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During the day I brought out my things packed for exile. Then in the evening I dug through the wall with my hands. I took my belongings out at dusk, carrying them on my shoulders while they watched. <a href="/nlt/ezekiel/12.htm">New Living Translation</a> So I did as I was told. In broad daylight I brought my pack outside, filled with the things I might carry into exile. Then in the evening while the people looked on, I dug through the wall with my hands and went out into the night with my pack on my shoulder. <a href="/esv/ezekiel/12.htm">English Standard Version</a> And I did as I was commanded. I brought out my baggage by day, as baggage for exile, and in the evening I dug through the wall with my own hands. I brought out my baggage at dusk, carrying it on my shoulder in their sight. <a href="/bsb/ezekiel/12.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> 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. <a href="/kjv/ezekiel/12.htm">King James Bible</a> And I did so as I was commanded: I brought forth my stuff by day, as stuff for captivity, and in the even I digged through the wall with mine hand; I brought it forth in the twilight, and I bare it upon my shoulder in their sight. <a href="/nkjv/ezekiel/12.htm">New King James Version</a> So I did as I was commanded. I brought out my belongings by day, as though going into captivity, and at evening I dug through the wall with my hand. I brought them out at twilight, and I bore them on my shoulder in their sight. <a href="/nasb_/ezekiel/12.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> Then I did so, just as I had been commanded. By day I brought out my baggage like the baggage of an exile. Then in the evening I dug through the wall with my hands; I went out in the dark and carried the baggage on my shoulder in their sight. <a href="/nasb/ezekiel/12.htm">NASB 1995</a> I did so, as I had been commanded. By day I brought out my baggage like the baggage of an exile. Then in the evening I dug through the wall with my hands; I went out in the dark and carried the baggage on my shoulder in their sight. <a href="/nasb77/ezekiel/12.htm">NASB 1977 </a> And I did so, as I had been commanded. By day I brought out my baggage like the baggage of an exile. Then in the evening I dug through the wall with my hands; I went out in the dark and carried the baggage on my shoulder in their sight. <a href="/lsb/ezekiel/12.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> I did so, as I had been commanded. By day I brought out my baggage like the baggage of an exile. Then in the evening I dug through the wall with my hands; I went out in the dark and carried the baggage on my shoulder in their sight. <a href="/amp/ezekiel/12.htm">Amplified Bible</a> I did as I had been commanded. I brought out my provisions and supplies during the day, like the provisions and supplies of an exile, and in the evening I dug through the wall with my hands. I brought out my provisions and supplies in the dark, carrying it on my shoulder as they watched. <a href="/csb/ezekiel/12.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> So I did just as I was commanded. In the daytime I brought out my bags like an exile’s bags. In the evening I dug through the wall by hand; I took them out in the dark, carrying them on my shoulder in their sight. <a href="/hcsb/ezekiel/12.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> So I did just as I was commanded. In the daytime I brought out my bags like an exile&#8217s bags. In the evening I dug through the wall by hand; I took them out in the dark, carrying them on my shoulder in their sight. <a href="/asv/ezekiel/12.htm">American Standard Version</a> And I did so as I was commanded: I brought forth my stuff by day, as stuff for removing, and in the even I digged through the wall with my hand; I brought it forth in the dark, and bare it upon my shoulder in their sight. <a href="/cev/ezekiel/12.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> I did everything the LORD had said. I packed a few things. Then as the sun was going down, and while everyone was watching, I dug a hole through one of the walls of my house. I pulled out my bag, then lifted it to my shoulders and left in the darkness. <a href="/erv/ezekiel/12.htm">English Revised Version</a> And I did so as I was commanded: I brought forth my stuff by day, as stuff for removing, and in the even I digged through the wall with mine hand; I brought it forth in the dark, and bare it upon my shoulder in their sight. <a href="/gwt/ezekiel/12.