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and when I dug into the wall, there was a door.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/ezekiel/8.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />And He said to me, “Son of man, now dig through the wall.” So I dug through the wall, and behold, an entrance.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/ezekiel/8.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />He said to me, &#8220Son of man, now dig through the wall.&#8221 So I dug through the wall, and behold, an entrance.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/ezekiel/8.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />And He said to me, “Son of man, now dig through the wall.” So I dug through the wall, and behold, an entrance.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/ezekiel/8.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />He said to me, “Son of man, now dig through the wall.” So I dug through the wall, and behold, an entrance.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/ezekiel/8.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />He said to me, “Son of man, now dig into the wall.” And when I had dug into the wall, behold, there was an entrance.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/ezekiel/8.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />He said to me, “Son of man, dig through the wall.” So I dug through the wall and discovered a doorway.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/ezekiel/8.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />He said to me, &#8220Son of man, dig through the wall.&#8221 So I dug through the wall, and there was a doorway. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/ezekiel/8.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />Then said he unto me, Son of man, dig now in the wall: and when I had digged in the wall, behold, a door.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/ezekiel/8.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />God said, "Make this hole bigger." And when I did, I realized it was a doorway. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/ezekiel/8.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />Then said he unto me, Son of man, dig now in the wall: and when I had digged in the wall, behold a door.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/ezekiel/8.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />He said to me, "Son of man, dig through the wall." So I dug through the wall, and I saw a door.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/ezekiel/8.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />He said, "Mortal man, break through the wall here." I broke through it and found a door. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/ezekiel/8.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Then he told me, "Son of Man, dig through the wall!" So I dug into the wall. That's when I uncovered an entrance!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/ezekiel/8.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />?Son of man,? He told me, ?dig through the wall.? So I dug through the wall and discovered a doorway.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/ezekiel/8.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />He said to me, "Son of man, dig into the wall." So I dug into the wall and discovered a doorway. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/ezekiel/8.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Then he said to me, "Son of man, dig now in the wall": and when I had dug in the wall, look, a door.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/ezekiel/8.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />Then said he to me, Son of man, dig now in the wall: and when I had digged in the wall, behold a door.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/ezekiel/8.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Then he said to me, “Son of man, dig now in the wall.” When I had dug in the wall, I saw a door. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/ezekiel/8.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />and He says to me, “Son of man, now dig through the wall”; and I dig through the wall, and behold, an opening.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/ezekiel/8.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> and He saith unto me, 'Son of man, dig, I pray thee, through the wall;' and I dig through the wall, and lo, an opening.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/ezekiel/8.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And he said to me, Son of man, break thou now, into the wall: and I broke through into the wall, and behold, one door.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/ezekiel/8.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And he said to me: Son of man, dig in the wall. And when I had digged in the wall, behold a door. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/ezekiel/8.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />And he said to me: “Son of man, dig in the wall.” And when I had dug in the wall, there appeared one door.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/ezekiel/8.