Ezekiel 12:5

Translations

Modern

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

Traditional

Dig thou through the wall in their sight, and carry out thereby.

Literal

Before their eyes you shall dig for yourself through the wall, and go out through it.

Latin

Ante oculos eorum perfode tibi parietem, et egredieris per eum.

Original

Hebrew

English

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

Notes

Ezekiel 12:5–7

Ezekiel was to dig a hole through the wall to sneak out of a besieged city without being noticed, similar to what Zedekiah later tried to do (2 Kings 25:4).

Theme notes and profiles

Prophetic Sign Acts

Events

Prophecies of Ezekielc. 593 BC

Related verses

2 Kings 25:4
Then the city was breached; and though the Chaldeans had surrounded the city, all the men of war fled by night by way of the gate between the two walls near the king’s garden. They headed toward the Arabah,
Jeremiah 39:2–4
And on the ninth day of the fourth month of Zedekiah’s eleventh year, the city was breached.

Glossary

Ezekiel, Book of Glory

Topics

Ezekiel: Teaches by Pantomime: Removes his Belongings to Illustrate the Approaching Jewish Captivity Houses of Brick or Clay: Easily Broken Through Instruction by Object Lessons: Moving Household Goods Prophets: Frequently in Their Actions Were Made Signs to the People Symbols and Similitudes: Change of Domicile Walls of Houses: Could be Easily Dug Through

Ezekiel 12:5

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