Ezekiel 23:1
“Yahweh’s word came again to me, saying,”
What does Ezekiel 23:1 mean?
God is about to speak to the prophet Ezekiel, continuing a conversation that has happened before. This simple opening shows how the prophets experienced God's communication as real, direct, and personal, like someone addressing them by name. Throughout Ezekiel, God repeatedly initiates these messages, emphasizing that what follows comes with divine authority. It's a reminder that God doesn't leave his people in silence, but seeks to communicate with us, even (and sometimes especially) when we're struggling or confused about what he's doing.