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Son of man, he ordered, dig through the wall. I dug through the wall—there was a doorway.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/ezekiel/8.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Then he said to me, “Mortal, dig through the wall”; and when I dug through the wall, there was an entrance.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/ezekiel/8.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />Then he said to me, Son of man, dig in the wall; and when I had digged in the wall, behold, there I found a door.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/ezekiel/8.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And he said to me: “Son of man, dig in the wall.” And I dug in the wall and I found a doorway<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/ezekiel/8.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />Then said He unto me: 'Son of man, dig now in the wall'; and when I had digged in the wall, behold a door.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/ezekiel/8.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And he said to me, Son of man, dig: so I dug, and behold a door.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/ezekiel/8-8.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/vET3Gmwku4s?start=1718" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/ezekiel/8.htm">The Vision of Idolatry in the Temple</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">7</span>Then He brought me to the entrance to the court, and I looked and saw a hole in the wall. <span class="reftext">8</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/1121.htm" title="1121: ben- (N-msc) -- Son. From banah; a son, in the widest sense (like 'ab, 'ach, etc.).">“Son</a> <a href="/hebrew/120.htm" title="120: ’ā·ḏām (N-ms) -- Man, mankind. From 'adam; ruddy i.e. A human being.">of man,”</a> <a href="/hebrew/559.htm" title="559: way·yō·mer (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To utter, say. A primitive root; to say.">He told</a> <a href="/hebrew/413.htm" title="413: ’ê·lay (Prep:: 1cs) -- To, into, towards. ">me,</a> <a href="/hebrew/2864.htm" title="2864: ḥă·ṯār- (V-Qal-Imp-ms) -- To dig, row. A primitive root; to force a passage, as by burglary; figuratively, with oars.">“dig</a> <a href="/hebrew/4994.htm" title="4994: nā (Interjection) -- I (we) pray, now. "></a> <a href="/hebrew/7023.htm" title="7023: ḇaq·qîr (Prep-b, Art:: N-ms) -- A wall. Or qir; or qiyrah; from quwr; a wall.">through the wall.”</a> <a href="/hebrew/2864.htm" title="2864: wā·’eḥ·tōr (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-1cs) -- To dig, row. A primitive root; to force a passage, as by burglary; figuratively, with oars.">So I dug</a> <a href="/hebrew/7023.htm" title="7023: baq·qîr (Prep-b, Art:: N-ms) -- A wall. Or qir; or qiyrah; from quwr; a wall.">through the wall</a> <a href="/hebrew/2009.htm" title="2009: wə·hin·nêh (Conj-w:: Interjection) -- Lo! behold! Prolongation for hen; lo!">and discovered</a> <a href="/hebrew/259.htm" title="259: ’e·ḥāḏ (Number-ms) -- One. A numeral from 'achad; properly, united, i.e. One; or first.">a</a> <a href="/hebrew/6607.htm" title="6607: pe·ṯaḥ (N-ms) -- Opening, doorway, entrance. From pathach; an opening, i.e. Door or entrance way.">doorway.</a> </span><span class="reftext">9</span>Then He said to me, “Go in and see the wicked abominations they are committing here.”…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ezekiel/12-5.htm">Ezekiel 12:5</a></span><br />As they watch, dig through the wall and carry your belongings out through it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ezekiel/12-7.htm">Ezekiel 12:7</a></span><br />So I did as I was commanded. I brought out my bags for exile by day, and in the evening I dug through the wall by hand. I took my belongings out at dusk, carrying them on my shoulder as they watched.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ezekiel/12-12.htm">Ezekiel 12:12</a></span><br />And at dusk the prince among them will lift his bags to his shoulder and go out. They will dig through the wall to bring him out. He will cover his face so he cannot see the land.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_kings/21-5.htm">2 Kings 21:5-7</a></span><br />In both courtyards of the house of the LORD, he built altars to all the host of heaven. / He sacrificed his own son in the fire, practiced sorcery and divination, and consulted mediums and spiritists. He did great evil in the sight of the LORD, provoking Him to anger. / Manasseh even took the carved Asherah pole he had made and set it up in the temple, of which the LORD had said to David and his son Solomon, “In this temple and in Jerusalem, which I have chosen out of all the tribes of Israel, I will establish My Name forever.