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> I did what I was ordered to do. During the day I brought out bags as if I were going into exile. In the evening I dug a hole through the wall. I brought out my bags in the dark. I let the people see me as I carried my bags on my shoulders. <a href="/gnt/ezekiel/12.htm">Good News Translation</a> I did what the LORD told me to do. That day I packed a bundle as a refugee would, and that evening as it was getting dark I dug a hole in the wall with my hands and went out. While everyone watched, I put the pack on my shoulder and left. <a href="/isv/ezekiel/12.htm">International Standard Version</a> I did just as I was commanded. I brought out the luggage as if it were luggage for exile. I did this during the day. Then in the evening I dug a hole in the wall with my hand and brought the luggage out in total darkness and carried it out on my shoulder while they were watching. <a href="/msb/ezekiel/12.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> 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. <a href="/net/ezekiel/12.htm">NET Bible</a> So I did just as I was commanded. I carried out my belongings packed for exile during the day, and at evening I dug myself a hole through the wall with my hands. I went out in the darkness, carrying my baggage on my shoulder while they watched. <a href="/nheb/ezekiel/12.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> I did so as I was commanded: I brought forth my stuff by day, as stuff for removing, and in the even I dug through the wall with my hand; I brought it forth in the dark, and bore it on my shoulder in their sight. <a href="/wbt/ezekiel/12.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And I did so as I was commanded: I brought forth my stuff by day, as stuff for captivity, and in the evening I digged through the wall with my hand; I brought it forth in the twilight, and I bore it upon my shoulder in their sight. <a href="/web/ezekiel/12.htm">World English Bible</a> I did so as I was commanded. I brought out my baggage by day, as baggage for moving, and in the evening I dug through the wall with my hand. I brought it out in the dark, and bore it on my shoulder in their sight. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/ezekiel/12.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> And I do so, as I have been commanded; I have brought forth my vessels as vessels of removal by day, and I have dug through the wall with my hand in the evening; I have brought forth in the darkness, I have carried away on the shoulder, before their eyes. <a href="/ylt/ezekiel/12.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> And I do so, as I have been commanded; my vessels I have brought forth as vessels of removal by day, and at even I have dug for me through the wall with the hand; in the darkness I have brought forth, on the shoulder I have borne away, before their eyes. <a href="/slt/ezekiel/12.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And I shall do thus as I was commanded: I brought forth the vessels as vessels of captivity by day, and in the evening I broke through for me in the wall with the hand; in the thick darkness I brought forth, upon the shoulder I lifted up before their eyes.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/ezekiel/12.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> I did therefore as he had commanded me: I brought forth my goods by day, as the goods of one that removeth: and in the evening I digged through the wall with my hand: and I went forth in the dark, and was carried on men's shoulders in their sight. <a href="/cpdv/ezekiel/12.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> Therefore, I did just as he had instructed me. I brought out my supplies in the daytime, like the supplies of one who is moving far away. And in the evening, I dug myself through the wall by hand. And I went out in the dark, and I was carried on shoulders, in their sight. <a href="/nabre/ezekiel/12.htm">New American Bible</a> I did just as I was commanded. During the day I brought out my bag, an exile’s bag. In the evening while they watched, I dug a hole through the wall with my hands and set out in darkness, shouldering my load. <a href="/nrsvce/ezekiel/12.