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    TEACHING BOX 6A

    “Shave Your Head and Your Beard”

    Ezekiel acted out events that would soon unfold in Jerusalem

    • Ezekiel shaving his head.

      “Shave”

      The Jews would be attacked and wiped out

    • Ezekiel using a scale to weigh his shaved-off hair.

      “Weigh and Divide”

      The judgment would be deliberate and thorough

    • Ezekiel burning a portion of his shaved-off hair.

      “Burn”

      Some would die in the city

    • Ezekiel striking a portion of his shaved-off hair with a sword.

      “Strike”

      Some would be killed outside the city

    • Ezekiel scattering a portion of his shaved-off hair.

      “Scatter”

      Some would escape, but they would find no peace

    • Ezekiel wrapping a portion of his shaved-off hair in folds of his garment.

      “Wrap”

      Some exiles would return to Jerusalem, and pure worship would be preserved