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Ezequiel, 4

1. Tu, filho de homem, pega num tijolo, coloca-o diante de ti e desenha nele uma cidade: Jerusalém,

1. καὶ σύ υἱὲ ἀνθρώπου λαβὲ σεαυτῷ πλίνθον καὶ θήσεις αὐτὴν πρὸ προσώπου σου καὶ διαγράψεις ἐπ’ αὐτὴν πόλιν τὴν Ιερουσαλημ

2. Delinearás um assédio contra ela, levantarás fortificações, farás trincheiras, assentarás um exército contra ela e colocarás aríetes ao redor.

2. καὶ δώσεις ἐπ’ αὐτὴν περιοχὴν καὶ οἰκοδομήσεις ἐπ’ αὐτὴν προμαχῶνας καὶ περιβαλεῖς ἐπ’ αὐτὴν χάρακα καὶ δώσεις ἐπ’ αὐτὴν παρεμβολὰς καὶ τάξεις τὰς βελοστάσεις κύκλῳ

3. Toma também uma frigideira de ferro e põe-na como um muro de ferro entre ti e a cidade; depois olha para ela; ela será sitiada, e tu a sitiarás. Isto é um sinal para a casa de Israel.

3. καὶ σὺ λαβὲ σεαυτῷ τήγανον σιδηροῦν καὶ θήσεις αὐτὸ τοῖχον σιδηροῦν ἀνὰ μέσον σοῦ καὶ ἀνὰ μέσον τῆς πόλεως καὶ ἑτοιμάσεις τὸ πρόσωπόν σου ἐπ’ αὐτήν καὶ ἔσται ἐν συγκλεισμῷ καὶ συγκλείσεις αὐτήν σημεῖόν ἐστιν τοῦτο τοῖς υἱοῖς Ισραηλ

4. Em seguida deita-te sobre o teu lado esquerdo e põe sobre ele as iniquidades da casa de Israel; durante os dias em que dormires sobre ele, tomarás sobre ti as suas iniquidades.

4. καὶ σὺ κοιμηθήσῃ ἐπὶ τὸ πλευρόν σου τὸ ἀριστερὸν καὶ θήσεις τὰς ἀδικίας τοῦ οἴκου Ισραηλ ἐπ’ αὐτοῦ κατὰ ἀριθμὸν τῶν ἡμερῶν πεντήκοντα καὶ ἑκατόν ἃς κοιμηθήσῃ ἐπ’ αὐτοῦ καὶ λήμψῃ τὰς ἀδικίας αὐτῶν

5. Conto-te um dia por cada ano da iniquidade deles: trarás sobre ti, durante trezentos e noventa dias, a iniquidade da casa de Israel.

5. καὶ ἐγὼ δέδωκά σοι τὰς δύο ἀδικίας αὐτῶν εἰς ἀριθμὸν ἡμερῶν ἐνενήκοντα καὶ ἑκατὸν ἡμέρας καὶ λήμψῃ τὰς ἀδικίας τοῦ οἴκου Ισραηλ

6. Depois que tiveres cumprido isto, deitar-te-ás segunda vez, (mas) sobre o teu lado direito, e tomarás sobre ti a iniquidade da casa de Judá durante quarenta dias; conto-te, por cada dia, um ano.

6. καὶ συντελέσεις ταῦτα πάντα καὶ κοιμηθήσῃ ἐπὶ τὸ πλευρόν σου τὸ δεξιὸν καὶ λήμψῃ τὰς ἀδικίας τοῦ οἴκου Ιουδα τεσσαράκοντα ἡμέρας ἡμέραν εἰς ἐνιαυτὸν τέθεικά σοι

7. Voltarás o teu rosto para Jerusalém sitiada, estenderás o teu braço nu, e assim profetizarás contra ela.

7. καὶ εἰς τὸν συγκλεισμὸν Ιερουσαλημ ἑτοιμάσεις τὸ πρόσωπόν σου καὶ τὸν βραχίονά σου στερεώσεις καὶ προφητεύσεις ἐπ’ αὐτήν

8. Eis que te rodeei de cadeias, e não te poderás voltar de um lado para outro, enquanto não cumprires os dias da tua reclusão.

