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The Lord Yahweh says this
"I, the Lord Yahweh, say this". Yahweh speaks to Ezekiel, reminding him and the people that what he is saying is important.
Lord Yahweh
See how you translated this in Ezekiel 2:4.
Clap your hands and stomp your foot
Ezekiel was to do this symbolic action to get the people's attention. This was not applause.
Alas
This word is spoken by those who see people doing bad things and realize bad things will happen to the evildoers.
the house of Israel
"the Israelites" or "the Israelite people group". See Ezekiel 3:1.
they will fall by sword, famine, and plague.
This refers to soldiers who kill people using swords.