New International Version Weigh out twenty shekels of food to eat each day and eat it at set times. New Living Translation Ration this out to yourself, eight ounces of food for each day, and eat it at set times. English Standard Version And your food that you eat shall be by weight, twenty shekels a day; from day to day you shall eat it. Berean Standard Bible You are to weigh out twenty shekels of food to eat each day, and you are to eat it at set times. Berean Literal Bible And your food that you eat is by weight twenty shekels for a day; from time until time you shall eat it. King James Bible And thy meat which thou shalt eat shall be by weight, twenty shekels a day: from time to time shalt thou eat it. New King James Version And your food which you eat shall be by weight, twenty shekels a day; from time to time you shall eat it. New American Standard Bible Your food which you eat shall be twenty shekels a day by weight; you shall eat it from time to time. NASB 1995 “Your food which you eat shall be twenty shekels a day by weight; you shall eat it from time to time. NASB 1977 “And your food which you eat shall be twenty shekels a day by weight; you shall eat it from time to time. Legacy Standard Bible And your food which you eat shall be twenty shekels a day by weight; you shall eat it from time to time. Amplified Bible The food you eat each day shall be [measured] by weight, twenty shekels, to be eaten daily at a set time. Berean Annotated Bible You are to weigh out twenty shekels of food <8 oz / 228 g> to eat each day, and you are to eat it at set times. Christian Standard Bible The food you eat each day will weigh eight ounces; you will eat it at set times. Holman Christian Standard Bible The food you eat each day will be eight ounces by weight; you will eat it from time to time. American Standard Version And thy food which thou shalt eat shall be by weight, twenty shekels a day: from time to time shalt thou eat it. Contemporary English Version Eat only a small loaf of bread each day English Revised Version And thy meat which thou shalt eat shall be by weight, twenty shekels a day: from time to time shalt thou eat it. GOD'S WORD® Translation The food that you eat should be weighed. Eat eight ounces of food every day at set times. Good News Translation You will be allowed eight ounces of bread a day, and it will have to last until the next day. International Standard Version The food that you'll be eating is to consist of portions weighing 20 shekels, to be consumed daily at regular intervals. NET Bible The food you eat will be eight ounces a day by weight; you must eat it at fixed times. New Heart English Bible Your food which you shall eat shall be by weight, twenty shekels a day: from time to time you shall eat it. Webster's Bible Translation And thy food which thou shalt eat shall be by weight, twenty shekels a day: from time to time shalt thou eat it. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleYou are to weigh out twenty shekels of food to eat each day, and you are to eat it at set times. World English Bible Your food which you shall eat shall be by weight, twenty shekels a day. From time to time you shall eat it. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd your food that you eat [is] by weight, twenty shekels daily; from time to time you eat it. Berean Literal Bible And your food that you eat is by weight twenty shekels for a day; from time until time you shall eat it. Young's Literal Translation And thy food that thou dost eat is by weight, twenty shekels daily; from time to time thou dost eat it. Smith's Literal Translation An thy food which thou shalt eat by weight, twenty shekels for a day: from time even to time shalt thou eat it. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd thy meat that thou shalt eat, shall be in weight twenty staters a day: from time to time thou shalt eat it. Catholic Public Domain Version But your food, which you will eat, shall be in weight twenty staters a day. You shall eat it from time to time. New American Bible The food you eat shall be twenty shekels a day by weight; each day you shall eat it. New Revised Standard Version The food that you eat shall be twenty shekels a day by weight; at fixed times you shall eat it. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd your food which you shall eat shall be by weight, twenty shekels a day; from time to time you shall eat it. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And your food shall be twenty shekels weight in a day, from time to time OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And thy food which thou shalt eat shall be by weight, twenty shekels a day; from time to time shalt thou eat it. Brenton Septuagint Translation And thou shalt eat thy food by weight, twenty shekels a day: from time to time shalt thou eat them. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible (Voice ▾ Musical ▾) Context The Defiled Bread9But take wheat, barley, beans, lentils, millet, and spelt; put them in a single container and make them into bread for yourself. This is what you are to eat during the 390 days you lie on your side. 10You are to weigh out twenty shekels of food to eat each day, and you are to eat it at set times. 11You are also to measure out a sixth of a hin of water to drink, and you are to drink it at set times.… Cross References You are to weigh out twenty shekels of food to eat each day, Leviticus 26:26 When I cut off your supply of bread, ten women will bake your bread in a single oven and dole out your bread by weight, so that you will eat but not be satisfied. Exodus 16:18 When they measured it by the omer, he who gathered much had no excess, and he who gathered little had no shortfall. Each one gathered as much as he needed to eat. 2 Kings 25:30 And the king provided Jehoiachin a daily portion for the rest of his life. and you are to eat it at set times. 1 Kings 17:6 The ravens would bring him bread and meat in the morning and evening, and he would drink from the brook. Psalm 145:15 The eyes of all look to You, and You give them their food in season. Psalm 104:27-28 All creatures look to You to give them their food in due season. / When You give it to them, they gather it up; when You open Your hand, they are satisfied with good things. Leviticus 26:26 When I cut off your supply of bread, ten women will bake your bread in a single oven and dole out your bread by weight, so that you will eat but not be satisfied. Revelation 6:6 And I heard what sounded like a voice from among the four living creatures, saying, “A quart of wheat for a denarius, and three quarts of barley for a denarius, and do not harm the oil and wine.” 1 Kings 17:12 But she replied, “As surely as the LORD your God lives, I have no bread—only a handful of flour in a jar and a little oil in a jug. Look, I am gathering a couple of sticks to take home and prepare a meal for myself and my son, so that we may eat it and die.” Isaiah 3:1 For behold, the Lord GOD of Hosts is about to remove from Jerusalem and Judah both supply and support: the whole supply of food and water, Jeremiah 52:6 By the ninth day of the fourth month, the famine in the city was so severe that the people of the land had no food. Lamentations 4:9-10 Those slain by the sword are better off than those who die of hunger, who waste away, pierced with pain because the fields lack produce. / The hands of compassionate women have cooked their own children, who became their food in the destruction of the daughter of my people. Matthew 6:11 Give us this day our daily bread. Luke 11:3 Give us each day our daily bread. Exodus 16:16 This is what the LORD has commanded: ‘Each one is to gather as much as he needs. You may take an omer for each person in your tent.’” 2 Kings 25:3 By the ninth day of the fourth month, the famine in the city was so severe that the people of the land had no food. Treasury of Scripture And your meat which you shall eat shall be by weight, twenty shekels a day: from time to time shall you eat it. Ezekiel 4:16 Moreover he said unto me, Son of man, behold, I will break the staff of bread in Jerusalem: and they shall eat bread by weight, and with care; and they shall drink water by measure, and with astonishment: Ezekiel 14:13 Son of man, when the land sinneth against me by trespassing grievously, then will I stretch out mine hand upon it, and will break the staff of the bread thereof, and will send famine upon it, and will cut off man and beast from it: Leviticus 26:26 And when I have broken the staff of your bread, ten women shall bake your bread in one oven, and they shall deliver you your bread again by weight: and ye shall eat, and not be satisfied. Jump to Previous Daily Eat Food Meat Once Regular Shekels Time Times Twenty Weigh WeightJump to Next Daily Eat Food Meat Once Regular Shekels Time Times Twenty Weigh WeightEzekiel 4 1. Under type of a siege is shown the time from the defection of Jeroboam to captivity9. By the provision of the siege, is shown the hardness of the famine You are to weigh out twenty shekels of food to eat each day, Ezekiel’s daily ration of about eight ounces portrayed the famine Jerusalem would endure under Babylonian siege. Food would become so limited that it had to be carefully weighed, demonstrating the severity of God’s judgment on a rebellious city. Lev 26:26 When I cut off your supply of bread, ten women… and you are to eat it at set times. Even the timing of meals would be regulated, showing that normal life and personal freedom would be stripped away. Ezekiel’s actions served as a visible warning that Jerusalem’s inhabitants would face deprivation, anxiety, and strict rationing during the siege. 1Ki 17:6 The ravens would bring him bread and meat in the morning… Persons / Places / Events 1. EzekielA prophet called by God to deliver His messages to the Israelites during their Babylonian exile. Known for his symbolic actions and visions. 