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_kings/23-4.htm">2 Kings 23:4-6</a></span><br />Then the king commanded Hilkiah the high priest, the priests second in rank, and the doorkeepers to remove from the temple of the LORD all the articles made for Baal, Asherah, and all the host of heaven. And he burned them outside Jerusalem in the fields of Kidron and carried their ashes to Bethel. / Josiah also did away with the idolatrous priests ordained by the kings of Judah to burn incense on the high places of the cities of Judah and in the places all around Jerusalem—those who had burned incense to Baal, to the sun and moon, to the constellations, and to all the host of heaven. / He brought the Asherah pole from the house of the LORD to the Kidron Valley outside Jerusalem, and there he burned it, ground it to powder, and threw its dust on the graves of the common people.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/7-30.htm">Jeremiah 7:30</a></span><br />For the people of Judah have done evil in My sight, declares the LORD. They have set up their abominations in the house that bears My Name, and so have defiled it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/16-18.htm">Jeremiah 16:18</a></span><br />And I will first repay them double their iniquity and their sin, because they have defiled My land with the carcasses of their detestable idols, and they have filled My inheritance with their abominations.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/32-34.htm">Jeremiah 32:34</a></span><br />They have placed their abominations in the house that bears My Name, and so have defiled it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/33-4.htm">2 Chronicles 33:4-7</a></span><br />Manasseh also built altars in the house of the LORD, of which the LORD had said, “My Name will remain in Jerusalem forever.” / In both courtyards of the house of the LORD, he built altars to all the host of heaven. / He sacrificed his sons in the fire in the Valley of Ben-hinnom. He practiced sorcery, divination, and witchcraft, and consulted mediums and spiritists. He did great evil in the sight of the LORD, provoking Him to anger. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/36-14.htm">2 Chronicles 36:14</a></span><br />Furthermore, all the leaders of the priests and the people multiplied their unfaithful deeds, following all the abominations of the nations, and they defiled the house of the LORD, which He had consecrated in Jerusalem.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/44-13.htm">Isaiah 44:13-17</a></span><br />The woodworker extends a measuring line; he marks it out with a stylus; he shapes it with chisels and outlines it with a compass. He fashions it in the likeness of man, like man in all his glory, that it may dwell in a shrine. / He cuts down cedars or retrieves a cypress or oak. He lets it grow strong among the trees of the forest. He plants a laurel, and the rain makes it grow. / It serves as fuel for man. He takes some of it to warm himself, and he kindles a fire and bakes his bread. He also fashions it into a god and worships it; he makes an idol and bows down to it. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/57-6.htm">Isaiah 57:6-8</a></span><br />Your portion is among the smooth stones of the valley; indeed, they are your lot. Even to them you have poured out a drink offering and offered a grain offering. Should I relent because of these? / On a high and lofty hill you have made your bed, and there you went up to offer sacrifices. / Behind the door and doorpost you have set up your memorial. Forsaking Me, you uncovered your bed; you climbed up and opened it wide. And you have made a pact with those whose bed you have loved; you have gazed upon their nakedness.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/24-15.htm">Matthew 24:15</a></span><br />So when you see standing in the holy place ‘the abomination of desolation,’ spoken of by the prophet Daniel (let the reader understand),<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/mark/13-14.htm">Mark 13:14</a></span><br />So when you see the abomination of desolation standing where it should not be (let the reader understand), then let those who are in Judea flee to the mountains.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/17-16.htm">Acts 17:16</a></span><br />While Paul was waiting for them in Athens, he was deeply disturbed in his spirit to see that the city was full of idols.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">Then said he to me, Son of man, dig now in the wall: and when I had dig in the wall, behold a door.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/job/34-22.htm">Job 34:22</a></b></br> <i>There is</i> no darkness, nor shadow of death, where the workers of iniquity may hide themselves.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/isaiah/29-15.htm">Isaiah 29:15</a></b></br> Woe unto them that seek deep to hide their counsel from the LORD, and their works are in the dark, and they say, Who seeth us? and who knoweth us?</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/jeremiah/2-34.htm">Jeremiah 2:34</a></b></br> Also in thy skirts is found the blood of the souls of the poor innocents: I have not found it by secret search, but upon all these.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/jeremiah/13-7.htm">Dig</a> <a href="/jeremiah/18-22.htm">Digged</a> <a href="/ezekiel/8-7.htm">Door</a> <a href="/lamentations/5-14.htm">Doorway</a> <a href="/jeremiah/18-22.htm">Dug</a> <a href="/ezekiel/8-7.htm">Entrance</a> <a href="/ezekiel/8-7.htm">Hole</a> <a href="/ezekiel/6-14.htm">Making</a> <a href="/ezekiel/8-7.htm">Opening</a> <a href="/ezekiel/8-7.htm">Wall</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/ezekiel/12-5.htm">Dig</a> <a href="/ezekiel/12-7.htm">Digged</a> <a href="/ezekiel/8-14.htm">Door</a> <a href="/ezekiel/26-2.htm">Doorway</a> <a href="/ezekiel/12-7.htm">Dug</a> <a href="/ezekiel/8-14.htm">Entrance</a> <a href="/ezekiel/12-5.htm">Hole</a> <a href="/ezekiel/16-51.htm">Making</a> <a href="/ezekiel/8-14.htm">Opening</a> <a href="/ezekiel/8-10.htm">Wall</a><div class="vheading2">Ezekiel 8</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/ezekiel/8-1.htm">Ezekiel, in a vision of God at Jerusalem</a></span><br><span class="reftext">5. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/ezekiel/8-5.htm">is shown the image of jealousy</a></span><br><span class="reftext">7. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/ezekiel/8-7.htm">the chambers of imagery</a></span><br><span class="reftext">13. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/ezekiel/8-13.htm">the mourners for Tammuz</a></span><br><span class="reftext">16. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/ezekiel/8-16.htm">the worshippers toward the sun</a></span><br><span class="reftext">17. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/ezekiel/8-17.htm">God's wrath for their idolatry</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/ezekiel/8.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/ezekiel/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/ezekiel/8.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>“Son of man,” He told me,</b><br>The term "Son of man" is a title used frequently in the book of Ezekiel, appearing over 90 times. It emphasizes Ezekiel's humanity and his role as a representative of the people. This title is also significant in the New Testament, where it is used by Jesus to refer to Himself, highlighting His incarnation and identification with humanity (e.g., <a href="/matthew/8-20.htm">Matthew 8:20</a>, <a href="/mark/2-10.htm">Mark 2:10</a>).<p><b>“dig through the wall.”</b><br>The command to "dig through the wall" is symbolic of uncovering hidden sins and idolatry within the house of Israel. In the historical context, this action represents the exposure of secret practices that were contrary to God's commandments. Archaeological findings in ancient Israelite sites have revealed hidden chambers and secret rooms used for idol worship, which aligns with the imagery in this passage. This act of digging signifies the need for spiritual discernment and the uncovering of truth.<p><b>So I dug through the wall</b><br>Ezekiel's obedience in digging through the wall demonstrates his role as a prophet who reveals God's truth to the people. This action is a physical manifestation of the spiritual insight given to him by God. It parallels the prophetic role of revealing hidden truths and calling people to repentance, similar to the ministry of other prophets like Jeremiah and Isaiah.<p><b>and discovered a doorway.</b><br>The discovery of a doorway signifies the entrance into a deeper understanding of the spiritual corruption within Israel. It represents the revelation of hidden sins that were previously concealed. This imagery can be connected to the New Testament concept of Jesus as the "door" (<a href="/john/10-9.htm">John 10:9</a>), through whom believers gain access to truth and salvation. The doorway in Ezekiel's vision serves as a metaphor for the opportunity to confront and address sin, leading to potential restoration and reconciliation with God.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/e/ezekiel.htm">Ezekiel</a></b><br>A prophet and priest during the Babylonian exile, Ezekiel is the central figure in this passage, receiving visions from God.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/s/son_of_man.htm">Son of Man</a></b><br>A title used for Ezekiel, emphasizing his humanity and role as a representative of the people.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_wall.htm">The Wall</a></b><br>Symbolic of barriers or hidden sins within the hearts of the Israelites, which God instructs Ezekiel to uncover.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_doorway.htm">The Doorway</a></b><br>Represents the entrance to hidden abominations and idolatry within the temple, which God reveals to Ezekiel.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/r/revealing_hidden_sins.htm">Revealing Hidden Sins</a></b><br>Just as Ezekiel was instructed to dig through the wall to uncover hidden abominations, we must allow God to reveal and address hidden sins in our lives.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/s/spiritual_insight.htm">Spiritual Insight</a></b><br>God provides spiritual insight to those who seek Him, enabling us to see beyond the surface and understand deeper spiritual truths.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/r/repentance_and_cleansing.htm">Repentance and Cleansing</a></b><br>The uncovering of sin should lead to repentance and a desire for spiritual cleansing, aligning our hearts with God's holiness.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/v/vigilance_against_idolatry.htm">Vigilance Against Idolatry</a></b><br>We must remain vigilant against modern forms of idolatry, ensuring that nothing takes precedence over our relationship with God.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_omniscience.htm">God's Omniscience</a></b><br>This passage reminds us that nothing is hidden from God; He sees all and desires truth in our innermost being.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_ezekiel_8.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Ezekiel 8</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/was_ezekiel_physically_taken_to_jerusalem.htm">In Ezekiel 8:3-4, what evidence supports or contradicts the claim Ezekiel was physically transported to Jerusalem by a divine hand?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_are_'creeping_things'_in_the_temple.htm">In Ezekiel 8:10, why would the temple contain images of 'creeping things' if this contradicts the temple's strict laws against idolatry?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_does_deut._32_8_align_with_ancient_texts.htm">In Deuteronomy 32:8, how do we reconcile the phrase 'sons of God' or 'sons of Israel' with other ancient texts, and why do historical records not clarify this discrepancy?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_does_micah_4_8_align_with_zion's_fate.htm">How does Micah 4:8 align with other prophecies about Zion's future when some passages (e.g., Ezekiel 5) predict destruction rather than restoration?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/ezekiel/8-8.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">“Son</span><br /><span class="heb">בֶּן־</span> <span class="translit">(ben-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1121.htm">Strong's 1121: </a> </span><span class="str2">A son</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of man,”</span><br /><span class="heb">אָדָ֖ם</span> <span class="translit">(’ā·ḏām)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_120.htm">Strong's 120: </a> </span><span class="str2">Ruddy, a human being</span><br /><br /><span class="word">He told</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיֹּ֣אמֶר</span> <span class="translit">(way·yō·mer)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_559.htm">Strong's 559: </a> </span><span class="str2">To utter, say</span><br /><br /><span class="word">me,</span><br /><span class="heb">אֵלַ֔י</span> <span class="translit">(’ê·lay)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition | first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_413.htm">Strong's 413: </a> </span><span class="str2">Near, with, among, to</span><br /><br /><span class="word">“dig</span><br /><span class="heb">חֲתָר־</span> <span class="translit">(ḥă·ṯār-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2864.htm">Strong's 2864: </a> </span><span class="str2">To force a, passage, as by burglary, with oars</span><br /><br /><span class="word">through the wall.”</span><br /><span class="heb">בַקִּ֑יר</span> <span class="translit">(ḇaq·qîr)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-b, Article | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7023.htm">Strong's 7023: </a> </span><span class="str2">A wall</span><br /><br /><span class="word">So I dug</span><br /><span class="heb">וָאֶחְתֹּ֣ר</span> <span class="translit">(wā·’eḥ·tōr)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2864.htm">Strong's 2864: </a> </span><span class="str2">To force a, passage, as by burglary, with oars</span><br /><br /><span class="word">through the wall</span><br /><span class="heb">בַּקִּ֔יר</span> <span class="translit">(baq·qîr)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-b, Article | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7023.htm">Strong's 7023: </a> </span><span class="str2">A wall</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and discovered</span><br /><span class="heb">וְהִנֵּ֖ה</span> <span class="translit">(wə·hin·nêh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Interjection<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2009.htm">Strong's 2009: </a> </span><span class="str2">Lo! behold!</span><br /><br /><span class="word">a doorway.</span><br /><span class="heb">פֶּ֥תַח</span> <span class="translit">(pe·ṯaḥ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6607.htm">Strong's 6607: </a> </span><span class="str2">An opening, door, entrance way</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/ezekiel/8-8.htm">Ezekiel 8:8 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/ezekiel/8-8.htm">Ezekiel 8:8 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/ezekiel/8-8.htm">Ezekiel 8:8 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/ezekiel/8-8.htm">Ezekiel 8:8 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/ezekiel/8-8.htm">Ezekiel 8:8 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/ezekiel/8-8.htm">Ezekiel 8:8 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/ezekiel/8-8.htm">Ezekiel 8:8 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/ezekiel/8-8.htm">Ezekiel 8:8 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/ezekiel/8-8.htm">Ezekiel 8:8 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/ezekiel/8-8.htm">Ezekiel 8:8 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/ezekiel/8-8.htm">OT Prophets: Ezekiel 8:8 Then said he to me Son (Ezek. 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