Ezekiel 12:7

Ezekiel 12:7 in Multiple Translations

Berean Standard Bible BSB

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.

King James Version KJV

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.

American Standard Version ASV

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.

Bible in Basic English BBE

And I did as I was ordered: I took out my vessels by day, like those of one who is taken away, and in the evening I made a hole through the wall with a tent-pin; and in the dark I went out, taking my things on my back before their eyes.

Free Bible Version FBV

So I did as I was told. I took my bags out to go into exile during the day, and in the evening I knocked down part of the wall of my house with my bare hands. I took my belongings out when it got dark, carrying them on my shoulder while they watched.

Geneva Bible 1599 GNV

And as I was commanded, so I brought forth my stuffe by day, as ye stuffe of one that goeth into captiuitie: and by night I digged through the wall with mine hand, and brought it forth in ye darke, and I bare it vpon my shoulder in their sight.

Young's Literal Translation YLT

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.

World English Bible WEB

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.

Noah Webster Bible WBS

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.

Douay-Rheims 1899 DRV

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.

Translation for Translators T4T

So I did what Yahweh told me to do. During the day I brought things out of my houseas though I was packing to go into exile. Then in the evening I dug through thecity wall. Then while people watched, I put my sack of belongings on my shoulder and left.

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Ezekiel 12:7 Interlinear (Deep Study)

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HEB וָ/אַ֣עַשׂ כֵּן֮ כַּ/אֲשֶׁ֣ר צֻוֵּיתִי֒ כֵּ֠לַ/י הוֹצֵ֜אתִי כִּ/כְלֵ֤י גוֹלָה֙ יוֹמָ֔ם וּ/בָ/עֶ֛רֶב חָתַֽרְתִּי לִ֥/י בַ/קִּ֖יר בְּ/יָ֑ד בָּ/עֲלָטָ֥ה הוֹצֵ֛אתִי עַל כָּתֵ֥ף נָשָׂ֖אתִי לְ/עֵינֵי/הֶֽם

וָ/אַ֣עַשׂ ʻâsâh H6213 to make Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-1cs

כֵּן֮ kên H3651 right Part

כַּ/אֲשֶׁ֣ר ʼăsher H834 which Prep | Rel

צֻוֵּיתִי֒ tsâvâh H6680 to command V-Pual-Perf-1cs

כֵּ֠לַ/י kᵉlîy H3627 article/utensil N-mp | Suff

הוֹצֵ֜אתִי yâtsâʼ H3318 to come out V-Hiphil-Perf-1cs

כִּ/כְלֵ֤י kᵉlîy H3627 article/utensil Prep | N-mp

גוֹלָה֙ gôwlâh H1473 captivity N-fs

יוֹמָ֔ם yôwmâm H3119 by day Adv

וּ/בָ/עֶ֛רֶב ʻereb H6153 evening Conj | Prep | N-ms

חָתַֽרְתִּי châthar H2864 to dig V-Qal-Perf-1cs

לִ֥/י Prep | Suff

בַ/קִּ֖יר qîyr H7023 wall Prep | N-ms

בְּ/יָ֑ד yâd H3027 hand Prep | N-cs

בָּ/עֲלָטָ֥ה ʻălâṭâh H5939 darkness Prep | N-fs

הוֹצֵ֛אתִי yâtsâʼ H3318 to come out V-Hiphil-Perf-1cs

עַל ʻal H5921 upon Prep

כָּתֵ֥ף kâthêph H3802 shoulder N-fs

נָשָׂ֖אתִי nâsâʼ H5375 to lift V-Qal-Perf-1cs

לְ/עֵינֵי/הֶֽם ʻayin H5869 eye Prep | N-cd | Suff

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Hebrew Word Reference — Ezekiel 12:7

וָ/אַ֣עַשׂ ʻâsâh H6213 "to make" Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-1cs

This verb means to make or do something, and is used over 2,600 times in the Bible. It is first used in Genesis 1:7 to describe God's creation of the world and is also used in Exodus 31:5 to describe the work of skilled craftsmen.

