Ezekiel 24:3Meaning & Commentary from the Church Fathers

Douay-RheimsHebrew (Masoretic text)

And thou shalt speak by a figure a parable to the provoking house, and say to them: Thus saith the Lord God: Set on a pot, set it on, I say, and put water in it.
Douay-Rheims

וּמְשֹׁ֤ל אֶל־בֵּית־הַמֶּ֙רִי֙ מָשָׁ֔ל וְאָמַרְתָּ֣ אֲלֵיהֶ֔ם כֹּ֥ה אָמַ֖ר אֲדֹנָ֣י יְהוִ֑ה שְׁפֹ֤ת הַסִּיר֙ שְׁפֹ֔ת וְגַם־יְצֹ֥ק בּ֖וֹ מָֽיִם׃
Hebrew (Masoretic text)

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Theodoret of Cyrus

5th centuryChurch Father

The allegory concerning the dwelling of the one who is filled with wrath reveals significant truths. The prophet receives a directive to proclaim, in a clear yet enigmatic fashion, the impending fate of the city, prompting the listeners to delve deeper into the meaning of the message. This obscurity will lead them to seek a more profound understanding of God's affirmations.

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