Ezekiel 12:11 net — Say,‘I am an object lesson for you. Just as I have done, it will be done to them; they will go into exile and captivity…

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"Say,‘I am an object lesson for you. Just as I have done, it will be done to them; they will go into exile and captivity.’"

— Ezekiel 12:11, NET Bible

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Ezekiel 12 — Context

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The LORD’s message came to me in the morning:

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“Son of man, has not the house of Israel, that rebellious house, said to you,‘What are you doing?’

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Say to them,‘This is what the Sovereign LORD has said: The prince will raise this burden in Jerusalem, and all the house of Israel within it.’

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Say,‘I am an object lesson for you. Just as I have done, it will be done to them; they will go into exile and captivity.’

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“The prince who is among them will raise his belongings onto his shoulder in darkness, and will go out. He will dig a hole in the wall to leave through. He will cover his face so that he cannot see the land with his eyes.

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But I will throw my net over him, and he will be caught in my snare. I will bring him to Babylon, the land of the Chaldeans(but he will not see it), and there he will die.

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All his retinue– his attendants and his troops– I will scatter to every wind; I will unleash a sword behind them.

Ezekiel 12:11 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Ezekiel 12:11 say?
Ezekiel 12:11 in the NET Bible reads: “Say,‘I am an object lesson for you. Just as I have done, it will be done to them; they will go into exile and captivity.’”
Where is Ezekiel 12:11 in the Bible?
Ezekiel 12:11 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Ezekiel, chapter 12, verse 11.
Who wrote Ezekiel?
Ezekiel is traditionally attributed to Ezekiel the priest. It was written c. 593–571 BC.
What is the book of Ezekiel about?
Ezekiel ministers among the exiles in Babylon with vivid visions, sign-acts, and oracles. He sees God's glory depart from a defiled temple, then promises dry bones brought to life, a new heart, and a restored temple — pictures of resurrection and the new covenant fulfilled in Christ.
What are the major themes of Ezekiel?
Ezekiel explores themes including Glory of God, Judgment, New Heart, Resurrection, New Temple. These themes shape the meaning and context of Ezekiel 12:11.
What translation should I read Ezekiel 12:11 in?
Ezekiel 12:11 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Ezekiel 12:11?
Ezekiel 12:11 reads (NET): “Say,‘I am an object lesson for you. Just as I have done, it will be done to them; they will go into exile and captivity.’” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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