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> I did just as I was commanded. I brought out my baggage by day, as baggage for exile, and in the evening I dug through the wall with my own hands; I brought it out in the dark, carrying it on my shoulder in their sight.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/ezekiel/12.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> And I did as he had commanded me: I brought forth my luggage by day as one who carries luggage into captivity, and in the evening I made a breach through the wall and went forth in the dark, carrying my luggage upon my shoulder in their sight. <a href="/hpbt/ezekiel/12.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> And I did so as he commanded me. I brought out my baggage by day as the baggage of captivity, and I broke through the wall in the evening, and I went out in thick darkness and I carried it on my shoulder in their sight<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/ezekiel/12.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> And I did so as I was commanded: I brought forth my stuff by day, as stuff for exile, and in the even I digged through the wall with my hand; I carried out in the darkness, and bore it upon my shoulder in their sight. <a href="/sep/ezekiel/12.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> And I did thus according to all that he commanded me; and I carried forth my baggage for captivity by day, and in the evening I dug through the wall for myself, and went out secretly; I was taken up on men's shoulders before them. <a href="/parallel/ezekiel/12-7.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/vET3Gmwku4s?start=2572" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/ezekiel/12.htm">Signs of the Coming Captivity</a> …6And as they watch, lift your bags to your shoulder and take them out at dusk; cover your face so that you cannot see the land. For I have made you a sign to the house of Israel.” 7<a href="/hebrew/6213.htm" title="6213: wā·’a·‘aś (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-1cs) -- To do, make. A primitive root; to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application.">So I did</a> <a href="/hebrew/3651.htm" title="3651: kên (Adv) -- So, thus. From kuwn; properly, set upright; hence just; but usually rightly or so."></a> <a href="/hebrew/834.htm" title="834: ka·’ă·šer (Prep-k:: Pro-r) -- Who, which, that. A primitive relative pronoun; who, which, what, that; also when, where, how, because, in order that, etc.">as</a> <a href="/hebrew/6680.htm" title="6680: ṣuw·wê·ṯî (V-Pual-Perf-1cs) -- To lay charge (upon), give charge (to), command, order. A primitive root; to constitute, enjoin.">I was commanded.</a> <a href="/hebrew/3318.htm" title="3318: hō·w·ṣê·ṯî (V-Hifil-Perf-1cs) -- A primitive root; to go out, in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively, direct and proxim.">I brought out</a> <a href="/hebrew/3627.htm" title="3627: kê·lay (N-mpc:: 1cs) -- An article, utensil, vessel. From kalah; something prepared, i.e. Any apparatus.">my bags</a> <a href="/hebrew/1473.htm" title="1473: ḡō·w·lāh (N-fs) -- Exiles, exile. Or golah; active participle feminine of galah; exile; concretely and collectively exiles.">for exile</a> <a href="/hebrew/3627.htm" title="3627: kiḵ·lê (Prep-k:: N-mpc) -- An article, utensil, vessel. From kalah; something prepared, i.e. Any apparatus."></a> <a href="/hebrew/3119.htm" title="3119: yō·w·mām (Adv) -- Daytime, by day. From yowm; daily.">by day,</a> <a href="/hebrew/6153.htm" title="6153: ū·ḇā·‘e·reḇ (Conj-w, Prep-b, Art:: N-ms) -- Evening. From arab; dusk.">and in the evening</a> <a href="/hebrew/2864.htm" title="2864: ḥā·ṯar·tî- (V-Qal-Perf-1cs) -- To dig, row. A primitive root; to force a passage, as by burglary; figuratively, with oars.">I dug</a> <a href="/hebrew/lî (Prep:: 1cs) -- "></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/3027.htm" title="3027: bə·yāḏ (Prep-b:: N-fs) -- Hand (indicating power, means, direction, etc.)">by hand.