Ezekiel 24:20 KJV
Then I answered them, The word of the LORD came unto me, saying,
Ezekiel 24:18–22 KJV Chapter Context
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So I spake unto the people in the morning: and at even my wife died; and I did in the morning as I was commanded.
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And the people said unto me, Wilt thou not tell us what these things are to us, that thou doest so?
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Then I answered them, The word of the LORD came unto me, saying,
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Speak unto the house of Israel, Thus saith the Lord GOD; Behold, I will profane my sanctuary, the excellency of your strength, the desire of your eyes, and that which your soul pitieth; and your sons and your daughters whom ye have left shall fall by the sword.
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And ye shall do as I have done: ye shall not cover your lips, nor eat the bread of men.