Ezekiel 12:4
“Then shalt thou bring forth thy stuff by day in their sight, as stuff for removing: and thou shalt go forth at even in their sight, as they that go forth into captivity.”
Ezekiel 12:4 in 7 translations
- KJVKing James Version
- Then shalt thou bring forth thy stuff by day in their sight, as stuff for removing: and thou shalt go forth at even in their sight, as they that go forth into captivity.
- DRADouay–Rheims
- And thou shalt bring forth thy furniture as the furniture of one that is removing by day in their sight: and thou shalt go forth in the evening in their presence, as one goeth forth that removeth his dwelling.
- ASVAmerican Standard Version
- And thou shalt bring forth thy stuff by day in their sight, as stuff for removing; and thou shalt go forth thyself at even in their sight, as when men go forth into exile.
- DARBYDarby
- And bring forth thy baggage by day in their sight, as a captive's baggage, and thou thyself, go forth at even in their sight as they that go forth into captivity.
- WEBThe World English Bible
- You shall bring forth your stuff by day in their sight, as stuff for moving; and you shall go forth yourself at even in their sight, as when men go forth into exile.
- YLTYoung's Literal Translation
- And thou hast brought forth thy vessels as vessels of removal by day before their eyes, and thou, thou dost go forth at even before their eyes, as the goings forth of a removal.
- BPVBiblePics Version
- Then shalt thou bring forth thy stuff by day in their sight, as stuff for removing: and thou shalt go forth at even in their sight, as they that go forth into captivity.
Context: Ezekiel 12
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.
4Then shalt thou bring forth thy stuff by day in their sight, as stuff for removing: and thou shalt go forth at even in their sight, as they that go forth into captivity.
5Dig thou through the wall in their sight, and carry out thereby.
6In their sight shalt thou bear it upon thy shoulders, and carry it forth in the twilight: thou shalt cover thy face, that thou see not the ground: for I have set thee for a sign unto the house of Israel.
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.