¹⁸ Here I am with the children the Lord has given me^(A) to be signs and wonders in Israel from the Lord of Armies who dwells on Mount Zion.

³ the Lord said, ‘As my servant Isaiah has gone stripped and barefoot three years as a sign and omen against Egypt and Cush,^(A)

⁶ And while they look on, lift the bags to your shoulder and take them out in the dark; cover your face so that you cannot see the land. For I have made you a sign to the house of Israel.’^(A)

¹¹ You are to say, “I am a sign for you. Just as I have done, it will be done to them; they will go into exile,^(A) into captivity.”

²⁴ Now Ezekiel will be a sign for you.^(A) 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.^{(B) 27} On that day your mouth will be opened to talk with him; you will speak and no longer be mute.^(C) So you will be a sign for them, and they will know that I am the Lord.’