Chapters of the Bible

God compares Jerusalem to the vine of a wild grape, which is useless except as fuel for fire. This symbolizes God's plan to destroy the city and make it desolate.

God describes Jerusalem's history as a long, detailed allegory of a foundling baby who was saved and married but then became a promiscuous prostitute to foreign idols.

Ezekiel tells the Parable of the Two Eagles and the Vine, symbolizing the rebellion of King Zedekiah against King Nebuchadnezzar (Babylon) by relying on Egypt.

God refutes the common proverb, "The fathers have eaten sour grapes, and the children's teeth are set on edge." God declares that every person will die for their own sin, not their ancestors'.

Ezekiel sings a lament over the wicked princes of Israel, comparing them to young lions who are captured and taken into exile, symbolizing the end of the Davidic dynasty.

God recounts Israel's long history of rebellion from Egypt to the present day. God promises a future restoration where He will cleanse them and bring them back to their land.

Ezekiel prophesies the terrifying, sharpened sword of the Lord coming against Judah and Jerusalem to bring judgment and slaughter upon the wicked leaders.

God lists the many sins of Jerusalem's leaders: bloodshed, extortion, corruption, and oppression of the foreigner, confirming the severity of God's final judgment.

God uses the graphic allegory of two sisters, Oholah (Samaria) and Oholibah (Jerusalem), who are both adulterous, committing spiritual adultery with foreign nations.

Ezekiel delivers the final prophecy concerning the start of the siege of Jerusalem. His own wife dies as a sign, and God forbids Ezekiel from mourning publicly.

Ezekiel prophesies the judgment of the surrounding nations—Ammon, Moab, Edom, and Philistia—for rejoicing over and profaning the destruction of Jerusalem.

Ezekiel prophesies the complete, devastating destruction of Tyre, the proud merchant city, stating that it will be scraped bare like a rock, and never be rebuilt.