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Ezekiel 4:1-8 The Vision of the Valley of Dry Bones

1 Siege of Jerusalem Symbolized
“Now, son of man, take a clay tablet, put it in front of you and draw the city of Jerusalem on it.

2 Then lay siege to it: Erect siege works against it, build a ramp up to it, set up camps against it and put battering rams around it.

3 Then take an iron pan, place it as an iron wall between you and the city and turn your face toward it. It will be under siege, and you shall besiege it. This will be a sign to the house of Israel.

4 “Then lie on your left side and put the sin of the house of Israel upon yourself. You are to bear their sin for the number of days you lie on your side.

5 I have assigned you the same number of days as the years of their sin. So for 390 days you will bear the sin of the house of Israel.

6 “After you have finished this, lie down again, this time on your right side, and bear the sin of the house of Judah. I have assigned you 40 days, a day for each year.

7 Turn your face toward the siege of Jerusalem and with bared arm prophesy against her.

8 I will tie you up with ropes so that you cannot turn from one side to the other until you have finished the days of your siege.

Cross References for Ezekiel 4:1-8

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1 Kings 11:30-31 - and Ahijah took hold of the new cloak he was wearing and tore it into twelve pieces. Click to read the verse 1 Kings 11:30-31 Click to read the verse 1 Kings 11:30-31

Isaiah 20:2-4 - at that time the Lord spoke through Isaiah son of Amoz. He said to him, “Take off the sackcloth... Click to read the verse Isaiah 20:2-4 Click to read the verse Isaiah 20:2-4

Hosea 12:10 - I spoke to the prophets, gave them many visions and told parables through them.” Click to read the verse Hosea 12:10 Click to read the verse Hosea 12:10

1 Samuel 15:27-28 - As Samuel turned to leave, Saul caught hold of the hem of his robe, and it tore. Click to read the verse 1 Samuel 15:27-28 Click to read the verse 1 Samuel 15:27-28

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Ezekiel 12:3-16 - “Therefore, son of man, pack your belongings for exile and in the daytime, as they watch, set o... Click to read the verse Ezekiel 12:3-16 Click to read the verse Ezekiel 12:3-16

Jeremiah 18:2-12 - “Go down to the potter’s house, and there I will give you my message.” Click to read the verse Jeremiah 18:2-12 Click to read the verse Jeremiah 18:2-12

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Ezekiel 5:1-17 - “Now, son of man, take a sharp sword and use it as a barber’s razor to shave your head and your... Click to read the verse Ezekiel 5:1-17 Click to read the verse Ezekiel 5:1-17

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