Ezekiel 12:1
“The word of the LORD also came unto me, saying,”
Ezekiel 12:1 in 7 translations
- KJVKing James Version
- The word of the LORD also came unto me, saying,
- DRADouay–Rheims
- And the word of the Lord came to me, saying:
- ASVAmerican Standard Version
- The word of Jehovah also came unto me, saying,
- DARBYDarby
- And the word of Jehovah came unto me, saying,
- WEBThe World English Bible
- The word of Yahweh also came to me, saying,
- YLTYoung's Literal Translation
- And there is a word of Jehovah unto me, saying,
- BPVBiblePics Version
- The word of the Lord also came unto me, saying,
Context: Ezekiel 12
1The word of the LORD also came unto me, saying,
2Son of man, thou dwellest in the midst of a rebellious house, which have eyes to see, and see not; they have ears to hear, and hear not: for they are a rebellious house.
3Therefore, 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.
About Ezekiel 12: Symbolic Acts and False Prophets
In the twelfth chapter of the book of Ezekiel, God instructs Ezekiel to perform several symbolic acts that represent the coming exile of Judah. These actions include packing a bag and digging a hole through a wall. The chapter also warns about false prophets who prophesy lies and deceive the people.
Commentary
The symbolic acts performed by Ezekiel in this chapter serve as a vivid portrayal of the imminent destruction of Jerusalem and the exile of Judah. The packing of the bag represents the hasty departure of the people while the hole in the wall symbolizes the breach in the city's defenses. God warns His people that judgment is coming and that they must repent from their sinful ways. Furthermore, the chapter highlights the danger of false prophets who claim to speak on behalf of God but actually deceive the people with lies. It is a powerful reminder that we must be discerning and test the words of those who claim to speak for God against the truth of His Word.