2. Babylon The place of exile for the Israelites, representing a period of judgment and reflection for the nation. 3. Jerusalem The city under siege, symbolized by Ezekiel's actions, representing the spiritual and physical state of the Israelites. 4. Siege of Jerusalem A significant event where the city was besieged by Babylon, leading to its eventual fall and the exile of its people. 5. Symbolic Actions Ezekiel's actions, including the rationing of food, symbolized the dire conditions and judgment upon Jerusalem. Teaching Points Symbolism of ScarcityEzekiel's rationing of food symbolizes the severe conditions during the siege of Jerusalem. It serves as a reminder of the consequences of turning away from God. Dependence on God The limited food portions highlight the need for reliance on God for sustenance, both physically and spiritually. Obedience and Judgment The actions of Ezekiel illustrate the importance of obedience to God's commands and the reality of His judgment when His people stray. Spiritual Discipline Just as Ezekiel adhered to strict food portions, believers are called to practice spiritual discipline, focusing on God's provision and guidance. Hope in Restoration Despite the dire symbolism, God's ultimate plan includes restoration and hope for His people, encouraging believers to trust in His promises. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Ezekiel 4:10?2. How does Ezekiel 4:10 illustrate God's provision during times of judgment? 3. What is the significance of the specific weight of food in Ezekiel 4:10? 4. How can Ezekiel 4:10 inspire trust in God's plan during scarcity? 5. Compare Ezekiel 4:10 with Matthew 6:11 on daily provision. 6. How can we apply the lesson of reliance from Ezekiel 4:10 today? 7. Why does Ezekiel 4:10 specify a precise weight for bread consumption during the siege? 8. How does Ezekiel 4:10 reflect God's judgment on Israel's disobedience? 9. What is the significance of the bread ingredients mentioned in Ezekiel 4:10? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Ezekiel 4? (10) By weight, twenty shekels a day.--The weight of the shekel is somewhat differently estimated by different authorities. The best computations fix it at about 220 grains, and this would make the allowance of twenty shekels equal to something less than eleven ounces, scarcely enough to sustain life. "Meat" is here used, as often in Scripture, of any kind of food. The extreme scarcity of food is also denoted by its being weighed rather than measured. "From time to time" means at set intervals of time (see 1Chronicles 9:25), here doubtless once a day. Only the longer period of 390 days is here mentioned, but the same command doubtless applied to both periods.Verse 10. - Thy meat, etc.; better, food, here and elsewhere. Coarse as the food was, the people would have but scanty rations of it. Men were not, as usual, to measure the corn, but to weigh the bread (Leviticus 26:26). Taking the shekel at about 220 grains, the twenty shekels would be about 10 or 12 ounces. The common allowance in England for prison or pauper dietaries gives, I believe from 24 to 32 ounces, Besides other food. And this was to be taken, not as hunger prompted, but at the appointed hour. once a day. The whole scene of the people of the besieged city coming for their daily rations is brought vividly before us. Ezekiel’s carefully weighed, day-by-day, scheduled meals foretold the literal famine conditions Jerusalem would face under Babylonian siege. The prophet’s obedience modeled reliance on God amid judgment, underscoring that the Lord’s warnings are precise, His sovereignty absolute, and His call to disciplined faithfulness unchanging—even when daily bread is measured in ounces. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew You are to weigh outבְּמִשְׁק֕וֹל (bə·miš·qō·wl) Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 4946: Heaviness, weight twenty עֶשְׂרִ֥ים (‘eś·rîm) Number - common plural Strong's 6242: Twenty, twentieth shekels שֶׁ֖קֶל (še·qel) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 8255: A weight, a commercial standard of food וּמַאֲכָֽלְךָ֙ (ū·ma·’ă·ḵā·lə·ḵā) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular construct | second person masculine singular Strong's 3978: An eatable to eat תֹּאכֲלֶ֔נּוּ (tō·ḵă·len·nū) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - second person masculine singular | third person masculine singular Strong's 398: To eat each day, לַיּ֑וֹם (lay·yō·wm) Preposition-l, Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 3117: A day and you are to eat it תֹּאכֲלֶֽנּוּ׃ (tō·ḵă·len·nū) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - second person masculine singular | third person masculine singular Strong's 398: To eat at set times. מֵעֵ֥ת (mê·‘êṯ) Preposition-m | Noun - common singular Strong's 6256: Time, now, when Additonal Resources Ezekiel 4:10 Blue Letter BibleEzekiel 4:10 Bible Gateway Ezekiel 4:10 Bible.com Ezekiel 4:10 NIV |
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