# General Information:

Yahweh continues speaking to Ezekiel. The destruction of Jerusalem is continued in this chapter. Ezekiel showed the destruction of Jerusalem by fire and war. All instances of "the city" refer to the "city" that Ezekiel carved onto the brick. See Ezekiel 4:1.

# son of man

"son of a human being" or "son of humanity." God emphasizes that Ezekiel is only a human being. God is eternal and powerful. See Ezekiel 2:1.

# barber's razor

"blade for cutting hair"

# pass the razor over your head and your beard

"shave your head and your face"