Ezekiel 12:19
“And say unto the people of the land, Thus saith the Lord GOD of the inhabitants of Jerusalem, and of the land of Israel; They shall eat their bread with carefulness, and drink their water with astonishment, that her land may be desolate from all that is therein, because of the violence of all them that dwell therein.”
Ezekiel 12:19 in 7 translations
- KJVKing James Version
- And say unto the people of the land, Thus saith the Lord GOD of the inhabitants of Jerusalem, and of the land of Israel; They shall eat their bread with carefulness, and drink their water with astonishment, that her land may be desolate from all that is therein, because of the violence of all them that dwell therein.
- DRADouay–Rheims
- And say to the people of the land: Thus saith the Lord God to them that dwell in Jerusalem in the land of Israel: They shall eat their bread in care, and drink their water in desolation: that the land may become desolate from the multitude that is therein, for the iniquity of all that dwell therein.
- ASVAmerican Standard Version
- and say unto the people of the land, Thus saith the Lord Jehovah concerning the inhabitants of Jerusalem, and the land of Israel: They shall eat their bread with fearfulness, and drink their water in dismay, that her land may be desolate, and despoiled of all that is therein, because of the violence of all them that dwell therein.
- DARBYDarby
- and say unto the people of the land, Thus saith the Lord Jehovah concerning the inhabitants of Jerusalem, in the land of Israel: They shall eat their bread with anxiety, and drink their water with astonishment, because her land shall be left desolate of all that is in it, for the violence of all them that dwell therein.
- WEBThe World English Bible
- and tell the people of the land, Thus says the Lord Yahweh concerning the inhabitants of Jerusalem, and the land of Israel: They shall eat their bread with fearfulness, and drink their water in dismay, that her land may be desolate, [and despoiled] of all that is therein, because of the violence of all those who dwell therein.
- YLTYoung's Literal Translation
- and thou hast said unto the people of the land, Thus said the Lord Jehovah concerning the inhabitants of Jerusalem, concerning the land of Israel: Their bread with fear they do eat, and their water with astonishment drink, because its land is desolate, because of its fulness, because of the violence of all who are dwelling in it.
- BPVBiblePics Version
- And say unto the people of the land, Thus saith the Lord God of the inhabitants of Jerusalem, and of the land of Israel; They shall eat their bread with carefulness, and drink their water with astonishment, that her land may be desolate from all that is therein, because of the violence of all them that dwell therein.
Context: Ezekiel 12
17Moreover the word of the LORD came to me, saying,
18Son of man, eat thy bread with quaking, and drink thy water with trembling and with carefulness;
19And say unto the people of the land, Thus saith the Lord GOD of the inhabitants of Jerusalem, and of the land of Israel; They shall eat their bread with carefulness, and drink their water with astonishment, that her land may be desolate from all that is therein, because of the violence of all them that dwell therein.
20And the cities that are inhabited shall be laid waste, and the land shall be desolate; and ye shall know that I am the LORD.
21And the word of the LORD came unto me, saying,
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.