8. καὶ ἐγὼ ἰδοὺ δέδωκα ἐπὶ σὲ δεσμούς καὶ μὴ στραφῇς ἀπὸ τοῦ πλευροῦ σου ἐπὶ τὸ πλευρόν σου ἕως οὗ συντελεσθῶσιν αἱ ἡμέραι τοῦ συγκλεισμοῦ σου

9. Toma também trigo, cevada, favas, lentilhas milho e espelta, põe tudo isto dentro dum vaso e faze para ti pães, conforme o número dos dias que hás-de dormir sobre o teu lado; comerás deles durante trezentos e noventa dias.

9. καὶ σὺ λαβὲ σεαυτῷ πυροὺς καὶ κριθὰς καὶ κύαμον καὶ φακὸν καὶ κέγχρον καὶ ὄλυραν καὶ ἐμβαλεῖς αὐτὰ εἰς ἄγγος ἓν ὀστράκινον καὶ ποιήσεις αὐτὰ σαυτῷ εἰς ἄρτους καὶ κατ’ ἀριθμὸν τῶν ἡμερῶν ἃς σὺ καθεύδεις ἐπὶ τοῦ πλευροῦ σου ἐνενήκοντα καὶ ἑκατὸν ἡμέρας φάγεσαι αὐτά

10. A comida de que te hás-de sustentar, será do peso de vinte siclos por dia; no tempo fixado (uma vez por dia) a comerás.

10. καὶ τὸ βρῶμά σου ὃ φάγεσαι ἐν σταθμῷ εἴκοσι σίκλους τὴν ἡμέραν ἀπὸ καιροῦ ἕως καιροῦ φάγεσαι αὐτά

11. Hás-de beber também a água por medida, (isto é) a sexta parte dum hin; tu a beberás no tempo marcado.

11. καὶ ὕδωρ ἐν μέτρῳ πίεσαι τὸ ἕκτον τοῦ ιν ἀπὸ καιροῦ ἕως καιροῦ πίεσαι

12. O pão, tu o comerás, como uma torta de cevada, cozida sobre excrementos humanos, à vista deles. (ver nota)

12. καὶ ἐγκρυφίαν κρίθινον φάγεσαι αὐτά ἐν βολβίτοις κόπρου ἀνθρωπίνης ἐγκρύψεις αὐτὰ κατ’ ὀφθαλμοὺς αὐτῶν

13. E o Senhor disse: Assim comerão os filhos de Israel o seu alimento imundo entre as gentes, para onde eu os lançarei.

13. καὶ ἐρεῖς τάδε λέγει κύριος ὁ θεὸς τοῦ Ισραηλ οὕτως φάγονται οἱ υἱοὶ Ισραηλ ἀκάθαρτα ἐν τοῖς ἔθνεσιν

14. Então eu disse: Ai, Senhor Deus. a minha alma não está manchada! Desde a minha infância até agora, jamais comi coisa morta, ou despedaçada pelas feras, nem na minha boca entrou carne alguma imunda.

14. καὶ εἶπα μηδαμῶς κύριε θεὲ τοῦ Ισραηλ ἰδοὺ ἡ ψυχή μου οὐ μεμίανται ἐν ἀκαθαρσίᾳ καὶ θνησιμαῖον καὶ θηριάλωτον οὐ βέβρωκα ἀπὸ γενέσεώς μου ἕως τοῦ νῦν οὐδὲ εἰσελήλυθεν εἰς τὸ στόμα μου πᾶν κρέας ἕωλον

15. Ele disse-me: Eis aí te dou esterco de bois em lugar de excremento humano; farás cozer sobre ele o teu pão.

15. καὶ εἶπεν πρός με ἰδοὺ δέδωκά σοι βόλβιτα βοῶν ἀντὶ τῶν βολβίτων τῶν ἀνθρωπίνων καὶ ποιήσεις τοὺς ἄρτους σου ἐπ’ αὐτῶν

16. Depois disse-me; Filho de homem, vou quebrar o báculo do pão em Jerusalém; comerão o pão por peso e com sobressalto, e beberão a água por medida e com angústia,

16. καὶ εἶπεν πρός με υἱὲ ἀνθρώπου ἰδοὺ ἐγὼ συντρίβω στήριγμα ἄρτου ἐν Ιερουσαλημ καὶ φάγονται ἄρτον ἐν σταθμῷ καὶ ἐν ἐνδείᾳ καὶ ὕδωρ ἐν μέτρῳ καὶ ἐν ἀφανισμῷ πίονται

17. de modo que, faltando-lhes o pão e a água, serão todos juntamente consumidos e perecerão por causa das suas Iniquidades.

