôt) proving God's word reliable. This occurred exactly as predicted (33:21-22): 'one that had escaped out of Jerusalem came unto me...and my mouth was opened...and I was no more dumb.' The fulfillment of this specific detail—his speech restored at the exact moment news arrived—authenticated his entire prophetic ministry.