God’s Glory Leaves the Temple 1 Then I looked, and there above the expanse over the headsof the cherubim was something like sapphirestone resembling the shape of a throne that…

Vision of Israel’s Corrupt Leaders 1 The Spirit then lifted me upand brought me to the eastern gate of theLord’s house, which faces east, and at the gate’s entrance were…

Ezekiel Dramatizes the Exile 1 The word of theLordcame to me: 2 “Son of man, you are living among a rebellious house.They have eyes to see but do not see,…

Israel’s False Prophets Condemned 1 The word of theLordcame to me: 2 “Son of man, prophesy against the prophets of Israel whoare prophesying. Say to those who prophesy out of…

Idolatrous Elders Punished 1 Some of the elders of Israel cameto me and sat down in front of me. 2 Then the word of theLordcame to me: 3 “Son of…

Parable of the Useless Vine 1 Then the word of theLordcame to me: 2 “Son of man, how does the wood of the vine,that branch among the trees of the…

Parable of God’s Adulterous Wife 1 The word of theLordcame to me again: 2 “Son of man, explain Jerusalem’s detestable practices to her. 3 You are to say: This is…

Parable of the Eagles 1 The word of theLordcame to me: 2 “Son of man, pose a riddle and speak a parable to the house of Israel. 3 You are…

Personal Responsibility for Sin 1 The word of theLordcame to me: 2 “What do you mean by using this proverb concerning the land of Israel: The fathers eat sour grapes,…

A Lament for Israel’s Princes 1 “Now, lament for the princes of Israel 2 and say: What was your mother? A lioness! She lay down among the lions; she reared…