Definition: : make(OBJECT) 1) to do, fashion, accomplish, make 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to do, work, make, produce 1a1a) to do 1a1b) to work 1a1c) to deal (with) 1a1d) to act, act with effect, effect 1a2) to make 1a2a) to make 1a2b) to produce 1a2c) to prepare 1a2d) to make (an offering) 1a2e) to attend to, put in order 1a2f) to observe, celebrate 1a2g) to acquire (property) 1a2h) to appoint, ordain, institute 1a2i) to bring about 1a2j) to use 1a2k) to spend, pass 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be done 1b2) to be made 1b3) to be produced 1b4) to be offered 1b5) to be observed 1b6) to be used 1c) (Pual) to be made

Usage: Occurs in 2286 OT verses. KJV: accomplish, advance, appoint, apt, be at, become, bear, bestow, bring forth, bruise, be busy, [idiom] certainly, have the charge of, commit, deal (with), deck, [phrase] displease, do, (ready) dress(-ed), (put in) execute(-ion), exercise, fashion, [phrase] feast, (fight-) ing man, [phrase] finish, fit, fly, follow, fulfill, furnish, gather, get, go about, govern, grant, great, [phrase] hinder, hold (a feast), [idiom] indeed, [phrase] be industrious, [phrase] journey, keep, labour, maintain, make, be meet, observe, be occupied, offer, [phrase] officer, pare, bring (come) to pass, perform, pracise, prepare, procure, provide, put, requite, [idiom] sacrifice, serve, set, shew, [idiom] sin, spend, [idiom] surely, take, [idiom] thoroughly, trim, [idiom] very, [phrase] vex, be (warr-) ior, work(-man), yield, use. See also: Genesis 1:7; Genesis 34:19; Exodus 18:24.

כֵּן֮ kên H3651 "right" Part

In the Bible, this Hebrew word means 'so' or 'thus', often used to show agreement or confirmation, like in the book of Genesis. It can also mean 'rightly' or 'justly', as in doing something the correct way. It appears in various forms throughout the Old Testament.

Definition: adv adj 1) right, just, honest, true, veritable 1a) right, just, honest 1b) correct 1c) true, veritable

Usage: Occurs in 737 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] after that (this, -ward, -wards), as... as, [phrase] (for-) asmuch as yet, [phrase] be (for which) cause, [phrase] following, howbeit, in (the) like (manner, -wise), [idiom] the more, right, (even) so, state, straightway, such (thing), surely, [phrase] there (where) -fore, this, thus, true, well, [idiom] you. See also: Genesis 1:7; Exodus 37:19; Judges 7:17.

כַּ/אֲשֶׁ֣ר ʼăsher H834 "which" Prep | Rel

This Hebrew word is a conjunction that connects ideas and events in the Bible, like in the book of Genesis, where it's used to describe the relationship between God and His creation.

Definition: A: 1) (relative part.) 1a) which, who 1b) that which 2) (conj) 2a) that (in obj clause) 2b) when 2c) since 2d) as 2e) conditional if B: Beth+ 1) in (that) which 2) (adv) 2a) where 3) (conj) 3a) in that, inasmuch as 3b) on account of C: Mem+ 1) from (or than) that which 2) from (the place) where 3) from (the fact) that, since D: Kaph+ 1) (conj.), according as, as, when 1a) according to that which, according as, as 1b) with a causal force: in so far as, since 1c) with a temporal force: when

Usage: Occurs in 4440 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] after, [idiom] alike, as (soon as), because, [idiom] every, for, [phrase] forasmuch, [phrase] from whence, [phrase] how(-soever), [idiom] if, (so) that ((thing) which, wherein), [idiom] though, [phrase] until, [phrase] whatsoever, when, where ([phrase] -as, -in, -of, -on, -soever, -with), which, whilst, [phrase] whither(-soever), who(-m, -soever, -se). As it is indeclinable, it is often accompanied by the personal pronoun expletively, used to show the connection. See also: Genesis 1:7; Genesis 20:9; Genesis 31:16.

