Ezekiel 27:31 Meaning and Explanation
“And they shall make themselves utterly bald for thee, and gird them with sackcloth, and they shall weep for thee with bitterness of heart and bitter wailing.”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →The depth of mourning increases, with survivors shaving their heads and wearing sackcloth.
The Context of Ezekiel 27:31
Extreme mourning practices express the survivors' deepest grief.
What Does Ezekiel 27:31 Mean?
Shaving the head was a sign of deepest grief, more extreme than other mourning practices. Combined with sackcloth (rough, uncomfortable material worn to express penitence and sorrow), this shows grief that penetrates the body itself. The severity of the mourning matches the magnitude of the loss.
The repetition of 'bitter' emphasizes the anguish: 'bitter wailing' and 'bitterness of heart.' The survivors' grief is not merely external display but genuine, profound anguish stemming from witnessing the destruction of everything they served.
Frequently Asked Questions About Ezekiel 27:31
What does Ezekiel 27:31 mean?
The depth of mourning increases, with survivors shaving their heads and wearing sackcloth.
What is the context of Ezekiel 27:31?
Extreme mourning practices express the survivors' deepest grief.