Ezekiel 30:2

30:2 “Son of man, prophesy and say, ‘This is what the sovereign Lord says:

“‘Wail, “Alas, the day is here!” ¹ 

Ezekiel 21:12

21:12 Cry out and moan, son of man,

for it is wielded against my people;

against all the princes of Israel.

They are delivered up to the sword, along with my people.

Therefore, strike your thigh. ² 

[30:2]  ¹ tn Heb “Alas for the day.”

[21:12]  ² sn This physical action was part of an expression of grief. Cp. Jer. 31:19.