צֻוֵּיתִי֒ tsâvâh H6680 "to command" V-Pual-Perf-1cs

To command or give orders, as seen in the Bible when God gives charge to his people. It can also mean to appoint or ordain someone for a task. This word is used in various forms throughout the Old Testament.

Definition: 1) to command, charge, give orders, lay charge, give charge to, order 1a)(Piel) 1a1) to lay charge upon 1a2) to give charge to, give command to 1a3) to give charge unto 1a4) to give charge over, appoint 1a5) to give charge, command 1a6) to charge, command 1a7) to charge, commission 1a8) to command, appoint, ordain (of divine act) 1b) (Pual) to be commanded

Usage: Occurs in 475 OT verses. KJV: appoint, (for-) bid, (give a) charge, (give a, give in, send with) command(-er, -ment), send a messenger, put, (set) in order. See also: Genesis 2:16; Leviticus 10:13; Deuteronomy 12:11.

כֵּ֠לַ/י kᵉlîy H3627 "article/utensil" N-mp | Suff

This Hebrew word refers to any object or tool, like a utensil or a piece of furniture. It is used to describe a wide range of items, from musical instruments to weapons. It emphasizes the object's purpose or function.

Definition: 1) article, vessel, implement, utensil 1a) article, object (general) 1b) utensil, implement, apparatus, vessel 1b1) implement (of hunting or war) 1b2) implement (of music) 1b3) implement, tool (of labour) 1b4) equipment, yoke (of oxen) 1b5) utensils, furniture 1c) vessel, receptacle (general) 1d) vessels (boats) of paper-reed

Usage: Occurs in 276 OT verses. KJV: armour(-bearer), artillery, bag, carriage, [phrase] furnish, furniture, instrument, jewel, that is made of, [idiom] one from another, that which pertaineth, pot, [phrase] psaltery, sack, stuff, thing, tool, vessel, ware, weapon, [phrase] whatsoever. See also: Genesis 24:53; 1 Samuel 14:13; Ezra 8:26.

הוֹצֵ֜אתִי yâtsâʼ H3318 "to come out" V-Hiphil-Perf-1cs

In the Bible, this Hebrew word means to go out or come out, and it's used in many different ways, like leaving a place or starting a new journey, as seen in Genesis and Exodus.

Definition: : come/go_out/escape 1) to go out, come out, exit, go forth 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to go or come out or forth, depart 1a2) to go forth (to a place) 1a3) to go forward, proceed to (to or toward something) 1a4) to come or go forth (with purpose or for result) 1a5) to come out of 1b) (Hiphil) 1b1) to cause to go or come out, bring out, lead out 1b2) to bring out of 1b3) to lead out 1b4) to deliver 1c) (Hophal) to be brought out or forth

Usage: Occurs in 991 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] after, appear, [idiom] assuredly, bear out, [idiom] begotten, break out, bring forth (out, up), carry out, come (abroad, out, thereat, without), [phrase] be condemned, depart(-ing, -ure), draw forth, in the end, escape, exact, fail, fall (out), fetch forth (out), get away (forth, hence, out), (able to, cause to, let) go abroad (forth, on, out), going out, grow, have forth (out), issue out, lay (lie) out, lead out, pluck out, proceed, pull out, put away, be risen, [idiom] scarce, send with commandment, shoot forth, spread, spring out, stand out, [idiom] still, [idiom] surely, take forth (out), at any time, [idiom] to (and fro), utter. See also: Genesis 1:12; Exodus 9:33; Leviticus 26:45.

כִּ/כְלֵ֤י kᵉlîy H3627 "article/utensil" Prep | N-mp

גוֹלָה֙ gôwlâh H1473 "captivity" N-fs

This word means being taken captive or exile, like when Israel was carried away to Babylon. It refers to a group of people forced to leave their homes. In the Bible, it appears in 2 Kings 25:21.

Definition: 1) exiles, exile, captivity 1a) exiles (coll) 1b) exile, captivity (abstract)

Usage: Occurs in 42 OT verses. KJV: (carried away), captive(-ity), removing. See also: 2 Kings 24:14; Jeremiah 29:16; Jeremiah 28:6.

יוֹמָ֔ם yôwmâm H3119 "by day" Adv

The word 'yomam' means 'by day' or 'daily', and is used in the Bible to describe actions or events that happen during the daytime. It can also refer to the daytime itself, as opposed to the nighttime. This word is used to emphasize the daily nature of certain activities or routines.

Definition: adv 1) by day, in the daytime subst 2) daytime

Usage: Occurs in 50 OT verses. KJV: daily, (by, in the) day(-time). See also: Exodus 13:21; Psalms 32:4; Psalms 1:2.

וּ/בָ/עֶ֛רֶב ʻereb H6153 "evening" Conj | Prep | N-ms

In the Bible, this Hebrew word means evening or sunset, like when God created daylight and darkness in Genesis. It refers to the time of day, often marking the end of a workday. This word is used in many verses, including Exodus and Psalms.

Definition: 1) evening, night, sunset 1a) evening, sunset 1b) night

Usage: Occurs in 125 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] day, even(-ing, tide), night. See also: Genesis 1:5; Numbers 19:19; Psalms 30:6.

חָתַֽרְתִּי châthar H2864 "to dig" V-Qal-Perf-1cs

To dig or force a passage, like a burglar breaking in, or to row a boat with oars, as seen in the KJV translation of Exodus.

Definition: 1) to dig, row 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to dig (into houses-of burglary) 1a2) to row (in water)

Usage: Occurs in 7 OT verses. KJV: dig (through), row. See also: Job 24:16; Ezekiel 12:7; Jonah 1:13.

לִ֥/י "" Prep | Suff

בַ/קִּ֖יר qîyr H7023 "wall" Prep | N-ms

In the Bible, this word means a wall, often referring to the walls of houses, chambers, or even the altar. It is used to describe structures built for protection or division. The KJV translates it as wall or side.

Definition: 1) wall, side 1a) wall (of house or chamber) 1b) the sides (of the altar)

Usage: Occurs in 64 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] mason, side, town, [idiom] very, wall. See also: Exodus 30:3; 2 Chronicles 3:11; Psalms 62:4.

בְּ/יָ֑ד yâd H3027 "hand" Prep | N-cs

In the Bible, 'yad' refers to an open hand, symbolizing power or direction. It can also mean strength or a part of something, like a side or a share. The word is used in many contexts, including anatomy and everyday life.

Definition: : hand/arm[anatomy] 1) hand 1a) hand (of man) 1b) strength, power (fig.) 1c) side (of land), part, portion (metaph.) (fig.) 1d) (various special, technical senses) 1d1) sign, monument 1d2) part, fractional part, share 1d3) time, repetition 1d4) axle-trees, axle 1d5) stays, support (for laver) 1d6) tenons (in tabernacle) 1d7) a phallus, a hand (meaning unsure) 1d8) wrists

Usage: Occurs in 1446 OT verses. KJV: ([phrase] be) able, [idiom] about, [phrase] armholes, at, axletree, because of, beside, border, [idiom] bounty, [phrase] broad, (broken-) handed, [idiom] by, charge, coast, [phrase] consecrate, [phrase] creditor, custody, debt, dominion, [idiom] enough, [phrase] fellowship, force, [idiom] from, hand(-staves, -y work), [idiom] he, himself, [idiom] in, labour, [phrase] large, ledge, (left-) handed, means, [idiom] mine, ministry, near, [idiom] of, [idiom] order, ordinance, [idiom] our, parts, pain, power, [idiom] presumptuously, service, side, sore, state, stay, draw with strength, stroke, [phrase] swear, terror, [idiom] thee, [idiom] by them, [idiom] themselves, [idiom] thine own, [idiom] thou, through, [idiom] throwing, [phrase] thumb, times, [idiom] to, [idiom] under, [idiom] us, [idiom] wait on, (way-) side, where, [phrase] wide, [idiom] with (him, me, you), work, [phrase] yield, [idiom] yourselves. See also: Genesis 3:22; Exodus 7:19; Leviticus 14:22.