17. ὅπως ἐνδεεῖς γένωνται ἄρτου καὶ ὕδατος καὶ ἀφανισθήσεται ἄνθρωπος καὶ ἀδελφὸς αὐτοῦ καὶ τακήσονται ἐν ταῖς ἀδικίαις αὐτῶν



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Footnotes:

4:1-3 - God commands Ezekiel to prepare a model of the city of Jerusalem and lay siege to it, representing the siege of the city. This symbolic act reveals God's impending judgment on Jerusalem, demonstrating the seriousness of sin and its consequences (see also Jeremiah 52:4-5 and Luke 19:41-44).

4:4-8 - Ezekiel is instructed to lie on his side for 390 days, representing the punishment of Israel, and 40 days, representing the punishment of Judah. This highlights the extent of divine judgment on the nation and the need for repentance to avoid destruction (see also Ezekiel 5:5-17 and Jeremiah 25:11-12).

4:9-17 - Ezekiel is instructed to eat bread and drink water in a symbolic way, indicating the famine and suffering that will come as part of God's judgment. The food shortage symbolizes the hardship the people will face during the siege and destruction (see also Deuteronomy 28:53-57 and Matthew 24:15-21).

4:18-20 - Ezekiel is instructed to eat in an unclean manner, symbolizing the degrading situation of Israel, who will be led into exile and humiliation because of their unfaithfulness to God (see also Isaiah 64:6 and Jeremiah 2:12-13).

Verses related to Ezequiel, 4:

Ezekiel chapter 4 presents symbolic actions regarding the siege of Jerusalem. What message does God convey through these acts? This intriguing text describes the miniature siege, Ezekiel's fast, and the unclean bread, all representing the impending judgment on Jerusalem. The chapter emphasizes the severity of divine punishment and the people's prolonged resistance. These dramatic actions aim to awaken repentance. Investigate with us five biblical passages that relate to the symbols and warnings in this prophetic chapter.

Daniel 4:24-25: "This is the interpretation, O king, and this is the decree that the Most High issued against my lord the king: You will be expelled from among men and will live with wild animals; He will eat grass like oxen and will be wet with the dew of heaven. Seven times will pass by you, until you recognize that the Most High has power over the kingdoms of men and gives them to whoever he wants." - Daniel's symbolic action has similarities to Ezekiel's symbolic actions in Ezekiel 4.

Acts 21:11: "Coming to meet us, he took Paul's belt and, tying his own hands and feet, said: 'This is what the Holy Spirit says: 'In this way the Jews will bind the owner of this belt in Jerusalem and hand him over to the Gentiles.'" - Agabus's symbolic action is similar to Ezekiel's symbolic actions.

Jeremiah 27:2: "This is what the Lord commanded me: 'Make yourself a yoke out of strips of leather and wood and place it around your neck.'" - Jeremiah also performs symbolic actions, similar to those of Ezekiel.

Hosea 1:2: "When the Lord began to speak through Hosea, He said to him, 'Go, take an adulterous wife and children of unfaithfulness, for the nation is guilty of the most shameful adultery in forsaking the Lord.'" - Hosea's life becomes a symbolic action, just like Ezekiel's actions.

1 Kings 11:30-31: "Ahijah took the new cloak he was wearing and tore it into twelve pieces. Then he said to Jeroboam, 'Take ten pieces for yourself, for this is what the Lord, the God of Israel, says: 'Know that I will snatch the kingdom out of Solomon's hand and give you ten tribes.'" - Ahijah's symbolic action is similar to Ezekiel's symbolic actions.

FAQ:

What does the depiction of the siege of Jerusalem in Ezekiel 4 mean?

Ezekiel uses a block and grate to symbolize the siege of Jerusalem, to warn the Israelites of impending judgment. (Ezekiel 4:1-3)

How does Ezekiel symbolize the hunger and thirst of the siege of Jerusalem?

Ezekiel uses a scale to symbolize the food and water shortages that would occur during the siege as part of God's judgment. (Ezekiel 4:9-17)

What is the meaning of Ezekiel eating unclean foods?

God commands Ezekiel to eat unclean foods to symbolize the impurity and transgression of the people of Israel, who had turned away from God. (Ezekiel 4:12-14)

Why does Ezekiel use the body as a symbol of the people's suffering?

Ezekiel is instructed to lie on his side for a long period, representing the suffering and punishment of the people of Israel and Judah. (Ezekiel 4:4-6)

What does the number of days Ezekiel lay on his side symbolize?

Each day Ezekiel lies down represents a year of punishment for Israel and Judah, highlighting the extent of God's judgment. (Ezekiel 4:4-6)


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