</a> <a href="/hebrew/3318.htm" title="3318: hō·w·ṣê·ṯî (V-Hifil-Perf-1cs) -- A primitive root; to go out, in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively, direct and proxim.">I took my belongings out</a> <a href="/hebrew/5939.htm" title="5939: bā·‘ă·lā·ṭāh (Prep-b, Art:: N-fs) -- Thick darkness. Feminine from an unused root meaning to cover; dusk.">at dusk,</a> <a href="/hebrew/5375.htm" title="5375: nā·śā·ṯî (V-Qal-Perf-1cs) -- Or nacah ('abad); a primitive root; to lift, in a great variety of applications, literal and figurative, absol. And rel.">carrying them</a> <a href="/hebrew/5921.htm" title="5921: ‘al- (Prep) -- Properly, the same as al used as a preposition; above, over, upon, or against in a great variety of applications.">on</a> <a href="/hebrew/3802.htm" title="3802: kā·ṯêp̄ (N-fs) -- From an unused root meaning to clothe; the shoulder; figuratively, side-piece or lateral projection of anything.">my shoulder</a> <a href="/hebrew/5869.htm" title="5869: lə·‘ê·nê·hem (Prep-l:: N-cdc:: 3mp) -- An eye. Probably a primitive word; an eye; by analogy, a fountain.">as they watched.</a> 8And in the morning the word of the LORD came to me, saying,…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/jeremiah/13-1.htm">Jeremiah 13:1-11</a> This is what the LORD said to me: “Go and buy yourself a linen loincloth and put it around your waist, but do not let it touch water.” / So I bought a loincloth in accordance with the word of the LORD, and I put it around my waist. / Then the word of the LORD came to me a second time: ... <a href="/jeremiah/19-1.htm">Jeremiah 19:1-15</a> This is what the LORD says: “Go and buy a clay jar from a potter. Take some of the elders of the people and leaders of the priests, / and go out to the Valley of Ben-hinnom near the entrance of the Potsherd Gate. Proclaim there the words I speak to you, / saying, ‘Hear the word of the LORD, O kings of Judah and residents of Jerusalem. This is what the LORD of Hosts, the God of Israel, says: I am going to bring such disaster on this place that the ears of all who hear of it will ring, ... <a href="/jeremiah/27-2.htm">Jeremiah 27:2-22</a> This is what the LORD said to me: “Make for yourself a yoke out of leather straps and put it on your neck. / Send word to the kings of Edom, Moab, Ammon, Tyre, and Sidon through the envoys who have come to Jerusalem to Zedekiah king of Judah. / Give them a message from the LORD of Hosts, the God of Israel, to relay to their masters: ... <a href="/jeremiah/32-6.htm">Jeremiah 32:6-15</a> Jeremiah replied, “The word of the LORD came to me, saying: / Behold! Hanamel, the son of your uncle Shallum, is coming to you to say, ‘Buy for yourself my field in Anathoth, for you have the right of redemption to buy it.’ / Then, as the LORD had said, my cousin Hanamel came to me in the courtyard of the guard and urged me, ‘Please buy my field in Anathoth in the land of Benjamin, for you own the right of inheritance and redemption. Buy it for yourself.’” Then I knew that this was the word of the LORD. ... <a href="/isaiah/20-2.htm">Isaiah 20:2-4</a> the LORD had already spoken through Isaiah son of Amoz, saying, “Go, remove the sackcloth from your waist and the sandals from your feet.” And Isaiah did so, walking around naked and barefoot. / Then the LORD said, “Just as My servant Isaiah has gone naked and barefoot for three years as a sign and omen against Egypt and Cush, / so the king of Assyria will lead away the captives of Egypt and the exiles of Cush, young and old alike, naked and barefoot, with bared buttocks—to Egypt’s shame. <a href="/hosea/1-2.htm">Hosea 1:2-9</a> When the LORD first spoke through Hosea, He told him, “Go, take a prostitute as your wife and have children of adultery, because this land is flagrantly prostituting itself by departing from the LORD.” / So Hosea went and married Gomer daughter of Diblaim, and she conceived and bore him a son. / Then the LORD said to Hosea, “Name him Jezreel, for soon I will bring the bloodshed of Jezreel upon the house of Jehu, and I will put an end to the kingdom of Israel. ... <a href="/hosea/3-1.htm">Hosea 3:1-5</a> Then the LORD said to me, “Go show love to your wife again, though she is loved by another and is an adulteress. Love her as the LORD loves the Israelites, though they turn to other gods and love to offer raisin cakes to idols.” / So I bought her for fifteen shekels of silver and a homer and a lethech of barley. / Then I said to her, “You must live with me for many days; you must not be promiscuous or belong to another, and I will do the same for you.” ... <a href="/1_kings/11-29.htm">1 Kings 11:29-31</a> During that time, the prophet Ahijah the Shilonite met Jeroboam on the road as he was going out of Jerusalem. Now Ahijah had wrapped himself in a new cloak, and the two of them were alone in the open field. / And Ahijah took hold of the new cloak he was wearing, tore it into twelve pieces, / and said to Jeroboam, “Take ten pieces for yourself, for this is what the LORD, the God of Israel, says: ‘Behold, I will tear the kingdom out of the hand of Solomon, and I will give you ten tribes. <a href="/2_kings/20-1.htm">2 Kings 20:1-11</a> In those days Hezekiah became mortally ill. The prophet Isaiah son of Amoz came to him and said, “This is what the LORD says: ‘Put your house in order, for you are about to die; you will not recover.’” / Then Hezekiah turned his face to the wall and prayed to the LORD, saying, / “Please, O LORD, remember how I have walked before You faithfully and with wholehearted devotion; I have done what is good in Your sight.” And Hezekiah wept bitterly. ... <a href="/acts/21-10.htm">Acts 21:10-14</a> After we had been there several days, a prophet named Agabus came down from Judea. / Coming over to us, he took Paul’s belt, bound his own feet and hands, and said, “The Holy Spirit says: ‘In this way the Jews of Jerusalem will bind the owner of this belt and hand him over to the Gentiles.’” / When we heard this, we and the people there pleaded with Paul not to go up to Jerusalem. ... <a href="/matthew/13-13.htm">Matthew 13:13-15</a> This is why I speak to them in parables: ‘Though seeing, they do not see; though hearing, they do not hear or understand.’ / In them the prophecy of Isaiah is fulfilled: ‘You will be ever hearing but never understanding; you will be ever seeing but never perceiving. / For this people’s heart has grown callous; they hardly hear with their ears, and they have closed their eyes. Otherwise they might see with their eyes, hear with their ears, understand with their hearts, and turn, and I would heal them.’ <a href="/matthew/21-1.htm">Matthew 21:1-11</a> As they approached Jerusalem and came to Bethphage on the Mount of Olives, Jesus sent out two disciples, / saying to them, “Go into the village ahead of you, and at once you will find a donkey tied there, with her colt beside her. Untie them and bring them to Me. / If anyone questions you, tell him that the Lord needs them, and he will send them right away.” ... <a href="/john/13-4.htm">John 13:4-17</a> So He got up from the supper, laid aside His outer garments, and wrapped a towel around His waist. / After that, He poured water into a basin and began to wash the disciples’ feet and dry them with the towel that was around Him. / He came to Simon Peter, who asked Him, “Lord, are You going to wash my feet?” ... <a href="/john/21-18.htm">John 21:18-19</a> Truly, truly, I tell you, when you were young, you dressed yourself and walked where you wanted; but when you are old, you will stretch out your hands, and someone else will dress you and lead you where you do not want to go.” / Jesus said this to indicate the kind of death by which Peter would glorify God. And after He had said this, He told him, “Follow Me.” <a href="/acts/9-10.htm">Acts 9:10-18</a> In Damascus there was a disciple named Ananias. The Lord spoke to him in a vision, “Ananias!” “Here I am, Lord,” he answered. / “Get up!” the Lord told him. “Go to the house of Judas on Straight Street and ask for a man from Tarsus named Saul, for he is praying. / In a vision he has seen a man named Ananias come and place his hands on him to restore his sight.” ...</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And I did so as I was commanded: I brought forth my stuff by day, as stuff for captivity, and in the even I dig through the wall with my hand; I brought it forth in the twilight, and I bore it on my shoulder in their sight.I did so<a href="/ezekiel/2-8.htm">Ezekiel 2:8</a> But thou, son of man, hear what I say unto thee; Be not thou rebellious like that rebellious house: open thy mouth, and eat that I give thee.<a href="/ezekiel/24-18.htm">Ezekiel 24:18</a> So I spake unto the people in the morning: and at even my wife died; and I did in the morning as I was commanded.<a href="/ezekiel/37-7.htm">Ezekiel 37:7,10</a> So I prophesied as I was commanded: and as I prophesied, there was a noise, and behold a shaking, and the bones came together, bone to his bone… I brought<a href="/ezekiel/12-3.htm">Ezekiel 12:3-6</a> Therefore, thou son of man, prepare thee stuff for removing, and remove by day in their sight; and thou shalt remove from thy place to another place in their sight: it may be they will consider, though they be a rebellious house… digged [heb] digged for me <div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/ezekiel/12-4.htm">Baggage</a> <a href="/lamentations/5-13.htm">Bare</a> <a href="/ezekiel/12-5.htm">Belongings</a> <a href="/lamentations/2-22.htm">Bore</a> <a href="/ezekiel/12-4.htm">Captivity</a> <a href="/ezekiel/6-9.htm">Carried</a> <a href="/ezekiel/10-6.htm">Commanded</a> <a href="/ezekiel/12-6.htm">Dark</a> <a href="/ezekiel/12-6.htm">Darkness</a> <a href="/ezekiel/8-8.htm">Digged</a> <a href="/ezekiel/8-8.htm">Dug</a> <a href="/job/24-15.htm">Dusk</a> <a href="/ezekiel/12-4.htm">Evening</a> <a href="/ezekiel/12-4.htm">Exile</a> <a href="/ezekiel/12-6.htm">Forth</a> <a href="/ezekiel/11-9.htm">Hand</a> <a href="/lamentations/3-37.htm">Ordered</a> <a href="/ezekiel/12-4.htm">Removing</a> <a href="/ezekiel/12-6.htm">Shoulder</a> <a href="/ezekiel/12-6.htm">Shoulders</a> <a href="/ezekiel/12-6.htm">Sight</a> <a href="/ezekiel/12-4.htm">Stuff</a> <a href="/ezekiel/12-6.htm">Twilight</a> <a href="/ezekiel/12-5.htm">Wall</a> <a href="/ezekiel/10-2.htm">Watched</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/ezekiel/12-12.htm">Baggage</a> <a href="/ezekiel/13-14.htm">Bare</a> <a href="/genesis/31-32.htm">Belongings</a> <a href="/ezekiel/16-20.htm">Bore</a> <a href="/ezekiel/12-11.htm">Captivity</a> <a href="/ezekiel/14-22.htm">Carried</a> <a href="/ezekiel/24-18.htm">Commanded</a> <a href="/ezekiel/12-12.htm">Dark</a> <a href="/ezekiel/12-12.htm">Darkness</a> <a href="/matthew/21-33.htm">Digged</a> <a href="/ezekiel/12-12.htm">Dug</a> <a href="/ezekiel/12-12.htm">Dusk</a> <a href="/ezekiel/24-18.htm">Evening</a> <a href="/ezekiel/12-11.htm">Exile</a> <a href="/ezekiel/12-12.htm">Forth</a> <a href="/ezekiel/12-23.htm">Hand</a> <a href="/ezekiel/18-21.htm">Ordered</a> <a href="/hosea/5-10.htm">Removing</a> <a href="/ezekiel/12-12.htm">Shoulder</a> <a href="/ezekiel/29-7.htm">Shoulders</a> <a href="/ezekiel/16-41.htm">Sight</a> <a href="/ezekiel/27-24.htm">Stuff</a> <a href="/ezekiel/12-12.htm">Twilight</a> <a href="/ezekiel/12-12.htm">Wall</a> <a href="/daniel/7-21.htm">Watched</a><div class="vheading2">Ezekiel 12</div>1. <a href="/ezekiel/12-1.htm">Under the type of Ezekiel's removing</a> 8. <a href="/ezekiel/12-8.htm">is shown the captivity of Zedekiah</a> 17. <a href="/ezekiel/12-17.htm">Ezekiel's trembling shows the Jews' desolation</a> 21. <a href="/ezekiel/12-21.htm">The Jews' presumptuous proverb is reproved</a> 26. <a href="/ezekiel/12-26.htm">The speediness of the vision</a> </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'; 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Ezekiel's obedience to God's instructions is a central theme in his prophetic ministry. This phrase highlights the prophet's role as a faithful servant, emphasizing the importance of obedience to divine commands. In the broader biblical context, obedience is a recurring theme, seen in figures like Noah (<a href="/genesis/6-22.htm">Genesis 6:22</a>) and Abraham (<a href="/genesis/12-4.htm">Genesis 12:4</a>), who followed God's directives without question. Ezekiel's actions serve as a living parable, illustrating the message God intended for the people of Israel.I brought out my bags for exile by day, This action symbolizes the impending exile of the Israelites. The bags represent the minimal possessions one might take when forced to leave home suddenly. Historically, the Babylonian exile was a significant event where many Israelites were taken from Jerusalem to Babylon. The act of bringing out bags during the day would have been a public demonstration, intended to provoke thought and reflection among the observers. It underscores the reality of the coming judgment and displacement due to the people's disobedience.and in the evening I dug through the wall by hand. Digging through the wall signifies the desperate and clandestine nature of the escape from Jerusalem. Archaeologically, this reflects the construction of ancient city walls, which were often made of mudbrick, allowing for such an action. The evening timing suggests secrecy and urgency, as nightfall would provide cover for such an escape. This act foreshadows the eventual breach of Jerusalem's walls by the Babylonians, leading to the city's downfall (<a href="/2_kings/25-4.htm">2 Kings 25:4</a>).I took my belongings out at dusk, The timing of dusk indicates a transition from light to darkness, symbolizing the shift from security to uncertainty. Dusk, a time of diminishing visibility, represents the loss of clarity and direction for the Israelites as they face exile. This imagery is consistent with other biblical passages where darkness symbolizes judgment or distress (<a href="/amos/5-18.htm">Amos 5:18-20</a>).carrying them on my shoulder as they watched. Carrying belongings on the shoulder is a sign of burden and hardship. This imagery connects to the broader biblical theme of bearing burdens, as seen in the experiences of the Israelites in Egypt (<a href="/exodus/1-11.htm">Exodus 1:11</a>). The act of doing this "as they watched" indicates that Ezekiel's actions were meant to be a public spectacle, serving as a prophetic sign to the people. It underscores the inevitability of the coming judgment and the need for repentance. The watching audience is a reminder of the communal aspect of prophecy, where the actions of one can serve as a message to many.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/e/ezekiel.htm">Ezekiel</a> A prophet of God during the Babylonian exile, tasked with delivering God's messages to the Israelites. His actions and prophecies often involved symbolic acts to convey God's messages. 2. <a href="/topical/i/israelites.htm">Israelites</a> The people of Israel, who were in exile in Babylon due to their disobedience and idolatry. They are the primary audience of Ezekiel's prophecies. 3. <a href="/topical/b/babylon.htm">Babylon</a> The place of exile for the Israelites. It represents both a physical location and a spiritual state of separation from God due to sin. 4. <a href="/topical/j/jerusalem.htm">Jerusalem</a> The holy city of the Israelites, which was under threat of destruction due to the people's unfaithfulness to God. 5. <a href="/topical/e/exile.htm">Exile</a> The event and condition of the Israelites being taken captive and living in a foreign land as a consequence of their disobedience to God.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/o/obedience_to_god's_commands.htm">Obedience to God's Commands</a> Ezekiel's actions demonstrate the importance of obeying God's instructions, even when they seem unusual or difficult. This obedience is a testament to faith and trust in God's plan. <a href="/topical/s/symbolic_acts_as_prophetic_messages.htm">Symbolic Acts as Prophetic Messages</a> God often uses symbolic acts to communicate deeper spiritual truths. Understanding these symbols requires spiritual discernment and a willingness to seek God's wisdom. <a href="/topical/t/the_consequences_of_disobedience.htm">The Consequences of Disobedience</a> The exile of the Israelites serves as a powerful reminder of the consequences of turning away from God. It calls believers to examine their own lives for areas of disobedience. <a href="/topical/h/hope_in_god's_promises.htm">Hope in God's Promises</a> Despite the dire circumstances, God's messages through Ezekiel also contain hope for restoration. Believers are encouraged to hold onto God's promises even in difficult times. <a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_a_prophet.htm">The Role of a Prophet</a> Ezekiel's role highlights the responsibility of those who are called to speak God's truth. It challenges believers to be faithful messengers of God's word in their own contexts.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_ezekiel_12.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Ezekiel 12</a> <a href="/q/key_themes_in_ezekiel's_life.htm">What are the key themes in Ezekiel's life story?</a> <a href="/q/how_is_jerusalem_'established_forever'.htm">Psalm 48:8: In what sense is the city 'established forever' if Jerusalem has repeatedly fallen under foreign rule and been rebuilt?</a> <a href="/q/how_to_reconcile_ezekiel_12_13_with_history.htm">Ezekiel 12:13 foretells a ruler's capture, yet some historical accounts appear to conflict with the exact manner of King Zedekiah's downfall; how can these differences be reconciled?