Here the Lord confirms his threat of famine by a solemn protestation that he would break the staff of bread; either take their, harvests away, and deny them bread, or withhold his blessing, the strength of bread, that it should not nourish and refresh, as Leviticus 26:26. In Jerusalem, that sinful city. By weight: see Ezekiel 4:10. With care; afraid and doubtful whether or where they shall have any more. By measure: Ezekiel 4:11. With astonishment; amazed at the strangeness of their condition, and the wounds and death of many that fell by the enemies hand, attempting to fetch a little water; or astonished, their very eyes failing for thirst.
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Ezekiel 4:16
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: