Ezekiel 5:10 — Is It Real?

Understanding God’s character is important when reading difficult passages in Scripture. One example is this verse from the Bible:

“Therefore in your midst parents will eat their children, and children will eat their parents. I will punish you and scatter to the winds all who survive.”

— Ezekiel 5:10

Note: Did God truly say this, or was it added later? And where are the original tablets or writings connected to the Book of Ezekiel?

Note: The concept that "God is not bipolar" argues that God does not have unpredictable mood swings, switching between love and wrath, but is consistently good and loving, as portrayed through Jesus.

When people talk about “the real tablets” of Ezekiel, they are usually referring to a few different things—some archaeological, some biblical.

1. The Archaeological “Ezekiel Plates”

There is a collection often referred to as the Ezekiel Plates, consisting of 66 stone tiles inscribed in Hebrew with the text of the Book of Ezekiel.

Discovery: These plates were reportedly found in the late 19th or early 20th century near the traditional tomb of the prophet Ezekiel in Al Kifl, Iraq.

Unique Feature: Unlike most ancient inscriptions that are carved into stone, the letters on these plates are raised.

Significance: Some believe they may represent extremely early biblical texts, possibly dating back hundreds or even thousands of years. However, they have not received the same level of scholarly verification as discoveries like the Dead Sea Scrolls.

Current Location: The plates are said to be housed at the Yad Ben-Zvi Institute in Jerusalem.

2. The “Sticks” in Ezekiel 37

In Ezekiel 37:15–23, God commands Ezekiel to take two “sticks” and write on them.

Meaning of “Stick”: Many scholars understand the Hebrew word ‘êṣ to mean wooden writing tablets, possibly coated with wax, which were commonly used in ancient Babylon.

Symbolism: One tablet represented Judah and the other Joseph. Joining them together symbolized the future reunification of the divided tribes of Israel.

3. The Clay Tablet in Ezekiel 4

In Ezekiel 4:1, Ezekiel is instructed to take a brick—or clay tablet—and draw the siege of Jerusalem on it.

Cultural Context: Clay tablets were a common writing and drawing surface in Babylonian society during Ezekiel’s exile, making this a historically consistent prophetic sign-act.

Taken together, these details show that Ezekiel’s message was delivered through symbolic actions and written media common to his time. The harsh language in Ezekiel 5:10 reflects prophetic judgment imagery, not a loss of God’s character, but a warning rooted in historical judgment and covenant consequences.

Trey Knowles’ Today’s Amazon Avatar:

Imagine yourself in your original, indigenous state—living in the Amazon within a God-ordained realm, before corruption ever entered. You exist as you were created: naked and unashamed, fully dependent on God, lacking nothing.

Then Satan approaches from a different realm, roaming in search of whom he may devour—to steal, kill, and destroy. He tempts you with the things of the world, offering power, comfort, and possession in exchange for dependence on him rather than on God.

God’s intention for us has always been reliance on Him, not on the world or its promises. Indigenous people who remain untouched by modern society live without knowledge of worldly systems, wealth, or corruption. Their lives raise a question for us today:
What does it mean to truly depend on God when you know nothing of the world—and what have we traded away by knowing it so well?

Realm refers to a kingdom or territory ruled by a monarch, and more broadly to a sphere, domain, or scope of activity, influence, interest, or knowledge.

Unseen Realms on Earth encompass both literal, unexplored physical territories and metaphysical, spiritual dimensions. Physically, these realms include the deep sea, uncharted regions of the Amazon, and remote, isolated places such as North Sentinel Island—areas largely untouched by modern civilization and still hidden from common human experience.

Trey Knowles — “Prisoners of War”

We were indigenous people, dependent on God, living among our tribes, rooted in the land, breathing freedom without chains, without bills, without debt, without masters. We worked the soil with our hands and fed our families with what the earth provided. We walked in balance. We carried spirit. We were a holy people. Then one day the enemy came, not with peace but with fire, with steel, with lies, with hunger for power.

They stole our land, they killed our elders, they destroyed our villages, and they turned human beings into property. They beat us until our backs were maps of suffering. They raped our women and shattered our families. They hung us on crosses and trees as warnings. They stripped away our names, our languages, our identities, and forced us to speak their words, worship their systems, live by their rules. 

They treated us like animals, branded us, sold us, caged us, and demanded that we call them “master” while they played God. They did not only steal our bodies — they attacked our minds, poisoned our culture, erased our history, and worked to rip the image of God out of us. Now our children grow up confused, disconnected, searching for themselves in broken systems that were never built for them. 

They learn to love chains they cannot see. They accept the ways of the beast: greed, violence, division, addiction, hatred, and emptiness. We are still bleeding from wounds that never healed. We are still fighting battles that never ended. We walk free in name but bound in spirit. This is not just history — this is warfare. This is generational. This is psychological. This is spiritual. We are survivors, but we are also captives. We are standing, but we are still under occupation. We are breathing, but we are not fully alive. We are a people stolen from ourselves. We are prisoners of war.

A Message to Saudi Arabia — By Trey Knowles

“Let not the worldly life deceive you, and do not let the Deceiver deceive you about Allah.”
— Surah Luqman (31:33)

America’s influence is approaching quietly, like a serpent at the door—subtle, persuasive, and often unseen. So do not follow worldly desires instead of God, and do not follow the footsteps of Satan. He is a clear enemy to you. His path leads toward temptation, excess, and obsession with the material world.

Look at the history of the Western world. Do not be deceived.

This message is not about politics, but about truth—a reminder of what the Qur’an teaches concerning the nature of this world and how believers should move within it.

The Qur’an warns: Do not be deceived or led astray by worldly life.

Worldly life is temporary—beautiful yet fleeting, full of distractions that pull the heart away from its true purpose. The world is not condemned, but believers are not meant to be rooted in it. Muslims are cautioned not to chase its desires, wealth, status, or entertainments. Life on Earth is a test, a chance to build righteousness, strength of character, and nearness to God.

Repeatedly, the Qur’an reminds us that the world deceives—its pleasures fade, and its attractions can blur the clarity of faith. Yet mankind is honored as khalîfah, stewards of the Earth entrusted with justice, balance, and moral responsibility. This position demands vigilance, humility, and discipline.

Ultimately, the Qur’an presents life as a journey. The believer is a traveler—passing through, not settling. True life is in the Hereafter, and success lies in prioritizing faith, obedience, and righteousness over the glitter of the temporary world.

Below are the Qur’anic verses that emphasize this truth:

1. Do not be deceived by worldly life

Surah Luqman (31:33)
“So let not the worldly life deceive you, and do not let the Deceiver deceive you about Allah.”
A clear warning that the world can mislead the heart.

2. Do not follow worldly desires instead of God

Surah Sad (38:26)
“…Do not follow desire, lest it lead you astray from the path of Allah.”

Surah Al-Jathiyah (45:23)
“Have you seen he who takes his own desire as his god…?”
Desires are not meant to rule over a person.

3. The world is a distraction—do not chase it

Surah Al-An’am (6:70)
“Leave those who take this worldly life as play and amusement…”

Surah Al-Hadid (57:20)
Describes worldly life as play, amusement, and temporary enjoyment—never worth sacrificing eternal life for.

4. Do not follow those who live only for the world

Surah Hud (11:15–16)
“Whoever desires the worldly life and its adornments — We fully repay them… but they will have nothing in the Hereafter.”
A reminder that worldly success without faith is ultimately empty.

5. Do not follow the footsteps of Satan

Surah Al-Baqarah (2:168)
“…And do not follow the footsteps of Satan. Indeed, he is a clear enemy to you.”
His path leads to temptation, excess, and worldly obsession.

A Message to Saudi Arabia — By Trey Knowles