בָּ/עֲלָטָ֥ה ʻălâṭâh H5939 "darkness" Prep | N-fs

This word refers to a dark or gloomy time of day, like twilight or dusk. It describes a period of thick darkness. The KJV Bible translates it as 'dark' or 'twilight'.

Definition: thick darkness

Usage: Occurs in 4 OT verses. KJV: dark, twilight. See also: Genesis 15:17; Ezekiel 12:7; Ezekiel 12:12.

הוֹצֵ֛אתִי yâtsâʼ H3318 "to come out" V-Hiphil-Perf-1cs

In the Bible, this Hebrew word means to go out or come out, and it's used in many different ways, like leaving a place or starting a new journey, as seen in Genesis and Exodus.

עַל ʻal H5921 "upon" Prep

This Hebrew word means on or above something, like a physical object or a situation. It can also imply a sense of responsibility or accountability, as in being on behalf of someone.

Definition: prep 1) upon, on the ground of, according to, on account of, on behalf of, concerning, beside, in addition to, together with, beyond, above, over, by, on to, towards, to, against 1a) upon, on the ground of, on the basis of, on account of, because of, therefore, on behalf of, for the sake of, for, with, in spite of, notwithstanding, concerning, in the matter of, as regards 1b) above, beyond, over (of excess) 1c) above, over (of elevation or pre-eminence) 1d) upon, to, over to, unto, in addition to, together with, with (of addition) 1e) over (of suspension or extension) 1f) by, adjoining, next, at, over, around (of contiguity or proximity) 1g) down upon, upon, on, from, up upon, up to, towards, over towards, to, against (with verbs of motion) 1h) to (as a dative)

Usage: Occurs in 4493 OT verses. KJV: above, according to(-ly), after, (as) against, among, and, [idiom] as, at, because of, beside (the rest of), between, beyond the time, [idiom] both and, by (reason of), [idiom] had the charge of, concerning for, in (that), (forth, out) of, (from) (off), (up-) on, over, than, through(-out), to, touching, [idiom] with. See also: Genesis 1:2; Genesis 24:13; Genesis 41:33.

כָּתֵ֥ף kâthêph H3802 "shoulder" N-fs

The Hebrew word for shoulder describes the upper end of the arm, where garments hang, and is used in Exodus 28:7 to describe the shoulder pieces of the ephod.

Definition: 1) shoulder, shoulder-blade, side, slope 1a) shoulder, shoulder-blade (of man) 1b) shoulder, shoulder-pieces (of animals) 1c) side, slope (of mountain) 1d) supports (of laver)

Usage: Occurs in 58 OT verses. KJV: arm, corner, shoulder(-piece), side, undersetter. See also: Exodus 27:14; 2 Kings 11:11; Isaiah 11:14.

נָשָׂ֖אתִי nâsâʼ H5375 "to lift" V-Qal-Perf-1cs

In the Bible, this Hebrew word means to lift or raise something, and it's used in many ways, like lifting a burden or raising someone's status. It appears in books like Genesis and Isaiah, often talking about God lifting people up. It's about supporting or carrying something or someone.

