24 Now Ezekiel will be a sign for you.l You will do everything that he has done. When this happens, you will know that I am the Lord God.’

25 “As for you, son of man, know that on that day I will take from them their stronghold—their pride and joy, the delight of their eyes, and the longing of their hearts—as well as their sons and daughters. 26 On that day a fugitive will come to you and report the news.m 27 On that day your mouth will be opened to talk with him; you will speak and no longer be mute.n So you will be a sign for them, and they will know that I am the Lord.”