</a> <a href="/q/how_does_zech._12_7_align_with_judah's_history.htm">How does Zechariah 12:7, which promises the Lord will save the tents of Judah first, align with historical records showing Judah's multiple defeats and exiles?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a> <a href="/commentaries/ezekiel/12-7.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>So I did וָאַ֣עַשׂ (wā·’a·‘aś) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - first person common singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6213.htm">Strong's 6213: </a> To do, make as כַּאֲשֶׁ֣ר (ka·’ă·šer) Preposition-k | Pronoun - relative <a href="/hebrew/strongs_834.htm">Strong's 834: </a> Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that I was commanded. צֻוֵּיתִי֒ (ṣuw·wê·ṯî) Verb - Pual - Perfect - first person common singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6680.htm">Strong's 6680: </a> To lay charge (upon), give charge (to), command, order I brought out הוֹצֵ֜אתִי (hō·w·ṣê·ṯî) Verb - Hifil - Perfect - first person common singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3318.htm">Strong's 3318: </a> To go, bring, out, direct and proxim my bags כֵּ֠לַי (kê·lay) Noun - masculine plural construct | first person common singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3627.htm">Strong's 3627: </a> Something prepared, any apparatus for exile גוֹלָה֙ (ḡō·w·lāh) Noun - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1473.htm">Strong's 1473: </a> Exile, exiles by day, יוֹמָ֔ם (yō·w·mām) Adverb <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3119.htm">Strong's 3119: </a> Daytime, by day and in the evening וּבָעֶ֛רֶב (ū·ḇā·‘e·reḇ) Conjunctive waw, Preposition-b, Article | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6153.htm">Strong's 6153: </a> Evening I dug חָתַֽרְתִּי־ (ḥā·ṯar·tî-) Verb - Qal - Perfect - first person common singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2864.htm">Strong's 2864: </a> To force a, passage, as by burglary, with oars through the wall בַקִּ֖יר (ḇaq·qîr) Preposition-b, Article | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7023.htm">Strong's 7023: </a> A wall by hand. בְּיָ֑ד (bə·yāḏ) Preposition-b | Noun - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3027.htm">Strong's 3027: </a> A hand I took [my belongings] out הוֹצֵ֛אתִי (hō·w·ṣê·ṯî) Verb - Hifil - Perfect - first person common singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3318.htm">Strong's 3318: </a> To go, bring, out, direct and proxim at dusk, בָּעֲלָטָ֥ה (bā·‘ă·lā·ṭāh) Preposition-b, Article | Noun - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5939.htm">Strong's 5939: </a> Thick darkness carrying נָשָׂ֖אתִי (nā·śā·ṯî) Verb - Qal - Perfect - first person common singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5375.htm">Strong's 5375: </a> To lift, carry, take them on עַל־ (‘al-) Preposition <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5921.htm">Strong's 5921: </a> Above, over, upon, against my shoulder כָּתֵ֥ף (kā·ṯêp̄) Noun - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3802.htm">Strong's 3802: </a> The shoulder, side-piece, lateral projection of anything as they watched. לְעֵינֵיהֶֽם׃ (lə·‘ê·nê·hem) Preposition-l | Noun - cdc | third person masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5869.htm">Strong's 5869: </a> An eye, a fountain <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/ezekiel/12-7.htm">Ezekiel 12:7 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/ezekiel/12-7.htm">Ezekiel 12:7 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/ezekiel/12-7.htm">Ezekiel 12:7 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/ezekiel/12-7.htm">Ezekiel 12:7 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/ezekiel/12-7.htm">Ezekiel 12:7 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/ezekiel/12-7.htm">Ezekiel 12:7 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/ezekiel/12-7.htm">Ezekiel 12:7 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/ezekiel/12-7.htm">Ezekiel 12:7 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/ezekiel/12-7.htm">Ezekiel 12:7 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/ezekiel/12-7.htm">Ezekiel 12:7 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/ezekiel/12-7.htm">OT Prophets: Ezekiel 12:7 I did so as I was commanded: (Ezek. 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