Ezekiel 12:5 akjv — Dig you through the wall in their sight, and carry out thereby.

American King James Version

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

— Ezekiel 12:5, American King James Version

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Ezekiel 12 — Context

2

Son of man, you dwell in the middle 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.

3

Therefore, you son of man, prepare you stuff for removing, and remove by day in their sight; and you shall remove from your place to another place in their sight: it may be they will consider, though they be a rebellious house.

4

Then shall you bring forth your stuff by day in their sight, as stuff for removing: and you shall go forth at even in their sight, as they that go forth into captivity.

5

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

6

In their sight shall you bear it on your shoulders, and carry it forth in the twilight: you shall cover your face, that you see not the ground: for I have set you for a sign to the house of Israel.

7

And I did so as I was commanded: I brought forth my stuff by day, as stuff for captivity, and in the even I dig through the wall with my hand; I brought it forth in the twilight, and I bore it on my shoulder in their sight. ¶

8

And in the morning came the word of the LORD to me, saying,

Ezekiel 12:5 — Frequently Asked Questions

7 questions
What does Ezekiel 12:5 say?
Ezekiel 12:5 in the American King James Version reads: “Dig you through the wall in their sight, and carry out thereby. ”
Where is Ezekiel 12:5 in the Bible?
Ezekiel 12:5 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Ezekiel, chapter 12, verse 5.
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 12:5.
What translation should I read Ezekiel 12:5 in?
Ezekiel 12:5 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 12:5?
Ezekiel 12:5 reads (AKJV): “Dig you through the wall in their sight, and carry out thereby. ” 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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