Ezekiel 12:3

Signs of the Coming Captivity · Ezekiel 12:1–20
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Translations

Modern
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.
Traditional
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.
Literal
And you, son of man, take up for yourself vessels for exile, and go into exile by day before their eyes; and you will go into exile from your place to another place before their eyes. Perhaps they will see, though they are a house of rebellion.
Latin
Tu ergo, fili hominis, fac tibi vasa transmigrationis, et transmigrabis per diem coram eis. Transmigrabis autem de loco tuo ad locum alterum in conspectu eorum, si forte aspiciant, quia domus exasperans est:

Original

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English
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.

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Topics

Ezekiel: Teaches by Pantomime: Removes his Belongings to Illustrate the Approaching Jewish Captivity Instruction by Object Lessons: Moving Household Goods Prophets: Frequently in Their Actions Were Made Signs to the People Repentance: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To Symbols and Similitudes: Change of Domicile Travellers: Preparations Made By, Alluded To