Jerusalem Is Condemned 1 God’s spirit lifted me up and took me to the east gate of the Temple. There near the gate I saw twenty-five men, including Jaazaniah son…

The Prophet as a Refugee 1 The Lord spoke to me. 2 “Mortal man,” he said, “you are living among rebellious people. They have eyes, but they see nothing; they…

Prophecy against False Male Prophets 1 The Lord spoke to me. 2 “Mortal man,” he said, “denounce the prophets of Israel who make up their own prophecies. Tell them to…

God Condemns Idolatry 1 Some of the leaders of the Israelites came to consult me about the Lord’s will. 2 Then the Lord spoke to me. 3 “Mortal man,” he…

A Parable about a Vine 1 The Lord spoke to me. 2 “Mortal man,” he said, “how does a vine compare with a tree? What good is a branch of…

Jerusalem the Unfaithful 1 The Lord spoke to me again. 2 “Mortal man,” he said, “point out to Jerusalem what disgusting things she has done. 3 Tell Jerusalem what the…

The Parable of the Eagles and the Vine 1 The Lord spoke to me. 2 “Mortal man,” he said, “tell the Israelites a parable 3 to let them know what…

Individual Responsibility 1 The Lord spoke to me 2 and said, “What is this proverb people keep repeating in the land of Israel? ‘The parents ate the sour grapes, But…

A Song of Sorrow 1 The Lord told me to sing this song of sorrow for two princes of Israel: 2 What a lioness your mother was! She raised her…

The Lord’s Will and Human Defiance 1 It was the tenth day of the fifth month of the seventh year of our exile. Some of the leaders of the Israelite…