Ezekiel 12:2 net — “Son of man, you are living in the midst of a rebellious house. They have eyes to see, but do not see, and ears to hear…

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"“Son of man, you are living in the midst of a rebellious house. They have eyes to see, but do not see, and ears to hear, but do not hear, because they are a rebellious house."

— Ezekiel 12:2, NET Bible

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Ezekiel 12 — Context

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Previewing the Exile The LORD’s message came to me:

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“Son of man, you are living in the midst of a rebellious house. They have eyes to see, but do not see, and ears to hear, but do not hear, because they are a rebellious house.

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“Therefore, son of man, pack up your belongings as if for exile. During the day, while they are watching, pretend to go into exile. Go from where you live to another place. Perhaps they will understand, although they are a rebellious house.

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Bring out your belongings packed for exile during the day while they are watching. And go out at evening, while they are watching, as if for exile.

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While they are watching, dig a hole in the wall and carry your belongings out through it.

Ezekiel 12:2 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Ezekiel 12:2 say?
Ezekiel 12:2 in the NET Bible reads: ““Son of man, you are living in the midst of a rebellious house. They have eyes to see, but do not see, and ears to hear, but do not hear, because they are a rebellious house.”
Where is Ezekiel 12:2 in the Bible?
Ezekiel 12:2 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Ezekiel, chapter 12, verse 2.
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 12:2.
What translation should I read Ezekiel 12:2 in?
Ezekiel 12:2 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 12:2?
Ezekiel 12:2 reads (NET): ““Son of man, you are living in the midst of a rebellious house. They have eyes to see, but do not see, and ears to hear, but do not hear, because they are a rebellious house.” 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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