Definition: : raise/take_up 1) to lift, bear up, carry, take 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to lift, lift up 1a2) to bear, carry, support, sustain, endure 1a3) to take, take away, carry off, forgive 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be lifted up, be exalted 1b2) to lift oneself up, rise up 1b3) to be borne, be carried 1b4) to be taken away, be carried off, be swept away 1c) (Piel) 1c1) to lift up, exalt, support, aid, assist 1c2) to desire, long (fig.) 1c3) to carry, bear continuously 1c4) to take, take away 1d) (Hithpael) to lift oneself up, exalt oneself 1e) (Hiphil) 1e1) to cause one to bear (iniquity) 1e2) to cause to bring, have brought

Usage: Occurs in 609 OT verses. KJV: accept, advance, arise, (able to, (armor), suffer to) bear(-er, up), bring (forth), burn, carry (away), cast, contain, desire, ease, exact, exalt (self), extol, fetch, forgive, furnish, further, give, go on, help, high, hold up, honorable ([phrase] man), lade, lay, lift (self) up, lofty, marry, magnify, [idiom] needs, obtain, pardon, raise (up), receive, regard, respect, set (up), spare, stir up, [phrase] swear, take (away, up), [idiom] utterly, wear, yield. See also: Genesis 4:13; Numbers 4:2; 1 Samuel 14:3.

לְ/עֵינֵי/הֶֽם ʻayin H5869 "eye" Prep | N-cd | Suff

This word can mean a spring or fountain, but also refers to the eye or a source of something. It is often translated as affliction, outward appearance, or countenance, and is used in various contexts throughout the Bible.

Definition: : eye 1) eye 1a) eye 1a1) of physical eye 1a2) as showing mental qualities 1a3) of mental and spiritual faculties (fig.)

Usage: Occurs in 828 OT verses. KJV: affliction, outward appearance, [phrase] before, [phrase] think best, colour, conceit, [phrase] be content, countenance, [phrase] displease, eye((-brow), (-d), -sight), face, [phrase] favour, fountain, furrow (from the margin), [idiom] him, [phrase] humble, knowledge, look, ([phrase] well), [idiom] me, open(-ly), [phrase] (not) please, presence, [phrase] regard, resemblance, sight, [idiom] thee, [idiom] them, [phrase] think, [idiom] us, well, [idiom] you(-rselves). See also: Genesis 3:5; Exodus 34:9; Deuteronomy 28:67.

Study Notes — Ezekiel 12:7

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Context — Signs of the Coming Captivity

5As they watch, dig through the wall and carry your belongings out through it. 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.”

7So 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.

8And in the morning the word of the LORD came to me, saying, 9“Son of man, hasn’t the rebellious house of Israel asked you, ‘What are you doing?’

Cross References

	Reference	Text (BSB)
1	Ezekiel 24:18	So I spoke to the people in the morning, and in the evening my wife died. And the next morning I did as I had been commanded.
2	Ezekiel 37:10	So I prophesied as He had commanded me, and the breath entered them, and they came to life and stood on their feet—a vast army.
3	Ezekiel 37:7	So I prophesied as I had been commanded. And as I prophesied, there was suddenly a noise, a rattling, and the bones came together, bone to bone.
4	Acts 26:19	So then, King Agrippa, I was not disobedient to the heavenly vision.
5	Ezekiel 2:8	And you, son of man, listen to what I tell you. Do not be rebellious like that rebellious house. Open your mouth and eat what I give you.”
6	Mark 14:16	So the disciples left and went into the city, where they found everything as Jesus had described. And they prepared the Passover.
7	John 15:14	You are My friends if you do what I command you.
8	John 2:5–8	His mother said to the servants, “Do whatever He tells you.” Now six stone water jars had been set there for the Jewish rites of purification. Each could hold from twenty to thirty gallons. Jesus told the servants, “Fill the jars with water.” So they filled them to the brim. “Now draw some out,” He said, “and take it to the master of the banquet.” They did so,
9	Matthew 21:6–7	So the disciples went and did as Jesus had directed them. They brought the donkey and the colt and laid their cloaks on them, and Jesus sat on them.
10	Ezekiel 12:3	Therefore, son of man, pack your bags for exile. In broad daylight, set out from your place and go to another as they watch. Perhaps they will understand, though they are a rebellious house.

