Eze 24:17 | Clarke | e4.org | Verse 17. Make no mourning ] As a priest , he could make no public mourning, , &c. Bind the tire of thine head ] This seems to refer to the high priest's bonnet; or perhaps, one worn by the ordinary priests: it might have been a black veil to cover the head. Put on thy shoes upon thy feet ] Walking barefoot was a sign of grief. Cover not thy lips ] Mourners covered the under part of the face, from the nose to the bottom of the chin. Eat not the bread of men. ] lechem anashim , "the bread of miserable men," i.e., mourners ; probably, the funeral banquet.

‏ Ezekiel 24:17

Verse 17. Make no mourning] As a priest, he could make no public mourning, Le 21:1, &c.

Bind the tire of thine head] This seems to refer to the high priest's bonnet; or perhaps, one worn by the ordinary priests: it might have been a black veil to cover the head.

Put on thy shoes upon thy feet] Walking barefoot was a sign of grief.

Cover not thy lips] Mourners covered the under part of the face, from the nose to the bottom of the chin.

Eat not the bread of men.] lechem anashim, "the bread of miserable men," i.e., mourners; probably, the funeral banquet.