Matthew Poole and continuators on Ezekiel 4:16

16 Moreover, he said unto me, Son of man, behold, I will break the staff of bread in Jerusalem, and they shall eat bread by weight , and with care, and drink water by measure, and with astonishment.

That sinful City.

See ver. 10.

Afraid and doubtful whether or where they shall have any more.

See ver. 11.

Amazed at the strangeness of their condition and the wounds and death of many that fell by the Enemies hand, attempting to fetch a little water, or astonied, their very eyes failing for thirst.

Here the Lord confirms his threat of Famine by a solemn protestation, that he would break the staff of Bread; either take their Harvests away, and deny them Bread, or withhold his blessing the strength of Bread, that it should not nourish and refresh, as Lev. 26.26,

Marginal references: Lev. 26.26. Isai. 3.1. Chap. 5.16. and 14.13.