Eze 24:19-24 | MHM | STEP | v. 19-24 : When the people ask Ezekiel why he is not mourning, God explains that the people of Jerusalem will lose their temple—the “delight of their eyes”—and many loved ones, but they will not have time or opportunity to mourn. The disaster will be so severe and sudden that there will be no comfort, no funeral customs, and no relief from grief. Ezekiel’s actions are a living symbol of what will happen to them (Ezekiel 24:19-24 ).

‏ Ezekiel 24:19-24

v. 19-24: When the people ask Ezekiel why he is not mourning, God explains that the people of Jerusalem will lose their temple—the “delight of their eyes”—and many loved ones, but they will not have time or opportunity to mourn. The disaster will be so severe and sudden that there will be no comfort, no funeral customs, and no relief from grief. Ezekiel’s actions are a living symbol of what will happen to them (Ezekiel 24:19-24 ^a).

v. 20–21: God explains the meaning of the sign. He tells Ezekiel to say to the people, “I am about to desecrate my sanctuary—the delight of your eyes, the object of your affection.” Just as Ezekiel lost his wife, the people of Jerusalem will lose their temple, which they love so much. Their sons and daughters will also fall by the sword. When this happens, the people will be in such shock and grief that they will not have the strength or spirit to mourn as usual.

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v. 22–24: Ezekiel’s actions are a sign to the people. When the disaster comes, they will react just as he did—they will not mourn or weep, but will be stunned and silent. This will show them that God’s words are true. When the people see these things happen, they will know that the Lord is God.

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