Ezekiel 12:7 Summary

[In this verse, Ezekiel is obeying God's commands to act out a sign of the coming exile and captivity of Israel. He digs through the wall and carries his belongings out at dusk, demonstrating the shame and judgment that Israel will face. This scene reminds us of the importance of trusting and obeying God, even when His plans seem difficult or strange, as seen in Jeremiah 29:11 and Proverbs 3:5-6. By following God's commands, we can demonstrate our faith and trust in Him, just like Ezekiel did.]

Frequently Asked Questions

Why did Ezekiel have to dig through the wall and carry his belongings out at dusk?

Ezekiel was acting out a sign to the house of Israel, as commanded by God, to demonstrate the impending exile and captivity they would face, as seen in Ezekiel 12:6 and Ezekiel 12:7.

What was the purpose of Ezekiel covering his face so that he could not see the land?

Although this specific action is not mentioned in Ezekiel 12:7, it is referenced in Ezekiel 12:6, and it symbolized the shame and blindness of the Israelites to their impending judgment, much like the blindness of the Israelites in Isaiah 6:9-10.

How does this verse relate to the overall message of Ezekiel's prophetic ministry?

This verse is a part of Ezekiel's prophetic drama, where he acts out the coming judgment and exile of Israel, serving as a warning to the people to repent and turn back to God, as seen in Ezekiel 18:30-32 and Ezekiel 33:11.

What can we learn from Ezekiel's obedience to God's commands in this verse?

We can learn the importance of trusting and obeying God's commands, even when they seem strange or difficult, just like Ezekiel did in Ezekiel 12:7, and as seen in the example of Abraham's obedience in Genesis 22:1-14.

Reflection Questions

What are some ways I can demonstrate my trust in God's plan, even when it's difficult to understand?
How can I use my life as a 'sign' to point others to God, just like Ezekiel did in this verse?
What are some areas in my life where I need to be more obedient to God's commands, even if they seem strange or challenging?
How can I balance the need to be obedient to God with the need to be sensitive to the people around me, as Ezekiel was in this verse?

Gill's Exposition on Ezekiel 12:7

And I did so as I was commanded,.... Though it might seem ridiculous in the sight of men, and he be bantered and despised for it; yet, it being the will of God, he was obedient to it; as it becomes

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Ezekiel 12:7

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

Matthew Poole's Commentary on Ezekiel 12:7

Forth; either out of the house into some court or yard, through the wall whereof he digged; or else here is a transposing of his actions, and rehearsal of that in the first place which was acted in the second place. Digged through the wall: see .

Trapp's Commentary on Ezekiel 12:7

Ezekiel 12:7 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. Ver. 7. And [did as I was commanded.] Though well laughed at for my labour by the mad world, ever beside itself in point of salvation, and looking upon God’ s Jordans as Naaman did, with Syrian eyes. The outward signs in our sacraments are in themselves mean and ordinary matters; yet the minister is to make use of them, and the people to climb up to heaven by them as ladders of life Hence even in the ancient church liturgy they had their Sursum corda, Lift up your hearts. Rideant athei et ringantur.

Cambridge Bible on Ezekiel 12:7

7. with mine hand] lit. with hand, i.e. by force, Isaiah 28:2. LXX. omits. in the twilight] the darkness, as Ezekiel 12:6, so Ezekiel 12:12. Ezekiel 12:8-16. Exposition of the symbol. The action of the prophet is a representation of what shall happen in the last days of the siege. The king and those about him shall prepare for flight; they shall go out secretly through the walls, but shall be captured and brought to Babylon.

Barnes' Notes on Ezekiel 12:7

In the evening the prophet was to return to the wall, break through it, and transport the goods from the inside to the outside of the city.

Whedon's Commentary on Ezekiel 12:7

7. I did so as I was commanded — Whether Ezekiel actually dug through the walls of Tel-abib or through the walls which surrounded the mimic city prepared within his own house (Ezekiel 4:1) is not

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