Ezekiel 21:18
“Yahweh’s word came to me again, saying,”
What does Ezekiel 21:18 mean?
This brief verse marks a transition in Ezekiel's prophecy, showing how the prophet received his messages from God. Throughout Ezekiel's book, this phrase appears repeatedly, signaling that what follows is a specific word or vision God wants to communicate through him. It reminds us that Ezekiel understood himself not as speaking his own opinions, but as a messenger passing along what he'd genuinely encountered from God. For readers, it's an invitation to pay attention to what comes next, knowing it's meant to address something important in that moment.